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Worksheets2018 Science UIL
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
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Class
Date
1.
How many atoms are shown in the molecule of ethylene glycol?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
10
d)
12
2.
Which of the situations does NOT illustrate a chemical reaction occurring?
a)
mowing the grass
b)
metal left outside and it rusts
c)
formation of a flammable gas when combining HCl and Mg
d)
melting ice cream
3.
A barnacle living on a whale is considered what type of relationship?
a)
producer and consumer
b)
predator and prey
c)
parasitic
d)
symbiotic relationship
4.
The orbit of the Earth around the sun affects tidal ranges. Which of the following times of the year is the tidal range the largest?
a)
In January, when the Earth is closest to the sun
b)
In April, when the earth is half way through its orbit
c)
in July, when the earth is farthest from the sun
5.
Looking at the atom pictured, what needs to occur for the valence shell to bed stable?
a)
lose four electrons
b)
gain three electrons
c)
lose three electrons
d)
gain four electrons
6.
In a group on the periodic table, as you go down the elements listed, what happens to the size of the atom?
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
remains constant
7.
Which of the situations does NOT illustrate a chemical reaction occurring?
a)
mowing the grass
b)
metal left outside and it rusts
c)
formation of a flammable gas when combining HCl and Mg
d)
melting ice cream
8.
Which of following represents a velocity quantity?
a)
a car moving at 75 mph
b)
a hurricane moving northeast at 90 mph
c)
a plane flying at 225 mph
d)
a ship sailing at 35 knots
9.
When an unsecured ball flies forward during a car crash, which of Newton's Laws best applies to this situation?
a)
Law of Inertia
b)
Law of force and acceleration
c)
Action-Reaction Law
d)
Law of gravitation
10.
Since the tilt of Earth's axis is 23.5 degrees, the North Pole never directly points at the sun. When will the North Pole be the closest to the sun?
a)
winter solstice
b)
spring equinox
c)
summer solstice
d)
fall equinox
11.
What does the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram show a relationship between?
a)
atmosphere and color
b)
size and temperature
c)
wavelength and luminosity
d)
surface temperature and luminosity
12.
The sun uses hydrogen atoms to produce energy by what process?
a)
nuclear fission
b)
electromagnetic induction
c)
nuclear fusion
d)
biomagnetism
13.
The variable that changes in the experiment and affects the measure of another variable is graphed on which of the following?
a)
x axis
b)
y axis
c)
z axis
14.
In a lab, your are given a wooden cube, a triple beam balance and a ruler. Which of the following can be directly measured with the given materials?
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
solubitilty
d)
density
15.
Isobars on a weather map are used for which of the following?
a)
connect points of equal pressure
b)
connect points of low pressure
c)
connect points of equal distance
d)
connect points of varying winds
16.
Who is credited with inventing the symbols for showing winds on weather maps?
a)
Isaac Newton
b)
Edmond Hailey
c)
Albert Einstein
d)
Edwin Hubble
17.
During a severe drought, water can become scare and there can be an increase in temperatures. What type of factors is mentioned in the scenario?
a)
abiotic
b)
biotic
c)
symbiosis
d)
biohazard
18.
Light travels at 3.0 x 108 m/s. Approximately how long does it take the light to reach Earth, at a distance of about 150,000,000 km from the sun?
a)
4.5 minutes
b)
4.5 hours
c)
8 minutes
d)
8 hours
19.
Carnivores that eat herbivores are considered:
a)
primary consumers
b)
secondary consumers
c)
tertiary consumers
d)
secondary producers
20.
The process that converts sunlight energy into organic material occurs within the ____ of some eukaryotic cells.
a)
chloroplasts
b)
mitochondria
c)
peroxisomes
d)
plasma membranes
21.
All of the following are forms of asexual reproduction except:
a)
budding
b)
mitosis
c)
parthenogenesis
d)
conjugation
22.
Which one of the following pairs of elements would be expected to form the most ionic compound?
a)
hydrogen, carbon
b)
rubidium, chlorine
c)
arsenic bromine
d)
sulfur, fluorine
23.
The minimum level of organization required for a division of labor is the _ level.
a)
cellular
b)
organ
c)
tissue
d)
organ system
24.
If R is dominant to r, the offspring of the cross of RR with rr will ____.
a)
be homozygous
b)
display the same phenotype as the RR parent
c)
have the same genotype as the RR parent
d)
have the same genotype as the rr parent
25.
Plant stamens contain ___.
a)
petals
b)
sepals
c)
anthers
d)
stigmas
26.
If all of the offspring of a cross have the genotype Aa, the parents of the crosses would most likely be ___.
a)
AA x aa
b)
Aa x Aa
c)
Aa X aa
d)
aa x aa
27.
The uranium isotope used in nuclear reactors and atomic bombs is 235U. How many neutrons are in an atom of 235U?
a)
146
b)
92
c)
143
d)
235
28.
Malaria, which - after AIDS and tuberculosis - is the third largest infectious cause of death worldwide, is caused by a(n) ____.
a)
bacterium
b)
virus
c)
protist
d)
fungus
29.
These plants do not have seeds or true roots, but they have vascular tissue.
a)
mosses
b)
liverworts
c)
ferns
d)
hornworts
30.
These mammals are known for having their offspring by way of modified eggs.
a)
marsupials
b)
monotremes
c)
aves
d)
placentals
31.
The relationship between organisms where one benefits and the other is neither harmed or benefits is known as
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
symbiosis
32.
The powerhouse of a eukaryotic cell is the
a)
cell wall
b)
rough ER
c)
Golgi complex
d)
mitochondria
33.
___________ is the process where DNA is copied to mRNA format.
a)
replication
b)
translation
c)
transcription
d)
none of the above
34.
The anther and filament would be found on a ______.
a)
male antelope
b)
male flower
c)
female amphibian
d)
human baby
35.
Having jointed appendages, an exoskeleton, and antennae as adults describes ________.
a)
mollusks
b)
echinoderms
c)
arthropods
d)
arachnids
36.
Proteins are manufactured at/on the _________ of both plant and animal cells.
a)
ribosomes
b)
golgi complex
c)
mitochondria
d)
nucleus
37.
A ________ in biology allows for scientists to make predictions as to the possible genotypes for organisms that reproduce sexually.
a)
phenotype
b)
genotype
c)
gene map
d)
Punnett square
38.
Without this organelle, a plant could not be autotrophic.
a)
ribosome
b)
cell wall
c)
chloroplast
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
39.
When an organism exhibits ___________, both alleles influence the phenotype.
a)
complete dominance
b)
incomplete dominance
c)
co-dominance
d)
none of these
40.
The incus, malleus, and stapes would all be structures found in the human ___.
a)
ear
b)
brain
c)
eye
d)
kidney
41.
Having "two lives", or better known as being able to live in two different biomes during their life, exemplifies __________.
a)
reptiles
b)
fish
c)
birds
d)
amphibians
42.
What instrument could be used in the lab to mix and heat 100 mL of a solution?
a)
Pyrex test tube
b)
150 mL beaker
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
none of these
43.
Which of the following would not be a limiting factor for an organism in an ecosystem?
a)
food
b)
water
c)
space/habitat
d)
offspring
44.
Movement of just water from high to low concentration across the semi permeable membrane of a cell is known as ________.
a)
phagocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
osmosis
d)
diffusion
45.
Skin, hair and nails are part of the __________ system in humans.
a)
digestive
b)
excretory
c)
endocrine
d)
integumentary
46.
The ________ on a desert plant not on protects the plant from herbivores but also keep the plant from drying out.
a)
cell wall
b)
cytoplasm
c)
cuticle
d)
chloroplasts
47.
This is the type of relationship that exists between barnacles and a right whale.
a)
parasitic
b)
mutualistic
c)
commensal
d)
saprophytic
48.
A single-celled prokaryote is best represented by ______.
a)
fungus
b)
bacteria
c)
plants
d)
viruses
49.
These complex plants have netted-leaf veins and taproots.
a)
monocots
b)
bryophytes
c)
dicots
d)
gymnosperms
50.
Which element is not one of the major components of living organisms on earth?
a)
carbon
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
silicon
51.
The type of protein produced by a specific cell depends on _______.
a)
the genes that have been expressed
b)
the phenotype
c)
the environment the cell is in
d)
none of these
52.
When looking at a bacterial cell, what statement would be incorrect?
a)
bacteria are smaller than most human cells
b)
bacteria are prokaryotic
c)
bacteria are all harmful to humans
d)
bacteria can be classified by shape
53.
During _________, the sister chromatids line up near the equator or center of the dividing cell.
a)
mitosis
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
54.
The "naked-seeded" plant consisting of pines, ginkos, cycads are better known as __________.
a)
gymnosperms
b)
angiosperms
c)
monocots
d)
dicots
55.
During the carbon cycle, ___ take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
a)
heterotrophs
b)
autotrophs
c)
decomposers
d)
consumers
56.
Which of the following is a carboxyl group?
a)
COOH
b)
OH
c)
NH2
d)
C
57.
Carbohydrates are processed in your body for what main purpose?
a)
to form cellular parts
b)
to form muscles
c)
to transmit genetic information
d)
to provide energy
58.
In chemical digestion, what acts as a catalyst to help speed up the rate of digestion?
a)
enzymes
b)
chewing
c)
water
d)
minerals
59.
Which of the following does not affect an ecosystem in Texas?
a)
volcanism
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
weathering
60.
Most of the Earths fresh water is in glaciers. Which of the following is not a source of the remaining percent of fresh water?
a)
well water
b)
lake
c)
stream
d)
sea
61.
Which of the following would not be a good place to look for life?
a)
Mercury
b)
Mars
c)
Europa
d)
Enceladus
62.
This biome only exists in the northern hemisphere and is a forest consisting of mostly cone bearing evergreen trees. Which best matches this description?
a)
Tundra
b)
Temperate forest
c)
Tiaga
d)
grassland
63.
Eutrophication is the process of
a)
increasing nutrients
b)
decreasing nutrients
c)
increasing salinity
d)
decreasing salinity
64.
The greater the ___________ in an ecosystem, the more likely that ecosystem will be sustainable.
a)
population
b)
biodiversity
c)
altitude
d)
abiotic factors
65.
Which is not a variation within a population to enhance the survival of the organism?
a)
migration in robins
b)
fat layers in polar bears
c)
number of feedings per day
d)
hibernation in bears
66.
Which is not an example of an internal structure adaptation?
a)
fish gills
b)
hollow bones in birds
c)
tree root system
d)
plant xylem
67.
What body system is responsible for the removal of carbon dioxide and waste?
a)
circulatory
b)
digestive
c)
excretory
d)
lymphatic
68.
The following flow chart was made to show the levels of organization in an organism. What changes need to be made to the chart?
Tissue→Cell→Organ→organ system→organism
Tissue→Cell→Organ→organ system→organism
a)
move organ system to the beginning
b)
swap organ and cell in the chart
c)
swap tissue and organ in the chart
d)
move cell to the beginning
69.
Schleiden and Schwann recognized all cells carry on similar functions. including obtaining and extracting energy from food. Which macromolecule would be most likely to perform this function?
a)
protein
b)
carbohydrate
c)
nucleic acid
d)
lipid
70.
Phototropism is a response to light in the environment. Which of the following shows a positive response to light?
a)
roots
b)
plant size
c)
stems
d)
xylem
71.
Which of the is not a phase of mitosis?
a)
prophase
b)
interphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
72.
Which of the following is most useful in calculating the kinetic energy of a 1000g vehicle moving at 50 km/h that travels a distance of 20m?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
voltmeter
c)
triple beam balance
d)
stopwatch
73.
Which statement best describes the current atomic theory?
a)
Atoms consist of electrons circling in definite orbits around a positive nucleus.
b)
atoms consist of electrons in a region around a positive nucleus
c)
atoms consist of electrons circling in definite orbits around a negative nucleus
d)
aroms consist of electrons in a region around a neutral nucleus.
74.
Given the data below. What is the average velocity during the interval from 3 to 4 seconds?
Time (s) Position (m)
0 0
1 5
2 8
3 12
4 17
Time (s) Position (m)
0 0
1 5
2 8
3 12
4 17
a)
2 m/s
b)
3 m/s
c)
4 m/s
d)
5 m/s
75.
Edwin Hubble determined that the shift toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum in spectra lines was evidence that
a)
galaxies were once part of a huge mega galaxy
b)
an explosion will occur due to pressure build up from the expansion of the universe
c)
galaxies are constantly moving away from each other due to expansion
d)
large galaxies cover up their neighboring celestial bodies
76.
A pair of sunglasses is sitting on a dashboard of a car that's stopped at a stop sign. As the car starts to move forward, the glasses slide off the dashboard. Pick the best explanation.
a)
there was a lubricant on the dashboard
b)
the object had inertia
c)
air resistance made the glasses move backwards
d)
the object had an equal and opposite force acting on it
77.
if the acceleration of a vehicle over a period of time is zero, how will the instantaneous velocity of the vehicle at any instant during that period compare to the average velocity?
a)
instantaneous velocity would be greater than the average velocity
b)
instantaneous velocity would be less than the average velocity
c)
instantaneous velocity would equal the average velocity
d)
instantaneous velocity will vary compared to the average velocity.
78.
Which best describes the relationship between subatomic particles in a stable neutral atom?
a)
number of protons equals the number of electrons
b)
number of protons equals number of neutrons
c)
number of neutrons equals number of electrons
d)
number of neutrons is greater than or equal to the number of protons
79.
Pick the situations that best applies to Newton's second law of motion.
a)
A rocket blasting off from Earth
b)
a rocket sitting on the ground preparing for take off
c)
a rocket accelerating through space and exerting a large force
d)
none of these
80.
Which of the following instruments is used to measure air pressure?
a)
hydrometer
b)
anemometer
c)
doppler radar
d)
barometer
81.
Which of the following stars would have the brightest surface temperature?
a)
Red-Orange star
b)
white star
c)
blue star
d)
yellow star
82.
After 1911, a majority of the scientist accepted the theory that the nucleus of an atom was a dense, small, and had an overall net charge that was positive. What led scientist to accept this theory?
a)
a model showed that the quantum theory of the atom was inaccurate
b)
Rutherford concluded his gold foil experiment
c)
Dalton's theory of the atom was antiquated
d)
Scientist prior to the 1900's did not use the proper scientific techniques
83.
According the the periodic table below, Magnesium will most likely react with elements in whi
a)
1
b)
2
c)
17
d)
18
84.
During a drought in Texas last year, numerous deer temporarily left their usual territory to drink from water troughs that were being filled by farmers and ranchers. This behavior was probably due to
a)
the need to find different food sources
b)
the change in an abiotic factor in their enviroment
c)
the need to find a new habitat
d)
the change in a biotic factor in their natural environment
85.
The predator-prey cycle can show which of the following?
a)
how one population can limit another population
b)
how certain animals maintain a mutualistic relationship
c)
how homeostasis help maintain balance in nature
d)
how pollutants are spread throughout the food web in an environment
86.
Photosynthesis is studied by both a biologist and a chemist. The biologist describes photosynthesis as a biological process, while the chemist describes it as a chemical reaction, Which scientist is correct?
a)
Neither, since they don't agree, then a conclusion is not valid
b)
chemist because photosynthesis has both reactants and products
c)
biologist because it is a process that occurs in living cells
d)
both, they use different terms but both agree on the products and reactants in the process
87.
An excess of hot water is released into a bay on the Texas coast, which of the following is most likely to immediately occur?
a)
an increase in pollution in the bay
b)
a decrease of pollution in the bay
c)
a decrease in the dissolved oxygen level
d)
an increase in carbon based compounds
88.
This is a tool that shows the relationships and differences between stars. It can show the ages and stages of stars all at the same time. the model that is referring to is the
a)
Billiard Ball Model
b)
Einsteins Model
c)
Spectrometer
d)
Herztsprung-Russell Diagram
89.
How many hydrogen atoms are found in glucose in the photosynthesis equation shown below.
a)
one
b)
six
c)
twelve
d)
twenty four
90.
A student needs to crush a cube of sugar to use in a lab to test solubility rates which pieces of equipment would be most useful?
a)
flask and pipette
b)
mortar, pestle and beaker
c)
thermometer and flask
d)
Bunsen burner and ring stand
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