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Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 15hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Wind is an agent of change that can affect land forms. Which land form is most likely changed by wind?

a)

Canyon

b)

Volcano

c)

Sand dunes

d)

U shape Valley

2.

The sun is the original source of energy for all food webs. Deer are herbivores that get energy from producers. What could be a result of an overpopulation of deer in an ecosystem?

a)

Decrease in solar energy

b)

Increase in solar energy

c)

decrease of producers

d)

Increase of producers

3.

The diagram shows an electric circuit with 3 globe light bulbs, wire, and a battery. Globe #2 is no longer working, how does this effect globe #1 and #3.

a)

Globe #1 will work, globe #3 will not

b)

Globe #3 will work, globe #1 will not

c)

Both globe #1 and #3 will work

d)

None of the above

4.

Algae is located in many freshwater coy ponds. Algae gets energy from the sun. What role does algae play in the freshwater food web?

a)

Carnivore

b)

Omnivore

c)

Producer

d)

Predator

5.

The table describes information about the teeth of different consumers. Which consumer has the teeth characteristics of an omnivore?

a)

Tiger

b)

Gorilla

c)

Jiraffe

d)

All of the above

6.

Closed terrariums need less watering because the moisture is locked inside to create a miniature greenhouse. Which of the following describes a living to non-living interaction.

a)

The soil settling at the bottom of the terrarium

b)

The oxygen filling the terrarium

c)

The water creating condensation in the terrarium

d)

The roots of the plant absorbing the water in the terrarium

7.

Candles are made of wax and as it changes state it drips down towards the base of the candle. Which type of energy do candles use as the wax is dripping?

a)

Light

b)

Mechanical

c)

Sound

d)

None of the above

8.

Break down of rock, Movement of rock, Deposition of rock..Which of the following complete the process of sedimentary rock?

a)

compaction and cementation

b)

weathering and erosion

c)

deposition and compaction

d)

none of the above

9.

The Arctic poppy is a rare, plant species found only in the harsh, Arctic conditions of the northernmost parts of Scandinavia. The solitary flower head consists of four vibrant yellow petals, supported by an stem which is long and narrow and has thick, spreading black hairs.

Which of the following is an inherited trait of this plant?

a)

Adaptations

b)

learned behaviors

c)

long and narrow stem system

d)

None of the above

10.

The cat looks enlarged and distorted. Which of the following identifies the reasons for the cats appearance?

a)

reflection of light

b)

bending of light

c)

bouncing of light

d)

fur on the cat

11.

A river delta is a land form that forms from deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.

Which of the following is true about deltas?

a)

The size of a delta can increase due to deposition

b)

The size of a delta can decrease due to deposition

c)

The size of a delta is impacted by glaciers

d)

All of the above

12.

Which object uses sound and mechanical energy?

a)

fan

b)

stove

c)

guitar

d)

none of the above

13.

Which of the following food chains is correct?

a)

kangarro rat---desert plant---lizard

b)

lizard--desert plant--kangaroo plant

c)

desert plant--lizard--desert fox

d)

none of the above

14.

Which of the following describes a circuit that will continue to light even if one bulb burns out?

a)

Parallel Circuit

b)

Series circuit

c)

a circuit with one path

d)

a circuit without a load

15.

Which of these is a learned behavior?

a)

birds flying

b)

baby turtles heading towards the beach water

c)

bears hibernating

d)

raccoon digging in trash for food

16.

If students record the density of the solids in this investigation, which would be a correct observation?

a)

The Popsicle stick is more dense then the crayon

b)

The paperclip is less dense then the pasta

c)

The water is less dense then the oil

d)

None of the above

17.

Which statement about light is best supported by this picture?

a)

Light bounces off a smooth surface

b)

Light bends off a smooth surface

c)

Light slows down as it hits a smooth surface

d)

Light refracts as it hits a smooth surface

18.

Which of the following is NOT an example of alternative energy?

a)

Windmills generating electricity

b)

Turbines spinning rushing water to generate electrical energy

c)

Gasoline being used to generate electricity

d)

Steam from within the earth to generate electricity

19.

Which of the following would be the best conclusion about this ecosystem?

a)

The fish completes with the snail for space

b)

The flies complete for carbon dioxide with the frog

c)

The sun provides the original source of energy

d)

None of the above

20.

Which statement would be a correct observation made by a student?

a)

The syrup is more dense then the water

b)

The cork is more dense then the water

c)

Oil is more dense then the water

d)

None of the above

21.

Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Compaction

22.
Deep narrow valley with steep sides.  Often it has a stream or river flowing through it
a)
canyon
b)
cape
c)
moraine
d)
plateau
23.

The ability of a substance to dissolve is called...

a)

density

b)

texture

c)

solubility

d)

color

24.
A ________________ allows heat and electricity to travel through the material easily. 
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
rubber eraser
d)
solubility
25.
Which of the following is a herbivore?
a)
cricket
b)
frog
c)
hawk
d)
shrew
26.
A consumer that hunts is called:
a)
a producer.
b)
an omnivore.
c)
a predator.
d)
a herbivore.
27.
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
a)
learned behavior
b)
adaptive behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
28.
Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?
a)
Speaking Spanish
b)
Bird saying hello
c)
Cat using a litter box
d)
Spines on a cactus
29.
What do consumers do in the food chain?
a)
They obtain energy from other organisms. 
b)
They break down dead plant and animal material. 
c)
They use sunlight to make food. 
d)
They are parasites of plants. 
30.
What is the relationship between the Sun, plants, and animals in a food web?
a)
The Sun provides energy for both plants and animals to make their own food. 
b)
The Sun provides energy for plants to make their own food, and animals eat plants or other animals. 
c)
The Sun provides light so animals can see which plants to eat. 
d)
The Sun provides heat energy for animals to survive, but not plants. 
31.
What do consumers do in the food chain?
a)
They obtain energy from other organisms. 
b)
They break down dead plant and animal material. 
c)
They use sunlight to make food. 
d)
They are parasites of plants. 
32.
Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?
a)
Speaking Spanish
b)
Bird saying hello
c)
Cat using a litter box
d)
Spines on a cactus
33.
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
a)
learned behavior
b)
adaptive behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
34.
A consumer that hunts is called:
a)
a producer.
b)
an omnivore.
c)
a predator.
d)
a herbivore.
35.
Which of the following is a herbivore?
a)
cricket
b)
frog
c)
hawk
d)
shrew
36.
A ________________ allows heat and electricity to travel through the material easily. 
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
rubber eraser
d)
solubility
37.

The ability of a substance to dissolve is called...

a)

density

b)

texture

c)

solubility

d)

color

38.
Deep narrow valley with steep sides.  Often it has a stream or river flowing through it
a)
canyon
b)
cape
c)
moraine
d)
plateau
39.

Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Compaction

40.

Which statement would be a correct observation made by a student?

a)

The syrup is more dense then the water

b)

The cork is more dense then the water

c)

Oil is more dense then the water

d)

None of the above

41.

Which of the following would be the best conclusion about this ecosystem?

a)

The fish completes with the snail for space

b)

The flies complete for carbon dioxide with the frog

c)

The sun provides the original source of energy

d)

None of the above

42.

Which of the following is NOT an example of alternative energy?

a)

Windmills generating electricity

b)

Turbines spinning rushing water to generate electrical energy

c)

Gasoline being used to generate electricity

d)

Steam from within the earth to generate electricity

43.

Which statement about light is best supported by this picture?

a)

Light bounces off a smooth surface

b)

Light bends off a smooth surface

c)

Light slows down as it hits a smooth surface

d)

Light refracts as it hits a smooth surface

44.

If students record the density of the solids in this investigation, which would be a correct observation?

a)

The Popsicle stick is more dense then the crayon

b)

The paperclip is less dense then the pasta

c)

The water is less dense then the oil

d)

None of the above

45.

Which of the following describes a circuit that will continue to light even if one bulb burns out?

a)

Parallel Circuit

b)

Series circuit

c)

a circuit with one path

d)

a circuit without a load

46.

Which of the following food chains is correct?

a)

kangarro rat---desert plant---lizard

b)

lizard--desert plant--kangaroo plant

c)

desert plant--lizard--desert fox

d)

none of the above

47.

Which object uses sound and mechanical energy?

a)

fan

b)

stove

c)

guitar

d)

none of the above

48.

A river delta is a land form that forms from deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.

Which of the following is true about deltas?

a)

The size of a delta can increase due to deposition

b)

The size of a delta can decrease due to deposition

c)

The size of a delta is impacted by glaciers

d)

All of the above

49.

The cat looks enlarged and distorted. Which of the following identifies the reasons for the cats appearance?

a)

reflection of light

b)

bending of light

c)

bouncing of light

d)

fur on the cat

50.

The Arctic poppy is a rare, plant species found only in the harsh, Arctic conditions of the northernmost parts of Scandinavia. The solitary flower head consists of four vibrant yellow petals, supported by an stem which is long and narrow and has thick, spreading black hairs.

Which of the following is an inherited trait of this plant?

a)

Adaptations

b)

learned behaviors

c)

long and narrow stem system

d)

None of the above

51.

Break down of rock, Movement of rock, Deposition of rock..Which of the following complete the process of sedimentary rock?

a)

compaction and cementation

b)

weathering and erosion

c)

deposition and compaction

d)

none of the above

52.

Candles are made of wax and as it changes state it drips down towards the base of the candle. Which type of energy do candles use as the wax is dripping?

a)

Light

b)

Mechanical

c)

Sound

d)

None of the above

53.

Closed terrariums need less watering because the moisture is locked inside to create a miniature greenhouse. Which of the following describes a living to non-living interaction.

a)

The soil settling at the bottom of the terrarium

b)

The oxygen filling the terrarium

c)

The water creating condensation in the terrarium

d)

The roots of the plant absorbing the water in the terrarium

54.

The table describes information about the teeth of different consumers. Which consumer has the teeth characteristics of an omnivore?

a)

Tiger

b)

Gorilla

c)

Jiraffe

d)

All of the above

55.

Algae is located in many freshwater coy ponds. Algae gets energy from the sun. What role does algae play in the freshwater food web?

a)

Carnivore

b)

Omnivore

c)

Producer

d)

Predator

56.

The diagram shows an electric circuit with 3 globe light bulbs, wire, and a battery. Globe #2 is no longer working, how does this effect globe #1 and #3.

a)

Globe #1 will work, globe #3 will not

b)

Globe #3 will work, globe #1 will not

c)

Both globe #1 and #3 will work

d)

None of the above

57.

The sun is the original source of energy for all food webs. Deer are herbivores that get energy from producers. What could be a result of an overpopulation of deer in an ecosystem?

a)

Decrease in solar energy

b)

Increase in solar energy

c)

decrease of producers

d)

Increase of producers

58.

Wind is an agent of change that can affect land forms. Which land form is most likely changed by wind?

a)

Canyon

b)

Volcano

c)

Sand dunes

d)

U shape Valley

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