WorksheetsFSA/EOC Science Review 2
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 2hrs 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The appearance, texture, and crystal structure of the minerals in a rock can change through heat and pressure.
a)
false
b)
true
2.
any rock that forms from another rock as a result of heat and pressure is a
a)
igneous rock
b)
metamorphic rock
c)
sedimentary rock
3.
Rock must melt in order to change it's form
a)
true
b)
false
4.
most sedimentary rocks are formed through the process of
a)
magma deep under earth's surface
b)
heat and pressure
c)
weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation
5.
_____________ is the maintenance of a stable environment inside the body.
a)
Homeostasis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Meiosis
d)
Biogenesis
6.
Which factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life?
a)
The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.
b)
The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.
c)
The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
d)
The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.
7.
Which best explains why the moon has phases?
a)
The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.
b)
The sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.
c)
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.
d)
The moon rotates along its axis
8.
Why does Earth have different seasons?
a)
because of the distance between Earth and the sun
b)
because of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axis
c)
because of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axis
d)
because of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the sun
9.
True/False - Earth’s atmosphere protects Earth from harmful UV rays produced by the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which planet has extreme temperatures because it has no atmosphere?
a)
Earth
b)
Jupiter
c)
Saturn
d)
Mercury
11.
Select the order from smallest to largest.
a)
Sun, Milky Way, solar system, universe
b)
Sun, Milky Way, universe, solar system
c)
Sun, solar system, Milky Way, universe
d)
Sun, solar system, universe, Milky Way
12.
Where is the asteroid belt found?
a)
between earth and mars
b)
Between Uranus and Neptune
c)
Between Mercury and Venus
d)
Between Mars and Jupiter
13.
One of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.
a)
The inner planets all have water
b)
the inner planets are much bigger than the outer planets
c)
the outer planets are gas planets
d)
the outer planets have rings, and the inner planets don't
14.
Why is Venus often called Earth’s twin?
a)
Because life also existed there at one time
b)
Because of similar temperatures
c)
Because of its similar size
d)
Because of its similar topography
15.
In an energy pyramid, producers are found on the first and largest level
a)
True
b)
False
16.
A wolf chases, catches and eats an elk. The elk is the _____________________
a)
predator
b)
prey
17.
A wolf chases, catches and eats an elk. The wolf is the _____________________
a)
Predator
b)
Prey
18.
Plants are ___________________, meaning they make their own food and provide food for other organisms
a)
producers
b)
consumers
c)
decomposers
19.
What is the name for an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals?
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
20.
A consumer is an animal that eats other organisms to survive
a)
True
b)
False
21.
What is the name for an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals?
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
22.
A consumer is an animal that eats other organisms to survive
a)
True
b)
False
23.
What is the specific role an organism plays in their habitat?
a)
population
b)
habitat
c)
species
d)
niche
24.
What is the physical location where plants and animals live?
a)
population
b)
habitat
c)
species
d)
niche
25.
What is a group of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area?
a)
population
b)
habitat
c)
species
d)
niche
26.
Which is better to show the relationships in an ecosystem:
a)
Food chain
b)
Food web
27.
In an energy pyramid, producers are found on the first and largest level
a)
True
b)
False
28.
How does the endocrine system send messages?
a)
Through chemical messages
b)
Through electrical messages
c)
Through nervous messages
d)
It does not deliver any messages
29.
Which organ stores urine (pee)?
a)
bicep
b)
bladder
c)
kidney
d)
stomach
30.
Which of the following describes the purpose of the skeletal system?
a)
Make red blood cells, provide structure, and protect organs
b)
Make fat cells
c)
Deliver nutrients to your cells
d)
1st line of defense for your immune system
31.
In what order does food travel through your body?
a)
mouth, esophagus, liver, large intestine, small intestine, anus
b)
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus
c)
mouth, stomach, pancreas, large intestine, anus
d)
mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, anus
32.
What does homeostasis maintain in the body?
a)
A changing internal environment
b)
A constant or stable internal environment
c)
A changing external environment
d)
A constant or stable external environment
33.
Which systems work together to remove waste?
a)
Urinary, muscular, skeletal
b)
Urinary, digestive, excretory
c)
Urinary, nervous, endocrine
d)
Urinary, lymphatic, nervous
34.
When exercising, your heart rate increases because your body...
a)
Needs more Oxygen
b)
Needs more Carbon Dioxide
c)
Needs to create waste
d)
Needs to fight disease
35.
What carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells?
a)
Water
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Blood
d)
Plasma
36.
Which is a function of your skin?
a)
Cleans the blood
b)
Breaks down food particles
c)
Absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
d)
It's the first line of defense for your immune system
37.
What is a group of similar cells that work together?
a)
Tissue
b)
Organ
c)
Cell group
d)
Organ system
38.
The air sacs (in the lungs) that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange (oxygen/carbon dioxide) takes place are called ______.
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
39.
What is the function of the bronchi?
a)
Transport air from nose to lungs
b)
Transport air from trachea to lungs
c)
Transport air from lungs to alveoli
d)
Transport air from alveoli to blood
40.
The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)...
a)
bronchi
b)
alveoli
c)
capillaries
d)
trachea
41.
The tool used to measure the mass of a substance or object is a ______________.
a)
balance
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
ruler
d)
thermometer
42.
Jack has a rock. The rock has a mass of 14g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the rock?
a)
7 mL
b)
7 g/cm3
c)
28 g/cm3
d)
1/7 g/cm3
43.
What is the volume of Object X?
a)
10.0 cm3
b)
15.0 cm3
c)
20.0 cm3
d)
25.0 cm3
44.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1,
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
45.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
46.
Which box has a higher density?
a)
Box A
b)
Box B
c)
cannot be determined
d)
they are the same
47.
In general what is the most dense form of matter?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasmas
48.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
49.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
50.
Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?
a)
3 g/cm3
b)
1/3 g/cm3
c)
27 g/cm3
d)
39 g/cm3
51.
If the mass of an unknown substance is 5.3 grams and the volume is 2 cm3. What would be its density? (round)
a)
2.7
b)
2.5
c)
2.4
d)
2.2
52.
Calculate the density of the cube.
a)
2 g/cm3
b)
4 g/cm3
c)
6 g/cm3
d)
8 g/cm3
53.
Calculate the density of the cube.
a)
2 g/cm3
b)
4 g/cm3
c)
6 g/cm3
d)
8 g/cm3
54.
Calculate the density of the cube.
a)
.33 g/cm3
b)
.4 g/cm3
c)
.6 g/cm3
d)
.5 g/cm3
55.
Calculate the density of the cube.
a)
3 g/cm3
b)
4 g/cm3
c)
2 g/cm3
d)
5 g/cm3
56.
Which of these is NOT an example of a compound?
a)
Rust (Fe2O3)
b)
Water (H2O)
c)
Hydrogen (H)
d)
Salt (NaCl)
57.
How are chemical bonds formed?
a)
The nucleus of one atom combines with the nucleus of another atom.
b)
Electrons are transferred or shared between atoms.
c)
The atoms exchange protons with one another.
d)
The number of neutrons increases.
58.
The chemical formula for sugar (glucose) is C6H12O6, which term best defines C6H12O6?
a)
A compound
b)
An element
c)
An atom
d)
A mixture
59.
Although water is a pure substance, why would you NOT find water on the periodic table?
a)
Water is a liquid
b)
Water is a mixture
c)
Water is an element
d)
Water is a compound
60.
What is always created when an acid and a base combine?
a)
A salt
b)
An element
c)
A sugar
d)
A protein
61.
What is the pH scale?
a)
A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.
b)
a scale to measure hardness.
c)
Something played by a musical instrument.
d)
A measurement of electrical conductivity.
62.
The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, 1 being a very strong acid and 14 being a very strong base. Where would you find water in this continuum?
a)
Between 1 and 4
b)
Between 7 and 7.5
c)
Around 10 or 11
d)
At 14.
63.
Where would you find milk on the pH scale?
a)
6-6.5, slightly acidic
b)
7, neutral
c)
8-8.5, slightly basic
d)
12, quite a strong base
64.
Which of the following would be considered a base?
a)
Orange juice
b)
Lemon peels
c)
Vinegar
d)
Soap
65.
When an acidic substance such as our alkali metals are combined with a base a salt is produced. Which of the following is an example of a salt?
a)
Water (H2O)
b)
Potassium Chloride (KCl)
c)
Sodium Metal (Na)
d)
Oxygen (O)
66.
Litmus paper turns blue in bases. Which of the following would turn litmus paper blue?
a)
bleach
b)
lemon juice
c)
vinegar
d)
water
67.
Which substance is the strongest acid?
a)
Ocean water (7.9 pH)
b)
Bottled drinking water (6.9 pH)
c)
Rain Water (5.5 pH)
d)
Soapy water (8.5)
68.
Solutions are mixtures that are mixed so evenly throughout you can't see the different parts. Which of the following would be examples of solutions?
a)
salt water, tea, soft drinks
b)
water, chlorine, sugar
c)
tacos, salad, trail mix
d)
Lucky Charms cereal, fruit salad
69.
When you can easily see the different parts of a mixture and they are NOT evenly mixed, the mixture is _________________.
a)
homogeneous
b)
heterogeneous
c)
a pure substance
d)
an element
70.
When a mixture is evenly mixed throughout, it is said to be ____________________.
a)
homogeneous
b)
heterogeneous
c)
a suspension
d)
a compound
71.
The best way to separate a visible solid from a liquid would be to use a(n)_______________.
a)
beaker and a hot plate
b)
magnet
c)
filter in a funnel
d)
acid
72.
The best way to separate a liquid solution would be to use _____________________.
a)
a magnet
b)
a filter
c)
a beaker and a hot plate
d)
a tweezer
73.
If you have an unknown substance that you able to separate using a filter, it must be a(n) ___________.
a)
compound
b)
mixture
c)
element
d)
pure substance
74.
When conducting a scientific experiment, how many independent variables can you have?
a)
two
b)
as many as you can keep track of
c)
one
d)
zero
75.
True or False? In a good scientific experiment, the outcome needs to be controlled?
a)
True
b)
False
76.
In a good scientific experiment, the ___________________ is the one thing we measure.
a)
Independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control group
d)
test group
77.
In a good scientific experiment, the ________________ is the one thing we change.
a)
Independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control group
d)
test group
78.
In a good scientific experiment, we use the ____________________ to compare our results to; this will tell us if the change we made effected the results.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control group
d)
test group
79.
The ______________ is the one thing we change, and the _______________ is the one thing we measure.
a)
dependent variable, independent variable
b)
independent variable, dependent variable
c)
outcome variable, dependent variable
d)
test variable, independent variable
80.
True or False? The best way to validate your results is to have another scientist perform the SAME experiment to see if he/she gets similar results.
a)
True
b)
False
81.
True or False? The more trials performed during your experiment, the more valid and reliable your results will be.
a)
True
b)
False
82.
Doing an experiment over and over many times is called ______________________.
a)
replication
b)
repetition
c)
time consuming
d)
re-doing
83.
Conducting another scientists experiment the exact same way they did is called _____________________.
a)
replication
b)
repetition
c)
redundant
d)
cheating
84.
True or False? A compound is created when two or more atoms are chemically combined to create a brand new substance.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
Consider the following nutrient cycle. What substance do producers provide for the environment, what do consumers provide for the environment.
a)
P: Water and C: Energy
b)
P: Ammonia and C: Carbon
c)
P: Nitrogen and C: water
d)
P: Oxygen and C: Carbon Dioxide
86.
the following equation simplifies photosynthesis. Which item is missing from the equation....
light energy
Water + _________ --> Oxygen + Glucose
light energy
Water + _________ --> Oxygen + Glucose
a)
nitrogen
b)
sunlight
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
ATP
87.
Susie and Eric recently studied photosynthesis. They set up an experiment where they placed Elodea (Water plants) at various distances from a lamp. Soon after, oxygen bubbles started to form.
Which of the following would these plants need to produce those bubbles.
Which of the following would these plants need to produce those bubbles.
a)
water, light
b)
fish, plants
c)
carbon dioxide, water, light
d)
light, soil, oxygen
88.
Many years of deforestation (cutting down our trees) have occurred in the Amazon rainforest. What can be a problem for the environment if this trend continues.
a)
Less oxygen will be produced
b)
Carbon dioxide will be reduced
c)
Water intake would increase
d)
Less sunlight would penetrate the area
89.
Summarize the process of photosynthesis
a)
Soil and trees produce carbon dioxide
b)
carbon dioxide and water produce oxygen and glucose (sugar)
c)
H2O and Sugar produce Energy
d)
Oxygen and carbon dioxide produce water and sugar
90.
Various plants do not contain chlorophyll. This turns the plant white. What does this mean for the plant?
a)
It cannot perform photosynthesis and is a producer
b)
It cannot perform cellular respiration and it is a consumer
c)
It is a heterotroph and cannot use photosynthesis
d)
it is an autotroph and can use photosynthesis
91.
Millions of years ago, life forms of photosynthetic bacteria were found and now consist of almost ninety percent of the earth's biosphere. These organisms impacted the biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. What impact do you believe this has had on our nutrients?
a)
It increased the amount of carbon
b)
It increased the amount of Oxygen
c)
It increased the amount of nitrogen
d)
It increased the rate of cellular respiration
92.
What effect does leave falling off of trees have on the environment?
a)
Raises carbon dioxide level in the environment in winter months
b)
lowers carbon dioxide levels in winter months
c)
increases oxygen levels in winter months
d)
causes cooling of the environment since the trees are chilly.
93.
What biological process releases carbon dioxide into the environment?
a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Cellular Respiration
c)
Urination
d)
Body sweat
94.
Some athletes train for the Olympics in high altitude. This helps them train their muscles and lungs. What do you think they are trying to make more efficient?
a)
lose fat
b)
build muscle
c)
increase energy
d)
become a monk and migrate to Tibet.
95.
What does an organism do when using sugars such as glucose
a)
release energy and produce carbon dioxide gas
b)
through photosynthesis input energy and use oxygen gas
c)
through photosynthesis, input carbon dioxide and release energy
d)
eat food and produce carbon dioxide
96.
What causes an increase in atmospheric Carbon dioxide?
a)
factories releasing fossil fuels
b)
reforming of the ozone layer
c)
decreasing cellular respiration
d)
leaves growing in the spring
97.
Decomposition is a natural process of the carbon cycle. When an organism dies, what is the benefit?
a)
Dying animals release oxygen and bacteria use it to produce carbon dioxide
b)
bacteria break down the molecules, to return to the soil
c)
Animals become fossil fuels immediately.
d)
Bacteria uses glucose and oxygen from the decaying material.
98.
A giant sequoia tree can grow over 3000 years. As it increases in height, what molecule does it convert to use in its trunk?
a)
Glucose => Carbon
b)
Water => Oxygen
c)
Oxygen => Glucose
d)
Carbon => Water
99.
Various planets in our solar system, (i.e. Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn) have thick atmospheres filled with Carbon Dioxide and Methane Gas. Sometimes Carbon dioxide is so high it forms sulfuric acid rain. Why does Earth not have an atmosphere like these planets?
a)
It has an ocean that most of the carbon in the atmosphere sinks into
b)
The atmosphere moves it to the ozone
c)
bacteria sinks it into fossil fuels
100.
As a substance heats up, its molecules ___________________.
a)
slow down and get closer together
b)
slow down
c)
speed up and get farther apart
d)
stop
101.
Paco's daughter will be participating in an upcoming dance recital. She will require a different costume for each dance she plans to performs.
c = the number of costumes Paco's daughter will require
d = the number of dances Paco's daughter plans to perform
Which of the variables is independent?
c = the number of costumes Paco's daughter will require
d = the number of dances Paco's daughter plans to perform
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
c
b)
d
102.
Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for their school's library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is dependent?
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
b
103.
Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
Which of the variables is independent?
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
s
b)
t
104.
Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
d
105.
In order to earn extra money on the weekends, Josie's string quartet performs at wedding receptions. The longer the reception, the more money they earn.
r = the length of the reception
m = the amount of money Josie's quartet earns
Which of the variables is independent?
r = the length of the reception
m = the amount of money Josie's quartet earns
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
r
b)
m
106.
In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
h
b)
m
107.
a)
the independent variable is distance
b)
the independent variable is d=25 t
c)
the dependent variable is time
d)
the dependent variable is distance
108.
In the United States House of Representatives, the number of Representatives from a state is calculated based on its population.
r = the number of Representatives
p = the population of a state
Which of the variables is independent?
r = the number of Representatives
p = the population of a state
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
r
b)
p
109.
a)
The dependent variable is total cost
b)
The dependent variable is weight
c)
The independent variable is total cost
d)
The independent variable is cost of a package
110.
Priya streams movies through a company that charges her a $5 monthly fee plus $1.50 per movie What is the dependent variable?
a)
the number of movies she rents
b)
the company that she rents from
c)
the money it costs
d)
There isn't one
111.
Kira designs websites. She can create three different websites each week. Kira wants to create an equation that will give her the total number of websites she can design given the number of weeks she works.
What is the independent vairble
What is the independent vairble
a)
the number of websites she makes
b)
the number of weeks
c)
the design of the website
d)
there isn't one
112.
A large 2-topping pizza, L, costs $2 more than a medium 3-topping pizza, m. What is the independent variable?
a)
L, large pizza
b)
M, medium pizza
113.
A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.
a)
money
b)
hours
114.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
115.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
116.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
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