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Final Science Review 5/15/18

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____________________________ is energy produced from organic material that comes from plants, such as corn.

a)

biofuel/biomass

b)

solar energy

c)

organism

2.

Any living thing is known as a/an _________.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

consumer

c)

organism

3.

A process where plants use their leaves to make their own food is called

a)

photosynthesis

b)

biofuel

c)

producer

4.

Energy that comes from the movement of water is

a)

solar energy

b)

wind energy

c)

hydroelectric energy

5.

Plants are _____________________ because they use sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to make their own food.

a)

producers

b)

consumers

c)

organisms

6.

Tropical rainforests receive a high amount of rainfall each year. The rainforest is typically hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 68 degrees to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. This tells you about the _____________

a)

weather

b)

climate

c)

organisms

7.

Why does water vapor turn into water droplets in clouds?

a)

the water vapor cools as it rises into the air

b)

the water vapor heats up as it rises

c)

the water vapor dissolves in the air

8.

The BEST explaination of why the Earth has seasons, is because

a)

there are many large weather systems around the world that cause changes in temperature

b)

the Earth has a moon that revolves around it and the moon's gravity causes 2 high and low tides per day

c)

the earth is tilted on its axis which causes the northern hemisphere to be tilted toward the sun at different times of the year

9.

A student was doing research on the comparable sizes of the Earth, Sun and Earth's Moon. What is the correct order (greatest to least in size)?

a)

1: moon

2: sun

3: earth

b)

1: sun

2: earth

3: moon

c)

1: earth

2: sun

3: moon

10.
An animal that hunts for their food is called a ______.
a)
carnivore
b)
prey
c)
predator
11.
The spines on a cactus is a structure that performs a _____ for the cactus to survive.
a)
defense mechanism
b)
habitat
c)
niche
12.
An organism that eats meat only is a ______.
a)
herbivore
b)
carnivore
c)
producer
13.
_______ are organisms that get their energy by feeding on dead materials by breaking them down.
a)
Decomposers
b)
Herbivores
c)
Omnivores
14.
Organisms that get energy by eating other organisms are called ______.
a)
producers
b)
herbivores
c)
consumers
15.
A food chain will show a transfer of _____.
a)
heat
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
energy
16.

What gas allows animals to survive in their environments?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

sunlight

17.
An organism's ________ is its job or role in an environment.
a)
function
b)
niche
c)
adaptation
18.

An elephant is a _______ because it only eats plants.

a)

herbivore

b)

omnivore

c)

consumer

19.

When water decreases to 0 degrees Celsius, from what state of matter does it change to?

a)

solid to gas

b)

gas to liquid

c)

liquid to solid

20.

What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is.....

a)

absorbed

b)

reflected

c)

refracted

21.

The Sun is the starting point of the water cycle by doing which of the following?

a)

rotating on its axis

b)

giving off light for plants

c)

providing heat for evaporation

22.

The sun appears to move across the sky due to the...

a)

rotation of the Earth.

b)

gravity of the moon.

c)

movement of the tides.

23.

Which of the following gases do plants need during photosynthesis?

a)

hydrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

24.

An __________________________________ is one that is from a parent and is passed to the offspring. An example is a parent and child having the same hair color.

a)

Learned Behavior

b)

Inherited Trait

c)

Acquired Trait

25.

The __________________ of a plant keeps it upright, stores food, and helps carry nutrients to the leaves.

a)

stem

b)

roots

c)

flower

26.

The leaves of a plant make _________________ through photosynthesis.

a)

sunlight

b)

glucose/sugar

c)

carbon dioxide

27.

The _____________________ of a plant soak up nutrients and water from the ground.

a)

stem

b)

roots

c)

leaves

28.

The diagram below shows how sedimentary rock forms in layers.Which layer of sedimentary rock would be considered the oldest?

a)

Layer 4

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 3

29.

Which stage in complete metamorphosis does not belong?

a)

nymph

b)

larva

c)

pupa

30.
When heat causes liquid water to change into water vapor, this is an example of 
a)
weathering
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
evaporation
31.
Condensation is caused when water vapor is 
a)
heated
b)
cooled
c)
evaporated
d)
weathered
32.
Water that falls to Earth's surface is called
a)
precipitation
b)
evaporation
c)
condensation
d)
weathering
33.
Different soils ____________________, or keep different amounts of water.
a)
heat
b)
cool
c)
weather
d)
retain
34.
_____________________ is the breaking or wearing down of rocks into sediment over time.
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
deposition
d)
condensation
35.
A city has a current temperature of 75 degrees with partly cloudy skies. What does this information tell you about the city?
a)
It describes the weather.
b)
It is near the equator.
c)
It describes the climate.
d)
It describes the forecast for tomorrow.
36.
A student was asked to describe the climate in her home town in her journal. Which of the following could describe the climate?
a)
On average, the city gets about 185cm of rainfall per year and has an average temperature of 23 degrees.
b)
It rained for thirteen hours straight last night, and the lightning kept me awake.
c)
It is expected that the wind will blow at 15 km per hour from the west, and a late afternoon storm could produce lightning and 3cm of rain.
d)
It was mostly cloudy every day this week; temperatures ranged from 3 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius.
37.
The earth ________________ on its axis once every 24 hours, which makes night and day.
a)
rotates
b)
orbits
c)
revolves
d)
reflects
38.
Because the earth is tilted on its axis, one pole is always closer to the sun, which causes Earth to have __________________.
a)
day and night
b)
year
c)
shadows
d)
seasons
39.
The light from the moon is ____________________ from the sun to the earth, which makes the moon appear to light up.
a)
refracted
b)
shone
c)
reflected
d)
bent
40.
Reflection is caused when light _________________ off an object. Refraction occurs when light __________________
a)
shines, absorbs
b)
breaks, absorbs
c)
bounces, absorbs
d)
bounces, bends
41.
Which of the following lists the planets in order, starting from the sun?
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus
c)
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
d)
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
42.
Which of the following is a conductor of electricity and heat?
a)
copper wire
b)
rubber band
c)
wooden block
d)
plastic cap
43.
Opposite poles on magnets ____________, while like poles _________________.
a)
attract, attract
b)
repel, attract
c)
repel, repel
d)
attract, repel
44.
____________________ is the breaking or wearing down of rocks into sediment over time.
a)
erosion
b)
soil
c)
deposition
d)
weathering
45.
_____________________ happens when soil, rocks, and sediment are carried away by moving water, wind, gravity or ice.
a)
erosion
b)
deposition
c)
glaciers
d)
weathering
46.
_______________________ forces build up landforms.
a)
sedimentary
b)
constructive
c)
destructive
d)
renewable
47.
A ___________________ resource is a natural resource that can't be replaced quickly enough to meet people's needs.
a)
constructive
b)
non-renewable
c)
destructive
d)
renewable
48.
________________________ forces tear down landforms.
a)
destructive
b)
constructive
c)
sedimentary
d)
craters
49.
All of the following are SLOW FORCES OF CHANGE on the earth EXCEPT
a)
glaciers
b)
erosion
c)
earthquakes
d)
weathering
50.
Which is formed by deposition at the mouth of a river?
a)
sand dune
b)
delta
c)
plates
d)
fossils
51.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the moon?
a)
It has rocks and craters.
b)
It has rivers and erosion.
c)
It has mountains and gravity.
d)
There is no rain, snow, sleet, or hail on the moon.
52.
A fifth grader watches the sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the sun?
a)
the distance between the earth and sun is increasing
b)
The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing
c)
Earth is revolving around the sun
d)
Earth is rotating on its axis
53.
Which statement best describes weather?
a)
Weather is the average temperature of an area over several years.
b)
Weather cannot be predicted.
c)
Weather can change quickly and is recorded daily.
d)
Weather only occurs on the moon.
54.
_______________________ is energy that comes directly from the sun.
a)
solar energy
b)
wind energy
c)
photosynthesis
d)
fossil fuel
55.
______________________ is energy that is produced by other means than the burning of fossil fuels.
a)
biofuel energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
photosynthesis energy
d)
alternative energy
56.
______________________ comes from changing the power of moving air into a useful form.
a)
geothermal energy
b)
photosynthesis
c)
solar energy
d)
wind energy
57.
Energy that comes from the natural heat inside the earth is called
a)
geothermal energy
b)
hydroelectric energy
c)
consumer
d)
alternative energy
58.

The boiling point of water in degrees celsius is...

a)

100

b)

0

c)

212

d)

32

59.

It takes approximately _____ days for the next moon phase to appear.

a)

4

b)

7

c)

30

d)

29.5

60.
Which of the following items is NOT soluble in water?
a)
sugar
b)
salt
c)
drink powder
d)
sand
61.
What feature does the Earth have that the moon DOES NOT have?  Basically, the moon does not have.....
a)
craters
b)
an atmosphere
c)
mountains
d)
gravity
62.
The image represents what relationship with light?
a)
refraction
b)
reflection
c)
transmission
d)
absorbtion
63.
The image represents what type of relationship with light?
a)
reflection
b)
refraction
c)
transmission
d)
absorption
64.
This tool and a ______ are used to measure mass and weight.
a)
 spring scale
b)
 graduated cylinder
c)
magnet
d)
 beaker
65.
It takes 365 days, or 1 year, for the Earth to _______ around the sun.
a)
rotate
b)
revolve
c)
spin
d)
observe
66.
What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward each other?
a)
Gravity
b)
 Orbit
c)
Rotation
d)
Revolution
67.
Which of the following items is NOT soluble in water?
a)
sugar
b)
salt
c)
drink powder
d)
sand
68.
__________________ is created by vibrating air.
a)
Light
b)
Earth's refraction
c)
Sound
d)
Rotation
69.
A planet's _____________________ is like the path, or road, it takes to revolve around the sun.
a)
orbit
b)
rotation
c)
attraction
d)
sound
70.
________________________ travels in straight lines.
a)
Light
b)
The sun
c)
Sound
d)
The moon
71.
The _____________________ is the center of our solar system.
a)
Earth
b)
Moon
c)
Sun
d)
Mars
72.
What is shown by the model?  (Click the picture)
a)
The orbits of the planets around the sun.
b)
The orbit of the earth around the sun.
c)
The orbit of the moon around the earth.
d)
The orbits of the earth and the moon.
73.
Scientists _____________  when they put things into groups based on similar characteristics.
a)
organize
b)
classify
c)
contrast
d)
observe
74.
What planet is closest to the sun?
a)
Mercury
b)
Mars
c)
Earth
d)
Jupiter
75.

A ______________________ ________________________ is used to measure volume.

a)

thermometer

b)

triple beam balance

c)

timer

d)

graduated cylinder

76.

At what temperature does water freeze in degrees Celsius?

a)

0

b)

100

c)

32

d)

20

77.

A __________________________ has a definite shape and volume.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

78.

The diagram shows a ball in a beaker filled with water. Which statement best describes the relationship of the ball and the water?

a)

The water is less dense than the ball.

b)

The water and the ball are equally dense.

c)

The ball is less dense than the water.

d)

There is no relationship between the ball and the water.

79.

Fungus and mushrooms are examples of

a)

decomposers

b)

herbivores

c)

scavangers

80.

Examples of CONSTRUCTIVE landforms are

a)

canyons, valleys, sandunes, deltas

b)

canyons, volcanoes, landslides, avalanches

c)

hurricanes, deltas, valleys, glaciers

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