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WorksheetsMs. Messina's and Mrs. Garitta's Science 6 Final Review
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is data?
information collected throughout an experiment
the date of an experiment
a prediction based on observation
a certain type of experiment
In which Earth layer are most convection currents that cause seafloor spreading thought to be located?
crust
asthenosphere
outer core
inner core
The diagram shows five layers of Earth. Each layer is identified by a letter. Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of solid iron?
N
E
X
T
Convention currents are located in
The inner core of the Earth
The outer core of the Earth
In Earth's mantle
On Earth's crust
The following diagram shows a cross-section of the mid-Atlantic Ridge. Which area is likely the oldest crust?
The area coming up from the Mid-Ocean Ridge
The area right next to the Mid-Ocean Ridge
The area farthest from the Mid-Ocean Ridge
The geological theory that states that pieces of Earth's lithosphere are in constant motion is the theory of
subduction
plate tectonics
deep-ocean trenches
sea-floor spreading
Movement of Earth's crust along plate boundaries produces
fronts
tides
hurricanes
earthquakes
A smaller earthquake in the same area after a larger earthquake is known as a(n)
epicenter
focus
tsunami
aftershock
A huge undersea earthquake could produce a
tsunami
cyclone
hurricane
thunderstorm
How are rocks and minerals related?
They look alike.
They are the same thing.
Minerals are made of rocks.
Rocks are made of minerals.
A rock that contains fossil seashells most likely formed as a result of sedimentation
In shallow water
Waste on a mountain
In a volcano
In the mantle
Igneous rocks are foamed by
Waves
Cooling & Harding of liquid rock
Volcanoes
Deposit of Sediment
Sedimentary rocks are foamed by
Waves
Cooling & Harding of liquid rock
Volcanoes
Deposit of Sediment
The size of mineral crystal found in an igneous rock is related to
Temperature
How long the rock has been there
Density
Cooling time of molten rock
The Appalachian Mountains, which extend from Canada to Alabama, were much taller in the past than they are today. Which of the following two processes are most responsible for the decrease in the height of the Appalachian Mountains?
weathering and erosion
sedimentation and flooding
volcanic eruptions and landslides
tectonic collisions and earthquakes
Which statement correctly describes both gases and liquids?
Their shapes stay the same in any container.
Their shapes change when they are in different containers.
Their volumes stay the same in any container.
Their volumes change when they are in different containers.
Which statement correctly describes solids?
Their shapes stay the same in any container.
Their shapes change when they are in different containers.
Two basic properties of the gas phase are
a definite shape and a definite volume
a definite shape but no definite volume
no definite shape but a definite volume
no definite shape and no definite volume
Two basic properties of the liquid phase are
a definite shape and a definite volume
a definite shape but no definite volume
no definite shape but a definite volume
no definite shape and no definite volume
An atom of any element must contain
an equal number of protons and neutrons
an equal number of protons and electrons
more electrons than neutrons
more electrons than protons
What is the temperature in degrees Celsius (° C) at which water boils?
0 degrees
100 degrees
212 degrees
32 degrees
What is the temperature in degrees Celsius (° C) at which water freezes?
0 degrees
100 degrees
212 degrees
32 degrees
A triple beam balance is used to measure
mass
volume
length
area
A ruler is used to measure
mass
volume
length
area
What is the volume of a cube that is 1 cm width 2 cm tall 2 cm long?
4 cm3
5 cm3
10cm3
12cm3
Find the density of an object that has a mass of 100g and a volume of 10cm3
1 g/cm3
10g/cm3
100g/cm3
1000g/cm3
The study of the interrelationships of plants and animals and their interaction with the physical environment is known as
evolution
ecology
anatomy
taxonomy
Which statement concerning an ecosystem is correct?
It can exist with or without a constant source of energy input.
It must contain consumers but can exist without producers.
It involves interactions between biotic and abiotic factors.
It can exist on land, but it cannot exist in lakes, rivers, or oceans.
In an ecosystem, the ultimate source of all energy is
oxygen
photosynthesis
fermentation
sunlight
The role of an organism within a community is known as its
niche
habitat
biome
succession
What is the volume of the Jade?
10 mL
10.5 mL
1 mL
15 mL
Which biome is characterized by warm temperatures, an abundance of snakes, monkeys, and large cats, and over 80 inches of annual rainfall evenly distributed with no well-defined dry season?
taiga
tundra
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
This biome is characteristic of most of New York State.
taiga
tundra
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
Select the biome, chosen from the list below, that is best described by the statement shown.
A low amount of solar energy causes the subsoil to be permanently frozen (permafrost).
taiga
tundra
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
Select the biome, chosen from the list below, that is best described by the statement shown.
Most plants growing in this biome have stems for water storage, extensive root systems for absorbing water, and modified leaves (spines).
North American desert
tundra
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
Choice mutualism, parasitism, or commensalism for each of the following:
Oxpecker (a kind of bird) and the rhinoceros or zebra. ... The oxpeckers get food and the beasts get pest control.
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
A symbolic relationship exists between two organisms of different species. If only one organism benefits from the relationship and the other is not harmed, the relationship is known as
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
A major geographical area with its grouping of plants and animals is known as a
niche
community
biome
population
In the nitrogen cycle, plants use nitrogen compounds to produce
glucose
starch
lipids
proteins
The letters in the diagram shown represent the processes involved in the water cycle. Which number represents the process of transpiration
1
2
3
4
The letters in the diagram shown represent the processes involved in the water cycle. Which number represents the process of precipitation
1
2
3
4
Successive transfers of energy from green plants through a series of organisms is referred to as
a saprophytic relationship
a water cycle
a food chain
an ecological succession
In the food chain below, which organisms are the primary consumers?
grass→ grasshoppers → mice → shrews → barn owls
grass
grasshopper
shrew
barn owl
At which level of the food pyramid is the smallest percentage of total stored energy found?
Trees
Giraffee
Lion
What is the correct order of organisms in a food chain?
carnivores → producers → herbivores
producers → herbivores → carnivores
herbivores → producers → carnivores
producers → carnivores → herbivores
Which represents a food chain in this food web?
grass ->snake->owl
leaves->blue jay->owl
grass->rabbit->hawk
grass->grasshopper->hawk
The function of decomposers in this food web is to
conversion of light energy into chemical energy
recycling of nutrients from dead organisms back into the soil
synthesis of organic molecules from inorganic raw materials
splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen gas
The interaction between the frog and the grasshopper indicates that the frog can be classified as a
parasite
carnivore
herbivore
decomposer
Which organisms are classified as secondary consumers?
hawk, grasshopper, and mouse
rabbit, mouse, and snake
grasshopper, frog, and rabbit
snake, hawk, and frog
The release of the pollutant sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere may seriously affect aquatic plants and animals by forming
acid rain
phosphate
DDT
nuclear waste
Decomposition of the ozone may lead to an increase in mutations because
plants can only utilize visible light for photosynthesis
it allows more ultraviolet rays to penetrate the atmosphere
changing weather patterns act as selecting agents
more free oxygen will be available, causing a decrease in carbon dioxide
Which of the following resources are renewable?
wind and oil
wind and sunlight
natural gas and oil
natural gas and coal
What liquid has the highest density?
honey
corn syrup
water
lamp oil
What liquid has the least density?
honey
corn syrup
water
lamp oil
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a belt-shaped region that roughly coincides with the seacoasts bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Why does volcanic activity and earthquakes occur frequently in this region.
It is located at the boundaries of tectonic plates
It is located at the boundary of deep and shallow water
It is located where the major ocean currents meet
It is located where ocean temperature is the highest
