wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Semester #1 review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the series of steps in science that help you solve problems and answer question.

a)

Inferring

b)

Observing

c)

Scientific Method

d)

Hypothesizing

2.

The tentative answer to a scientific problem.

a)

Inference

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Observation

d)

Prediction

3.

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". Which is the independent variable?

a)

Hair growth

b)

Rogooti (hair product)

4.

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". What is the dependent variable?

a)

hair growth

b)

Rogooti ( hair product)

5.

Which is best to represent a trend overtime?

a)

Line graph

b)

Bar graph

c)

Pie graph

6.

Complete the acronym. DRY


DEPENDENT- RESPONDING - _____________

a)

y- axis

b)

x- axis

7.

Complete the acronym. MIX


MANIPULATED- ______________ - X-AXIS

a)

Independent variables

b)

Dependent variables

8.

Write the correct flow of the scientific method?

a)

Problem>Hypothesis>Materials>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Data Analysis> Conclusion

b)

Hypothesis>Problem>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Data Analysis> Conclusion>Materials

c)

Procedure>Hypothesis>Materials>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Problem>Data Analysis> Conclusion

9.
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
a)
the mitochondria
b)
the vacuoles
c)
the nucleus
d)
the cell
10.
Which structures are found in every living cell?
a)
cell membrane and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and mitochondria
c)
a cell wall and nucleus
d)
chloroplasts and cell wall
11.
What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?
a)
to produce energy
b)
to control cell activity
c)
to remove waste products
d)
to allow molecules to enter the cell
12.
Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________.
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Vacuoles
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Chlororplasts
13.
What is one basic function of the vacuoles?
a)
circulating oxygen
b)
producing food
c)
controlling cell processes
d)
storing water
14.
Chloroplasts in plant cells allow the plant to perform a function that animal cells cannot do.  What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?
a)
to absorb light energy and manufacture food
b)
to remove waste materials by active transport
c)
to manufacture chemical energy from food
d)
to control the shape of the cell
15.
All cells need energy to function.  Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?
a)
chloroplasts
b)
mitochondria
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuoles
16.
In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplasts
d)
vacuoles
17.
Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called ____________________.
a)
prokaryotes
b)
eukaryotes
c)
bacteria
d)
protists
18.
Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?
a)
cells must contain DNA 
b)
all living things are made from cells
c)
cells can only come from other cells
d)
cells are the basic unit of life
19.
Who was the first  person to see cells under the microscope and give them their name?
a)
Mattias Schleiden
b)
Robert Hooke
c)
Theordor Schwann
d)
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
20.
The diffusion of WATER across a semi-permeable membrane is
a)
osmosis
b)
diffusion
c)
endocytosis
d)
exocytosis
21.
The movement of molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration is
a)
diffusion
b)
cell division
active transport
c)
active transport
d)
tonicity
22.
Active transport requires
a)
energy
b)
the nucleus
c)
chloroplasts
d)
lysosomes
23.
What organelles are only found in PLANT cells
a)
lysosomes & centrioles
b)
cell wall & chloroplasts
c)
nucleus & nucleolus
d)
mitochondria & ribosomes
24.
What organelles is NOT found in a PROkaryote
a)
nucleus
b)
cell membrane
c)
Chromosomes (DNA)
DNA
d)
ribosomes
25.
What organelle PRODUCES proteins?
a)
ribosomes
b)
centrioles
c)
lysosomes
d)
nucleus
26.
What is on the same level of organization as the brain?
a)
stomach
b)
nervous system
c)
protein molecule
d)
flower
27.
If you look under the microscope as a piece of muscle TISSUE, you will see...
a)
cells working together
b)
chloroplasts
c)
an organ system
d)
plant cells
28.
The man who studied genetics and came up with genetics is
a)
Watson
b)
Crick
c)
Mendel
d)
Darwin
29.
Genotype refers to the ...
a)
physical expression of the genes
b)
the possible combination of alleles in a gene
c)
whether an allele is dominant or recessive
d)
how an organism will appear
30.
Squidward has light blue skin, and his genotype for this trait is Bb. Would Squidward be considered a purebred or hybrid for light blue skin?
a)
Purebred
b)
Hybrid
31.
An offspring will receive how many alleles from each parent to determine a specific trait?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
five
32.
Which of the following is a phenotype?
a)
BB
b)
Bb
c)
bb
d)
Blue eyes
33.
the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.
a)
heredity
b)
trait
c)
gene
d)
allele
34.
having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).
a)
homozygous
b)
hetrozygous
c)
protein
d)
chromosome
35.
Magda is a tall, 11 year old drummer. She has a scar on her right cheek. She is good at swimming. Which of her traits did Magda most likely inherit?
a)
height
b)
the scar
c)
ability to swim
d)
ability to play drums
36.
Two brown eyed parents (Bb) have a baby. What is the chance the baby is blue eyed?
a)
0 %
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
37.
G = green, g = yellow
The genotype for a yellow plant is...
a)
GG
b)
Gg
c)
gg
d)
all of the choices result in yellow
38.
An allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.
a)
hidden allele
b)
dominant allele
c)
recessive allele
d)
present allele
39.
Which answer best describes codominant alleles?
a)
Both are equally dominant
b)
Both are equally recessive
c)
Neither are dominant or recessive
40.

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?

a)

Carotid

b)

Osseous

c)

Smooth

d)

Squamous

41.

What organelles in the cell would be responsible for protein synthesis, transportation of the protein, and packaging of the protein/antibody for secretion?

a)

ribosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria

b)

ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body

c)

mitochondria, nucleolus, lysosomes

d)

nucleolus, ribosomes, vacuoles

42.

What type of tissue transmits messages from the head to the toes?

a)

connective

b)

epithelial

c)

muscle

d)

nerve

43.

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

a)

To control and coordinate body activities

b)

To produce body secretions

c)

To produce movement

d)

To transport nutrients

44.

Blood is classified as what type of tissue?

a)

Connective

b)

Epithelial

c)

Muscle

d)

Nerve

45.

Of the following, which is the MOST complex?

a)

Muscle tissue

b)

Nerve cell

c)

Nucleus

d)

Pancreas

46.
Which example below is the most complex part of a multicellular organism?
a)
A. respiratory system
b)
B. red blood cell
c)
C. large intestine
d)
D. connective tissue
47.

Where is the Cranium located?

a)

Your feet

b)

Your back

c)

Your left leg

d)

Your head

48.

A burn victim comes in with third degree burns? What root word is involved to this?

a)

Inter

b)

Epitheli/0

c)

Coccyg/o

d)

Later/o

49.
This type of tissue includes ligaments, tendons, blood, and bone
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
50.
This type of tissue relates messages
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
51.
Which of the following types of tissue is responsible for body movement
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
52.
This type of tissue covers the internal organs and also makes up the skin
a)
 connective
b)
 epithelial
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
53.
the ends of your bones are covered by a soft flexible tissue called
a)
cartilage
b)
squishy stuff
c)
boney masses
54.
the place where two bones meet is called a
a)
joint
b)
restaurant
c)
partnership
55.
connects muscle to bone
a)
tendon
b)
joint
c)
marrow
56.
tissue inside your bones
a)
marrow
b)
nucleus
c)
cartilage
57.
when a muscle contracts it gets
a)
shorter
b)
longer
c)
flatter
58.
Where might you find involuntary muscles.
a)
In your arms
b)
In your mouth
c)
In your toes
d)
In your stomach
59.
Involuntary
a)
skeletal
b)
cardiac
c)
smooth
d)
smooth and cardiac
60.
What are the three main types of muscles?
a)
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
b)
biceps, triceps, quadriceps
c)
smooth, flexible, strength
d)
none of the above
61.
Which type of muscle is found in your digestive system?
a)
smooth
b)
cardiac
c)
skeletal
d)
none
62.
Where is the smallest bone in your body?
a)
hand
b)
spine
c)
ear
d)
pinky toe
63.
How many bones does an adult human have?
a)
300
b)
306
c)
206
d)
602
64.
Who has more bones: an adult or a baby?
a)
baby
b)
adult
c)
both have the same
d)
neither have bones
65.
What are the three jobs of your bones?
a)
movement, structure, joints
b)
movement, structure, protection
c)
structure, digestion and breathing
d)
movement, digestion and breathing
66.
What is the hard, outside layer of bone called?
a)
spongy
b)
marrow
c)
jelly
d)
compact
67.
What does your bone marrow make?
a)
muscles
b)
cartilage
c)
blood cells
d)
germs
68.
Outer layer of skin about as thick as a sheet of paper.
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hyperdermis
69.
How does skin act as a sun block?
a)
Special nerve endings sense heat and block out sunlight.
b)
Skin has natural SPF 15 material built in.
c)
Natural perspiration washes away sunlight.
d)
Melanin blocks sunlight from getting to deeper layers.
70.
What is the integumentary system made up of?
a)
skin, nails, and hair
b)
ribs, lungs, and heart
c)
veins and arteries
d)
muscles

Similar Resources on Wayground

Muscular System

65 questions

Muscular System

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 9th Grade

Unit 1 Review: Cells & Cellular Processes

68 questions

Unit 1 Review: Cells & Cellular Processes

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 9th Grade

Biomes Overall Test

70 questions

Biomes Overall Test

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 12th Grade

Data Graphing Practice

75 questions

Data Graphing Practice

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Ecology Unit Exam Review

67 questions

Ecology Unit Exam Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 10th Grade

Ecosystems and Carbon Cycle

75 questions

Ecosystems and Carbon Cycle

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Grade 8 Revision Quiz

70 questions

Grade 8 Revision Quiz

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Semester 1 Final Review

70 questions

Semester 1 Final Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade