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5th Science Review: GMAS

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An organelle that holds the cell together and separates it from its surroundings

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell membrane

c)

mitochondria

d)

vacuole

2.

The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

a)

micro-organism

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell

d)

vertebrate

3.

Animals with a backbone.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

invertebrate

d)

vertebrate

4.

Animals without a backbone.

a)

invertebrate

b)

vertebrate

c)

mitochondria

d)

vacuole

5.

An organelle that directs and instructs the cell's activities.

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

vacuole

d)

cytoplasm

6.

The jellylike substance that keeps the cell healthy.

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell wall

7.

The largest classification group

a)

kingdom

b)

species

c)

genus

d)

class

8.

The smallest classification group

a)

kingdom

b)

species

c)

genus

d)

class

9.

Animal group with hair or fur and produce milk for their young

a)

mammal

b)

amphibians

c)

reptiles

d)

birds

10.

Group of animals with scaly skin and lays eggs

a)

mammal

b)

reptiles

c)

amphibians

d)

birds

11.

Group of animals that has feathers which keep them warm

a)

mammals

b)

amphibians

c)

reptiles

d)

birds

12.

A group of animals that has scales and lives in water

a)

mammal

b)

reptile

c)

amphibian

d)

bird

13.

This organelle supports and protects the plant cell

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

14.

This organelle releases energy from food

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

15.

This organelle makes food for the cell

a)

nucleus

b)

vacuole

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

16.

This organelle stores food, water, and waste in the cell

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

vacuole

17.

A behavior that an animal acquires through experience

a)

learned behavior

b)

inherited trait

c)

cytoplasm

d)

instinct

18.

Characteristic passed from parent to offspring

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned behavior

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

19.

Appears less often in a species from parent to offspring

a)

recessive trait

b)

dominant trait

c)

inherited trait

d)

character trait

20.

Appears most often in a species from parent to offspring

a)

dominant trait

b)

recessive trait

c)

character trait

d)

inherited trait

21.

A way of acting that is an inherited trait

a)

inherited trait

b)

instinct

c)

learned behavior

d)

character trait

22.

Forces that build up the land

a)

destructive forces

b)

constructive forces

c)

deposition

d)

glacier

23.

Molten rock under Earth's surface

a)

magma

b)

sand dune

c)

glacier

d)

lava

24.

Molten rock flowing out of the Earth's crust

a)

lava

b)

magma

c)

sand dune

d)

glacier

25.

Forces that breakdown the earth's surface

a)

constructive forces

b)

destructive forces

c)

delta

d)

tectonics

26.

Violent shaking of the ground due to interaction of tectonics plates

a)

earthquake

b)

volcano

c)

tsunami

d)

lava

27.

Instrument used to measure the magnitude of an Earthquake

a)

seismograph

b)

richter scale

c)

plate boundary

d)

ring of fire

28.

An opening in Earth's surface through which melted rock, hot gases, rock fragments, and ash erupt.

a)

earthquake

b)

volcano

c)

seismograph

d)

tsunami

29.

A wall along the banks of the river, designed to stop flooding

a)

flood

b)

levee

c)

dam

d)

sea wall

30.

A tall wall built along the back edge of beach, designed to prevent erosion

a)

jetty

b)

levee

c)

dam

d)

sea wall

31.

A system of pipes or channels that carry away water from storms

a)

levee

b)

reservoir

c)

storm drain

d)

sea wall

32.

An artificial lake, used to hold water for future use and to control flow

a)

reservoir

b)

storm drain

c)

levee

d)

dam

33.

Dropping or releasing sediments in a new location

a)

deposition

b)

sediment

c)

chemical weathering

d)

erosion

34.

Breaking down rock without changing what it is

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

chemical weathering

d)

destructive force

35.

Breaking down rock chemically and changing it into something different

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

36.

I breathe through a blowhole and have lungs. I live in water, but give birth to live young. What type of vertebrate am I?

a)

mammal

b)

bird

c)

amphibian

d)

reptile

37.

I spend most of my time in the water. I have dry rough scales and lay eggs. What type of vertebrate am I?

a)

reptile

b)

mammal

c)

bird

d)

amphibian

38.

I use my feathered wings to navigate the sky. I breathe through lungs and lay eggs. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

mammal

b)

reptile

c)

amphibians

d)

bird

39.

I use my two legs to walk on land. I am warm blooded and have hair. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

mammal

b)

bird

c)

amphibians

d)

reptile

40.

I have thick fur covering my body. I give birth to live young and breathe through lungs. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

mammal

b)

bird

c)

amphibians

d)

reptile

41.

I have lungs and live on land. My feathers are very long, but I am not able to fly. Which type of vertebrate I am?

a)

mammal

b)

amphibians

c)

reptile

d)

bird

42.

I have moist skin and spend a lot of time in or near the water. I was born with gills, but now I breathe through lungs. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

fish

b)

reptile

c)

birds

d)

amphibians

43.

I have smooth scales and use my gills to breathe underwater. I lay millions of eggs at a time. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

mammals

b)

bird

c)

amphibians

d)

fish

44.

I was born in the water, but now live on land. I have smooth moist skin, I lay eggs, and I'm cold-blooded. Which type of vertebrate am I?

a)

fish

b)

mammal

c)

amphibians

d)

reptile

45.

Venus fly traps are cool plants because they 'eat' flies that land on their petals.

a)

inherited trait

b)

learned or acquired behavior

46.

I have red hair and freckles on my face.

a)

inherited traits

b)

acquired and learned behaviors

47.

I know how to speak both English and Spanish.

a)

inherited behavior

b)

acquired or learned behavior

48.

I was an allstar at baseball, football, and soccer last year.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

49.

My mother and I have really curly hair.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

50.

I am the tallest of my brothers and sisters. My grandpa is the tallest of his siblings, too.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

51.

I have beautiful handwriting like my grandmother. I watched her write many letters.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

52.

My dog had puppies and I taught them how to play fetch when they were old enough.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

53.

Most spiders build webs to live in and catch their prey.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired and learned behavior

54.

My neighbors black and white cat had three white kittens and three black kittens.

a)

inherited trait

b)

acquired or learned behavior

55.

In science class, my teacher combined vinegar and baking soda to make a volcano.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

56.

"Do you like my new haircut?" asked Jayda.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

57.

We had a competition to see who could fold the best airplane out of paper.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

58.

My stomach is digesting pizza, corn, french fries, and chocolate cake from lunch.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

59.

In 1945, the U.S. used nuclear bombs to destroy two Japanese cities and WWI

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

60.

If you leave your bicycle outside in the rain, the metal will rust and turn color

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

61.

The ice cubes I put in my water bottle are already melting in this heat

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

62.

My dog is terrified of fireworks because of the loud booming sound made when they explode

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

63.

Jasmine baked a cake for her best friend's birthday.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

64.

I mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and croutons to make a salad for dinner.

a)

physical changes

b)

chemical changes

65.

An incomplete circuit that will not light a bulb

a)

open circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

insulator

d)

conductor

66.

A complete circuit that will light a bulb

a)

static electrictiy

b)

open circuit

c)

closed circuit

d)

conductor

67.

I am the amount of matter in an object. I can be measured with a balance. I do not change when there is a change in the force of gravity. What am I?

a)

mass

b)

chemical change

c)

volume

d)

mixture

68.

I am the combination of two or more substances that do not cause a change. The substances I combine can be separated. An example of me is a salad. What am I?

a)

mixture

b)

mass

c)

physical change

d)

insulator

69.

I am something that resists the flow of electricity. I am often used around electric wires to prevent shocks. Examples of me are plastic and rubber. What am I?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

mass

d)

electric circuit

70.

I am a material in which negative charges can move easily. Metals are the best example of me, such as copper. I allow electricity to move through a complete circuit. What am I?

a)

condutor

b)

insulator

c)

electric circuit

d)

closed circuit

71.

I have a north and south pole. Opposite ends of me attract each other. I allow objects made of metal to stick to me. What am I?

a)

bar magnet

b)

insulator

c)

conductor

d)

open circuit

72.

I have coils of current-carrying wire around an iron core. I am temporary. I need a current to pass through my wire coil in order to allow objects of metal to stick to me. What am I?

a)

electromagnet

b)

closed circuit

c)

open circuit

d)

bar magnet

73.

I am something that does not result in the creation of a new substance. Some examples of me are cutting, shredding, breaking, and water turning to ice. What am I?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

emotional change

d)

character change

74.

I am something that results in the creation of a new substance. I happen when two substances react together. Examples of me are burning, rusting, and tarnishing. What am I?

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

c)

character change

d)

emotional change

75.

I am something that creates landforms. Some examples of me are deposition, volcanic eruptions, and floods. What am I?

a)

constructive process

b)

destructive process

c)

earthquake

d)

physical change

76.

I am something that destroys landforms. Some examples of me are weathering, erosion, and earthquakes. What am I?

a)

constructive process

b)

destructive process

c)

chemical change

d)

physical change

77.

I am a hill of sand. I can be easily shaped by wind. I am the result of weathering. What am I?

a)

mountain

b)

sand dune

c)

sandcastle

d)

delta

78.

I am an area of new land at the mouth of a river. I am formed by deposition. An example of me is at the mouth of the Mississippi River, where it meets the Gulf of Mexico. What am I?

a)

delta

b)

sand dune

c)

reservoir

d)

dam

79.

I am the process of moving sediment by wind, water, or ice. I am a destructive process. Waves crashing against rocks and wearing them away is an example of me. What am I?

a)

erosion

b)

weathering

c)

mixture

d)

solution

80.

I am the wearing away of rocks near the surface of the earth. I am often caused by blowing sand hitting rock. I occur over a long period of time. What am I?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

mixture

d)

destructive process

81.

I am used to measure and record movement in Earth's crust. I tell how strong an earthquake is and how long it lasted. My data can locate a quake's epicenter. What am I?

a)

seismograph

b)

fault

c)

delta

d)

plate tectonics

82.

I am used for flood control. I am a wall of earth or concrete that is built along the bank of a waterway. I keep rising floodwaters within a channel. What am I?

a)

levee

b)

dam

c)

sea wall

d)

reservoir

83.

I am used for flood control. I hold back water that would rush downstream. I stop the flow of a river and form a lake. What am I?

a)

dam

b)

levee

c)

reservoir

d)

sea wall

84.

I am a wall-like structure sticking out into the ocean. I am often made from large rocks. I trap sand and small rocks to help prevent the loss of beach sand. What am I?

a)

levee

b)

dam

c)

jetty

d)

sea wall

85.

I am both a constructive and destructive process. I am a mountain made of lava ash, and other materials during eruptions. I have different shapes. I often form over a hot spot as a plate moves over it. What am I?

a)

volcano

b)

earthquake

c)

dam

d)

jetty

86.

I am a break in the Earth's crust. I am usually found at the edge of a plate. Most earthquakes occur along me. What am I?

a)

fault

b)

volcano

c)

dam

d)

erosion

87.

I am the process in which sediment drops out of water. I often occur when fast moving water carries sediment and drops it at another location (usually the mouth of a river). What am I?

a)

deposition

b)

dam

c)

delta

d)

weathering

88.

I am a group of seed-bearing plants. I am a plant that produces naked seeds. I reproduce by combining the pollen from male pine cones with eggs on female cones. What am I?

a)

gymnosperm

b)

classification

c)

angiosperm

d)

genes

89.

I am a group of flowering plants. My seeds are protected by a fruit. Apple trees are an example of me. What am I?

a)

angiosperm

b)

gymnosperm

c)

learned behavior

d)

species

90.

I am the part of a chromosome that contains DNA. I contain the codes for certain traits. You inherit me from your parents, which determine many of your traits. What am I?

a)

genes

b)

inherited traits

c)

learned behavior

d)

DNA

91.

I am a living thing that is too small to be seen without a microscope. I have a negative impact on life. Examples of me are ringworm and strep bacteria. What am I?

a)

harmful microorganisms

b)

beneficial microorganisms

c)

plant cells

d)

animal cells

92.

I am a living thing that is too small to be seen without a microscope. I have a positive impact on life. Examples of me are mold used to make penicillin, and phytoplankton that releases oxygen. What am I?

a)

harmful microorganisms

b)

beneficial microorganisms

c)

plant cells

d)

animal cells

93.

I am the basic unit of life for one group of organisms. I contain several different organelles. I contain a cell wall and chloroplasts. I can make my own food. What am I?

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell wall

94.

I am the basic unit of life for one group of organisms. I contain several different organelles. I am surrounded by a cell membrane. I can't make my own food. What am I?

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplasts