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Science Review

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When sound reflects off an object and returns to you it creates an ________.

a)

Vibration

b)

Echo

c)

Pitch

d)

Volume

2.

_____________ is the highness or lowness of a sound.

(high notes and low notes)

a)

Amplitude

b)

Pitch

c)

Volume

d)

Vibration

3.

__________ is the loudness or softness of a sound.

a)

Echo

b)

Volume

c)

Pitch

d)

Vibration

4.
__________ means to move back and forth quickly.
a)
Pitch
b)
Amplitude
c)
Vibration
d)
Echo
5.
Sound is a form of energy produced by ______________.
a)
vibrations
b)
distances
c)
prisms
d)
Ms. Crews
6.

Sound waves travel the best through _____________.

a)

gases

b)

liquids

c)

solids

7.
_________ is a form of energy that travels through the air. 
a)
sound
b)
volume
c)
energy
d)
wave
8.
___________ is made when something vibrates
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
drum
d)
pounding
9.
Sound travels through the air as waves.
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Sound needs a _____________ to travel through.

a)

pitch

b)

vibration

c)

medium

d)

sound

11.

When an object vibrates slowly it creates a _______ pitch sound.

a)

high

b)

low

c)

medium

d)

no

12.

When an object vibrates very quickly it creates a _________ pitch sound.

a)

high

b)

low

c)

medium

d)

no

13.

It takes the Earth _________ days to revolve around the sun.

a)

245

b)

365

c)

422

d)

24

14.

Earth has _______ seasons, because it is tilted on its axis.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

15.

Earth is tilted _________ degrees on its axis.

a)

25 1/3

b)

24 2/5

c)

23 1/2

d)

90

16.

An axis is an _________ straight line that runs through the center of the planet.

a)

real

b)

imaginary

c)

rotating

d)

temporary

17.

Because of the tilt, the number of daylight hours ________ throughout the year.

a)

changes

b)

stays the same

18.

True or False:

As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth get Sunlight.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Summer occurs when part of the Earth is tilted _______ the Sun.

a)

toward

b)

away

c)

axis

d)

orbit

20.

True or False:

When it is summer in the United States, everyone around the world is also experiencing summer.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Autumn and Spring occur when _______ part of the Earth is pointed toward the Sun.

a)

both

b)

neither

c)

top

d)

bottom

22.

Winter occurs when part of the Earth is tilted _______ from the Sun.

a)

toward

b)

away

c)

axis

d)

orbit

23.

The order of the seasons during the year is:

a)

Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring

b)

Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter

c)

Fall, Winter, Spring Summer

d)

Winter, Winter, Winter, Winter

24.

The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another is.....

An example would be: Light shining through a glass of water with a straw in it.

a)

absorption

b)

reflection

c)

refraction

d)

a rainbow

25.
The bouncing of light off an object is ....
a)
a mirror
b)
absorption
c)
reflection
d)
refraction
26.
The taking in of light by a material....
a)
absorption
b)
reflection
c)
refraction
d)
dark colors
27.
Light is a kind of.....
a)
reflection
b)
energy
c)
heat
d)
matter
28.
What happens to light after it hits a mirror?
a)
It goes through the mirror and bend.
b)
It goes straight through the mirror.
c)
It goes around the mirror.
d)
It bounces off the mirror.
29.
What surface best reflects light?
a)
dull
b)
shiny
c)
clear
d)
black
30.
What kind of path does light take?
a)
It travels in a straight line until it hits something or goes through it.
b)
It bounces off all objects.
c)
It curves around all objects.
d)
It goes through all objects.
31.

What happens to light passing through a prism?

a)

It goes right through it.

b)

It bends and the light separates into colors.

c)

It bounces off it

d)

It goes around it.

32.
Which way best describes how light moves?
a)
in circles
b)
slowly
c)
straight line
d)
faster through opaque objects
33.
Which material is NOT translucent?
a)
Brick
b)
Tissue paper
c)
Thin sheet of plastic
34.
Which material is opaque?
a)
Brick
b)
Water
c)
Tissue Paper
d)
Glass
35.
Which material is transparent?
a)
Clear glass
b)
Tissue paper
c)
Shoe
d)
Wax paper
36.
Why does an apple appear red?
a)
All colors are absorbed & none are reflected
b)
All colors are absorbed except for blue, which is reflected
c)
All colors are reflected and none are absorbed
d)
All colors are absorbed except for red, which is reflected
37.

Objects that reflect ALL colors in equal amounts will appear _____?

a)

Black

b)

White

c)

Gray

d)

Multi-colored

38.

Tongue, nose, skin, eyes, and ears are all examples of Sensory Organs

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What does taste detect?

a)

Odors

b)

Vibrations

c)

flavors

d)

shape

40.

What does smell detect?

a)

flavors

b)

shape

c)

odors

d)

size

41.

What does touch detect

a)

shape

b)

size

c)

texture

d)

all of the above

42.

What does sight detect?

a)

shapes, sizes, light, and movement

b)

odors

c)

flavor

d)

vibrations

43.

Hearing detects sound

a)

true

b)

false

44.

All Animals have the exact same senses

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Animals have___________ to allow them to detect changes in their environment.

a)

behaviors

b)

senses

c)

responses

46.

Any part of the body that receives signals from the environment

a)

behavior

b)

sensory organs

c)

responses

d)

touch

47.

Dogs have a strong sense of what?

a)

taste

b)

touch

c)

hearing

d)

smell

e)

sight

48.

What is the last stage of the butterfly life cycle?

a)

egg

b)

pupa

c)

adult

d)

larva

49.
The process in which some organisms change form during different stages of life is called_.
a)
germinate
b)
life span
c)
direct development
d)
metamorphosis
50.
After a frog hatches from an egg it looks just like an adult frog.
a)
True
b)
False
51.

What does molting mean?

a)

When a caterpillar sheds its skin

b)

when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly

c)

when a butterfly lays an egg

52.

How many stages are there in the butterfly life cycle?

a)

6

b)

4

c)

3

d)

5

53.
What is the first stage of a plant life cycle?
a)
Seedling
b)
Adult Plant
c)
Adult Plant with Flowers
d)
Seed
54.

Select the correct order for a frog's life cycle...

a)

Froglet, eggs, frog, tadpole

b)

Eggs, tadpole, froglet, frog

c)

Eggs, froglet, tadpole, frog

55.

What does a chick use to break out of its shell?

a)

feet

b)

hammer

c)

egg tooth

d)

wings

56.
Where do frogs usually lay their eggs?
a)
In a hole
b)
In the grass
c)
In water
d)
On a rock
57.

In what stage do the frog's legs grow and lungs begin to form?

a)

egg

b)

froglet

c)

adult frog

d)

chick

58.

Which moon phase is shown in the picture?

a)

New Moon

b)

Quarter Moon

c)

Full Moon

d)

Crescent Moon

59.

Which moon phase is shown in the picture?

a)

New Moon

b)

Quarter Moon

c)

Full Moon

d)

Crescent Moon

60.

Which moon phase is shown in the picture?

a)

New Moon

b)

Quarter Moon

c)

Full Moon

d)

Crescent Moon

61.

Which moon phase is shown in the picture?

a)

New Moon

b)

Quarter Moon

c)

Full Moon

d)

Crescent Moon

62.

It takes the moon about 29 1/2 days to cycle through its _______.

a)

orbit

b)

phases

c)

rotation

d)

cycle

63.

_________ of the moon is always lit.

a)

one third

b)

one fourth

c)

one half

d)

all

64.

The moon ___________ light from the sun.

a)

reflects

b)

absorbs

c)

brightens

d)

creates

65.

True or False: The moon changes shape as it moves through its phases.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Which moon phase do we see when we see the dark side of the moon?

a)

New

b)

Quarter

c)

Full

d)

Crescent

67.

How many quarter moon phases are in one complete cycle?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

68.

Which moon phase do we see when we see the side of the moon that is lighted?

a)

New

b)

Quarter

c)

Full

d)

Crescent

69.

True or False: Each phase of the Moon is determined by the amount of reflected light from the Moon that is seen from Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Reading

a)

inherited behavior

b)

acquired behavior

71.

Characteristics that come from your parents ex. color of hair, type of fruit

a)

Inherited Characteristics

b)

Acquired Characteristics

c)

Adaptations

d)

Behavior Adaptations

72.

A skill that an animal develops after it is born. Example: A baby bear learns to fish from its mother.

a)

Heredity

b)

Traits

c)

Acquired Behavior

d)

Inherited Trait

73.

Stripes on a Tiger

a)

inherited characteristics

b)

acquired characteristics

74.
A habitat is a place where a ....
a)
plant or animal lives.
b)
plant or animal likes to play.
c)
animal lives.
d)
plant lives.
75.

This habitat has a hot and humid climate.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

76.

This habitat is where you will find plants like moss and lichen.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

77.

This habitat is home to roadrunners and coyotes.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

78.

Most of the water in this habitat is frozen.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

79.

Jaguars call this habitat home.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

80.

The Arctic, Antarctic, and Tundra make up this habitat.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

81.

A skill that an animal has when it is born. Example: Snakes know how to hunt as soon as they are born.

a)

Heredity

b)

Traits

c)

Acquired Behavior

d)

Inherited Behavior

82.

A habitat is a place that has everything a plant or animal needs in order to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Some animals can be found in more than one type of habitat.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

All habitats have temperatures that range from cold to hot.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What does taste detect?

a)

Odors

b)

Vibrations

c)

flavors

d)

shape

86.

Which of the following is not a sensory organ?

a)

ears

b)

eyes

c)

tongue

d)

teeth

87.

Why are a jackrabbit's ears half the length of their body?

a)

Because they like listening to music

b)

Because it's really cute

c)

So they can jump higher

d)

So they can hear predators coming

88.

Animals use their noses to...

a)

locate food

b)

locate prey

c)

avoid predators

d)

all of the above

89.

When a coyote follows the scent of an animal to find, catch, and eat it, then the coyote has used its sense of ___________ to find food.

a)

smell

b)

sight

c)

hearing

d)

taste

90.

Many animals have 5 senses that help them survive in their environment.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

If an animal has to chase and catch its food, the animal probably has ________.

a)

Strong legs

b)

A furry tail

c)

Small ears

d)

A long tongue

92.

One day a student finds an animal track in some mud. The student can tell the animal eats meat because the track ________.

a)

Was in the mud

b)

Was found during the day

c)

Has marks from sharp claws.

d)

Has four toes

93.

The animal with these feet probably lives in the _______.

a)

Trees

b)

Snow

c)

Water

d)

Mountains

94.

An animal might have thick fur because it __________.

a)

Helps the animal move

b)

Keeps the animal warm

c)

Scares other animals away.

d)

Makes the animal heavy

95.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
To hide from predators
b)
to hunt for food
c)
to survive in their habitats
d)
All of these are correct
96.
An example of a physical adaptation is...
a)
a turtle hiding inside its shell
b)
The spikes on a porcupine fish
c)
a rabbit burrowing underground
d)
a viper biting when threatened
97.
An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings
a)
Environment 
b)
Mimicry
c)
Camouflage
98.
Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse?
a)
Hollow Bones 
b)
Good eye sight
c)
Talons
d)
Camouflage
99.
Lions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey.  This is an example of...
a)
camouflage
b)
warning coloration
c)
mimicry
d)
hibernation
100.
A bird's nest gets blown out of a tree during a strong storm.  How will the bird adapt?
a)
It will build a new nest.
b)
It will die.
c)
It will migrate.
d)
It will hibernate
101.
Which animal would hibernate to survive throughout the winter months?
a)
bear
b)
deer
c)
bird
d)
wolf
102.
An animal's body covering helps it to survive.  Which group below is made up of body coverings?
a)
fur, teeth, feathers, skin
b)
bones, teeth, feet, eyes
c)
feathers, fur, skin, scales
d)
scales, fur, claws, skin
103.
Michael went to the circus and saw a seal balance a beach ball on its nose.  This is an example of a(an)...?
a)
instinct
b)
learned behavior
c)
mimicry
d)
camouflage
104.
A behavior an animal is born knowing how to do is called a(an)...?
a)
instinct
b)
learned behavior
c)
camouflage
d)
body covering
105.
Which example below is NOT an adaptation that helps a beaver survive?
a)
The beaver's webbed feet help it swim.
b)
The beaver's pointed teeth help it tear meat.
c)
The beaver's fur is oily which makes it waterproof.
d)
The beaver has flat teeth for ching bark and other plant material.
106.
A poisonous frog has bright markings on its body.  This is an example of...?
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
c)
warning coloration
d)
social interaction
107.
An animal that hunts other animals for food is called a ...?
a)
prey animal
b)
herbivore
c)
predator
d)
producer
108.
Which example below is a physical adaptation?
a)
Young lions play together.
b)
Zebras form a herd and watch for predators.
c)
A bird builds a nest.
d)
A deer has flat teeth for chewing plants.
109.

Turtles move slow, making it hard for them to escape predators. What feature provides them with protection?

a)

sharp teeth

b)

sharp claws

c)

poisonous venom

d)

hard shell

110.

What function is the bill of a pelican best for?

a)

crushing seeds

b)

helping the pelican to fly faster

c)

scooping up fish out of the water

d)

leading the pelican to land

111.

Wild cats are able to escape from predators by climbing trees. Which part of a cat helps it climb?

a)

claws

b)

tail

c)

whiskers

d)

paws

112.

Owls hunt at night. What feature of the owl is most helpful for hunting in the dark?

a)

a beak

b)

large eyes

c)

sharp claws

d)

fast wings

113.

Camels live in a dry desert climate where food and water is scarce. What is the purpose of the humps on a camel.

a)

To protect the camel from the sun.

b)

To disguise the camel from predators.

c)

To protect the camel from vultures.

d)

To store food and water for times of need.

114.

Rabbits have very large ears for their size. What is the most important function of a rabbit's big ears?

a)

They are used as an energy source when food is hard to find.

b)

They attract other rabbits.

c)

They help the rabbit hear approaching predators.

d)

They help the rabbit stay balanced as it hops around.

115.

A hummingbird has a long, skinny beak. What function foes this serve?

a)

Their beaks are to peck into a tree branch.

b)

Their beaks allow them to suck nectar out of flowers.

c)

Their beaks are used to fight other hummingbirds.

d)

Their beaks are used to scratch hard to reach places on the hummingbird.

116.

Playing a sport

a)

inherited behavior

b)

acquired behavior

117.
Which characteristic is inherited?
a)
hair color
b)
sleeping late
c)
enjoying hiking
d)
loving to read
118.

Cypress trees can be found in this habitat.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

119.

This habitat is home to many types of cactus.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

120.

This habitat has alot of water due to the fact that it is a water environment.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

121.

Trees, plants, and vines are abundant in this habitat.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

122.

This habitat only has hot temperatures.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

123.

There is little to no water in this habitat.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

124.

Cattails and Flowering Rush are two types of plants in this habitat.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

125.

Plants and animals in this habitat can go long periods without water.

a)

Swamp

b)

Tropical Rainforest

c)

Desert

d)

Polar Region

e)

Rivers/Streams

126.

Which planet is the largest?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

127.
Which planet is fifth from the sun?
a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Mars
d)
Earth
128.
Which planet is seventh from the sun?
a)
Saturn
b)
Earth
c)
Venus
d)
Uranus
129.
which planet is the third from the sun?
a)
Mercury 
b)
Neptune 
c)
Pluto 
d)
Earth 
130.
Which is the fourth planet from the sun?
a)
Mars
b)
Saturn
c)
Earth
d)
Jupiter
131.
Which is the second closest planet to the sun?
a)
Earth
b)
Saturn
c)
Venus
d)
Mercury
132.
Which Planet comes after Earth in the solar system?
a)
Mercury
b)
Mars 
c)
Venus 
d)
Eros
133.
The solar system consists of the sun, smaller objects, and ...
a)
8 planets and their moons
b)
6 planets 
c)
only moons
d)
more than 100 stars
134.
Saturn is known for it's _______. 
a)
rings
b)
atmopshere
c)
moons
d)
temperature 
135.
Saturn's rings are made of chunks of 
a)
volcanoes
b)
ice and rock
c)
nitrogen and helium 
d)
ice and 
136.
Uranus is different that other planets because it rotates on it's side. 
a)
True
b)
False
137.
Mercury is the ____ planet from the sun. 
a)
1st
b)
2nd 
c)
3rd
d)
4th
138.
The order of the planets is:
a)
Mars,Venus,Earth,
Mercury,Saturn
Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Earth,Venus,Mars
Jupiter, Neptune,
Mercury,Saturn,
Uranus
c)
Mercury,Venus,Earth
Mars,Jupiter,
Saturn,Uranus
Neptune
139.
The earth orbits around...
a)
the sun.
b)
the moon
c)
other planets
d)
the Milky Way
140.
How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
365 days
d)
29.5 days
141.
How long does it take for Earth to complete on full rotation?
a)
365 days
b)
23 hours
c)
24 hours
d)
1 month
142.
Almost Earth’s twin in size and mass, this planet has very thick atmosphere.
a)
Venus
b)
Mars
c)
Mercury
d)
Neptune
143.

This cold, blue planet was discovered by a mathematical prediction.

a)

Neptune

b)

Jupiter

c)

Mars

d)

Venus

144.
Only planet known to have life
a)
Earth
b)
Mars
c)
Venus
d)
Mercury
145.
The largest known volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons, is located on this planet.
a)
Venus
b)
Mars
c)
Mercury
d)
Earth
146.
This gas giant has a large storm in its atmosphere known as The Red Spot
a)
Jupiter
b)
Saturn
c)
Uranus
d)
Neptune
147.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Pluto was once classified as a dwarf planet, but is now classified as a main planet

b)

Pluto was never classified as a planet

c)

Pluto has always been considered a planet

d)

Pluto was once considered a planet, but no longer is

148.
The process in which some organisms change form during different stages of life is called_.
a)
germinate
b)
life span
c)
direct development
d)
metamorphosis
149.

select the order of the butterfly life cycle

a)

adult, larva, pupa, egg

b)

egg, larva, pupa, adult

c)

larva, egg, adult, pupa

d)

egg, adult, pupa, larva

150.

select the order of the frog life cycle

a)

egg, froglet, tadpole, adult

b)

froglet, tadpole, egg, adult

c)

tadpole, egg, adult, froglet

d)

egg, tadpole, froglet, adult