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State Test Review - June 2018

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The diagram below represents two types of cells, an animal cell and a plant cell. Which type of cell uses energy to carry out life processes?

a)

plant cell, only

b)

animal cell, only

c)

both a plant and an animal cell

d)

neither a plant cell nor an animal cell

2.

A diagram representing the levels of organization within an organism is shown. Which level of organization is identified by X?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

organ system

3.

The diagram shows models of the circulatory systems of a fish and frog. A student compared these diagrams. The student found that each of these organisms had a heart to pump blood. Which statement is supported by the student's findings?

a)

some organisms are composed of one cell, while others are multicellular

b)

many multicellular animals have similar organis and specialized systems

c)

the circulatory system in most organisms removes solid wastes from their bodies

d)

all animals have identical circulatory systems

4.

The diagram represents the life cycle of a butterfly. This life cycle represents the process of

a)

separation from parent

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

metamorphosis

d)

extinction

5.

Water and carbon dioxide are waste products released as a direct result of

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

natural selection

d)

cellular respiration

6.

The primary function of a plant's roots is to

a)

absorb water

b)

perform photosynthesis

c)

produce seeds

d)

exchange gases

7.

Genes are a part of a

a)

cell wall

b)

chromosome

c)

hormone

d)

vitamin

8.

Compared to the amount of genetic information contained in a normal human body cell, the amount contained in a normal human sperm cell is

a)

the same

b)

twice as much

c)

one-half as much

d)

one-fourth as much

9.

The diagram represents a pedigree chart. Which type of information is organized by this chart?

a)

energy flow in an ecosystem

b)

population growth for pea plants

c)

the number of chromosomes in an organism

d)

the passing of a trait from one generation to another

10.

A change in an animal's DNA, leading to a variation in a species, is called

a)

a mutation

b)

an infection

c)

selective breeding

d)

sexual reproduction

11.

Which set of terms describes natural fertilization and development in humans before birth?

a)

external fertilization, external development

b)

external fertilization, internal development

c)

internal fertilization, external development

d)

internal fertilization, internal development

12.

A plan growing toward a light source is an example of an organism

a)

attracting a mate

b)

destroying infectious germs

c)

responding to external stimuli

d)

obtaining moisture from the air

13.

A cactus plant, a snake and a hawk can be members of the same

a)

community

b)

kingdom

c)

population

d)

species

14.

In 1865, a pond was surrounded by open fields. Today, the same area is swampy and surrounded by a forest. Which process is responsible for this change?

a)

metamorphosis

b)

conservation

c)

ecological succession

d)

crustal plate movement

15.

Which substance in green plants needs to absorb sunlight during photosynthesis?

a)

chlorophyll

b)

cytoplasm

c)

oxygen

d)

water

16.

The food label lists nutritional facts about a serving of cereal alone and cereal with a 1/2 cup of fat-free milk. How much total energy is contained in a single serving of this cereal with a 1/2 cup of fat-free milk?

a)

10 Calories

b)

40 Calories

c)

190 Calories

d)

230 Calories

17.

The food label lists nutritional facts about a serving of cereal alone and cereal with a 1/2 cup of fat-free milk. One nutrient that is obtained when milk is added to the cereal is

a)

niacin

b)

cholesterol

c)

sodium

d)

phosphorus

18.

The fur on an arctic polar bear appears white all year. The color of the fur is an example of

a)

an adaptation helping an organism to survive

b)

an organism exchanging materials with is environment

c)

an organism responding to internal stimuli

d)

metabolism regulating an organism's activities

19.

Urban growth and uncontrolled waste disposal by humans most likely results in

a)

conservation of fossil fuels

b)

environmental degradation

c)

improved soil composition

d)

a balanced ecosystem

20.

Cell division occurs as part of which process?

a)

energy in food is released

b)

a cut on a person's finger heals

c)

a disinfectant destroys microbes

d)

the body eliminates waste

21.

This sign was posted near a lake. Which environmental problem is most likely indicated by the sign?

a)

toxic waste

b)

global warming

c)

ozone depletion

d)

species extinction

22.

Which human activity would help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

a)

decrease the burning of fossil fuels

b)

decrease the number of recycling programs

c)

increase the human population

d)

increase the number of cars being driven

23.

The data table shows data for four planets in our solar system. For which planet is the length of the planet's day longer than the planet's year?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

24.

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

The diagram represents the Moon at positions A, B, C, and D in its orbit around Earth. Which graph best represents the percentage of the lighted side of the Moon that can be seen by an observer in the northern hemisphere when the Moon is at the positions shown?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

The diagram represents the Moon at positions A, B, C, and D in its orbit around Earth. Approximately how long does it take for an observer on Earth to view a complete cycle of Moon phases?

a)

12 hours

b)

24 hours

c)

1 month

d)

1 year

27.

The motions of comets and asteroids in our solar system are predictable because they are

a)

smaller than planets

b)

nearly spherical in shape

c)

in orbit around the sun

d)

controlled by Earth's gravity

28.

Which two gases, when released into the atmosphere, are believed to contribute most to global warming?

a)

nitrogen and oxygen

b)

nitrogen and carbon dioxide

c)

methane and oxygen

d)

methane and carbon dioxide

29.

The diagram represents a flashlight that has been turned on. Which form of energy is being converted to electrical energy by the batteries in the flashlight?

a)

chemical

b)

solar

c)

nuclear

d)

sound

30.

Which set of Earth components is arranged in order from solid to liquid to gas?

a)

hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere

b)

hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere

c)

lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere

d)

lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere

31.

The graph shows the change in ozone concentration with altitude in Earth's atmosphere. The data table below shows the average height range above sea level, in kilometers (km), for the different layers of Earth's atmosphere. Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the highest concentration of ozone?

a)

middle stratosphere

b)

lower stratosphere

c)

upper troposphere

d)

lower troposphere

32.

The cross section represents a plunge pool that formed at the bottom of a waterfall. The plunge pool at the bottom of the waterfall was formed mainly by

a)

deposition

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

erosion

33.

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

a)

the moon

b)

the sun

c)

winds

d)

oceans

34.

The diagram represents a Lystrosaurus. Lystrosaurus was an herbivore that lived on land about 250 million years ago. Fossils of the dinosaur have been discovered on the widely separated continents of African and South America. Which statement best explains why Lystrosaurus fossils are found on these two continents?

a)

this dinosaur could fly to distant locations

b)

both continents were once joined together

c)

predators transported the remains of this dinosaur between continents

d)

glaciers transported the fossils of the two continents

35.

A student correctly determined the density of two rocks. If the volumes of the two rocks are equal, the rock with the greater density has a

a)

rounder shape

b)

smoother surface

c)

greater mass

d)

smaller size

36.

Which terms best describe the properties of a gas?

a)

definite volume and a definite shape

b)

definite volume and no definite shape

c)

no definite volume and a definite shape

d)

no definite volume and no definite shape

37.

Low-pressure systems generally move across the United States from

a)

north to south

b)

east to west

c)

west to east

d)

south to north

38.

The block diagram represents a displaced rock structure. Which process was responsible for the displacement of the horizontal rock layers?

a)

folding

b)

faulting

c)

tilting

d)

weathering

39.

Which event is an example of a physical change?

a)

iron rusting

b)

fireworks exploding

c)

eggs cooking

d)

ice melting

40.

The diagram represents a portion of the Periodic Table of Elements. Based on its position in the Periodic Table, at room temperature, cadmium is most likely a

a)

noble gas

b)

nonmetal

c)

metal

41.

The model represents a molecule of ammonia gas. Ammonia gas would be classified as

a)

a compound

b)

a mixture

c)

an element

d)

an atom

42.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

43.

The chart shows the wind-chill temperatures caused by wind speeds at different surface air temperatures. What is the wind-chill temperature when the surface temperature is 10oF and the wind speed is 20 mph?

a)

-41oF

b)

-9oF

c)

9oF

d)

4oF

44.

The diagram represents a person using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load of soil. Which two simple machines are parts of the wheelbarrow?

a)

a lever and a pulley

b)

a lever and a wheel and axle

c)

an inclined plane and a pulley

d)

an inclined plane and a wheel and axle

45.

The diagram represents the rock cycle. According to this diagram, metamorphic rock is formed by

a)

melting and solidification

b)

burial and compaction

c)

weathering and erosion

d)

heat and/or pressure