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WorksheetsState Test Review - June 2018
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 24mins
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?
plant cell, only
animal cell, only
both a plant and an animal cell
neither a plant cell nor an animal cell
A diagram representing the levels of organization within an organism is shown. Which level of organization is identified by X?
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
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?
some organisms are composed of one cell, while others are multicellular
many multicellular animals have similar organis and specialized systems
the circulatory system in most organisms removes solid wastes from their bodies
all animals have identical circulatory systems
The diagram represents the life cycle of a butterfly. This life cycle represents the process of
separation from parent
asexual reproduction
metamorphosis
extinction
Water and carbon dioxide are waste products released as a direct result of
asexual reproduction
mechanical digestion
natural selection
cellular respiration
The primary function of a plant's roots is to
absorb water
perform photosynthesis
produce seeds
exchange gases
Genes are a part of a
cell wall
chromosome
hormone
vitamin
Compared to the amount of genetic information contained in a normal human body cell, the amount contained in a normal human sperm cell is
the same
twice as much
one-half as much
one-fourth as much
The diagram represents a pedigree chart. Which type of information is organized by this chart?
energy flow in an ecosystem
population growth for pea plants
the number of chromosomes in an organism
the passing of a trait from one generation to another
A change in an animal's DNA, leading to a variation in a species, is called
a mutation
an infection
selective breeding
sexual reproduction
Which set of terms describes natural fertilization and development in humans before birth?
external fertilization, external development
external fertilization, internal development
internal fertilization, external development
internal fertilization, internal development
A plan growing toward a light source is an example of an organism
attracting a mate
destroying infectious germs
responding to external stimuli
obtaining moisture from the air
A cactus plant, a snake and a hawk can be members of the same
community
kingdom
population
species
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?
metamorphosis
conservation
ecological succession
crustal plate movement
Which substance in green plants needs to absorb sunlight during photosynthesis?
chlorophyll
cytoplasm
oxygen
water
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?
10 Calories
40 Calories
190 Calories
230 Calories
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
niacin
cholesterol
sodium
phosphorus
The fur on an arctic polar bear appears white all year. The color of the fur is an example of
an adaptation helping an organism to survive
an organism exchanging materials with is environment
an organism responding to internal stimuli
metabolism regulating an organism's activities
Urban growth and uncontrolled waste disposal by humans most likely results in
conservation of fossil fuels
environmental degradation
improved soil composition
a balanced ecosystem
Cell division occurs as part of which process?
energy in food is released
a cut on a person's finger heals
a disinfectant destroys microbes
the body eliminates waste
This sign was posted near a lake. Which environmental problem is most likely indicated by the sign?
toxic waste
global warming
ozone depletion
species extinction
Which human activity would help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
decrease the burning of fossil fuels
decrease the number of recycling programs
increase the human population
increase the number of cars being driven
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?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
1
2
3
4
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?
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?
12 hours
24 hours
1 month
1 year
The motions of comets and asteroids in our solar system are predictable because they are
smaller than planets
nearly spherical in shape
in orbit around the sun
controlled by Earth's gravity
Which two gases, when released into the atmosphere, are believed to contribute most to global warming?
nitrogen and oxygen
nitrogen and carbon dioxide
methane and oxygen
methane and carbon dioxide
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?
chemical
solar
nuclear
sound
Which set of Earth components is arranged in order from solid to liquid to gas?
hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere
hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere
lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere
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?
middle stratosphere
lower stratosphere
upper troposphere
lower troposphere
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
deposition
evaporation
precipitation
erosion
What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?
the moon
the sun
winds
oceans
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?
this dinosaur could fly to distant locations
both continents were once joined together
predators transported the remains of this dinosaur between continents
glaciers transported the fossils of the two continents
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
rounder shape
smoother surface
greater mass
smaller size
Which terms best describe the properties of a gas?
definite volume and a definite shape
definite volume and no definite shape
no definite volume and a definite shape
no definite volume and no definite shape
Low-pressure systems generally move across the United States from
north to south
east to west
west to east
south to north
The block diagram represents a displaced rock structure. Which process was responsible for the displacement of the horizontal rock layers?
folding
faulting
tilting
weathering
Which event is an example of a physical change?
iron rusting
fireworks exploding
eggs cooking
ice melting
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
noble gas
nonmetal
metal
The model represents a molecule of ammonia gas. Ammonia gas would be classified as
a compound
a mixture
an element
an atom
1
2
3
4
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?
-41oF
-9oF
9oF
4oF
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 lever and a pulley
a lever and a wheel and axle
an inclined plane and a pulley
an inclined plane and a wheel and axle
The diagram represents the rock cycle. According to this diagram, metamorphic rock is formed by
melting and solidification
burial and compaction
weathering and erosion
heat and/or pressure
