WorksheetsFSSA Review Question Set # 7
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 5hrs 59mins
Carbon is an element essential to all living things on Earth. Which best describes how carbon is transported in a food chain? SC.8.L.18.3
Animals that eat plants consume carbon the plants took from the air.
Carbon that is consumed by plants can never be consumed by an animal.
Humans can consume carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Plants consume sugars made of carbon found in the environment.
Karla is explaining cell theory to Jean. Which statement should Karla make? SC.6.L.14.2
All cells are made of smaller cells.
All cells are the same size.
All cells come from existing cells.
All cells have the same parts.
A fruit fly has the recessive trait of short wings. It is crossed with a fly, which is homozygous for the dominant allele of the gene and has the dominant trait of medium length wings.
What percentage of the offspring of this cross will most likely have the recessive trait of short wings? SC.7.L.16.2
0%
25%
50%
100%
A freshwater marsh is a type of ecosystem. Grasses, fish, wading birds, frogs, and alligators live together in freshwater marshes. Pieces of decaying material sink to the bottom of the marsh. In which places can carbon be found in the marsh? SC.8.L.18.3
In living things and decaying materials only.
In living things only.
In the atmosphere and water only.
In the atmosphere, water, living things, and decaying materials.
What is the function of the nucleus of the cell? SC.6.L.14.4
To hold the cell's cell membrane
To hold the cell's cytoplasm
To hold the cell's DNA
To hold the cell's organelles
Kevin is building a physical model of an animal cell. Which structure should Kevin not include in his model? SC.6.L.14.4
cell membrane
chloroplasts
cytoplasm
mitochondria
Look at the diagram of the human body system.
Which best describes the role that this system plays in supporting the human body?
SC.6.L.14.5
It delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells.
It eliminates waste from the body.
It provides structural support.
It transmit electrical messages to different parts of the body
Examine the Punnet Square below.
Which identifies the alleles of the parents shown here?
SC.7.L.16.2
BB and BB
BB and Bb
Bb and Bb
Bb and bb
The Linnaean system of classification is used to group animals together based on how closely related scientists think organisms are. Which describes the most closely related organisms? SC.7.L.15.1
Corals and jellyfish are in the same phylum.
Lemurs and koala bears are in the same class.
Seahorses and sea stars are in the same kingdom.
Timberwolves and Bengal tigers are in the same order.
Gloria is comparing anatomical features of several organisms. She makes a diagram to show some similar characteristics that she observes.
Which best describes what Gloria's observations are evidence for?
SC.7.L.15.2
All organisms share a common ancestor.
All organisms share a common lifestyle.
All of the organisms share the same DNA.
All of the organisms share the same habitat.
Kashi wanted to describe to his friend how living things are organized. Which best describes the pattern of organization in an organism?
SC.7.L.14.1
Cells are made of tissues.
Organs can form organ systems.
Some organs are made of cells.
Tissues are more complex than organs.
A scientist studies different types of rats. The scientist finds a fossil that appears to be a rat skull, but it does not look exactly like any known rat species. What can the scientists most likely conclude about the organisms?
SC.7.L.15.2
The fossil specimen evolved over time into modern rats.
The fossil specimen is a species no longer alive today.
The fossil specimen is not related to any modern rats.
The fossil specimen lived in environments similar to those of modern rats.
A small population of lizards lives on an island where the environment is changing quickly. Which best describes why the lizards may become extinct?
SC.7.L.15.2
The lizards are not able to reproduce.
The lizards are undergoing natural selection.
The lizards do not have enough genetic variation.
The lizards have too much overproduction.
Jasmine wants to describe how plant cells and animal cells are similar. Which statement should Jasmine not make about plant and animal cells?
SC.6.L.14.4
Plant and animal cells both need carbon dioxide.
Plant and animal cells both generate energy.
Plant and animal cells both recycle waste products.
Plant and animal cells both require sugar.
Remoras are small fish that attach to sharks but do not harm them. When sharks tear prey apart, remoras eat the leftovers. What relationship do remoras have with sharks?
SC.6.L.17.2
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
predator-prey
What are the main structures of the cardiovascular system? SC.6.L.14.5
heart, blood, and blood vessels
heart, lungs, and blood
heart, nerves, and blood
heart, skin, and blood
Gerald listed four levels of structural organization within multicellular organisms. He listed them in order from the smallest structure to the largest structure. Which list is correct? SC.6.L.14.1
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
cells, tissues, organ systems, organs
tissues, cells, organs, organ systems
tissues, cells, organ systems, organs
Mangrove swamps are found along the southern coasts of Florida. A mangrove swamp contains an ecosystem of many organisms living among the large root of the mangrove trees. This food web shows some of the relationships in that ecosystem.
Which best describes how organisms act in the food web? SC.6.L.17.2
Herons and pelicans prey upon one another.
Mangroves are the only producers shown.
Phytoplankton act as consumers of bacteria.
Small fish and prawns compete for bacteria.
Which is a scientific question that can be tested? SC.8.N.1.1
What is electricity?
Which is the nicest color for rose plants?
How many pines trees are in a tundra forest?
Does water heat up quickly than sand in sunlight?
A scientist is raising the temperature of a sample of water to find out if the amount of salt that can be mixed into the water changes. Which is the independent variable in this investigation? SC.8.N.1.1
The amount of water in the sample.
The temperature of the water.
The amount of salt that mixes in the water.
The type of salt mixed into the water.
Which must be true of any hypothesis for it to be useful in a scientific investigation? SC.8.N.1.1
It must be supported by data.
It must be used to develop a theory.
It must lead to further investigations.
It must be developed without depending on prior investigations.
The diagram shows steps a scientist might follow when conducting an investigation.
Which should replace the question mark in the final step? SC.8.N.1.1
develop a theory
draw conclusion
select equipment
identify the variables
Which best describes an experiment?
A scientist measures the height of crops that received different fertilizers.
A scientist measures the speed at which an eagle travels while it is hunting.
A scientist measures the diameter of a certain type of tree throughout a forest.
A scientist measures the rate at which a population of wild insects reproduces.
A scientist announces that he has found a new way to produce energy. Why is it important for other scientists to replicate the results? SC.7.N.1.2
To include more scientists in the development of the new energy source.
To confirm that the results are valid and not the result of errors.
To make sure that all scientists know how to perform the same investigation.
To find ways to make the investigation easier to perform.
Brian conducts an investigation. He follows the procedure below:
Which step indicates repetition? SC.7.N.1.2
Step 1: Hold a golf ball at a height of 50 cm, and let go.
Step 2: With a partner, measure the height to which the ball bounces.
Step 3: Drop the ball 10 more times from the same height.
Step 4: Find the average height to which the ball bounces.
Zachery conducts an investigation involving cells. He finds that adding a certain chemical to a cell causes it to make a protein that humans need to stay healthy. What should Zachery do next? SC.7.N.1.2
Repeat the investigation to see if he gets the same results.
Publish the results in a scientific journal.
Hold a press conference to announce the discovery.
Destroy the procedure so that no one else can repeat it.
Leah heats a sample of an unknown solid until it melts into a liquid. Which describes an example of replication related to Leah's investigation? SC.7.N.1.2
Tina continues to heat the sample until it turns into a gas.
Juan lets the sample cool and then heats it again.
Victor heats a different sample with the same mass until it melts.
Raquel heats an identical sample to see if it melts at the same temperature following the same procedure.
A student makes a physical model of an atom using toothpicks and foam balls.
What is a limitation of this physical model of an atom? SC.8.N.1.5
It cannot show the components that make up an atom.
It is not based on experimental data collected by scientists.
It cannot show the interactions that exist between the parts.
It does not show the general structure of an atom.
The process of photosynthesis, which takes place in green plants, is represented by the model below:
6 → + 6 CO2 H2 O C6H12O6 + 6 O2
What type of model is shown?
SC.8.N.1.5
computer model
conceptual model
physical model
mathematical model
Which of the folloing represents the correct order of the phases of the Moon? SC.8.E.5.9
New moon, full moon, last quarter, first quarter, and then new moon again
Full moon, new moon, last quarter, first quarter and then full moon again
Full moon, last quarter, new moon, first quarter, and then full moon again
Last quarter, full moon, new moon, first quarter, and then last quarter again
Which of the following directly affects tides on Earth? SC.8.E.5.9
Tides are caused only by the moon.
The Sun is not involved in causing tides.
Tides are not caused by the moon.
Tides are caused by the location of the Earth, Sun, and moon.
Scientific knowledge can be changed. Which would most likely lead to a change? SC.8.N.3.2
A scientist makes observations to test an older idea.
A scientists raises new questions about an older idea.
A scientists has a new idea that goes against an older idea.
A scientists collects data that fails to support an older idea.
Which choice describes the collection of evidence? SC.8.N.1.5
Scientists examine ideas and debate them.
Scientists make many observations of a single object.
Scientists write out their findings in scientific journals.
Scientists decide what the results of an experiment mean.
The heliocentric model of the solar system states that all objects in the solar system orbit the sun. Which statement explains why scientists accept this model? SC.8.E.5.8
It is an exact description of how the solar system actually works.
It is a close approximation of how the solar system actually works.
It is an idea that was developed over time based on many observations and research.
It is a better model than the geocentric model because it is much simpler.
Which of the following is a true statement about the scientific theory of evolution? SC.7.L.15.2
It was accepted by all scientists without question.
It proved what most scientists believed at that time.
It has no significant impact on scientific thought and society.
It was developed using larger amounts of empirical evidence and observations of the natural world.
Which is true statement about scientific laws? SC.7.N.3.1
Scientific laws are the same thing as facts.
Scientific laws can explain a wide range of events.
Scientific laws can change in light of new evidence.
Scientific laws are the foundations of scientific theories.
Craig's science lab teacher instructed him to follow these procedures:
Step 1: Collect alfalfa seeds.
Step 2: Place twelve alfalfa seeds in three different potting soils.
Step 3: Provide them each with the same amount of sunlight and water
Step 4: Record observations.
What is the independent variable in this experiment? SC.8.N.1.1
Type of potting soils.
Alfalfa seeds
Amount of water
Amount of sunlight
An engineer claims to know the exact amount of energy it takes to move roller coasters cars to the top of a track. The engineer uses the same formula to calculate the energy needed to move any object. Which best describes how the engineer can know the right amount of energy? SC.7.N.3.1
The engineer uses a theory, because the engineer can explain the motion of any object.
The engineer uses a law, because it is a formula that can be applied without exception.
The engineer uses a theory, because the calculations are based on evidence.
The engineer uses a law, because the motion of objects is a real world problem, not a theoretical one.
The average distance from Earth to the sun is about 149.6 × 106 km. Proxima Centauri, the nearest star is about 39.9 ×1012 km away. Which statement is the most accurate? SC.8.E.5.1
The sun is many hundreds of times closer to Earth than it is to Proxima Centauri.
The sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than it is Proxima Centauri.
The sun is many hundreds of times closer to Proxima Centauri than it is to Earth.
The sun is many thousands of times closer to Proxima Centauri than it is to Earth.
The star Aldebaran is an orange giant star in the constellation Taurus, the bull. Aldebaran is the eye of the bull, and is about 65 light years away. What would happen if Aldebaran were to explode tonight? SC.8.E.5.1
We would see the explosion before we hear it.
We would see the explosion right away.
We would see the explosion in 65 years.
We would never be able to see the explosion.
Which correctly orders the relationship from least to greatest in size? SC.8.E.5.3
galaxy, planet, solar system, universe
planet, galaxy, universe, solar system
universe, galaxy, solar system, planet
planet, solar system, galaxy, universe
How far is the sun from the center of the milky way? SC.8.E.5.3
On the way edge of the disc
Half way from the galactic core to the edge of the disk.
in the center of the galaxy
two-third from the galactic core to the edge of the disc
Lamar explained to his classmates that there are a very large number of galaxies in the universe. Which answer best describes how many galaxies there are in the universe? SC.8.E.5.2
billions
millions
thousands
hundred of millions
Which is true about the sun? SC.8.E.5.6
The sun is the largest star in the Milky Way galaxy.
The sun is the closest star to Earth in all galaxies.
The sun has the highest surface temperature of all stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
The sun has the highest absolute brightness of all stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
Why does a star, such as Betelgeuse, have a much greater absolute magnitude than apparent magnitude? SC.8.E.5.5
Absolute magnitude is relative to the sun.
Apparent magnitude does not take into account the distance from Earth.
Absolute magnitude does not take into account the distance from Earth; it is measured from a standard distance of 10 parsec.
Betelgeuse is closer to Earth.
Which has the hottest temperature? SC.8.E.5.5
a blue star
a red giant star
the left over energy from the big bang
a swirling accretion disk of matter orbiting a black hole.
An astronomer uses a telescope to observe a star. She observes that the color of this star is similar to the color of the sun. Therefore, she infers that the star and the sun have similar sizes and surface temperatures. Using this information, what can the astronomer conclude about the star? SC.8.E.5.6
The star is a white dwarf.
The star is cooler than a blue star.
The star is brighter than a red giant star.
The star is more distant than most other stars in our galaxy.
The sun does not rotate in the same way the Earth does. The sun has different periods of rotation at different latitudes called differential rotation. The figure shows the rotation of the sun.
Which letter indicates the latitude at which the sun rotates the fastest? SC.8.E.5.6
R
S
T
W
Maria lives in Miami, Florida, where the weather is very warm most of the year. Her grandparents live in Canada where they have very cold winters. Which best explains why the seasons are so different between Maria's house and her grandparents? SC.6.E.7.5
Parts of Earth closer to the equator do not experience as many seasonal changes.
Parts of Earth closer to the equator receive indirect rays from the sun all year long.
Parts of Earth farther away from the equator do not experience many seasonal changes.
Parts of Earth farther away from the equator receive indirect rays from the sun all year long.
This diagram shows Earth's orbit. At what position is it Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere?
SC.8.E.5.9
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
This diagram shows the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon at Neap tide. Which areas experience low tides when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are arranged in these positions? SC.8.E.5.9
A and C
A and D
B and C
B and D
Which correctly describes the impact of a lunar eclipse? SC.8.E.5.9
The Earth casts a shadow on the sun.
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
The Earth casts a shadow on the sun.
The moon casts a shadow on the Earth.
Why do moon phases repeat about every 28 days? SC.8.E.5.9
The period of rotation of the moon is the same as its period of revolution.
The moon takes about 28 days to revolve around Earth.
Twenty-eight days is the period of a complete cycle of tides.
Cloud-cover patterns on Earth last 28 days.
Which of the following surface events listed below are not caused by events that occur in the rock cycle? SC.7.E.6.2
Weathering
Mountain building
eclipse
plate tectonics
Which is not a type of rock? SC.7.E.6.2
magma
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
How does a river change the land? SC.7.E.6.2
The river builds up the mountains by depositing sand.
The river erodes the mountains by washing away sediment.
The river forces magma to Earth's surface.
The river changes rock with heat and pressure.
Which is not a way that humans can impact Earth's surface?
Humans cut down trees and cause deforestation.
Human affect air and water quality.
Humans change the flow of water with dams.
Humans change the flow of water through desertification.
Look the drawing below.
Which prediction is correct?
SC.7.E.6.2
Over time, the rock will become a metamorphic rock.
Over time, the rock will become an igneous rock
Over time, the rock will become a sedimentary rock.
Over time, the rock will become magma.
Which statement is true according to the law of superposition? SC.7.E.6.2
Young fossils replace old fossils.
Oldest fossils are in the top rock layers.
Oldest fossils are in the bottom rock layers.
Youngest fossils are in the bottom rock layers.
Which of the following contributes to the desertification of the land? SC.7.E.6.6
Under-populated land
Overgrazing of farm animals
Sufficient irrigation
Failure to cultivate the land
The particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom are ? SC.8.P.8.1
What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom? SC.8.P.8.1
Protons, neutrons, and isotopes
Neutrons, isotopes, and electrons
Positives, negatives, and electrons
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
Electrons have this type of charge? SC.8.P.8.1
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Which characteristics best describes the Animal Kingdom? SC.6.L.15.1
Unicellular, eukaryote, autotroph
Multicellular, prokaryote, heterotroph
Multicellular, eukaryote, autotroph
Multicellular, eukaryote, heterotroph.
An organism that has cells that lack a nucleus are called? SC.6.L.15.1
Julie goes to Silver River each week for 4 weeks and collects 5 samples of water to test the pH. This is an example of? SC.7.N.1.2
Repetition
Replication
