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March Science Benchmark Review

Total questions: 161

Worksheet time: 7hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any organism that CANNOT make its own food internally...it has to eat or ingest other organisms.

a)

scavenger

b)

consumer

c)

decomposer

d)

producer

2.

Plants and all producers need which of the following to create their own food and survive...

a)

Sunlight

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

water

d)

All of the above

3.

Which options list all producers...

a)

Grasses, Oak tree, fungi

b)

Banana tree, mushrooms, cactus

c)

seaweed, mountain lion, algae

d)

Prickly pear cactus, grasses, coconut tree

4.

_______ is when an organism moves from one place to another in search of food, water and different temperatures.

a)

habitat

b)

migrate

c)

hibernate

d)

ecosystem

5.

_______ is when an organism moves from one place to another in search of food, water and different temperatures.

a)

habitat

b)

migrate

c)

hibernate

d)

ecosystem

6.

In the food web below, the hawk is obtaining its energy from..

a)

The grasshopper

b)

The rabbit

c)

The snake

d)

The rabbit and the snake

7.

Which are all nonliving things?

a)

sunlight, temperature, water, air, wind, rocks, and soil

b)

sunlight, temperature, insects, air, wind, rocks, and soil.

c)

bacteria, temperature, water, air, wind, rocks, and soil.

d)

sunlight, temperature, water, air, wind, rocks, and worms.

8.

The owl will obtain its energy from ...

a)

grasshopper and mouse

b)

rabbit and butterfly

c)

mouse and rabbit

d)

butterfly and frog

9.

Here are some fun facts about plover birds:

1.They eat Eats fly larvae, beetles, crustaceans and marine worms.

2.They pick leeches off crocodiles gums.

3.Their legs are a bright orange color.

4.Eats fly larvae, beetles, crustaceans and marine worms


Which of these facts best describes how a plover bird depend on another animal to survive?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

The arrows in a food web represent...

a)

They point to the organism that is being eaten.

b)

It shows how sunlight flows within an ecosystem.

c)

They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.

d)

They represent each habitat by demonstrating the organisms

11.

A rabbit will obtain its energy from a mouse and a green tree. A jackal obtains its energy from...

a)

a green plant and a rabbit

b)

A goat and a green plant

c)

A lion and a rabbit

d)

A goat and a rabbit

12.

What does a food web represent?

a)

All connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

b)

The specific ways that mutualism is carried out.

c)

How carnivores get their food.

d)

A single pathway or energy flow between organisms.

13.

Why might an organism have more than one arrow pointing to them in a food web?

a)

They may eat more than one other organism.

b)

More than one organism may eat them.

c)

The organism is the highest organism of the food web

d)

This organism gets its energy from multiple sources.

14.

This is an example of a ________.

a)

chain reaction

b)

food web

c)

Food chain

d)

consumers

15.

The Frog provides energy for the _______.

a)

Butterfly

b)

Owl

c)

Fox

d)

Green plants

16.

Where does the energy begin in this food chain?

a)

The grass

b)

The hawk

c)

The grasshopper

d)

The sun

17.

Does this food web have arrows pointing the right way?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

An organism that eats the remains of dead or waste material.

a)

decomposer

b)

consumer

c)

producer

d)

sun

19.

A food chain is different than a food web. A food chain...

a)

How all living organisms within a habitat are connected.

b)

All of the things that a particular animal eats

c)

How plants create their own food.

d)

A single path of energy transfer within a habitat.

20.
A foreign insect is introduced into the Texas. It eats a lot of leaves, and trees start to become leafless. Many different animals feed on the new insect, but even they cannot control its numbers. Eventually, trees begin to die. Why would a rapid increase of the new insect population cause certain species of herbivores to vanish or be fewer in number?
a)
They would not have enough to eat. 
b)
They would not have enough space to live.
c)
They would not have tree bark to eat.
21.
A manatee is a water-dwelling herbivore on the list of endangered species. If manatees were to become extinct, what would be the most likely result in areas where they had lived?
a)
Certain producer organisms would become more abundant in the area.
b)
Other manatees would move into the area and restore balance.
c)
Predators in the area would have more food to eat.
d)
The area would not be affected.
22.
How would beavers building a dam cause an increase in the fish population? The dam
a)
blocks a river and creates a lake.
b)
causes predators to hunt more fish.
c)
forces many birds to leave the ecosystem.
d)
removes trees from around the river.
23.
Scientists are concerned about overfishing of shark populations. Sharks feed on rays and rays feed on scallops. Without sharks, rays consume all the scallop beds. This situation demonstrates that: 
a)
humans can improve an ecosystem by removing predators.
b)
humans can upset an ecosystem by removing species.
c)
reducing the shark population increases the quantity of scallops that can be taken.
d)
sharks are not important for the stability of the ecosystem.
24.
The Coqui frog is native to Puerto Rico. These frogs were accidentally introduced in Hawaii. Coqui frogs are extremely noisy; since they are nocturnal they make loud noises at night. Although these frogs are small, they eat a lot! They eat insects and spiders that are also eaten by birds in Hawaii. Besides being noisy, how do these frogs most likely harm other animals? 
a)
By causing other animals to reproduce more.
b)
By competing with other animals for food.
c)
By eating foods that no other animals eat.
d)
By moving slower than most other animals.
25.
Raccoons eat aquatic animals. If chemicals entered the lake with rain water and destroyed the plants, how would this impact the raccoon population?
a)
Raccoons would have more aquatic animals to eat.
b)
Raccoons would begin eating land plants.
c)
Raccoons would have less aquatic animals to eat.
d)
Raccoons would only drink water.
26.
Highways allow people to travel between towns and cities, but it also divides ecosystems into smaller pieces. Animals can become separated from lakes they use for food and shelter. For example, tiger salamanders use lakes for these reasons. How could the building of highways affect animals such as the tiger salamander?
a)
Tiger salamanders could improve lake ecosystems.
b)
Tiger salamanders may be cut off from important resources.
c)
Tiger salamander habitats may have less pollution.
d)
Tiger salamander habitats within ecosystems would become larger.
27.
A park is home to a large number of robins, squirrels and rabbits. The robins and squirrels live in the park’s trees. The robins feed on earthworms and insects that live on the ground. The squirrels eat the acorns produced by the park’s oak trees. The rabbits hide in the bushes and feed on the grass. Which factor would negatively impact the number of rabbits living in the park?
a)
Collecting acorns off the ground.
b)
Planting more trees.
c)
Removing park bushes.
d)
Removing the squirrels.
28.
People who own cows and other animals that eat grasses create plans to move these animals over time. They move the animals from one area to another so they can eat grasses in different places. This allows grasses to continue to grow. Why is it important to have a plan for grazing animals that allows grasses to grow in a healthy way?
a)
It causes soil erosion and allows for planting of new species.
b)
It prevents the dispersal of seeds and the overgrowth of plants.
c)
It protects the predators in an area by providing plants to eat.
d)
It protects the soil so plants will continue to grow; food will be available for herbivores.
29.
People who own cows and other animals that eat grasses create plans to move these animals over time. They move the animals from one area to another so they can eat grasses in different places. This allows grasses to continue to grow. Why is it important to have a plan for grazing animals that allows grasses to grow in a healthy way?
a)
It causes soil erosion and allows for planting of new species.
b)
It prevents the dispersal of seeds and the overgrowth of plants.
c)
It protects the predators in an area by providing plants to eat.
d)
It protects the soil so plants will continue to grow; food will be available for herbivores.
30.
If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.
a)
fewer tree-dwelling animals
b)
increased insect populations
c)
more development of soil
d)
more frequent thunderstorms
31.
A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.
a)
helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
b)
pokes animals that try to eat the plant.
c)
attracts pollinators to the plant.
32.
Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here.
Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?
a)
Brown head
b)
Loud call
c)
Hollow bones
d)
Sharp claws
33.
Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –
a)
heavy rains for most of the year
b)
seasons that include a snowy winter
c)
a very hot and dry climate
d)
many forests with tall trees
34.
All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –
a)
growing tall over many years
b)
a thick, waxy outer covering
c)
the ability to store water
d)
spines to protect from animals
35.
I am an animal that lives in the arctic. I have adaptations that allow me to survive in my environment. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic?
a)
thick white fur 
b)
speed
c)
digging in the ground 
d)
short, fluffy tail 
36.
Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?
a)
Clawed foot with talon 
b)
Human-like foot
c)
Webbed foot
d)
Small clawed foot without a talon 
37.
Desert plants need shallow roots so they can collect water quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
a)
Flowers only open during the heat of the day
b)
The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
c)
The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
d)
The swollen stem stores water
39.
Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse?
a)
Hollow Bones 
b)
Good eye sight
c)
Talons
d)
Camouflage
40.
Animals disperse seeds by _________.
a)
eating seeds and dropping waste later on
b)
hiding seeds for late and not coming back for them
c)
catching seeds on their fur and carrying them to different places
d)
all of the above
41.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
helps them hide from predators
b)
helps them hunt for food
c)
helps them survive in their habitat
d)
All of these are correct.
42.
What is the most likely reason why animals in hot climates have larger ears than similar animals in cold climates?
a)
It is more difficult to hear in hot air, so bigger ears are needed.
b)
Big ears lose heat quickly, while small ears lose heat slowly.
c)
Big ears are useful for creating a breeze when they are flapped quickly.
d)
Big ears help animals in hot climates camouflage better.
43.
What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?
a)
to stay warm during the winter
b)
to protect themselves from sunlight
c)
to get attached to passing animals and get carried away
d)
to be easier for animals to eat them
44.
A cactus can live in the desert because of this adaptation:
a)
wide flat leaves to catch water
b)
shallow roots
c)
thick, waxy leaves help it store water
d)
tendrils to reach sunlight
45.
Animals such as elephants and walruses have tusks. How do tusks help the animal?
a)
Tusks help them swim.
b)
Tusks help them camouflage.
c)
Tusks look pretty to other animals.
d)
Tusks protect the animal when fighting.
46.
A Bittern bird and the Key deer both live in Florida. The bird blends with its environment in the tall sawgrass and freezes when it feels threatened and points its head into the air to imitate the sawgrass.  The Key deer  lives in the forests, is brown and freezes when it senses danger.  What adaptations are similar between these two animals?
a)
They both blend in their environment and they don't move.
b)
They both huddle together in other groups of animals to blend in.
c)
They both use their small size to hide from predators.
d)
They both use their speed to escape predators.
47.
Which would make the BEST model for the beak of a bird that eats seeds from the ground?
a)
dropper
b)
strainer
c)
spoon
d)
tweezers
48.
Why might some plants have thorns?
a)
to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
b)
to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
c)
to take in nutrients from the air
d)
to provide shade for the plant
49.
The rain forest is very thick so not much sunlight reaches plants on the forest floor.  So some plants will -  
a)
have spikes to discourage animals from eating them. 
b)
climb on other plants to reach sunlight.
c)
have flexible stems to allow them to move easily with currents.
d)
be covered in hair to keep them warm.
50.
An animal has webbed feet. Its eyes, ears, and nose are on top of its head. What can you infer about the habitat where this animal lives?
a)
The habitat is aquatic.
b)
The habitat has little or no light.
c)
The habitat is very dry.
d)
The habitat is very windy.
51.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
brown eyes
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
52.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Jordan loves swimming
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
53.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
size of your hands
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
54.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
the ability to understand a language
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
55.
Which of the following describes a learned behavior in a dog?
a)
eating meat
b)
running fast
c)
digging holes
d)
guiding sheep
56.
Which of these is an example of learned behavior? 
a)
a spider making a web 
b)
geese migrating south for the winter 
c)
birds singing to each other
d)
a service dog helping its owner
57.
Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?
a)
brown hair
b)
crying a lot
c)
ability to jump high
d)
his ability to talk
58.
If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______
a)
fruit
b)
spines
c)
leaves
d)
petals 
59.

a characteristic that is passed from parents to their offspring

a)

inherited traits

b)

instinctive behavior

c)

acquired trait

d)

learned behavior

60.

a behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught

a)

learned behavior

b)

trait

c)

adaptation

d)

instinctive behavior

61.

Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks throughout Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of the trees. Fox squirrels are often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors. For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior? (5.10B)

a)

Building a nest each spring

b)

Taking food from people

c)

Having a long, bushy tail

d)

Having sharp claws

62.

A scientist observes sea otters using rocks to break open clamshells. Which of these investigations would best help the scientist determine whether this skill is a learned or an inherited behavior? (5.10B)

a)

Determining what sizes and kinds of rocks are used most often by sea otters

b)

Determining whether shellfish are an important food source in the diet of sea otters

c)

Raising young sea otters away from adult otters that use rocks and observing whether the young otters use rocks

d)

Observing families of sea otters over time to see whether adults that use rocks have offspring that use rocks

63.

Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from its parents? (5.10B)

a)

The average distance it travels each day

b)

The number of legs it has

c)

The amount of food it eats each day

d)

The type of plants in its habitat

64.

The caterpillars of monarch butterflies eat milkweed leaves. Milkweed leaves contain sap that is toxic to many animals but not to monarch butterfly caterpillars. This sap makes the monarch butterfly caterpillars toxic to predators and protects them from being eaten. Which of these is an inherited trait of monarch butterfly caterpillars? (5.10B)

a)

The size of the milkweed leaves that the caterpillars eat

b)

The ability of the caterpillars to eat toxic leaves without being harmed

c)

The number of milkweed leaves the caterpillars eat each day

d)

The number of leaves on the milkweed plants the the caterpillars visit each summer

65.

Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog? (5.10B)

a)

Begging for food

b)

Drinking water

c)

Panting on a hot day

d)

Chewing on a bone

66.

A farmer keeps bees to pollinate crops. The farmer makes several observations about the bees. Which of these observations describes a learned behavior? (5.10B)

a)

Bees make return trips to sugar water from a bowl placed 40 meters from their hive.

b)

Bees have dark eyes and black-and-yellow stripes.

c)

Bees produce honey from the nectar they collect.

d)

Bees will sting when threatened or disturbed.

67.

A group of students made the observations listed in the table about the size, shape, and appearance of their hands. Which of the students' observations describe inherited traits? (5.10B)

a)

Observations 2 and 5 only

b)

Observations 1, 3, and 4 only

c)

Observations 2, 3, and 5 only

d)

All the observations

68.

For a science assignment a student was asked to observe some organisms and then make a table to classify the organisms' traits as inherited or learned. The student's table is shown. How many of these observations describe learned behaviors and how many describe inherited traits? (5.10B)

a)

1 learned behavior, 7 inherited traits

b)

2 learned behaviors, 6 inherited traits

c)

3 learned behaviors, 5 inherited traits

d)

4 learned behaviors, 4 inherited traits

69.

Some traits of living organisms are inherited, while some behaviors must be learned. Which statement related to inherited traits or learned behaviors is not correct? (5.10B)

a)

The ability of a figure skater to spin on ice is related to both inherited traits and learned behaviors.

b)

The ability of lions to use camouflage to hide in grassy fields is an inherited trait only.

c)

The number and type of legs a cricket has is an inherited trait only.

d)

The behavior of a dog guiding a blind person on a walk through a neighborhood is an inherited trait only.

70.

A group of students visited a park and collected leaves from many different trees in order to study them. They recorded their observations about the leaves. Which of these observations does NOT describe an inherited trait? (5.10B)

a)

The leaves vary in shape and size.

b)

Some leaves have holes made by insects chewing on them.

c)

Some leaves are smooth on one side and rough on the other.

d)

The colors of the leaves range from light green to dark green.

71.

A teacher is setting up the terrarium shown below in a science classroom. Which of these organisms is best suited for the terrarium? (3.9A)

a)

Blue jay

b)

Lobster

c)

Snail

d)

Water lily

72.

An African savanna is a grassland with shrubs and a few small trees. It has warm temperatures all year long, a dry winter season, and a rainy summer season. Which group of animals is most likely supported by an African savanna? (3.9A)

a)
b)
c)
d)
73.

In parts of the East Texas Piney Woods ecosystem, there are forests with many tall pine trees. These thick forests have few other type of tall trees besides pine trees. The other plants growing in the ecosystem are usually small shrubs, grasses, and other short trees. A student wants to know what type of birds live in the Piney Woods region. The student reads the table shown about four different birds. Based on the table, which bird is most likely to lie in Texas's Piney Woods region? (3.9A)

a)

Burrowing owl

b)

Roseate spoonbill

c)

Red-cockaded woodpecker

d)

Golden-cheeked warbler

74.

A student studying East Africa reads these facts about the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The student thinks that parts of Texas are probably similar to the Serengeti. Based on the following descriptions, which of these Texas animals would be least likely to live in the Serengeti's grasslands? (3.9A)

a)
b)
c)
d)
75.

The table lists characteristics of four types of animals. What features do the ecosystems in which these animals live most likely have in common? (3.9A)

a)

Dry, rocky mountains

b)

Forests of pine trees

c)

Tall, spiny cacti

d)

Lakes and rivers

76.

Which statement best describes the processes of weathering and erosion?

a)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the breakdown of any type of rock into smaller particles and the carrying away of the loose sediments.

b)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for depositing loose sediments on the bottom of the ocean, forming layers of sediment.

c)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the amount of water in a river that transports sediments to the sea.

d)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the transportation, deposition and compaction of loose sediments on the seafloor.

77.

Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of Sedimentary Rock?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

78.

Erosion is one of the processes involved in the formation of Sedimentary Rock. Which of these best describes the process of erosion?

a)

Rocks are broken into smaller pieces that remain in the same location.

b)

Pressure compacts layers of sediment and turns them into rock.

c)

Pieces of rock or soil are carried from one place to another.

d)

Sediment grains fall to the bottom of a lake to form Sedimentary Rock.

79.

Some students make a model to show one of the first steps in the formation of sedimentary rock. The students pour 2 centimeters of light-colored sand into a clear plastic box. Then they add 1 centimeter of gravel. Finally they pour 2 centimeters of dark-colored sand on top of the gravel. Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model best show?

a)

Sedimentary rock is made of layers.

b)

Sedimentary rock is cemented bits of rock.

c)

Sedimentary rock is often limestone.

d)

Sedimentary rock is common in Texas.

80.

The model below shows layers of sediment on the floor of an ocean. Which of the following best explains how these layers can become rock over many years?

a)

Sand in the sediment melts and turns into rock.

b)

The weight of the water compacts the sediment into rock.

c)

Changing water temperatures turn sand in the sediment into rock.

d)

Pollution caused by humans turns the sediment into rock.

81.

The diagram below shows the sequence of the processes that turn solid rock into sandstone. Which two processes best complete this diagram?

a)

Melting and cooling

b)

Erosion and compaction

c)

Compaction and cementation

d)

Evaporation and dissolving

82.

Sedimentary rocks form when broken bits of other rock are deposited and then –

a)

buried and squeezed and cemented together.

b)

melted by the heat of the Earth’s core.

c)

completely dissolved in salt water in the ocean.

d)

used by humans as a natural resource.

83.

In addition to long periods of time, all of the following are necessary for the formation of sedimentary rock EXCEPT –

a)

extreme heat.

b)

organic matter.

c)

various sediment.

d)

intense pressure.

84.

Several layers of sedimentary rock are illustrated. They are in the same order as when they first formed. Which layer formed first?

a)

Rock Layer W

b)

Rock Layer X

c)

Rock Layer Y

d)

Rock Layer Z

85.

Which of the following is a process that creates the sediments that form sedimentary rock?

a)

Wind, water, and ice breaking rock into smaller pieces

b)

Heat from the earth melting rock below the surface

c)

Volcanoes putting out lava that cools to form new rock

d)

Continents pushing together to fold layers of rock

86.

Which of the following locations would most likely produce sedimentary rock after much time has passed?

a)

A beach where sand is being deposited

b)

A mountain that receives snow year round

c)

A volcano that erupts frequently

d)

A rocky desert that is windy all the time

87.

Small particles of broken down rock can be formed into sedimentary rock when they are buried and then -

a)

melted completely because of extreme heat.

b)

compressed and cemented together.

c)

pushed upward and exposed to wind and water.

d)

contaminated by underground nuclear material.

88.

Most sedimentary rock forms in the ocean. This is because oceans -

a)

emit much less pollution than most other habitats

b)

receive the majority of the Sun's energy

c)

have fewer plants and animals than on land

d)

are where most bits of broken rock get deposited

89.

Which of the following describes the formation of sedimentary rocks in the correct order?

a)

Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Deposition, Cementation

b)

Weathering, Cementation, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction

c)

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

d)

Weathering, Deposition, Erosion, Compaction, Cementation

90.

Which of the following correctly completes the Sedimentary Rock Cycle?

a)

A = Compaction, B = Erosion, C = Cementation

b)

A = Erosion, B = Compaction, C = Cementation

c)

A = Cementation, B = Compaction, C = Erosion

d)

A = Erosion, B = Cementation, C = Compaction

91.

A wide U-shaped valley is shown in photograph. This valley is most likely formed by -

a)

Flash flooding

b)

a glacier

c)

a hurricane

d)

melting snow

92.

The photograph shows a canyon in northern Arizona. Which of these best describes how this canyon was most likely formed?

a)

Floods eroded the sandstone away from the canyon walls

b)

Glaciers eroded the canyon rock as they melted and moved.

c)

Ice wedged into cracks in the rock and weathered the canyon walls

d)

Wind blew large rocks that smashed against the canyon walls.

93.

A wide U-shaped valley is shown in photograph. This valley is most likely formed by -

a)

Flash flooding

b)

a glacier

c)

a hurricane

d)

melting snow

94.

What is this landform?

a)

delta

b)

canyon

c)

valley

d)

sand dune

95.

What is this landform?

a)

valley

b)

delta

c)

canyon

d)

sand dune

96.

This landform is formed by

a)

water erosion

b)

weathering

c)

deposition of sediments

d)

glaciers

97.

This landform is formed by

a)

water erosion

b)

wind erosion and deposition

c)

glaciers

d)

weathering

98.

Students constructed a model using a cardboard box, clay, and numbers on spikes, What are the students trying to demonstrate with this model?

a)

The model represents a delta formed by erosion of sediments onto the ocean.

b)

The model represents a delta formed by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of the ocean

c)

The model represents a canyon formed by a moving river

d)

The model represents sand dunes located near a beach

99.

Below is an illustration of a river flowing through The Grand Canyon. The change in the canyon's shape is a result of EXCEPT-

a)

The weathering of rock by moving water

b)

The erosion of sediments by a fast moving river

c)

The deposition of sediments by moving water and wind

d)

The breaking and carrying of sediments by the river

100.

Several landforms are listed in the table below. The right hand side is blank. When completed, it will list major processes that create each landform. To which landform or landforms should the process deposition belong to?

a)

Canyon only

b)

Delta

c)

Canyon and Sand dune only

d)

Delta and sand dune only

101.

The diagram shows a river flowing onto the ocean. Which process is shown in the image above?

a)

The creation of a delta through the erosion and deposition of sediments

b)

The creation of a U-Shape valley by a moving glacier

c)

The formation of a mountain by a moving river

d)

The creation of a river by the deposition of sediments.

102.

Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light? (5.6C)

a)

Looking through the glass of a large window

b)

Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

c)

Looking at a lightbulb that is glowing

d)

Looking at a star on a clear night

103.

When light travels through air into a prism, it bends and separates into many colors. In which other situation does light bend? (5.6C)

a)

When light moves through air into water

b)

When light hits a wall

c)

When light passes through outer space

d)

When light hits a mirror

104.

Scientists use telescopes to make distant objects appear closer. Some parts of a telescope are shown here. Which of the following best describes how the objective lens of this telescope helps a scientist observe the moon? (5.6C)

a)

The objective lens produces light.

b)

The objective lens blocks light.

c)

The objective lens reflects light.

d)

The objective lens refracts light.

105.

The picture shows a child standing in a swimming pool. Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part? (5.6C)

a)

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

b)

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.

c)

The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.

d)

The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.

106.

Some students paint the inside of several boxes. They paint each box a different color. They observe that the inside of the box painted white looks brighter than the others. What is the most likely reason this box looks brighter? (5.6C)

a)

More light is reflected off white paint.

b)

More light is refracted by white paint.

c)

More light passes through white paint.

d)

More light is absorbed by white paint.

107.

The model shows a special glass fiber that is thinner than some metal wires. When light enters one end of the fiber, it moves through the fiber as shown. After the light leaves the fiber, it travels---(5.6C)

a)

in a straight line

b)

back into the fiber

c)

around the fiber

d)

in a curve

108.

A student looks into a mirror and sees an image of an object. Which diagram shows an X where the object is most likely located? (5.6C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
109.

The diagram shows a fish being viewed from above the water. The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference? (5.6C)

a)

Light is reflected.

b)

Light is refracted.

c)

Light is focused.

d)

Light is blocked.

110.

In 1859, Henry Bursill published a book of hand shadows. The picture shows one of these hand shadows. Which property of light makes it possible to produce hand shadows? (5.6C)

a)

Light can be refracted.

b)

Light is a form of energy.

c)

Light travels in straight lines.

d)

Light can be separated into different colors.

111.

Lasers produce a beam of light that can be focused on a small area. A teacher uses two mirrors to shine a beam of light from a laser onto a box. Which diagram shows how the teacher should position the two mirrors? (5.6C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
112.

A teacher takes the top and a side off a box. She cuts a hole in another side and puts a candle outside the box, as shown below. When the teacher lights the candle in a dark room, some of the candlelight shines through the hole. Which diagram best shows how the light appears on the opposite wall of the box? (5.6C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
113.

This photograph shows a girl using a lab instrument during an investigation on light. A teacher asks the students in the class to look carefully at the girl's eye and give reasons for its appearance. Which table correctly identifies the reasons for the appearance of the girl's eye through the lab instrument? (5.6C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
114.

The picture shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut at the point shown by the arrow? (5.6B)

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

115.

Which of these changes to the electric circuit shown will cause the lightbulb to light up? (5.6B)

a)

Straightening the wire so that the current can flow more easily

b)

Adding a switch and more wire so that the current can flow more easily

c)

Turning one battery so that its positive end connects to the other battery's negative end

d)

Making the length of wire the same on both sides of the lightbulb

116.

A string of light with small bubs is shown here. The bulbs are connected by wire that is covered with an insulator. When the lights are on, electricity travels in ----(5.6B)

a)

a complete circuit

b)

a sound wave

c)

a light ray

d)

an incomplete path

117.

The diagram shows the metal posts that are usually found on a battery. The battery can be connected to a bell and a switch to produce sound. Which statement best explains why there are two metal posts on the battery? (5.6B)

a)

The battery needs only one metal post to connect to the bell, but the other metal post is present in case the first post fails to work.

b)

The battery needs to form a complete circuit that starts with one metal post and ends with the other metal post.

c)

One metal post makes a complete circuit with the switch, and the other metal post makes a complete circuit with the bell.

d)

One metal post makes the bell start to ring, and the other metal post makes the bell ring louder.

118.

Most cars have lights, power locks, radios, and other equipment that use electricity. Electric circuits power this equipment. Each circuit has a fuse that completes it. The picture below shows one type of fuse a car may have. Which of these describes one thing that could happen if the wire in a car fuse burns out? (5.6B)

a)

The car's lights will burn brighter.

b)

The car's radio will not work.

c)

The car's turn signal will blink too slowly.

d)

The car's power windows will open faster.

119.

A group of students built the circuit shown here. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation? (5.6B)

a)

The battery is not charged.

b)

The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit.

c)

The circuit does not have a switch.

d)

The bell uses most of the energy from the battery.

120.

A simplified diagram of a system using solar energy is shown. To recharge the battery for later use without lighting the bulb, which of the following switches should be closed? (5.6B)

a)

Switch S only

b)

Switches R and S only

c)

Switches R and T only

d)

Switches R, S, and T

121.

All the lightbulbs in this circuit are lit. Which change would cause all the bulbs to go out? (5.6B)

a)

Removing Wire 1

b)

Removing Wires 2 and 4

c)

Removing Wires 2 and 5

d)

Removing Wires 3 and 4

122.

Students constructed a circuit using different-colored lightbulbs. What will happen if Switch 3 is closed and the other switches are left open? (5.6B)

a)

Only the white bulb will operate.

b)

None of the bulbs will operate.

c)

Only the white and yellow bulbs will operate.

d)

Only the red and blue bulbs will operate.

123.

Energy is

a)

the ability to cool

b)

what is needed to do work or cause change

c)

what stops motion

124.

Energy produced by a machine or moving part

a)

thermal

b)

electrical

c)

mechanical

125.
What forms of energy are important to have present when watching television?
a)
sound, thermal, and light
b)
electrical and sound
c)
electrical, light, and sound
d)
thermal and light
126.
Humans often use fans to stay cool.The rotation of the fan blades is an example of what type of energy?
a)
electrical
b)
sound
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
127.
What type of energy source does a solar panel use?
a)
sound
b)
mechanical
c)
thermal
d)
light
128.
Which of the following is an example of the use of sound energy?
a)
a bat using echolocation to find its prey
b)
blades on a wind turbine spinning
c)
a campfire heating hot dogs
d)
a power plant using coal for power
129.
A lamp uses electrical energy to produce what two other kinds of energy?
a)
mechanical and sound
b)
heat and mechanical
c)
light and sound
d)
heat and light
130.
Which form of energy allows us to see our reflection in a mirror?
a)
Electrical
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
131.
Which of these is a good conductor of electricity? 
a)
Glass
b)
Metal
c)
Rubber
d)
Plastic
132.
a)
Magnetism
b)
Density
c)
Viscosity
d)
Boiling Point
133.
a)
Steam
b)
Pencil
c)
Milk
d)
Ice Cube
134.
a)
Light takes up space. 
b)
Light is not matter. 
c)
Light has volume.
d)
Light has mass. 
135.
a)
Plastic conducts heat well and metal doesn't.
b)
Metal conducts heat well and plastic doesn't. 
c)
Shiny objects conduct heat well.
d)
Black objects do not conduct heat. 
136.
a)
The metal can holds colder juice than the plastic bottle.
b)
Plastic is a better conductor of thermal energy than metal. 
c)
Metal is a better conductor of thermal energy than plastic. 
d)
The outside of the metal can is drier than the plastic bottle. 
137.
a)
Color
b)
Magnetism
c)
State of Matter
d)
Ability to conduct electricity
138.
a)
metal washer
b)
cotton ball
c)
wooden spoon
d)
notebook paper
139.
a)
metal band
b)
plastic grip
c)
rubber eraser
d)
wooden body
140.
a)
The pan will lose heat.
b)
The thermal energy of the pot will increase.
c)
The copper will change into steel.
d)
The pan will contract and become smaller. 
141.
a)
Magnetic force will push the magnets apart. 
b)
Gravitational force will pull the magnets together.
c)
Gravitational force will push the magnets apart. 
d)
Magnetic force will pull the magnets together. 
142.
a)
The penny is made of metal.
b)
The nail is made of iron.
c)
The magnet is too weak to pick up the penny.
d)
The magnet will not pick up metal. 
143.
What of the following would be the BEST material to use when making the handle of a tea kettle?
a)
Glass
b)
Aluminum
c)
Wood 
d)
Tin
144.
a)
Solids have weight and liquids do not.
b)
Solids take up space and liquids do not.
c)
Solids have a definite shape and liquids do not.
d)
Solids have a definite volume and liquids do not. 
145.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come to close to each other. What is a good insulator for this?

a)

Plastic can melt if it gets heated.

b)

Plastic is a good insulator.

c)

Plastic is a good conductor.

d)

Plastic is softer than wire.

146.

A students puts 4 objects in a bucket filled with water. Which 2 objects are most likely less dense than water?

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip.

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble.

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble.

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

147.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)
b)
c)
d)
148.

A cook uses the ingredients listed above. Which table below shows the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
149.

A teacher gives a student 4 clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The students record their observations about each substance. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas?

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

150.

Some students investigate the properties of matter of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded on the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups?

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that don't.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted to magnets from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solid from objects that are not.

151.

Some students investigate the properties of matter of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded on the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups?

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that don't.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted to magnets from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solid from objects that are not.

152.

A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnatism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

153.

A science class tested 3 properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table above. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wire?

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

copper

d)

steel

154.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with liquid. The students has 4 materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator?

a)

cardboard

b)

aluminum

c)

rubber

d)

plastic

155.

The student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass?

a)

BLOCKS N, M, L, P

b)

BLOCKS P, M, L, N

c)

BLOCKS N, L, M, P

d)

BLOCKS P, L, M, N

156.

Which one of these is NOT soluble in water?

a)

oil

b)

salt

c)

honey

d)

sugar

157.

What most likely happened to the liquids in the graduated cylinder?

a)

The oil will remain on the bottom because there is more of it.

b)

The oil will rise to the top because it is less dense than water.

c)

The oil will remain on the bottom because it was poured first.

d)

The oil will mix with the water and form a solution.

158.

Which mixture could be separated using a magnet?

a)

Pepper and sugar

b)

pebbles and marbles

c)

Sand grains and seashells

d)

iron filings and pepper

159.

A cook may add more salt to soup before serving it. How does salt change when added to soup?

a)

The taste of the salt changes.

b)

The mass of the salt changes.

c)

The grain size of the salt changes.

d)

The salt disappears.

160.

Which mixture maintained its physical properties?

a)

Pebbles and sand, sand and water, water and salt, salt and iron filings.

b)

Sand and water, water and salt, salt and iron filings

c)

Pebbles and sand, sand and water, salt and iron filings

d)

Pebbles and sand, salt and iron filings

161.

A glass of sweetened tea has a mass of 125 g. What could be the mass of the sugar?

a)

125 grams

b)

15 grams

c)

225 grams

d)

150 grams

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