Worksheets2019-2020 Integrated Science Final
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 59mins
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
control group
The Flash wants to determine the speed he needs to vibrate at to phase (pass) through the wall. He attempts to vibrate at different speeds and records his results. What is the independent variable of his experiment?
The Flash himself
His ability to pass through the wall
The speed he vibrates at
Mr. Kelley wants to test out a new hair growing product to see if it can help regrow hair. He uses Super Hair Grow Solution 1 on Group A, Super Hair Grow Solution 2 on Group B, Super Hair Grow Solution 3 on Group C and Regular Shampoo on Group D. After 30 days he notices the following: What is the control group?
Group B
Group C
Group D
What is the correct order of the scientific method?
Draw a conclusion, Design an experiment, Form a hypothesis, Make an observation
Form a hypothesis, Draw a conclusion, Make an observation, Design an experiment
Make an observation, Form a hypothesis, Design an experiment, Draw a conclusion
A certain plant needs moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen,light, and minerals to survive. This scenario shows that this particular living organism depends on .
Biotic and Abiotc Factors
Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Which of the following is a biotic factor operating within an ecosystem?
Predators hunting, killing and eating their prey.
Sunlight increasing the temperature causing fish to die.
Increasing pH because of human pollution in a river system
What is the atomic mass of "F"
9
18
19
If an atom gains new electrons, does the atom become more positive or more negative?
more positive
more negative
neither, electrons do not have a charge
Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons are called ____________.
isomers
isotopes
ions
You discover an element with an atomic number=15, has 16 neutrons and 15 electrons. What is the atomic mass?
46
16
31
Which terms best describe heterotrophs?
Plants; producers
Animals; producers
Animals; consumers
What is a carnivore?
an animal that gets energy by eating other animals
An animal that gets energy by eating only plants
an animal that gets energy by eating both plants and animals
This type of consumer eats both other consumers and producers to obtain energy. It's name means "ALL" or "WHOLE" in latin.
Carnivore.
Herbivore.
Omnivore
Which of the following organisms are typical decomposers?
grasses and ferns
mushrooms and bacteria
mice and deer
Consists of all the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment...
population
community
ecosystem
All of the macaroni penguins in the image.
Community
Organism
Population
What are the ecological levels of organization from smallest to the largest?
organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
organism, community, population, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
organism, population, community, biome, ecosystem, ecosphere.
Jacob is going out to his grandparents farm. On the farm is a stream that he likes to fish in. While he is fishing he sees many different species of fish as well as maple and oak trees and dragonflies. What Jacob is seeing is an example of what level of organization?
community
population
ecosystem
The arrows in a food chain or web represents what?
They represent how water is transferred within a habitat.
It shows how sunlight flows within an ecosystem.
They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.
A wolf eats a rabbit, that just ate some berries. What would you call the rabbit?
Producer
Omnivore
Primary Consumer
Which trophic level contains Secondary Consumers?
1st
2nd
3rd
Which is the base of all ecological pyramids?
Producers
Decomposers
Consumers
What is the least number of trophic levels pictured?
1
2
3
Which pairing is incorrect?
Producer: First Trophic Level
Carnivore: Second Trophic Level
Herbivore: Primary Consumer
I am a consumer that eats from the 1st and 2nd trophic levels. I am a(n)
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
These are fish lice. They attach to fish and suck their blood, harming the fish. This is an example of
parasitism
predation
commensalism
A bird benefits from a tree to build its home, and the tree is not harmed. This is an example of
commensalism.
parasitism.
mutualism.
An organism's _________ is defined as the environment in which it lives.
habitat
niche
ecosystem
An organism’s _______ describes not only the environment where it lives, but how it interacts with biotic and abiotic factors in the environment.
biome
community
niche
What is climate?
What's going on with the atmosphere at any particular time
The type of weather that occurs during a particular season
An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time
The impact on the planet due to global warming is called...
climate change
the seasons
the weather
Which of the following is NOT evidence of global warming?
More extreme weather events
Loss of Arctic Sea Ice
Less Water Vapor in the Air
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
Form a theory
Collect data
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
The type of plant
The amount of sunlight
The type of liquid
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a question
Draw a conclusion
Make an Observation
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
Type of bike
How fast you get to school
Riding a bike or walking
Mr. McNiece wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. He played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the independent variable.
classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate
high pulse rate
types of music
Mario studied how far room temperature water would spurt out of a platic milk carton when 3mm holes were punched at different heights from the bottom of the container. Identify the dependent variable
3 mm holes
distance water traveled out of carton
different heights of holes in container
Which of the following terms refers to a group that receives treatment with the independent variable?
Experimental group
Control group
Dependent group
Value representing the number of protons in an element
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Valence Electrons
Calculation used to find the number of neutrons in an atom
Atomic Mass - Atomic Number
Atomic Number - Atomic Mass
Atomic Mass - Electrons
What does the nucleus of an atom contain?
Electrons and neutrons
Protons and neutrons
Neutrinos and positrons
What scientist is best known for his "Plum Pudding" model of the atom?
J.J. Thomson
Democritus
John Dalton
Place the following scientists in order, from earliest to latest:
Rutherford, Dalton, Bohr, Thomson
Bohr, Dalton, Rutherford, Thomson
Thomson, Dalton, Rutherford, Bohr
Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr
Which scientist developed the atomic theory?
JJ Thomson
Ernest Rutherford
John Dalton
What is the atomic number of this atom?
7
3
4
What is the mass number of this atom?
10
6
7
Which organism represents a primary consumer
Grass
Hyena
Zebra
Herbivores, Carnivores, and Scavengers all belong to which niche below?
Consumers
Predators
Decomposers
Birds on Christmas Island all live in the same habitat but they prey on fish of different sizes and feed in different places.
Thus, each species occupies a distinct (different) ____________.
community
niche
population
This kind of relationship between species in which both benefit is known as __________.
mutualism
parasitism
commensalism
Which of the following is a herbivore?
cricket
frog
hawk
The arrows in a food chain or web represents what?
They point to the organism that is being eaten.
It shows how sunlight flows within an ecosystem.
They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms.
Different populations living and interacting with each other in the same area
Biome
Ecosystem
Community
Which of the following illustrates the correct ordering of trophic levels?
decomposers-carnivores-autotrophs-herbivores
herbivores-autotrophs-carnivores-decomposers
autotrophs-herbivores-carnivores-decomposers
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
water vapor
gases
heat
Scientists observe the thickness of a tree's _________ to learn about past climate conditions.
rings
branches
roots
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide CO2
Methane CH4
Nitrogen N2
According to the graph, what is the average temperature of Mumbai in January?
60
75
95
How does latitude influence climate?
The closer you are to the equator the higher the temp
Ocean Currents affect precipitation
The higher the altitude the colder the temperature
All of the following are causes of Global Warming EXCEPT:
Rotation of the Earth
Burning Fossil Fuels
Increases in Greenhouse Gases
What is happening in our atmosphere at a certain time and place.
weather
precipitation
climate
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.
A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.
The coolest months are February and March.
After an initial infection, white blood cells recognize the measles virus. How is this helpful in human immune response?
The white blood cells use this recognition to defend the body against other pathogens, such as bacteria.
The white blood cells more quickly recognize and respond to any other virus that invades the body.
The white blood cells produce antibodies more quickly if the measles virus is encountered again.
What are the 4 types of pathogens?
virus, carnivore, omnivore, herbivore
animal, virus, toxin, poison
virus,fungi,parasite,bacteria
What is the molecule located on the outside of a pathogen that the immune system recognizes?
Antibiotic
Antigen
Antibody
Which of the following symptoms are NOT observed in Covid-19 patient ?
Fever
Sores and rashes on the skin
Breathing difficulties
Which virus is responsible for the disease Covid-19?
Coronavirus
H1N1
SARS-COV-2
Biodiversity is
the variety of species within an ecosystem
a large number of the same species in an ecosystem
an abundant amount of the same primary consumers
Populations in ecosystems interact with each other in many different ways.
White-winged doves feed in the seed-bearing fruit of the saguaro cactus. After digesting the fruit, the birds leave the seed as waste product in a new location. This helps the cactus disperse its seeds over a much greater range.
Identify the term that best describes the relationship (parasitism, commensalism, mutualism, predator-prey, competition) between the populations of white-winged doves and saguaro cacti, and explain why.
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B. Explain how the climate of the Earth has changed over the 4 billion year history.
Hint on how to answer this question: What was the arctic like 70 million years ago? What is the climate like today? Make sure that you include 3 pieces of evidence that scientists use to explain this.
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