WorksheetsOGET Science/Social Studies Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of scientific research?
conducting experiments to confirm accepted theories
submitting findings to peer review
assuming previous research is flawed
doing research with practical applications
Which of the following is the smallest component that makes a given compound unique?
atom
proton
molecule
electron
Newton's third law of motion states that whenever an object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts a force on the first object. That second force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the first force. Which of the following situations best illustrates this concept?
A mechanic sprays oil on a screw that is difficult to turn, and he is then able to turn the screw.
A baseball player finds that by using a heavier bat, a struck ball can be hit farther.
A car is turning left around a corner, and the occupants of the car feel as though they are being pushed to the right.
A child on a skateboard that is not moving throws a basketball, causing the skateboard to move backward.
When a physical change takes place, no new substances are produced. In which of the following situations is a physical change taking place?
A piece of metal on a car begins to rust.
A banana in a bowl ripens and turns yellow.
A piece of paper burns in a candle flame.
Ice on the surface of a lake begins to melt.
Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis?
A rabbit sees a predator and stops moving.
A bee visits a flower to get pollen.
A bee visits a flower to get pollen.
A dog is cold and begins to shiver.
The Internet was originally conceived as a communications network for which of the following applications?
a reliable communications system in times of national disasters
a free communication system for the general public
an international financial communications network
a communication system for rural and isolated communities
In 1922, chemists discovered that some substances, such as rubber, consisted of long, repetitive chains of short, repeating molecular building blocks. This was the discovery that triggered the beginning of which of the following industries?
plastics
silicon chips
aluminum
petroleum
The siren of an emergency vehicle seems to change pitch as it passes an observer. This phenomenon is used in which of the following technologies?
voice-recognition software
Doppler radar
wireless communication
photovoltaic cells
There has been some concern that in the future insurance companies may refuse to insure some people at birth because of their predisposition to certain medical conditions later in life. This concern is largely based on advances in which of the following areas?
statistical surveying
hybridization studies
DNA sequencing
cloning
Paintings created by artists who were part of the Impressionist movement most commonly depict the:
realm of the unconscious.
geometric shapes of nature.
plight of the oppressed.
effects of natural light.
With its emphasis on nature and emotion, the art of the Romantic movement was a reaction in part to which of the following developments in Europe during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries?
the defeat of Napoleon
the European expansion into Asia and Africa
the Industrial Revolution
the growing demand from women for equal political rights
The forms of art created in Europe and the Americas during the twentieth century were characterized by styles that were more:
classical than experimental.
uniform than diverse.
religious than secular.
abstract than representational.
The works are similar in that they both:
use linear perspective to create the illusion of three-dimensional space.
draw the viewer's eye from the top of the picture to the bottom.
use asymmetry to create a sense of movement.
draw the viewer's eye to multiple points of focus.
The Greek Revival architectural style of many landmarks in Washington, D.C., such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial, reflects a culture that valued:
religious authority.
the use of reason.
military strength.
the power of government.
Which of the following was an important theme of the U.S. literary movement called the Harlem Renaissance?
African American identity
a rejection of political activism
African American success
a rejection of American society
The primary purpose of realistic fiction is to:
challenge traditional modes of social and political organization.
portray the ideals of honor, courage, and generosity of spirit.
promote an ethic of individualism that stresses self-reliance.
portray ordinary people living everyday lives.
In this excerpt, the "tide" is used as a metaphor for which of the following ideas?
the corrupting influence of wealth and power
the critical importance of personal integrity
the fleeting nature of favorable circumstances
the futility of human ambition
In this excerpt, the tone of the speaker most clearly suggests an attitude of:
terror and revulsion.
wonder and respect.
arrogance and disdain.
cheerfulness and delight.
In which of the following forms of nonfiction is self-reflection most likely to play an important role?
essay
memoir
travelogue
biography
The passage above best reflects the influence of:
Buddhism on the development of Indian civilization.
Confucianism on the development of Chinese civilization.
Hinduism on the development of Indian civilization.
Taoism on the development of Japanese civilization.
One can best appreciate the influence of the Renaissance on the evolution of European civilization by examining which of the following developments?
innovations in methods of production and economic organization
improvements in medicine and public health
changes in the structure, functions, and organization of government
advances in literature, art, and scholarship
Which of the following most influenced the outbreak of the American and French revolutions?
the social problems resulting from early industrialization
the political ideals of Enlightenment thinkers
the economic competition resulting from global trade
the religious doctrines of Protestant reformers
Which of the following was most respon-sible for the events and developments leading to World War II?
the expansionist aims of totalitarian political movements
the political initiatives of Communist revolutionaries
the ideological struggle between capitalism and socialism
the competition for colonies among imperialist powers
The New Deal reforms championed by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930s most consistently addressed which of the following purposes of government?
protecting individual rights
maintaining social order
promoting the general welfare
preserving national unity
The excerpt above best illustrates the founders' commitment to which of the following principles?
freedom of expression
due process of law
equality of opportunity
popular sovereignty
The principles of federalism, the rule of law, and checks and balances were all incorporated in the U.S. Constitution mainly for which of the following reasons?
to limit the powers of government
to ensure domestic peace
to promote social harmony
to prevent injustice and oppression
The excerpt above can best be used to examine which of the following developments in the evolution of democracy?
establishing just and reasonable laws
defining the rights of citizenship
limiting the power of unelected rulers
expanding the size of the electorate
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of the antiapartheid movement in South Africa during the late twentieth century?
to establish a society based on the traditions and customs of South Africa's indigenous peoples
to abolish policies that restricted the rights and limited the opportunities of South Africa's black majority
to remove barriers to cooperation among South Africa's diverse ethnic groups
to end the exploitation of South Africa's people and resources by European colonialists
