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FSA Review

Total questions: 164

Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mr. Washington mixed iron filings with sand. Then, he asked his students to separate the iron filings from the sand. Which of the following is the best tool to use to separate the iron filings from the sand? 
a)
A magnet 
b)
A magnifying glass 
c)
An eyedropper
d)
A test tube 
2.
Jenny measures the outside temperature as 16 degrees Celsius (°C), 61 degrees Fahrenheit (°F). She observes precipitation falling from the clouds in a solid form. What type of precipitation is Jenny most likely observing? 
a)
Snow
b)
Sleet
c)
Hail
d)
Rain 
3.
Erosion and weathering can both cause changes to the surface of Earth. Which of the following happens only because of erosion and NOT because of weathering? 
a)
Rocks forming deep underground 
b)
Rocks become smooth and round 
c)
Rocks are broken apart into smaller pieces 
d)
Rocks are moved from one place to another 
4.

Henry is measuring the mass of four different blocks with letters on them. Look at the diagram. Which block has the most mass?

a)

Block A

b)

Block B

c)

Block C

d)

Block D

5.

What is the primary role of the rabbit in this food chain?

a)

to form a habitat

b)

to find a place to live

c)

to be a source of water

d)

to be a source of energy

6.

According to the food web, how would cod be classified?

a)

producer

b)

top predator

c)

primary consumer

d)

secondary consumer

7.

Ethan is observing chemical and physical properties of a substance. He heats a substance and observes that the substance turns from a brown solid to a black powder. He refers to several chemistry journals that claim this represents a chemical reaction. From his observation and research, he concludes that the substance goes through a chemical change when heated. How can Ethan best defend his conclusion?

a)

by demonstrating that the substance will eventually melt if the temperature continues to increase

b)

by verifying that the substance is now made up of different molecules than before it was heated

c)

by verifying that the substance is made up of only one type of element

d)

by demonstrating that the substance is less dense after it is heated

8.

Mr. Roberts drives his car away from his house at a constant speed. Which of the following graphs best shows the relationship between the distance traveled and the time spent driving?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.
a)

J

b)

K

c)

L

d)

M

10.

An object moves through space with balanced forces acting on it. Which statement best describes the speed and direction of the object as long as the forces acting on it remain balanced?

a)

The speed and direction of the object will both change.

b)

The speed and direction of the object will remain constant.

c)

The speed will change, but the direction will remain constant.

d)

The speed will remain constant, but the direction will change.

11.

A scientist performs an experiment and asks other scientists around the world to replicate it. Why would other scientists most likely try to perform the same experiment?

a)

to find out if weather of various regions of the world would affect the results

b)

to see if the experiment would be less expensive in another part of the world

c)

to confirm the results of the experiment conducted by the scientist

d)

to verify that the hypothesis of the experiment is a scientific law

12.
a)

40 g

b)

65 g

c)

85 g

d)

100 g

13.

Food webs show feeding relationships among different types of organisms. Those organisms each have a specific niche. Which of the following best describes a function of decomposers in food webs?

a)

to recycle nutrients into soil

b)

to convert solar energy into food

c)

to provide food for secondary consumers

d)

to compete with secondary consumers for oxygen

14.

The interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere can have an impact on Earth’s oceans. Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the cryosphere and hydrosphere?

a)

evaporation of water from oceans at the equator

b)

release of fresh water into ocean water as icebergs melt

c)

decomposition of organic matter at the bottom of oceans

d)

release of large amounts of salt from icebergs into the ocean

15.
a)

movement of ocean currents

b)

decrease in relative humidity

c)

heating by energy from the Sun

d)

warming in the upper atmosphere

16.

Based on information from the graph, which of the following best compares the physical properties of two of the substances?

a)

Substance X has less mass than substance Y has.

b)

Substance W has less volume than substance X has.

c)

Substance Y would have less mass than substance Z would have if they had the same volume.

d)

Substance Z would have less mass than substance W would have if they had the same volume.

17.
Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
18.
Evidence of Chemical Change.
a)
New Substance 
b)
Size change
c)
State change
d)
Mixture 
19.

what is the biggest group on the table

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metaloids

d)

halogens

20.
An element's identity is determined by the number of
a)
electrons.
b)
protons.
c)
neutrons.
d)
valence.
21.
All matter is made of .....
a)
energy 
b)
atoms 
c)
air
d)
chemistry
22.
What subatomic particles are located in the electron cloud?
a)
quarks
b)
protons
c)
electrons
d)
neutrons
23.
Which is a neutron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
24.
What is the atomic mass of "F"
a)
9
b)
18
c)
17
d)
19
25.
Elements in the same period have what in common? 
a)
same number of valence electrons
b)
react the same
c)
have the same protons 
d)
same number of energy levels
26.
What is another word for hypothesis?
a)
evidence
b)
graph
c)
investigation
d)
prediction
27.
Justin blows his nose, but mucus seems to leak through the tissue.  He decides to test which tissue holds up the best while sneezing.  What is the independent variable?
a)
sneezing
b)
Justin
c)
amount of tissue
d)
type of tissue
28.
Why should an experiment be repeated?
a)
to form a hypothesis
b)
to reduce the chance of error
c)
to change controls
d)
to identify the problem
29.
How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is made up of visible light?
a)
only a small portion
b)
a very l;arge portion
c)
about half
30.
What is an example of a wave with a short wavelength, high frequency, and high energy?
a)
Xray
b)
Microwave
c)
Visible light
d)
Infrared
31.
Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy
a)
Gamma Rays
b)
Radio Waves
c)
Visible Light
d)
Infrared rays
32.
An object with which of the following densities will float on water?
a)
0.7 g/cm3
b)
1.2 g/cm3
c)
3.5 g/cm3
d)
11.4 g/cm3
33.
What is happening at A?
a)
Stationary
b)
Accelerating
c)
Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position
d)
Steady speed; returning to start position
34.
 Every morning, Tom walks along a straight road from his home to the bus stop. Below, is a graph representing Tom’s trip to school.
-
 What is the distance covered through the second segment, which is between 50 seconds, and 70 seconds?
a)
40 meters
b)
60 meters
c)
80 meters
d)
20 meters
35.

What happened during E to F point?

a)

not moving

b)

increasing speed at a constant rate

c)

constant speed

d)

acceleration

36.

A push or a pull is a ____.

a)

momentum

b)

force

c)

inertia

d)

gravity

37.
A change in which NEW substances are formed.
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
c)
Casual change
d)
Formal change
38.
An explosion occurs ...
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
39.
Light used to produce food in plants
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
40.
Most of the mass of an atom is found it its _____.
a)
electron cloud
b)
nucleus
c)
atomic number
d)
empty space
41.
Which is a proton?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
42.
What is the number of protons that the element in this image contain?
a)
14
b)
7
c)
15
d)
18
43.
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
nonexistent
44.
Which of the following is a scientific observation? 
a)
The potato is brown in color.
b)
The potato tastes the best.
c)
The potato may cause allergies.
d)
The potato smells funny. 
45.
Which question can best be investigated by a scientist?
a)
Should I buy a red shirt or a green shirt?
b)
Does chocolate milk or plain milk taste better?
c)
Does a plant need sunlight to grow?
d)
Which feels softer, cat fur or dog fur?
46.
Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?
a)
microwaves
b)
visible light
c)
gamma rays
47.
What is an example of a wave with a long wavelength and low frequency?
a)
Gamma rays
b)
Infrared
c)
Radio
d)
Visible light
48.

This is the term for an area where no matter exists.

a)

Medium

b)

Loop hole

c)

Vacuum

d)

Black hole

49.

As frequency increases on the electromagnetic spectrum, what happens to the wavelength?

a)

It stays the same

b)

It decreases

c)

It increases

d)

It doubles

50.

What part of the wave is shown at letter A?

a)

crest

b)

trough

c)

wavelength

d)

frequency

51.
Sound is an example of which type of wave?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Both
d)
Neither
52.
Why do ice cubes float in a  glass of water?
a)
the ice cubes are more dense than the water
b)
the water is more dense than the ice cubes
c)
the water is more dense than the glass
d)
the ice is more dense than the glass
53.
Look at this image.  Which object has the LOWEST density in water? How
a)
The Ping Pong Ball because it floats to the top 
b)
The bolt because it has sunk to the bottom
c)
The soda cap because it is not just full of air like the Ping Pong ball
54.
What is happening at C?
a)
Stationary
b)
Accelerating
c)
Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
d)
Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position
55.
What is the equation to calculate speed?
a)
speed = distance/time
b)
speed = time/distance
c)
speed = time x distance 
d)
speed = speed/time 
56.
Fadil has 558 pennies.  Greg and his sister each have 386.  How many more pennies do Greg and his sister has altogether than Fadil?
a)
214
b)
172
c)
They don't have more pennies.
d)
944
57.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Chemical
d)
Electrical
58.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
59.
When the light changes, Potential Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Potential
b)
Mechanical
c)
Thermal
d)
Kinetic
60.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
61.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
62.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
Thermal
63.
Kinetic Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
64.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
65.
Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
66.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
67.
Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
68.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
69.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
70.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
71.
Some students observing a classroom device being used, noticed the below energy transformations. 
Electrical → Mechanical → Sound
Which device were the students most likely observing?
a)
A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass.
b)
A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet.
c)
A projector displaying a diagram on the screen.
d)
A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner.
72.
Which of these is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy?
a)
A glow stick lights up when broken.
b)
Water heated by the sun evaporates.
c)
A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.
d)
A battery causes a buzzer to vibrate.
73.
Which kind of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?
a)
Chemical to light.
b)
Light to electrical.
c)
Solar to heat.
d)
Chemical to electrical.
74.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
75.
When water falls through a dam and turns a turbine connected to a generator, electricity is produced. This electricity is often used to light our homes and offices. Which of the following shows the energy transformations that occurs?
a)
electrical → light → mechanical
b)
chemical → mechanical → electrical
c)
mechanical → chemical → light
d)
mechanical → electrical → light
76.
A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
mechanical → sound → light
c)
thermal → solar → electrical
d)
electrical → thermal → light
77.
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
electrical → light → chemical
c)
light → electrical → chemical
d)
chemical → electrical → light
78.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?
a)
chemical → thermal
b)
light → chemical
c)
thermal → light
d)
chemical → electrical
79.

The ability to do work or cause change is called———-

a)

Strength

b)

Energy

c)

Superpower

d)

Temperature

80.

Kinetic energy is the energy of————-

a)

Temperature

b)

Ocean

c)

Lotion

d)

Motion

81.

The total energy of all the particles in a sample of matter is called —————

a)

Total Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Particle Energy

82.

the average kinetic energy of the particles in iced tea is —————than the average kinetic energy of the particles in hot tea.

a)

louder

b)

Prettier

c)

Higher

d)

Lower

83.

Thermal Energy depends upon the energy of the particles as well as the number of particles.

Which would have more thermal energy, a small cube of Ice at zero Celsius or a large cube of ice at zero Celsius?

a)

The large ice cube because it has more particles than the small ice cube

b)

The small cube of ice because it will melt faster than the large ice cube

c)

Neither, they are cold so they do not have thermal energy

d)

both have the same thermal energy because they are both at zero Celsius.

84.

The movement of thermal energy from a hotter object to a colder one is called

a)

Motion

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Temperature

d)

Heat

85.

Molecules with more kinetic energy move ———- than molecules with less kinetic energy

a)

Lower

b)

Faster

c)

Higher

d)

Slower

86.

While temperature refers to an average of the kinetic energy of particles, thermal energy refers to ———— kinetic energy

a)

Transferred

b)

Total

c)

Added

d)

Lost

87.

Which sample has the higher temperature?

a)

Sample B because it has more thermal energy and more molecules

b)

Sample B because the molecules are brown

c)

Sample A because the molecules are moving faster and have more average kinetic energy

d)

Sample A because yellow is such a hot color

88.

If you brought sample A and B close together , in what direction would heat be transferred?

a)

From sample A to sample B

b)

From sample B to sample A

c)

Heat would not be transferred.

d)

sample A and sample B would both transfer heat to each other.

89.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
type of sun flower
90.
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 
a)
Type of fertilizer
b)
Size of sunflower
c)
Type of sunflower
91.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
92.
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of car
b)
Skill of driving
c)
Age of student
93.
Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable.
a)
Color or chair
b)
Grade on test
c)
Age of students
94.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
95.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
96.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
97.
The higher the temperature of water, the faster the egg will cook.  Select the independent variable.
a)
Faster Egg Cooks
b)
Higher Temperature
98.

True or False: a test may have more than one independent variable

a)

true

b)

false

99.

What would the independent variable be in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes the furthest?

a)

the type of paper used.

b)

the distance each plane flies.

c)

how hard the plane is thrown.

d)

the type of paper airplane.

100.

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

a)

remains the same to not mess up the experiment

b)

is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

c)

is known by the scientist before doing the experiment

101.
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
102.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
103.

What are the constant variables?

a)

what we are changing or testing

b)

what we are observing or measuring

c)

what we keep the same to make the experiment fair

104.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
b)
To know what is causing the changes
c)
It is what has always been done
d)
No one really knows
105.
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
a)
the mitochondria
b)
the vacuoles
c)
the nucleus
d)
the cell
106.
Which structures are found in every living cell?
a)
cell membrane and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and mitochondria
c)
a cell wall and nucleus
d)
chloroplasts and cell wall
107.
Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?
a)
cell membrane
b)
cytoplasm
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuole
108.
What is the name of the structure shown in the diagram where cellular respiration takes place?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondrion
c)
Nucleus
d)
Vacuole
109.
The site of photosynthesis
a)
ribosome
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
110.
Which type of cell has no nucleus?
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Animal
d)
Plant
111.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
112.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
113.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
114.
What type of cell is pictured in the microscope image?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Plant
115.
What type of cell is pictured in the microscope image?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
116.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic 
b)
Eukaryotic
117.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
118.
Which organelle is NOT found in an animal cell? 
a)
nucleus
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
cell membrane
119.
Which structures are found in every living cell?
a)
cell membrane and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and mitochondria
c)
a cell wall and nucleus
d)
chloroplasts and cell wall
120.
Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?
a)
cell membrane
b)
cytoplasm
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuole
121.

These cells make up animals

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Both

122.

These cells make up plants!

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Both

123.
What kind of cell is this?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
124.

What type of cell is shown above?

a)

Prokaryotic Cell

b)

Eukaryotic Cell

125.

Which variable do you purposely change in an experiment?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

126.

The water level at the beach changes during the day. What causes the different water levels?

a)

Earth's revolution

b)

the Moon's rotation

c)

Earth's magnetic field

d)

the Moon's gravitational pull

127.

Which of the following is an example of convection?

a)

Light energy heats surface sand

b)

Surface sand heats cooler sand below

c)

Surface sand heats the air above

d)

Cool air is replaced by warm air that rises from the surface

128.

Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Oxidation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Corrosion

129.

Which of the following are formed by erosion?

a)

Alluvial fans

b)

Deltas

c)

Valleys

d)

Sand dunes

130.

On a roller coaster, when is kinetic energy transforming into gravitational potential energy?

a)

At the highest point

b)

At the lowest point

c)

When it's moving down

d)

When it's moving up

131.

Water vaporizes at 100 degrees Celsius. At what temperature does water vapor condense?

a)

105

b)

100

c)

95

d)

0

132.

A box experiences a 30 N force pulling down, and a 20 N force pushing up. What is the net force?

a)

10 N down

b)

10 N up

c)

50 N down

d)

50 N up

133.

17 m/s2 is an example of...

a)

speed

b)

velocity

c)

acceleration

d)

force

134.

What type of heat transfer does the Sun use to heat up Earth?

a)

Radiation

b)

Convection

c)

Conduction

d)

Vaporization

135.

Which of the following is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Temperature

c)

Heat

d)

Joules

136.

Which one of Newton's laws of motion states that force is equal to mass times acceleration?

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

d)

Newton's 4th Law

137.

What type of tissue makes up organs that are able to contract or shorten?

a)

Muscle

b)

Connective

c)

Nerve

d)

Epithelial

138.

In which organelle is DNA stored?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Ribosomes

139.

Which organelle is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Golgi body

d)

Cell membrane

140.

What are the two parts of an organism's scientific name?

a)

Genus and species

b)

Domain and kingdom

c)

Kingdom and species

d)

Family and Genus

141.

If a black bunny with genotype (Bb) mates with a white bunny with genotype (bb), what is the probability that their offspring will be white?

a)

75%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

0%

142.

What type of consumer eats both plants and animals?

a)

Carnivore

b)

Herbivore

c)

Omnivore

d)

Scavenger

143.

What do we call a star's brightness as seen from Earth?

a)

Absolute magnitude

b)

Apparent magnitude

c)

Parallax

d)

Main sequence

144.

What do we call the movement of Earth around the Sun?

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Equinox

d)

Solstice

145.

What phase of the moon do we see when the moon is between the Sun and Earth?

a)

New moon

b)

Full moon

c)

1st quarter

d)

3rd quarter

146.

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Megatron

147.

Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium are all in the same group of the periodic table. Why?

a)

They have similar properties

b)

Their atoms are the same size

c)

They have the same number of protons

d)

They have the same number of neutrons

148.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change in a candle?

a)

The wick burning

b)

The wax melting

c)

The candle changing shape

d)

The air heating up

149.

Which of the following describes how the visible light from the sun differs from the non-visible light?

a)

It has different wavelengths

b)

It has different amplitudes

c)

It travels faster through space

d)

It travels farther through space

150.

A magnifying glass can make objects appear larger. Which property is most responsible for that?

a)

It can refract light

b)

It can reflect light

c)

It can transmit light

d)

In can diffract light

151.

Which of the following is considered a contact force?

a)

Magnetic force

b)

Gravity

c)

Friction

d)

Electrical force

152.

Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Water

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

ATP

153.
Which of the following has the longest wavelength?
a)
Microwaves
b)
Infrared
c)
Visible Light
d)
Gamma Rays
154.

Which type of rock is formed through heat and pressure?

a)

Metamorphic

b)

Igneous

c)

Sedimentary

155.
Which of the following has a defined volume but not a defined shape?
a)
Liquid
b)
Gas
c)
Solid
d)
Plasma
156.

Which liquid has the greatest density?

1 Mass=20 g: Volume=5 mL

2 Mass=35 g: Volume=5 mL

3 Mass=30 g: Volume=6 mL

4 Mass=36 g: Volume=6 mL

a)

Liquid 1

b)

Liquid 2

c)

Liquid 3

d)

Liquid 4

157.
Which of the following best describes a function of decomposers in food webs?
a)
to recycle nutrients into soil
b)
to convert solar energy into food 
c)
to provide food for secondary consumers 
d)
to compete with secondary consumers for oxygen
158.
Which pH value is considered mildly acidic?
a)
6.8
b)
7.2
c)
2
d)
13
159.
What does the nucleus of an atom contain?
a)
Electrons and Neutrons
b)
Protons and Neutrons
c)
Electrons and Protons
d)
DNA and RNA
160.

In saltwater, what do we call the salt?

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

c)

Filtrate

d)

Solution

161.

What is water?

a)

A mixture

b)

A compound

c)

An element

d)

A solution

162.

A graduated cylinder contains 7 mL of water. If you dropped a small rock into the cylinder and the water level rose to 12 mL, what is the volume of the rock?

a)

5 mL

b)

19 mL

c)

12 mL

d)

7 mL

163.

The Law of Superposition states that younger rocks lie _________ older ones.

a)

above

b)

below

c)

mixed within

d)

all the time to

164.

In which state of matter would you expect particles to have the least amount of energy?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma