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EOC 6th Grade Final Review

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Science can change and is a continually ongoing process.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

a)

hypothesis

b)

question/problem

c)

background research

d)

conclusion

3.

Which of these contains the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

a)

Ask a question, do background research, state your hypothesis, conduct an experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

b)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, do background research, conduct an experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

c)

Ask a question, state your hypothesis, do background research, conduct an experiment, make a conclusion, analyze data

d)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, do background research, make a conclusion, conduct an experiment, analyze data

4.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
6.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
7.

The __________________________________ is the organized way scientists answer questions and solve problems.

a)

scientific method

b)

scientific explanation

c)

scientific notation

d)

scientific guesses

8.
The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.
a)
data
b)
conclusions
c)
notebook
d)
inquiry
9.
After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?
a)
Share your research with other scientists
b)
Keep your research a secret
c)
Destroy all evidence of your experiment
10.

In 6th grade, every proper hypothesis begins with what word?

a)

Does

b)

If

c)

Because

d)

Then

11.

When should you write a hypothesis?

a)

After writing procedures

b)

After making observations and doing research on a question/problem

c)

After buying materials for an experiment

d)

At the very beginning of the experiment

12.
A hypothesis is 
a)
a random guess
b)
an explanation that answers a question
c)
an experiment
13.
A hypothesis is based on observations and research
a)
True
b)
False
14.

SC.7.N.1.2

Scientists frequently repeat the experiments of others scientists. Why is this important in science?


a. Scientists often ask each other for help in performing experiments.

b. Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.

c. Scientists frequently perform other scientists’ experiments in order to practice their technique.

d. Repeating experiments is an effective way to make sure a laboratory is in optimal condition.

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

15.

SC.7.N.1.2

Cara read an article on why repetition and replication are so important, but she did not understand the difference between them. Which of the following best explains the two terms?


a. Repetition is when a scientist repeats an experiment; replication is when a scientist conducts an experiment on genetic material.

b. Repetition is when a scientist does the same experiment a number of times; replication is when other scientists reproduce a scientist’s experiment.

c. Repetition is when a scientist publishes in more than one scientific periodical; replication is when another scientist reproduces another scientist’s results.

d. Repetition is when a scientist commits an error in an experiment the first time and must repeat it; replication is when a scientist repeats an experiment to make sure it is valid.

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

16.

SC.6.N.1.2

Experiments are often repeated many times by the same or different scientists. What is the most important reason more than one scientist should conduct an investigation using the same methods?


a. If the results are the same, replication of the investigation helps to confirm the results.

b. The competition makes the scientists work more carefully.

c. More than one scientist is interested in the problem.

d. Different scientists might perform the experiment differently.

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

17.

SC.6.N.1.4

Ty and Crystal are working together to learn about surface tension. They each add pennies to their own cup of water to see how many they can add before the cup overflows. Ty is able to add 15 pennies. Crystal is able to add 38. What should their next step be?


a. They should discuss differences in their methods.

b. They should each claim that their answer is right.

c. They should record their results and move on to a different investigation.

d. They should repeat the experiment using different pennies.

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

18.

What is the BEST reason you always repeat an experiment?

a)

Make sure your data is consistent and accurate

b)

Make sure your data supports your prediction

c)

Make sure your experiment is easy to do

d)

Make sure your experiment has lots of data

19.

When doing an experiment Mrs. Blackman says you should always take careful notes. You were sick and tired of Mrs. Blackman telling you what to do so you didn't take careful notes. In the end Mrs. Blackman is always right and your experiment was a disaster. What do you think went wrong with your experiment since you didn't take careful notes?

a)

Mrs. Blackman gave you a bad grade

b)

You have to take detailed notes so that your experiment can be repeated

c)

Detailed notes let others know that you did an experiment

d)

Detailed notes are important so that you can change data

20.

A specialized cell is a cell that has ...

a)

the ability to divide

b)

a specific role to do

c)

no specific function in the body

21.

This type of tissue transmits information throughout the body to and from the brain.

a)

Nervous Tissue

b)

Connective Tissue

c)

Muscular Tissue

d)

Epithelial Tissue

22.

Which of the following tissues is made up of cells that contract to help the body move?

a)

Epithelial Tissue

b)

Connective Tissue

c)

Muscle Tissue

d)

Nervous Tissue

23.

organ systems make up.....

a)

Tissues

b)

Organs

c)

Organ systems

d)

Organisms

24.

What is the correct order of organization?

a)

cells->tissue->organs->organ systems-> organism

b)

tissue->cells->organs->organ systems-> organism

c)

organs->organ systems-> organism->cells->tissue

25.
Which system takes oxygen into the body and eliminates carbon dioxide?
a)
immune
b)
nervous
c)
respiratory
d)
circulatory
26.
Which system enables the body to move, moves food through the digestive system, and keeps the heart beating?
a)
skeletal 
b)
muscular
c)
digestive
d)
nervous
27.
Which system takes food into the body, breaks down food, and absorbs the digested materials?
a)
respiratory
b)
circulatory
c)
digestive
d)
excretory
28.
Which system detects information from the environment and directs the way your body responds to this information?
a)
excretory
b)
circulatory
c)
respiratory
d)
nervous
29.

Which system collects and removes wastes from the blood?

a)

Muscular

b)

Circulatory

c)

Digestive

d)

Excretory

30.

There are three tenets of the Cell Theory. Which of the following is NOT a tenet?

a)

Cells are the basic structure and function of life.

b)

All living things are made of one or more cells.

c)

The cell is the basic unit of matter.

d)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

31.

____ is credited with being the first scientist to observe cork cells.

a)

Leewenhoek

b)

Shleidon

c)

Hooke

32.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Plants and animal cells have cell walls for protection.

b)

Animal cells have one large vacuole; the plant cell has tiny ones.

c)

Plant cells contain chlorophyll; animal cells have lysosomes.

d)

Animal cells are box shaped; plant cells are circular

33.

Sometimes called the “powerhouse” of the cell, this organelle is where respiration takes place.

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Vacuole

34.

Bacteria is classified as a what?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

35.

If it does not rain for a long period of time, plants’ leaves will begin to wilt or sag. They have used up the water that they stored in their ___________

a)

Vacuole

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Mitochondria

36.
What is mean by homeostasis?
a)
Controls and coordinates body activities through chemical 
b)
controls and coordinates body activities through electrical impulses
c)
For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment
d)
remove metabolic waste products from the cel
37.
Which of the system below not involved in body temperature?
a)
Nervous system
b)
endocrine system
c)
Excretory system
d)
muscular system
38.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
39.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

40.

The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

41.
An organelle that captures energy from the sunlight in order to use it to produce food in plant cells is ______________.
a)
Chromatin
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Cell Membrane
42.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

43.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

44.

What can only be found in plant cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

45.
Cell membranes are found in
a)
Only animal cells
b)
Only plant cells
c)
Some plant and animal cells
d)
All plant and animal cells
46.

Cell organelles work together to maintain

a)

homeostasis

b)

eukarya

c)

prokarya

d)

organisms

47.
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleolus
48.
Using this image, what organelle is C?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Large Cell Vacuole
d)
Chloroplast
49.
A paramecium is a single celled organism with a nucleus that consumes other organisms for energy. The offspring are genetically different from its parents.
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
50.
Which of the following terms means "a cell that does not have a nucleus"?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Protista
d)
Archaea
51.
Which of the following determines if an organism is eukaryotic?
a)
having identical offspring
b)
producing their own food
c)
having a nucleus
d)
number of cells
52.
Which of the following describes a heterotrophic organism?
a)
Consumes food
b)
Creates food
c)
Identical offspring
d)
Diverse offspring
53.
ALL ORGANISMS SHARE 7 LIFE PROCESSES IN COMMON
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
An organism made up of one cell
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
c)
Triocellular
d)
One-cellular
55.
An organism that must consume or eat other organisms to get its nutrients is known as a(n) _____.
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
c)
heterotroph
d)
autotroph
56.
Bacteria, mold, humans, oak trees, and amoebas have the following characteristic in common:
a)
They are all eukaryotes
b)
They are all heterotrophs
c)
They are all composed of one or more cells
d)
They all are unicellular
57.
If an organism is a eukaryotic, multicellular heterotroph, it would most likely be classified in Kingdom _____.
a)
Protista
b)
Plantae
c)
Animalia
d)
Bacteria
58.
Green algae, ferns, and pine trees are classified in the plant kingdom. These organisms share certain characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify these organisms as plants?
a)
They engage in photosynthesis.
b)
They have an immune system.
c)
They can be found in many different regions on Earth.
d)
They produce flowers.
59.
What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?
a)
Air resistance
b)
Gravity
c)
Water resistance
d)
Pressure
60.
Which of these is NOT a force?
a)
Friction
b)
Air resistance
c)
Water resistance
d)
Electrical resistance
61.
What is the name of the units that we measure force in?
a)
Einsteins 
b)
Newtons
c)
Kg
d)
Metres
62.
Which is the correct definition of a 'force'?
a)
An influence, which cannot be measured, that causes something to move, stop moving or change direction.
b)
An influence, which can be measured, that causes something to move, stop moving or change direction.
c)
Something which has power.
d)
An influence, which can be measured, that causes something to move.
63.
What force does a parachute use to slow things down before hitting the ground?
a)
Friction
b)
Air resistance
c)
Water resistance
d)
Wind
64.
What type of force is air resistance?
a)
Contact
b)
Non-contact
65.
When two objects rub together, what force do they produce
a)
Gravity
b)
Air resistance
c)
Friction
d)
Water resistance
66.
What affect does water resistance have on a boat?
a)
Just slows it down
b)
Slows it down AND helps it keep afloat
c)
Makes it sink
d)
Just makes it float
67.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

2N, Right

b)

0N, Left

c)

3N, Right

d)

4N, Left

68.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

5N, Right

b)

5N, Left

c)

9N, Right

d)

9N, Left

69.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

8N, Right

b)

8N, Left

c)

0N, Right

d)

0N, No Movement

70.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

9N, Right

b)

9N, Left

c)

3N, Right

d)

3N, Left

71.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

12N, Right

b)

12N, Left

c)

4N, Left

d)

4N, Right

72.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

1N, Right

b)

1N, Left

c)

9N, Left

d)

9N, Right

73.

What is the Net Force and the direction of the object's movement as a result of the net force?

a)

3N, Right

b)

3N, Left

c)

6N, Left

d)

6N, Right

74.

A group of components (parts) that work together is a...

a)

Sphere

b)

System

c)

Habitat

d)

Cycle

75.

Contains solid inner metal core, liquid outer core, and rocky mantle and crust.

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Geosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Atmosphere

76.

Contains all living things on Earth.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Geosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

77.

All of Earth’s water.

a)

Cryosphere

b)

Geosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

78.

Contains all living things on Earth.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Geosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Hydrosphere

79.

Thin envelope of gases surrounding the Earth and contains the weather.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

80.

The process by which rocks are broken down

a)

Weathering

b)

Deposition

c)

Erosion

d)

Sedimentation

81.

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Deposition

82.

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

a)

sediments

b)

deposits

c)

limestones

d)

sandstones

83.

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

84.

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

85.

Water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

86.

When iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, it forms iron oxide (rust), which weakens rocks and causes them to break apart. This is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

87.

Waves dropping sand onto land until a beach is formed is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

chemical weathering

88.
What causes winds to form on Earth?
a)
solar energy
b)
ocean currents
c)
elevation differences
d)
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
89.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
90.
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
a)
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
b)
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
c)
 The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
d)
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
91.
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
a)
A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.
b)
A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.
c)
The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.
d)
The coolest months are February and March.
92.
Two major factors used to identify climate are?
a)
longitude and latitude
b)
temperature and precipitation
c)
lattitude and temperature
d)
layers in the atmosphere
93.
Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________. 
a)
 Location
b)
Time
c)
Place
d)
 Time and Place
94.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Cold Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front 
95.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Stationary Front
c)
Warm Front
d)
Cold Front 
96.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
97.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front