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Mr. Holland Semester Test Science Spring

Total questions: 151

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are renewable resources?

a)

. Resources that are used faster than they form

b)

resources that can replenish themselves over time

c)

resources that formed over millions of years

d)

resources that exist only in rural areas

2.

What would Earth be like without the greenhouse effect?

a)

The same temperature

b)

a little cooler than it is now

c)

. Too cold to live

d)

a little warmer than it is now

3.

According to the graph, what material’s recycling would reduce the largest portion of America’s trash?

a)

Metals

b)

paper

c)

plastics

d)

Yard trimmings

4.

Why is firewood considered to be a renewable resource?

a)

It can be replenished over time.

b)

It is used up faster than it can form.

c)

It is made from coal.

d)

It can be made synthetically.

5.

Why has Earth's human carrying capacity increased greatly?

a)

Other organisms have been displaced by agriculture, so there is more space for humans.

b)

Humans have modified their environment due to technological advances.

c)

Humans can live closer together than other animals

d)

Humans are now eating fewer plants than they used to.

6.

Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

a)

coal

b)

wind energy

c)

solar energy

d)

water

7.

What factor does not determine the size of an individual's ecological footprint?

a)

amount and efficiency of resource use

b)

amount of waste produced

c)

size of population

d)

toxicity of waste produced

8.

What is global warming

a)

the normal temperature fluctuations of Earth's climate cycle

b)

the melting of the polar ice caps

c)

the trend of increasing temperatures on Earth

d)

the changes in Earth's biosphere that affect the atmosphere

9.

Which member of the following food chain is most likely to be affected by mercury, a pollutant?

a)

algae

b)

salmon

c)

zooplankton

d)

bear

10.

How might an introduced plant species kill native plant species?

a)

. Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of sunlight.

b)

Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of food.

c)

It can cause soil loss from erosion.

d)

Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of oxygen.

11.

What is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth?

a)

habitat destruction

b)

loss of drinking water

c)

decrease in food supply

d)

pollution

12.

Why might an introduced animal species overrun native species in an ecosystem?

a)

. Its population size is smaller than those of native species.

b)

. It is more energy efficient, so it eats less food.

c)

It is a predator of the native species.

d)

It often has no natural enemies

13.

What does the Endangered Species Act do?

a)

It provides food for endangered species.

b)

It protects organisms that are near extinction and their environments

c)

It protects populations of animals from predators

d)

It protects endangered plant species only.

14.

Which term describes the practice of managing resources so that current needs are met without harming future generations?

a)

species introduction

b)

sustainable development

c)

habitat fragmentation

d)

biomagnification

15.

What does the Endangered Species Act do?

a)

It provides food for endangered species.

b)

It protects organisms that are near extinction and their environments

c)

It protects populations of animals from predators

d)

It protects endangered plant species only.

16.

What is the definition of the mean?

a)

One kind of average

b)

The middle number

c)

The difference between the highest and lowest numbers

d)

The number that occurs the most

17.

What is the definition of the median?

a)

One kind of average

b)

The middle number

c)

The difference between the highest and lowest numbers

d)

The number that occurs the most

18.

What is the definition of the mode?

a)

One kind of average

b)

The middle number

c)

The difference between the highest and lowest numbers

d)

The number that occurs the most

19.

What is the definition of the range?

a)

One kind of average

b)

The middle number

c)

The difference between the highest and lowest numbers

d)

The number that occurs the most

20.
The heights of some students are given.
158cm     172cm      164cm
164cm     167cm      159cm
 What is the range of the heights?
a)
13cm
b)
14cm
c)
164cm
d)
330cm
21.

What is the mode of the following data set?

5, 7, 7, 8, 12 , 12, 5, 6, 13, 12

a)

5

b)

7

c)

12

d)

no mode

22.

Jeff has four science grades. They are all weighted equally. If Jeff's grades are 100, 96, 96, and 100, what Jeff's current average grade?

a)

96

b)

97

c)

98

d)

100

23.

Brandon mows yards each week to make some money. If he mows three yards and one yard takes him 1 hour, one yard takes him 1 hour and a half and the last yard takes him 2 hours to mow, what is the average time per yard?

a)

1.25 hours

b)

1.50 hours

c)

1.75 hours

d)

2 hours

24.

Christian has six grades in Science. They are all weighted equally. If Christian's grades are 100, 96, 96, 88, 70, and 100, what is the current average grade? (Round to the nearest whole number)

a)

90

b)

91

c)

92

d)

93

25.

The temperature in Cabot on this date in the last ten years were: 68, 68, 69, 70, 72, 70, 68, 75, 55, 67. What is the average temperature on this date over the last ten years? (Round to nearest whole number)

a)

60

b)

61

c)

68

d)

69

26.

Jessica has five grades from assessments and quizzes. They are all weighted equally. If her grades are 50, 70, 88, 70, and 88, what is her current average grade?

a)

71

b)

72

c)

73

d)

74

27.
On the semester final, Joe scored 85, Jill scored 89, and Bill scored a 99.What was the average score for these students? _________
a)
91
b)
273
28.
To find the average of a set of numbers, add up all the items and divide by...
a)
2
b)
The minimum
c)
The maximum
d)
The number of items
29.
Mary read six books in January, four books in February, and eight books in March.What was the average number of books read each month? __________
a)
18
b)
6
c)
14
30.
The height of three basketball players is 210 cm, 220 cm and 191 cm.
What is their average height?
a)
210
b)
207
c)
220
d)
200
31.
The cost of four cell phones are $345, $400, $110, and $640.
What is the median cost
a)
$330
b)
$390
c)
$372.50
d)
$375
32.
Find the mean.
a)
15.5
b)
14.2
c)
15.3
d)
14.9
33.
The number of pages that Carolyn wrote in her journal each day from Monday to Friday is shown below: 
9, 8, 12, 6, 10
What is the mean number of pages she wrote per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
9
d)
11
34.
At Dominique's Donuts the number of donut holes in a bag can vary. Help Dominique find the mode.
12,10,10,10,13,12,11,13,10
a)
13
b)
12
c)
11
d)
10
35.

Dr. Dre is a dentist. He needs to report on the average number of cavities that his patients have.

1,0,1,5,6,3,4

a)

3.33

b)

2.85

c)

3

d)

3.5

36.
Find the mean of the countries' research and development spending.
a)
21.86 billion
b)
218.6 billion
c)
3.5 billion
d)
79.1 billion
37.

Calculate the mean of Shelly's test scores if she has scored 75, 97, and 92 so far this semester.

a)

92

b)

88

c)

132

d)

123

38.

What is the mode of the data?

a)

74

b)

82

c)

80

d)

83

39.

What is the mean of the data?

a)

74.6

b)

82.3

c)

80.5

d)

79.1

40.

What is the range of the data?

a)

157

b)

78

c)

80

d)

9

41.

What is the median of the data?

a)

74

b)

82

c)

80

d)

83

42.
What does this tool measure?
a)
volume
b)
weight
c)
mass
d)
temperature
43.
What liquid measurement is being observed?
a)
height
b)
space
c)
volume
d)
density
44.
What unit of measurement is this measured in?
a)
millimeters
b)
kilometers
c)
milliliters
d)
grams
45.

Name this tool.

a)

Thermometer

b)

Triple Beam Balance

c)

Pan Balance

d)

Safety Goggles

46.

Name this tool.

a)

Microscope

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Safety Goggles

d)

Safety Apron

47.

Name this tool and its purpose.

a)

Graduated Cylinder; measures volume

b)

Beaker; measures volume

c)

Balance; measures mass

d)

Meter Stick; measures length

48.

A pipette is another name for a -

a)

Water Dropper

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Spring Scale

d)

Thermometer

49.
a)

Bottle

b)

Test Tube

c)

Flask

d)

Graduated Cylindar

50.
A microscope can be used to:
a)
Look at small objects, up close
b)
Look at the planets, far away
c)
take the temperature of an object
d)
speak into, making your voice louder
51.
This is a tool that produces a magnetic field
a)
tweezers
b)
magnet
c)
magnifying lens
52.
This is a tool that has a straight edge and usually marked off in inches or centimeters, used for drawing lines or measuring.
a)
balance scale
b)
thermometer
c)
ruler
53.
This tool produces an enlarged (bigger) image of an object.
a)
magnifying lens
b)
tweezers
c)
balance scale
54.
This tool is used for measuring temperature. Usually a glass tube that contains a column of liquid, that rises and falls as the temperature changes.
a)
magnifying lens
b)
microscope
c)
thermometer
55.
This tool is a flexible ruler used for measuring.
a)
thermometer
b)
measuring tape
c)
microscope
56.
This tool is a container used for stirring, mixing, and heating liquids commonly used in many laboratories.
a)
ruler
b)
measuring tape
c)
beaker
57.

Which tool do you hold in your hand to help see objects more closely?

a)
b)
c)
58.

Which tool measures how heavy or light an object is?

a)
b)
c)
59.

Which tool measures how long or short something is?

a)
b)
c)
60.

Which tool is used to help pick up small objects?

a)
b)
c)
61.

What is this?

a)

tornado

b)

hail

c)

thunderstorm

d)

dust storm

62.

What is this?

a)

dust storm

b)

hail

c)

thunderstorm

d)

flood

63.

What is this?

a)

flood

b)

hail

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

64.

What is this?

a)

ice storm

b)

hurricane

c)

dust storm

d)

tornado

65.

What is this?

a)

hail

b)

hurricane

c)

flood

d)

blizzard

66.

Describe the weather conditions.

a)

gets cold quickly, rain and ice

b)

wind and rain

67.

Describe the weather conditions.

a)

freezing rain

b)

wind and rain

68.

Describe the weather conditions.

a)

wind and rain

b)

lots of snow

69.

Describe the weather conditions.

a)

lots of rain

b)

wind and dry

70.

Describe the weather conditions.

a)

wind and dry

b)

wind and rain

71.

How should we protect ourselves when it is snowy day? (Choose three )

a)

wear thick clothes

b)

wear shirt, pants and sandals

c)

wear jacket, mittens, scarf

d)

keep ourselves warm

72.

We say it is stormy when there is ........ (Choose three).

a)

thunder

b)

rain

c)

sun

d)

lightning

73.

Which one of the weather below that shows powerful wind?

a)
b)
c)
d)
74.

Name this weather instrument

a)

Anemometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Rain Gauge

75.
A front is
a)
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
b)
a boundary where hot and cold air are separating
c)
a boundary where two different air masses meet
d)
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
76.

Which of the following pictures shows a cold front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

Which of the following pictures shows a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
78.

Which of the following pictures shows a stationary front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
79.

Which of the following pictures shows a stationary front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
80.

Which of the following pictures shows an occluded front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
81.

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map?

a)

Stationary front

b)

Occluded front

c)

Cold front

d)

Warm front

82.

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map?

a)

Stationary front

b)

Occluded front

c)

Cold front

d)

Warm front

83.

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Stationary front

d)

Occluded front

84.

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Stationary front

d)

Occluded front

85.

Which system results in rainy or stormy weather?

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

hurricane

d)

weather system

86.
What is an air mass?
a)
a place where weather always changes in an extreme way
b)
a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture
c)
any cloud that produces rain, sleet, snow or hail
d)
any kind of air, as long as it is always wet and freezing
87.
What is happening to temperature from 0 to 10 km in height?
a)
temperature rises as height rises
b)
the higher you go, the colder it gets
c)
the higher you go the warmer it gets
d)
there is no correlation 
88.
What is happening to temperature from 10 to 30 km in height?
a)
temperature rises as height rises
b)
temperature falls as height rises
c)
the higher you go the warmer it gets
d)
temperature remains about the same as height rises
89.
What is happening in segment C of the graph?
a)
overall as temperature rises as height rises
b)
overall as temperature falls as height rises
c)
the higher you go the colder it gets
d)
temperature remains about the same as height rises
90.
A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm 
a)
True
b)
False
91.
Form over warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans
a)
Tornado
b)
Hurricane
92.
Which word correctly describes large, round pieces of ice?
a)
HALE
b)
HAIL
93.
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds and extremely cold temperatures is known as a....
a)
Flood
b)
Drought
c)
Blizzard
d)
Heat Wave
94.
What does this tool measure?
a)
Wind speed
b)
Wind direction
c)
Air pressure
d)
Temperature
95.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
Christmas ornament
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
96.
What is the name of this tool?
a)
Barometer
b)
Hygrometer
c)
Rain Gauge
d)
Thermometer
97.
This weather instrument is an...
a)
wind vane
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
thermometer
98.
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph northeast wind and a high temperature of 52 degrees. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
a)
anemometer, wind vane, thermometer
b)
barometer, hygrometer, wind vane
c)
thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer
d)
wind vane, satellite image, barometer
99.
Which tool measures wind speed?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Hygrometer
c)
Barometer
d)
Wind Vane
100.
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph northeast wind and a high temperature of 52 degrees. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
a)
anemometer, wind vane, thermometer
b)
barometer, hygrometer, wind vane
c)
thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer
d)
wind vane, satellite image, barometer
101.
What other science tool do we need to use with a wind vane?
a)
Electromagnet
b)
Compass
c)
Ruler
d)
Magnet
102.
The scale on a thermometer may be ___________
a)
Celsius, Fahrenheit, or both
b)
Heat
c)
Inches
d)
Grams
103.
What other science tool do we need to use with a wind vane?
a)
Electromagnet
b)
Compass
c)
Ruler
d)
Magnet
104.
Name this weather tool.
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
105.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

106.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

107.
What type of air pressure is present?
a)
High 
b)
Low
108.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
109.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
110.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold Front
d)
Warm Front
111.
I am the weather tool that measures the amount of precipitation in inches or centimeters.  What am I?
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
thermometer
112.
I am the weather tool used to measure wind direction or the direction from which the wind is blowing.  What am I?
a)
weather/wind vane
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
sling psychrometer
113.
Weather conditions and patterns can be predicted based on weather data collected from various sources.  I am the source used to see cloud patterns and movement.  What am I?
a)
isobars
b)
radar
c)
satellite
d)
isotherms
114.
I am the weather tool used to measure air pressure in inches of mercury or millibars (mb). What am I?
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
sling psychrometer
d)
rain gauge
115.
I am the source used to detect cloud cover, rainfall, or storm location, intensity, and movement, and the potential for severe weather.  What am I?
a)
isotherm
b)
radar
c)
satellite
d)
isobars
116.
Weather maps can help predict weather patterns.  I am the lines that indicate high or low pressure systems.  What am I?
a)
isotherms
b)
isobars
c)
radar
d)
satellite
117.
I am the weather tool that measures relative humidity (the amount of water vapor in the air).  What am I?
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
sling psychrometer
d)
wind vane
118.
I am the weather tool used to measure wind speed in miles per hour.  What am I?
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
sling psychrometer
119.
I am the weather tool that measures  air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.  What am I?
a)
anemometer
b)
rain gauge
c)
sling psychrometer
d)
thermometer
120.
I am the weather tool used to measure water vapor in the atmosphere.  What am I?
a)
thermometer
b)
hygrometer
c)
rain gauge
121.
I am the weather tool used to measure water vapor in the atmosphere.  What am I?
a)
thermometer
b)
hygrometer
c)
rain gauge
122.
I am an expert that reads and reports weather data in the form of weather forecasts.  Who am I?
a)
Archeologist
b)
Meteorologist
123.

The ocean contributes to the world's climate by

a)

absorbing nitrogen

b)

storing heat

c)

storing salt

d)

releasing carbon dioxide

124.

.The windward and leeward sides of a mountain tend to have

a)

the same climate.

b)

different amounts of rainfall.

c)

different wind directions.

d)

different seasons.

125.

The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that travels from the southern tip of Florida along the eastern coast of the United States.Because of the Gulf Stream, the states along the coast have ______ than states that are farther inland.

a)

lower humidity

b)

fewer storms

c)

warmer air temperatures

d)

weaker winds

126.

Generally, the higher the latitude, the ______ the climate is.

a)

warmer

b)

colder

c)

more humid

d)

less windy

127.

The climate of inland areas differs from that of coastal areas in that inland areas:

a)

are always colder than coastal areas.

b)

are always hotter than coastal areas.

c)

tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than coastal areas.

d)

tend to have milder temperatures than coastal areas.

128.

What is the main energy source for the world's major ocean surface currents?

a)

the sun

b)

heat from inside the Earth

c)

the Moon's gravity

d)

the movement of the Earth through space

129.

Which two factors determine a region's climate?

a)

average temperature and population

b)

average temperature and precipitation

c)

average wind speed and temperature

d)

average pollution level and precipitation

130.

The average temperature and rainfall in an area is its:

a)

weather

b)

climate

c)

topography

d)

season

131.

The weather pattern known as El Nino develops in the:

a)

Arctic Ocean.

b)

polar region of the Pacific Ocean.

c)

tropical region of the Pacific Ocean.

d)

tropical region of the Atlantic Ocean.

132.

In winter, cold, dry air blows from west to east over the Great Lakes. This results in ______ on the east side of the lakes.

a)

dry, sunny weather

b)

frequent heavy snows

c)

frequent thunderstorms

d)

very warm, humid weather

133.
The properties of the atmosphere at a given time and location, including temperature, air movement and precipitation
a)
Weather
b)
Front
c)
Meteorology
d)
Forecast
134.
In weather, the boundary between two masses of air with different properties
a)
Weather
b)
Front
c)
Meteorology
d)
Forecast
135.
The study of patterns of weather
a)
Weather
b)
Front
c)
Meteorology
d)
Forecast
136.
To analyze weather data and make an educated guess about weather in the future; (n) a prediction about what the weather will be like in the future based on weather data
a)
Weather
b)
Front
c)
Meteorology
d)
Forecast
137.
Layers of gas that surround a planet
a)
Air Pressure
b)
Humidity
c)
Precipitation
d)
Atmosphere
138.
Water that is released from clouds in the sky; includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain
a)
Humidity
b)
Air Pressure
c)
Precipitation
d)
Atmosphere
139.
The measure of how much water vapor is in the air
a)
Humidity
b)
Air  Pressure
c)
Precipitation
d)
Predict
140.
The force that air puts on an area
a)
Humidity
b)
Front
c)
Air Pressure
d)
Predict
141.
To guess what will happen in the future
a)
Should be obvious
b)
Predict
c)
Front
d)
Humidity
142.

This tool measures air temperature

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

Rain Guage

143.

This tool measures air pressure

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

Rain Guage

144.

This tool measures wind speed and direction

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

Rain Guage

145.

This tool measures precipitation

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

Rain Gauge

146.

This tool measures amount of water vapor or humidity

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

Ceilometer

c)

Radar

d)

Disdrometer

147.

This tool measures cloud height

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

Ceilometer

c)

Radar

d)

Disdrometer

148.

This tool measures precipitation, storm size, shape and path

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

Ceilometer

c)

Radar

d)

Disdrometer

149.

This tool measures size, speed and number of raindrops falling

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

Ceilometer

c)

Radar

d)

Disdrometer

150.

This tool measures wind speed and direction at different altitudes

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

imagers (cameras)

c)

wind profiler

d)

Disdrometer

151.

This tool measures different forms of light

a)

hydrometer or Psychrometer

b)

imagers (cameras)

c)

wind profiler

d)

Disdrometer

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