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Final Exam Prep!

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 4hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Brightly colored parts of flowers that attract insects.
a)
petals
b)
pistils
c)
stamen
d)
filaments
2.
The largest group of plants in the world is seed plants. The structure in seed plants that function to produce food for the plant is...
a)
Flower
b)
Stem
c)
Root
d)
Leaf
3.
The structure in seed plants that contains an embryo, that will form a new plant is the...
a)
Seed
b)
Stem
c)
Root
d)
Leaf
4.
The structure in seed plants that provides a pathway for the movement of water and nutrients for the plant is the...
a)
Flower
b)
Stem
c)
Root
d)
Leaf
5.
The structure in seed plants that allows water to exit the plant is the..
a)
Flower
b)
Stem
c)
Leaf
d)
Seed
6.
The function of the cone is to...
a)
Move food
b)
Produce food
c)
Reproduce
d)
Anchor
7.
The structure in seed plants that anchor the plant in the soil:
a)
Cones
b)
Roots
c)
Seeds
d)
Stem  
8.
The stages that a living thing goes through from one generation to the next are called...
a)
Diversity
b)
Genetics
c)
Life cycle
d)
Reproduction
9.

In order for plants to make seeds they produce...

a)

Carbon dioxide and water

b)

Oxygen and food

c)

Pollen and stems

d)

Flowers and cones

10.
Some growers attach a part of one plant to another, and the two plants grow together. This reproductive technique is called..
a)
Sorting
b)
Grading
c)
Cutting
d)
Grafting  
11.
These plants produce long stems that grow along the surface of the soil:
a)
long stems
b)
rhizomes
c)
runners
d)
suckers  
12.
Plants that produce new stems that grow underground are called:
a)
grafters
b)
rhizomes
c)
runners
d)
suckers
13.
Seed plants that sometimes form on roots are called:
a)
grafters
b)
rhizomes
c)
runners
d)
suckers
14.
Plants are adapted to their surroundings. The adaptation that enables cactus to protect the water they store in their stem tissues is their...
a)
Green colour
b)
Flat stem
c)
Prickly spines
d)
Unusual shape
15.
To protect the thin needle-like leaves of white spruce trees from drying out, they are coated with a thick layer of...
a)
Wax
b)
Resin
c)
Rubber
d)
Pollen
16.
One of the nutrients that plants need to grow healthy and develop properly is nitrogen. If plants do not get enough nitrogen, their leaves will...
a)
Turn yellow
b)
Wilt and die
c)
Curl and turn brown
d)
Lose too much water
17.
Plants are grown in artificial environments and get all the nutrients they need without variations in growing conditions. This is possible in a...
a)
Garden
b)
Hydrofoil
c)
Shelterbelt
d)
Greenhouse
18.
Photosynthesis produces a type of...
a)
Sugar
b)
Tissue
c)
Energy
d)
Chloroplast
19.
Plants prevent the process that moves soil from place to place, because their roots hold the soil in place. This process is...
a)
Erosion
b)
Respiration
c)
Weathering
d)
Protection
20.
Plants produce this gas that animals use for their life processes...
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Oxygen
c)
Chlorine
d)
Carbon dioxide
21.
All organisms are connected within an ecosystem. Plants are the most important because they make their own food and they are the...
a)
Carnivores
b)
Herbivores
c)
Consumers
d)
Producers
22.
Plants provide food, fibre, fuel, medicine and other interesting uses. A fibre plant that is grown to make clothing is...
a)
Wheat
b)
Willow
c)
Cotton
d)
Hemlock
23.
A living resource is used for human needs and is a living thing. Certain areas, like forests, or deserts, contain many living things that are part of the Earth’s living resources. All of the following living organisms could be considered a living resource except...
a)
Sand dunes
b)
Buffalo
c)
Wild rose
d)
Prickly pear cactus
24.
To be able to have all the resources we need to meet our basic needs, and replace those resources for people to use in the future, to meet their basic needs, is called...
a)
Balanced living
b)
Sustainability
c)
Resource management
d)
Maintenance
25.
Soil is a natural resource. The components of soil include organic matter and minerals. When soil contains partly decayed organic matter it is called...
a)
Clay
b)
Sand
c)
Humus
d)
Vegetative
26.
When moistened and then squeezed, this type of soil will stay together forming a tight ball...
a)
Clay
b)
Sand
c)
Loam
d)
Sediment
27.
This type of soil is dark brown or black and absorbs water very well...
a)
Clay
b)
Sand
c)
Loam
d)
Sediment
28.
This type of soil has mostly minerals and does not retain moisture very well...
a)
Clay
b)
Sand
c)
Loam
d)
Sediment
29.
Farmers need to make money when growing crops. Most farmers only grow one type of crop in a particular area. This type of farming is called...
a)
Shelterbelts
b)
Mini-cropping
c)
Monoculture
d)
Single-cropping
30.
In 1936 in Nobleford, Alberta, a blade was invented that could cut below the ground while leaving the top of the ground with its stubble intact. The reason to keep this stubble is to...
a)
Protect the soil from the wind
b)
To ensure that the different types of soil did not mix
c)
To ensure that the different types of soil did mix
d)
To make sure that the crop does not do well
31.
When growers and scientists work together to get more useful parts per plant, they are trying to increase...
a)
Yield
b)
Stability
c)
Resistance
d)
Sustainability
32.

“Active Transport” is…

a)

the movement of particles from low concentration to high concentration

b)

the movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration

c)

the gathering of particles in groups of concentrations

d)

the concentration of particles in the pores of a cell

33.
In order to make an artificial environment work without soil, plants are grown in a..
a)
Hydrofoil
b)
Nutrient solution
c)
Hydroponic
d)
Hydrogenerate
34.
Spreading manure over cropland is technique growers use to improve the yield of different crops. This action adds this to the soil...
a)
Air
b)
Herbicides
c)
Pesticides
d)
Organic matter
35.
A group of organisms that all have similar traits and whose offspring can reproduce are called a...
a)
Subgroup
b)
Species
c)
Selection
d)
Variety
36.
A plant that is selected because it is more resistant to disease is an example of...
a)
Personal preference
b)
Selective preference
c)
Personal breeding
d)
Selective breeding
37.
A very small section of a plant cell’s nucleus is called a...
a)
Trait
b)
Variety
c)
Gene
d)
Hybrid
38.
When we don’t investigate all of the possible factors and outcomes for our actions in the environment, these might occur...
a)
Bio-diversification
b)
Bio-accumulation
c)
Natural consequences
d)
Unintended consequences
39.
Balancing the needs of humans and the needs of the environment is called “Environmental...
a)
Practice
b)
Diversification
c)
Management
d)
Control
40.
One of the effects of monoculture farming practices is that pests feeding on that crop have a large food supply. Monoculture is also a farming practice that actually lowers...
a)
Cost of pesticides
b)
Biodiversity
c)
Crop yield
d)
Natural predators
41.

Lisa has a bottle of water. How can she increase the thermal energy of the water?

a)

She can pour the water into a larger bottle.

b)

She can increase the temperature of the water.

c)

She can place the bottle of water in the refrigerator.

d)

She can divide the water between tow identical containers.

42.

How does the thermal energy of the liquid in the larger beaker compare to the thermal energy of the liquid in the smaller beaker?

a)

The liquid in the larger beaker has less thermal energy than the liquid in the smaller beaker.

b)

The liquid in the larger beaker has more thermal energy than the liquid in the smaller beaker.

c)

The liquid in the larger beaker has the same amount of thermal energy as the liquid in the smaller beaker.

d)

The exact volume of the liquid in each beaker must be known to compare the thermal energy of the liquids.

43.

Which description defines heat?

a)

total thermal energy of an object or substance

b)

change in the temperature of a substance in degrees Celsius

c)

energy transferred between objects at different temperatures

d)

average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance

44.

How does heat affect the thermal energy of an object that is colder than the air that surrounds it?

a)

Heat decreases the thermal energy of an object as energy moves to the air.

b)

Heat causes the thermal energy of the object to increase as energy moves from the warmer air to the colder object.

c)

Heat has no effect on thermal energy, but it increases the potential energy of an object.

d)

Heat is not related to thermal energy, so it cannot affect the thermal energy of an object.

45.

Kito puts his spoon into a helping of fresh, hot, mashed potatoes as shown in the picture. Which process takes place when the objects come together?

a)

The temperature of the spoon increases, but its thermal energy does not change.

b)

Energy in the form of heat is transferred by conduction from the warmer mashed potatoes to the cooler spoon.

c)

The thermal energy of both the mashed potates and the spoon increase as the energy in the form of heat is transferred between them.

d)

The average temperature of the spoon does not change.

46.

As energy in the form of heat is added to an ice cube, it begins to melt. What causes melting.

a)

Heat causes the molecules to expanded and forces them apart.

b)

Heat removes thermal energy from the ice cube and causes it to become liquid water.

c)

Adding energy causes the bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen in the ice cube to break.

d)

The transfer of thermal energy to the ice cube causes its molecules to move faster.

47.

Which example illustrate the transfer of energy through RADIATION?

a)

feeling warmth when you sit in a sunny place.

b)

feeling warm air while standing in front of the blower from a heating system.

c)

feeling the warmth of the bricks around a fireplace by touching them with your hand.

d)

feeling warmth on the soles of your feet when you walk along the beach on a sunny day.

48.

Which of these processes is the result of the motion of particles in a gas or liquid?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

insulation

d)

radiation

49.

Emily has a cup of hot cocoa on the counter to cool off so she can drink it safely. She watches the steam rise from the hot cocoa. Which type of thermal energy transfer is occurring as the steam rises into the surrounding air?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

transformation

50.

A fireplace warming the air in the room is and example of this type of heat transfer?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

transformation

51.

When cold water is added slowly to warm water they will slowly blend over time evenly through the entire liquid. Which BEST explains the reason the heat moves throught the liquid?

a)

The densities of the liquids are similar.

b)

Cold liquids rise and hot liquids sink causing mixing.

c)

Molecules creates chemical bonds the help spread energy.

d)

Heat always moves from higer temperatures to lower temperatures.

52.

At room temperature water is a liquid. How could the water be changed to a solid?

a)

add heat

b)

remove heat

c)

decrease density

d)

increase density

53.

Using the picture. What was the change in the system?

a)

air was added to the system

b)

heat was added to the system

c)

water was added to the system

d)

particles were added to the system

54.

David is warming chocolate on the stove. How is the motion of the particles different after the temperature is increased?

a)

they move faster

b)

they move slower

c)

the move less freely

d)

they vibrate close together

55.

On a hot day the lake water warms and the temperature increases. How does the movement of the particles change?

a)

move slower and farther apart

b)

move slower and closer together

c)

move faster and farther apart

d)

move faster and closer together

56.

McDonald's keeps my Big Macs warm under a heat lamp which transfers heat through

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

science stuff

57.

Heat transfer is really neat. It always moves from..

a)

hot to cold

b)

cold to hot

c)

big to little

d)

stop singing

58.

Which type of heat transfer travels through empty space and doesn't need a state of matter?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

waves

59.

Heat is...

a)

the movement of thermal energy from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower

b)

the movement of thermal energy from an area of lower temperature to an area of higher

c)

the movement of thermal energy from an area of higher temperature to an area of higher

d)

the movement of thermal energy from an area of lower temperature to an area of lower

60.

thermal energy is

a)

the total kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in an object

b)

an measurement of the amount of heat

c)

all the chemical energy of the atoms and molecules in an object

d)

none of the energy of an object

61.

Temperature

a)

the average number of molecules of flatus inside the intestinal tract of a New York City cab driver

b)

the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the intestinal tract of an equine

c)

the amount of potential energy of the atoms and molecules in an object

d)

the average amount of kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in an object

62.

Which of the following is used for measuring temperature?

a)

thermometer

b)

barometer

c)

anemometer

d)

scapulometer

e)

phalangometer

63.

The transfer of thermal energy caused by collisions between particles is called

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

irrigation

e)

navigation

64.
The process of forming a material into wave-like ridges or folds is known as ____________.
a)
corrugation
b)
lamination
c)
reinforcing
d)
alternation
65.

When matter changes from a solid directly to a gas, this is known as…?

a)

melting

b)

freezing

c)

deposition

d)

sublimation

66.

The transfer of thermal energy caused by the movement of particles from one part of a material to another is called

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

constipation

d)

transportation

e)

obfuscation

67.

An object that energy moves through quickly is called a

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

obstructor

d)

contractor

e)

doctor

68.

An object that energy moves through slowly is called a

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

chiropractor

d)

retractor

e)

detector

69.

Which of the following are states of matter?

a)

solid

b)

soliquigas

c)

liquid

d)

gas

70.

Burning your hand on a hot stove is an example of

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

d)

electrocution

71.

A microwave uses ___________________ to cook food.

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

a Rhesus monkey

e)

psychobabble

72.

A sunburn is caused by

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

ice cream

73.

Hot water rising as cooler water sinks is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

sublimation

e)

elimination

74.

For water, at which point will it change from a liquid to a gas?

a)

Boiling point

b)

Melting Point

c)

Sublimation Point

d)

Condensation Point

75.

Sean ordered a cup of hot chocolate at a coffee shop. As he began to take a sip he realized that it was too hot to drink but he does not want to wait to drink it. What should Sean do to lower the temperature of the hot chocolate?

a)

He can pour it in to a bigger cup.

b)

He can remove heat by adding ice.

c)

He can add more hot chocolate to the cup.

d)

He can remove some of the hot chocolate from the cup.

76.

Which of the following devices is not required in a forced-air heating system?

a)

Fan

b)

Filter

c)

Furnace

d)

Radiator

77.

At room temperature, the metal mercury is a liquid. How could mercury be changed into a solid?

a)

by adding heat

b)

by removing heat

c)

by decreasing the density of the mercury

d)

by isolating the mercury from outside forces

78.

What unit is used to measure temperature in Canada?

a)

Joule

b)

Calorie

c)

Celsius

d)

Fahrenheit

79.

Two-paned windows filled with Argon gas insulate better than regular air-filled windows because:

a)

Argon is a better conductor of heat

b)

Argon is able to absorb infrared radiation better than air

c)

Argon gas does not move as easily in convection currents as air does

d)

Argon-filled windows do not insulate better than air-filled windows

80.

Why would a triple-paned window be a better insulator than a double-paned window?

a)

heat is reflected better in a double-paned window

b)

less conduction will occur in a double-paned window

c)

a triple-paned window has a lower R-value than a double-paned window

d)

a triple-paned window has a higher R-value than a double-paned window

81.

In order to make iced tea Lois brings a pitcher of water to a boil, adds tea and allows it to steep for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes have passed Lois removes the tea bag and adds ice to cool the tea. Which of the following best describes the direction of the flow of thermal energy?

a)

Thermal energy flows from the tea to the ice.

b)

Thermal energy flows from the ice to the tea.

c)

Thermal energy flows between the ice to the air equally.

d)

Thermal energy flows between the ice and the tea equally.

82.

An air conditioner cools a room. The cool air sinks and the warmer air rises. This is an example of

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

constipation

e)

reiteration

83.

18. Going left to right, place the states of matter in order from smallest spaces between particles to the largest spaces between particles.

a)

solid, liquid, gas

b)

gas, liquid, solid

c)

liquid, gas, solid

d)

solid, gas, liquid

84.

You hold an ice cube in your hand and it melts. This is an example of

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

translocation

85.

The water in Mario’s swimming pool absorbs energy as heat during the day. Which of the following would the water in the pool be most likely to do?

a)

condense

b)

evaporate

c)

freeze

d)

melt

86.

Which of the following is NOT a heat source?

a)
b)
c)
d)
87.

The pan is made of iron. The handle is NOT too hot to touch. What might the pan's handle be made of?

a)

copper

b)

aluminum

c)

wood

d)

iron

88.
The faster molecules move, 
a)
the higher the temperature
b)
the less temperature
c)
the same temperature
d)
I don't know
89.

What type of bridge is this?

a)

Arch

b)

Suspension

c)

Beam

90.
What type of bridge is this
a)
Arch
b)
Suspension 
c)
Beam 
91.
What type of bridge is this? 
a)
Arch
b)
Suspension 
c)
Beam 
92.
The forces acting on a bridge that are not part of the bridge.  These could be things like wind, rain and vehicles.
a)
live loads
b)
dead loads
c)
piers
d)
members
93.

Which type of bridge uses cables or ropes to hold it up?

a)

suspension

b)

arch

c)

beam

94.

A force that stretches or strains.

a)

compression

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

tension

95.

What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?

a)

Lower the center of gravity

b)

Raise the center of gravity

c)

Increase the height of the object

d)

Shorten the base of the object

96.

Which is the best explanation of the term "weight"?

a)

A large celestial body that revolves around a star.

b)

Measurement of the force of Earth's gravity pulling you down.

c)

A push or a pull.

d)

Attraction between two objects that is proportional to the masses of the objects.

97.
The amount of matter in an object is 
a)
pressure
b)
weight
c)
mass
d)
force
98.

The pushing together force

a)

compression

b)

live load

c)

friction

99.

Bending and snapping back readily without breaking

a)

flexible

b)

lamination

c)

reinforce

100.

Bend or tear a material by pressing different parts in opposite directions at the same time

a)

shear

b)

torsion

c)

tension

101.

Which force is shown here?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

102.

Which type of structure is a puck?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

103.

Which type of structure is a helmet?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

104.

Which type of structure is a rollercoaster?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

105.

Which type of structure are bricks?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

106.

What type of structures are hydro towers?

a)

Solid

b)

Shell

c)

Frame

107.
An object that provides support is called ________.
a)
a structure
b)
a design
c)
the base
d)
supportive
108.
The strongest structural shape is _________.
a)
rectangular
b)
arched
c)
square
d)
triangular
109.
The function of a structure refers to ___________.
a)
its overall design
b)
its use or purpose
c)
how it is built
d)
the technological requirements
110.
The caps of most mushrooms are hollow.  What kind of structure would they be classified as?
a)
Shell structure
b)
Solid structure
c)
Frame structure
d)
Whole structure
111.
In hot dry climates, homes are traditionally constructed of ___________.
a)
sun-baked brick, clay or mud
b)
bamboo
c)
long grasses woven together
d)
long poles and canvas covers
112.

Two essential characteristics of effective structures are _____________.

a)

to stay warm and dry

b)

to remain stable and be mobile

c)

to be strong and stable

d)

to provide protection and security

113.
The bigger a force's magnitude ____________.
a)
the stronger it is and the more effect it will have on a structure
b)
the more individuals needed to carry out the movement
c)
the less resistance is necessary to increase the friction
d)
the further away you need to stand when applying pressure
114.
The term "load" refers to _______________.
a)
an external force on a structure
b)
a balanced arrangement of mass
c)
the necessary resistance of a structure
d)
a realistic design of a structure's forces
115.

A static load is also called a ____________.

a)

live load

b)

dead load

c)

resistant load

d)

moving load

116.
The weight of a structure and the non-moving load is supports is called ___________.
a)
a dynamic load
b)
a mass load
c)
a static load
d)
a load weight
117.
An external force that moves or changes with time is known as _______.
a)
a static load
b)
a gravitational load
c)
structural variance
d)
a dynamic load
118.
The most common types of bridges are _________.
a)
beam, truss, arch, suspension
b)
beam, arch, suspension, support
c)
suspension, arch, truss, railway
d)
truss, arch cable, suspension
119.
Engineers use which two conditions to decide what type of bridge is best suited for a situation?
a)
the kinds of loads and types of vehicles
b)
if the bridge is crossing land or water and the materials for the design
c)
the kinds of loads and whether the bridge is crossing land or water
d)
the types of vehicle weight and materials for construction
120.
An internal force is one where ____________.
a)
on part of a structure exerts force on another part of the same structure.
b)
one part of a structure absorbs force form outside the structure
c)
the inside of the structure combines with the overall force of the structure
d)
the external forces exert pressure on the internal supports of the structure
121.
Three internal forces that are classified by the direction in which they act are ____________.
a)
compression, tension, and exertion
b)
tension, compression, and shear
c)
shear, exertion, and stress
d)
curvature, twisting, and bending
122.
You see a crane carrying a load of supplies at a construction site. The rope holding the supplies to the crane is experiencing _____________. 
a)
shear
b)
tension
c)
buckle
d)
torsion
123.
Complementary forces are those in which __________________.
a)
bending occurs after the structure is immobile
b)
mobility is hampered by inconsistent movement 
c)
different forces act on a structure at the same time 
d)
a quick succession of movements follow repeatedly
124.
Structural stress can occur when ___________.
a)
 a combination of internal and external forces weaken a structure 
b)
there is repeated abnormal use of the structure 
c)
a structure can no longer stand up to the forces acting upon it 
d)
the design is not structurally proven 
125.
Weebles are impossible to tip over because they have _____________. 
a)
a. a high center of gravity 
b)
b. a low center of gravity 
c)
c. no center of gravity 
d)
d. no gravitational pull 
126.
The term deformation refers to _____________.
a)
a. the ability of a material to bend under force without breaking 
b)
b. the change of shape in a structure because the material is unable to resist the load acting on it 
c)
c. the drag or resistance felt when a load is placed on a moveable structure 
d)
d. the change of shape in a structure when the material absorbs the force acting upon it 
127.
The force that results when the surface of one object moves against the surface of another is referred to as _____________.
a)
resistance 
b)
gravity
c)
stress
d)
friction
128.
Th MOST common type of joining use in modern construction is _________.
a)
a. nails, screws, rivets 
b)
b. interlocking pieces 
c)
c. frictional mass 
d)
d. staples and glue 
129.
The muscles in your body are made of semi-solid tissue that functions by _____________.
a)
a. contracting and relaxing 
b)
b. lengthening and contracting 
c)
c. shortening and extending 
d)
d. supporting and relaxing 
130.
Structural safety is affected by environmental factors such as ___________.
a)
a. soil stability, material failure, overcrowding 
b)
b. climate, building components, terrain 
c)
c. earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados 
d)
d. terrain, climatic conditions, earthquake risk 
131.

The force equal to 2 kg in Newtons is…

a)

2 N

b)

20 N

c)

200 N

d)

2000 N

132.

A simple flat structure that is supported at one end is referred to as a:

a)

Truss

b)

Girder

c)

Cantilever

d)

Column

133.

The balanced arrangement of mass that occurs on opposite sides of a line or plane is known as:

a)

symmetry

b)

dynamic load

c)

centre of gravity

d)

external load force

134.

All plants need the following except

a)

light

b)

soil

c)

water

d)

space