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Q1 PMA Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which pairing has the strongest force of gravity?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.
To "revolve" means to _________________
a)
rotate
b)
spin
c)
move
d)
orbit
3.
What color of star is the hottest?
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Yellow
d)
Orange
4.
The color of the star tells us its 
a)
composition
b)
Temperature
c)
Luminosity 
d)
Mass
5.
What do we use to classify the temperature, brightness, and size of stars?
a)
Color
b)
The star's shape
c)
H-R Diagram
6.
Which star has the lowest luminosity?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
7.

Objects with greater mass have less gravity than those with lesser mass

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What are the parts of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from preexisting cells

b)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells

c)

cells are the basic unit of life

d)

All the above

9.

A group of tissues creates...

a)

an atom

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

organism

10.

A group of organs creates...

a)

organ system

b)

organism

c)

tissue

d)

organelle

11.

How many domains are there when categorizing species?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

12.

which is multi cellular?

a)

bacteria

b)

archaea

c)

eukarya

13.

1. Luis rubbed a balloon on his hair and held the balloon next to the wall. He observed the balloon stick to the wall. Which of the following is responsible for the balloon sticking to the wall?

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetic Force

d)

Electrical Force

14.

1. Forces that act at a distance include electrical force and gravitational force. What other type of force acts at a distance?

a)

Friction

b)

Contact Force

c)

Magnetic Force

d)

Conduction

15.

If a car travels 150 km in 2 hours, what is its average

speed?

a)

300 km/hr

b)

75 km/hr

c)

100 km/hr

d)

150 km/hr

16.

Which of the following accurately contrasts velocity and speed?

a)

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is time traveled in a certain distance.

b)

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is speed in a specific direction.

c)

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is velocity in a specific direction.

d)

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is how fast you’re going.

17.

Which of the following accurately contrasts velocity and speed?

a)

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is time traveled in a certain distance.

b)

Speed is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Velocity is speed in a specific direction.

c)

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is velocity in a specific direction.

d)

Velocity is distance traveled in a certain amount of time. Speed is how fast you’re going.

18.

During which segment did the car come to a complete stop?

a)

Segment A to B

b)

Segment B to C

c)

Segment C to D

d)

Segment D to E

19.
Cell phones and televisions use this type of EM wave.  It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.
a)
radio wave
b)
tv wave
c)
Gamma wave
d)
ultra violet
20.
Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the range of light that can be detected by the human eye? 
a)
ultraviolet light
b)
visible light
c)
infrared light
d)
x-rays
21.
If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy? 
a)
Energy is higher.
b)
Energy is lower. 
c)
Energy is not dependent on wavelength. 
d)
energy is cancelled out
22.
If an object appears black, this means all 7 colors of the visible light spectrum are _____
a)
reflected
b)
abosrbed
c)
diffracted
23.
Light waves travel fastest in ________ 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
vacuum
24.

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.

25.

Why are favorable traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

a)

Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

b)

Because they come from dominant alleles.

c)

Because they come from recessive alleles.

d)

Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.

26.

The scientific theory of evolution by natural selection relates changes in species to environmental changes. According to this theory what takes place when a change in the environment occurs more rapidly than a species is able to adapt?

a)

The species changes to become a new species.

b)

The species begins breeding with another species.

c)

The species begins to produce more offspring.

d)

The species dies out and goes extinct.

27.

Classification is the organization of items based on characteristics. Which of the following shows the correct order of the Linnaean classification system, from the broadest classification to the most specific classification?

a)

Phylum, Class, Order, Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species

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b)

Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

c)

Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species, Phylum, Class, Order, Family

d)

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

28.

Which of the following correctly describes the modern six-kingdom classifications?

a)

Bacteria, Monera, Protist, Fungus, Plant, and Animal

b)

Eubacteria, Archaea, Protist, Fungus, Plant, and Animal

c)

Eubacteria, Archaea, Plant, Animal, Birds, and Fish

d)

Fungus, Plant, Animal, Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya

29.

According to the cell theory, where do plant cells come from?

a)

organelles

b)

other plant cells

c)

proteins

d)

chemical reactions

30.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cells and living things in general?

a)

The larger the living thing, the larger are its cells.

b)

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

c)

The number of cells in all living things is the same.

d)

There is one kind of cell of which all living things are made.

31.

All organisms are made of one or more cells AND the cell is the basic unit of all living things AND all cells come from existing cells is stated in _____________.

a)

nuclear theory

b)

quantum physics

c)

cell theory

d)

homeostasis theory

32.

The smallest unit of matter that has the properties of a substance

a)

atom

b)

molecule

c)

element

d)

none of these

33.

Which choices shows the parts of an organism arranged by size from smallest to largest?

a)

Atom, Tissue, Cell, Organ

b)

Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ

c)

Organ, Tissue, Cell, Molecule

d)

Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organ System

34.

1. Humans and other complex organisms have a hierarchical system of organization. Which of the following statements is true regarding this system of organization?

a)

Atoms are made of cells.

b)

Organs are made of organ systems.

c)

Cells are made of tissues.

d)

Organs are made of tissues.

35.
What is the independent variable?
a)
The years
b)
The number of tadpoles
c)
The green line
d)
The grid
36.

Scientific knowledge may change as new evidence or information is discovered. Which of the following would NOT be a result of new scientific research and information?

a)

The Theory of Evolution is changed based on new fossil evidence.

b)

An invasive plant species reproduces quickly in a swamp ecosystem.

c)

A new scientific name is given to a recently identified plant species

d)

A newly discovered chemical element will be added to the periodic table of the elements.

37.

Which statement represents a hypothesis?

a)

The liquid is orange.

b)

Does the amount of water affect the rate of growth of Gerber daisies?

c)

Twelve roses grew in two weeks.

d)

If the temperature of the water rises then the sugar will dissolve faster.

38.

When is an explanation considered a scientific theory?

a)

It is a scientific theory when it is impossible to prove that it is false.

b)

It is a scientific theory when it is in its hypothesis form and remains untested.

c)

It is a scientific theory when it is still a new idea that many scientists are studying.

d)

It is a scientific theory when it is well supported by many studies and many scientists.

39.

How is the everyday use of the term “theory” different from a scientific theory?

a)

An everyday theory is supported by a large part of the scientific community, while a scientific theory is supported by a small part of the scientific community.

b)

An everyday theory is an idea that is impossible to prove as false, while a scientific theory is easily proven as false and changes regularly.

c)

An everyday theory explains a broad aspect of the natural world, while a scientific theory explains a very specific aspect of the natural world.

d)

An everyday theory is a casual idea about an observation, while a scientific theory undergoes experimentation and is supported by many lines of evidence.

40.

In the mid-16th century, a scientist suggested that diseases were caused by microorganisms, organisms too small to see with the human eye. Experiments and discoveries over the centuries supported this idea, and the Germ Theory of Disease was created. Which of the following correctly identifies whether this is an example of a scientific theory, or a hypothesis?

a)

It is a hypothesis because it demonstrates a scientist’s prediction that turned out to be correct.

b)

It is a theory because it shows the formation of a hypothesis and an experiment being conducted.

c)

It is a theory because it shows an explanation supported by a large number of scientists and many investigations.

d)

It is a hypothesis because it shows that one test is all that is necessary to be accepted by a scientific community.

41.

Anton is a geologist. He wants to get the best possible information about lava flows from eruptions that are happening at some specific locations around the world. He wants to be able to vary what he studies based on his initial findings. Which type of investigation should Anton conduct?

a)

a survey

b)

library research

c)

fieldwork

d)

a laboratory investigation

42.

The process of conducting a scientific investigation involves many steps. Scientists usually make an observation and then develop a testable question. Once the scientist is ready to conduct the investigation, the scientist creates a hypothesis that indicates the expected outcome of the investigation. Which of the following explain the value of the hypothesis to the scientific investigation? Check all that apply.

a)

The hypothesis tells the scientist if he was right or wrong.

b)

A well written hypothesis guides the design of the investigation.

c)

The hypothesis is based on observations and research and is not just a guess.

d)

The hypothesis allows the scientist to compare the results to what was expected.

e)

If the data does not support a hypothesis, then the scientist can create a new hypothesis and a new investigation.

43.

Scientists do many types of work. Their work often includes making field observations, conducting surveys, creating models, and carrying out experiments. Which description characterizes an experiment?

a)

observation of plants or animals in their natural environment

b)

physical or mathematical representation of an object or process

c)

an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions

d)

collection of data from the unregulated world for comparative purposes

44.

What is the independent variable in this experiment?

a)

The height of the cake is the independent variable.

b)

The number of eggs is the independent variable.

c)

How long the cake bakes is the independent variable.

d)

The size of the pans is the independent variable.

45.

What is the dependent variable in this experiment?

a)

The height of the cake is the dependent variable.

b)

The size of the cake pans is the dependent variable.

c)

The number of eggs is the dependent variable.

d)

The temperature of the oven is the dependent variable.

46.

What was the control group in this experiment?

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

Group C

d)

Group D

47.

Which of these variables were constants (controlled variables) during this experiment?

a)

the amount of time that the cakes baked

b)

the type pans that were used in baking the cakes

c)

all of the ingredients in the cakes except the eggs

d)

all of these

48.

What can Sally conclude from the data?

a)

Lemon pound cakes with one egg are taller.

b)

Lemon pound cakes with two eggs are taller.

c)

Lemon pound cakes with three eggs are taller.

d)

Lemon pound cakes with four eggs are taller.

49.

Naturalist

a)

A person who studies plants and animals by observing them.

b)

Natural selection is the process where organisms that are best suited to their environment survive and pass on their genetic traits.

c)

Is an adaptation that enables a species to blend in with its environment.

d)

The breeding of organisms for desired characteristics.

50.

Natural Selection

a)

Is a slight difference in an inherited trait of individual members of a species.

b)

The breeding of organisms for desired characteristics.

c)

Is an inherited trait that increases the organism’s chance of surviving and reproducing in its environment.

d)

The process where organisms that are best suited to their environment survive and pass on their genetic traits.

51.
The picture below shows long and short necked giraffes and what happened to shorter necked giraffes over time. What does this demonstrate?
a)
Fossil evidence
b)
Anatomical structures
c)
Extinction
d)
Natural selection
52.
A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)
a)
Metamorphic Rock
b)
Sedimentary Rock
c)
Extrusive Rock
d)
Igneous Rock
53.
An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n)
a)
Chemical Rock
b)
Foliated Rock
c)
Extrusive Rock
d)
Intrusive Rock
54.
A metamorphic rock in which the grains line up in parallel bands is a
a)
Clastic Rock
b)
Nonclastic Rock
c)
Nonfoliated Rock
d)
Foliated Rock
55.
Fossils are only found in
a)
Sedimentary rocks
b)
Foliated Metamorphic rocks
c)
Igneous Rocks
d)
Nonfoliated Metamorphic rocks