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End of Year Practice Quiz with Electricity

Total questions: 119

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the genetic make up of an individual?

a)

heredity

b)

phenotype

c)

genotype

d)

redigree

2.
An organism's appearance is known as its
a)
heredity
b)
phenotype
c)
genotype
d)
pedigree
3.
Alternative forms of a gene are called
a)
Alleles
b)
Homozygous
c)
DNA
d)
Genetics
4.

The passing of traits from parents to offspring

a)

heredity

b)

a molecule

5.

An organism that has two identical (THE SAME) alleles for a trait (purebred)

a)

homozygous

b)

heterozygous

6.

An organism that has two different alleles for a trait (hybrid)

a)

homozygous

b)

heterozygous

7.

codes for a specific characteristic?

a)

allele

b)

genotype

c)

gene

d)

phenotype

8.

In a double strand of DNA, the nitrogen bases only pair in a certain combination. Which combination is correct?

a)

A-C and T-G

b)

C-T and A-G

c)

A-T and G-C

d)

A-A C-C

9.

Where in the cell is DNA found?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cell Membrane

10.
Is this Karyotype human?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Impossible to Determine
11.

A photograph or picture of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs is called a.....

a)

Pedigree

b)

Chromosome chart

c)

Mitotic index

d)

Karyotype

12.

Bundled up, organized DNA is called a

a)

gene

b)

trait

c)

chromosome

d)

nucleotide

13.

What is the probability of bb offspring?

a)

1/4

b)

2/4

c)

0/4

d)

4/4

14.

B = brown fur b = white fur

In the Punnett square, what is the probability for white fur?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

15.
What gender has an X and a Y chromosome?
a)
male
b)
female
c)
transgender 
d)
all of the above
16.
G = green, g = yellow
The genotype for a yellow plant is...
a)
GG
b)
Gg
c)
gg
d)
all of the choices result in yellow
17.

Which process is considered to be faster?

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Sexual Reproduction

18.
When comparing the offspring of sexually and asexually reproducing organisms, we would expect the genetic material (DNA) of the sexually reproducing organism to -
a)
contain fewer mutations
b)
be lesser in quantity
c)
be simpler overall
d)
show more variation
19.

Requires only one parent

a)

sexual

b)

asexual

20.

Requires two parents

a)

sexual

b)

asexual

21.

The Galapagos Finches have different beaks because

a)

it is an adaptation to the food type available in the bird's habitat

b)

they come from a different species of bird

c)

the beak stretches farther

d)

they use it to fight different birds

22.
Evolution is .....
a)
the process by which species change over time
b)
responsible for similarities we see across all species
c)
responsible for the great variety of things on Earth
d)
all of the above
23.

Survival chances are less

a)

Disadvantages of asexual reproduction

b)

Advantages of asexual reproduction

24.

1. There is no genetic variation

a)

Disadvantages of asexual reproduction

b)

Advantages of asexual reproduction

25.
All of these finches have different shaped beaks, they are an adaptation to gain access of 
a)
Water
b)
Food
c)
Shelter
26.
Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the diagram below and your knowledge of biology.  Which species of finch has an edge-crushing bill that can also probe into plants for food? 
a)
cactus finch 
b)
sharp-billed ground finch 
c)
warbler finch 
d)
large ground finch 
27.

What is the process of respiration?

a)

Breathing

b)

The release of energy from food

c)

Inhalation

d)

Oxygen transfer

28.

The picture of pelvis is ____

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.
What bone is this?
a)
Femur
b)
Humorous
c)
Tibia
d)
Fibula
30.

What is the name of these bones in red?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Femur

31.

What are the names of these two bones?

a)

Femur and tibia

b)

Radius and ulna

c)

Humerus and radius

d)

Skull and ulna

32.

#1

a)

Phalanges

b)

Carpals

c)

Metacarpals

d)

Tarsals

33.

Muscles work in pairs. What are these called?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Agonistic

c)

Antagonistic

d)

Asymmetrical

34.

The agonist's muscle is the muscle that is contracting. The antagonist's muscle is the one that is relaxed. Which muscle is the Antagonist during the action of 'throwing a dart'?

a)

Bicep

b)

Deltoid

c)

Tricep

d)

Pectoral

35.

The joints that allow the most movement are called

a)

Fixed

b)

Fibrous

c)

Cartilaginous

d)

Synovial

36.

The place where bones meet in the body, that lets you move around is a

a)

bone

b)

joint

c)

muscle

d)

cartilage

37.

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

38.

Which blood vessels take blood TO the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

39.

Which blood vessel has valves to prevent the back-flow of blood?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

40.

Why are the walls of capillaries very thin?

a)

to facilitate diffusion of gasses

b)

to facilitate diffusion of nutrient

c)

to facilitate diffusion of blood

d)

to facilitate diffusion of wastes

41.

How many chambers does the heart have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

42.

Which type of vessel has higher blood pressure?

a)

Arteries

b)

Veins

c)

Capillaries

d)

Intestine

43.

These blood cells protect from infections:

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Plasma

d)

Platelets

44.

The correct order of the air flow into the human lungs and into the bloodstream is ....?

a)

Mouth/nose, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, aveoli, bloodstream

b)

Mouth/nose, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, aveoli, bloodstream

c)

Mouth/nose, trachea, bronchi, aveoli, bronchioles, bloodstream

45.

What is the arrow pointing to?

a)

right atrium

b)

left atrium

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

46.

Which is the largest artery in the heart?

a)

aorta

b)

atrium

c)

capillaries

d)

pulmonary vein

47.

Blood is made of red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. What is their relative percentage?

a)

45, 1, 54

b)

54, 1, 45

c)

1, 45, 54

d)

50, 5, 45

48.
What Unit do we Measure Force in? 
a)
Newtons
b)
Joules
c)
Force
d)
Don't know
49.
a force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching
a)
velocity
b)
friction
c)
inertia
d)
position
50.

a force is best defined as ---

a)

the application of weight

b)

a push or pull that is exerted on matter

c)

the flow of electric charges

d)

a bond in which electrons are shared

51.

Which of these would be different for an object if measured on the Earth and on the Moon?

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Density

52.

What is the common name for gravitational force?

a)

normal force

b)

acceleration due to gravity

c)

weight

d)

mass

53.
A fan is turned off in the living room. The fan slows down and comes to a rest as the forces become _______
a)
Frictional
b)
Balanced
c)
Unbalanced 
d)
Restricted
54.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

55.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

56.

A non-contact force is between

a)

two objects that aren't touching

b)

two objects that are touching

c)

the ground and wheels

d)

you and me

57.

A contact force is from

a)

objects physically touching

b)

far apart objects

c)

not touching object

d)

always a pull

58.

The force between the phone and the mount is a

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

59.

The three examples pictured are of

a)

Non-contact Forces

b)

Contact Forces

60.
Are the forces acting on the rope balanced or unbalanced?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
61.
Are the forces acting on the rope balanced or unbalanced?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
62.
What is the net force?
a)
17 N Right
b)
3 N Right
c)
3 N Left
d)
17 N Left
63.

Electric charges that are alike _______ each other.

a)

Attract

b)

Repel

64.

A complete pathway for the flow of electricity is called a ________________.

a)

circuit

b)

series

c)

parallel

d)

current

65.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
b)
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
66.

This is the symbol for a...

a)

Thermistor

b)

Bulb

c)

Fixed Resistor

d)

Ammeter

67.

This is the symbol for a...

a)

Bulb

b)

Voltmeter

c)

Ammeter

d)

Motor

68.

This is the symbol for a...

a)

Fuse

b)

Cell

c)

Fixed Resistor

d)

Variable Resistor

69.

This is the symbol for a...

a)

Resistor

b)

Bulb

c)

Ammeter

d)

Fuse

70.
a)
Battery
b)
Fuse
c)
Diode
d)
Switch (open)
71.

This does not allow energy to flow.

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

72.

This allows energy to flow.

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

73.

This circuit has only one path for current to flow

a)

series

b)

parallel

c)

combination

d)

split

74.

__________ remains the same in a series circuit.

a)

Resistance

b)

Voltage

c)

Current

d)

Power

75.
What type of circuit is show in the image?
a)
Series Circuit
b)
Parallel Circuit
76.
What is a Parallel circuit? 
a)
Has only one path 
b)
Has more than one path 
c)
Allows energy to travel through easily 
d)
Has only one light bulb
77.
If the voltage across the battery was 10V in this diagram. What would the voltage across each bulb be?
a)
10V
b)
5V
c)
20V
d)
0V
78.
What will happen if one light bulb is removed from this circuit?
a)
The other bulbs will go out.
b)
The other bulbs will stay on
c)
The other bulbs will get dimmer.
d)
The battery will become stronger.
79.

What happens to the voltage in a series circuit?

a)

The voltage stays the same

b)

The voltage is added

c)

The voltage is reduced

d)

The voltage is split between the light bulbs

80.

What happens to the voltage in a parallel circuit?

a)

The voltage stays the same

b)

The voltage is added

c)

The voltage is reduced

d)

The voltage is split between the light bulbs

81.

Which wire has more resistance (long or short)?

a)
b)
82.

Why does the compass needle move at different locations?

a)

Because the needle is attracted to the magnetic field produced by the magnet

b)

Because north is up

c)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic North Pole

d)

Because north is down

83.
Are the magnetic field lines in the picture correct?
a)
Yes, because they point from north to south.
b)
No, because they point from north to south (they're supposed to go the other way).
c)
Yes, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures.
d)
No, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures (it's supposed to be on the right).
84.
Which word means how hard it is for electrons to flow?
a)
Current
b)
Voltage
c)
Resistance
d)
Power
85.

Reaction between acid and base producing salt and water are called

a)

Combustion

b)

Neutralization

c)

Precipitation

d)

Decomposition

86.
The lower the pH, the greater the concentration of :
a)
OH-
b)
H+
87.

What is the definition of alkali?

a)

a solid base that doesn't dissolve in water

b)

a base that dissolves in water

88.

What is salt?

a)

a chemical made of a metal ion and a non metal ion

b)

a substance that will destroy the surface of another

c)

a substance that releases hydrogen ions

89.

What is corrosive?

a)

a chemical made of a metal ion and a non metal ion

b)

a substance that will destroy the surface of another

c)

a substance that releases hydrogen ions

90.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a)
Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a base.
b)
Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base.
c)
Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in an acid.
d)
Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a base.
91.
Turns litmus red
a)
Acids
b)
Bases
c)
All
92.
What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?
a)
Milk
b)
Orange Juice
c)
Water
d)
Blood
93.
How many atoms of carbon (C) are in C6H12O6?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
12
d)
24
94.
How many Aluminum are in Al2O3?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
5
95.

How many atoms in total are in H2O?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

96.
What is the left part of a chemical equation called?
H2 + O → H2O
a)
Reactants
b)
Products 
c)
Yields 
d)
Chemical Equation 
97.

What is the right part of a chemical equation called?

H2 + O → H2O

a)

Reactants

b)

Products

c)

Yields

d)

Chemical Equation

98.

Spell it correctly.

a)

for

b)

por

c)

foor

99.

A chemical has a pH = 6. It would be best described as

a)

Strong acid

b)

Strong base

c)

Weak acid

d)

Weak base

100.

A substance that has a pH of exactly 7.

a)

acid

b)

neutral

c)

alkaline

d)

toxic

101.

What is a pH scale?

a)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're an acid or base

b)

A scale from 0-100

c)

A measure of the mass of metal in a substance

d)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're a metal

102.

What is a pH scale?

a)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're an acid or base

b)

A scale from 0-100

c)

A measure of the mass of metal in a substance

d)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're a metal

103.

What is a pH scale?

a)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're an acid or base

b)

A scale from 0-100

c)

A measure of the mass of metal in a substance

d)

A ranking of solutions based on whether they're a metal

104.

On the pH scale, bases range from

a)

0-3

b)

6-10

c)

8-14

d)

0-7

105.

On the pH scale, acids range from

a)

0-13

b)

8-10

c)

8-14

d)

0-7

106.
Bleach is a strong base, what is the pH level of bleach?
a)
13
b)
14
c)
1
d)
2
107.

What is the smallest unit of matter? It is composed of protons and neutrons, held together in the nucleus, and electrons around the nucleus in different electron orbitals, which form an electron cloud.

a)

cell

b)

nucleus

c)

atom

d)

electron

108.

What is a subatomic particle with a negative charge? It is found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

a)

neutron

b)

proton

c)

electron

d)

electron cloud

109.

What is the center of an atom containing protons and neutrons?

a)

nucleus

b)

neutron

c)

proton

d)

electron cloud

110.
A change that alters the physical properties of a substance without changing its composition.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
111.
Water freezing into ice is an example of a...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
112.
A change in matter that forms one or more new substances with new chemical properties is a/an...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
113.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Iron rusts
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
114.

How many atoms are in C6H12O6?

a)

23

b)

18

c)

24

d)

12

115.

Metals create _________ ions, because they give away (lose) electrons.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

116.
Iron
a)
Fl
b)
I
c)
Fe
d)
Ir
117.

What is the symbol for Potassium

a)

P

b)

Po

c)

K

d)

Pt

118.

What is water (H2O)?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

119.

What is salt water?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture