WorksheetsEnvSci BENCHMARK #1 - Vocabulary Review
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a multicellular eukaryotic organism, which is a massively diverse group including insects, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and more.
a)
animal
b)
vertebrate
c)
archaebacteria
d)
invertebrate
2.
an animal with a backbone
a)
vertebrate
b)
protist
c)
animal
d)
nucleus
3.
an animal without a backbone
a)
invertebrate
b)
prokaryotic
c)
chloroplast
d)
plant
4.
an eukaryotic organism whose cells have nuclei, rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll
a)
fungi
b)
plant
c)
eubacteria
d)
prokaryotic
5.
an organelle found in plant cells which absorbs sunlight, so that plant may undergo photosynthesis
a)
chloroplast
b)
nucleus
c)
eukaryotic
d)
protist
6.
cells that do not have a nucleus and no membrane bound organelles
a)
prokaryotic
b)
invertebrate
c)
fungi
d)
vertebrate
7.
cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
a)
eukaryotic
b)
fungi
c)
invertebrate
d)
animal
8.
many multicellular eukaryotic organisms, which use photosynthesis to make their own food.
a)
plant
b)
eubacteria
c)
nucleus
d)
fungi
9.
most bacteria are classified in this kingdom made up of prokaryotes; domain Bacteria
a)
eubacteria
b)
eukaryotic
c)
plant
d)
archaebacteria
10.
organisms classified in this kingdom are made up of prokaryotes; most live in extreme environments; domain Archaea
a)
archaebacteria
b)
chloroplast
c)
prokaryotic
d)
eubacteria
11.
the control center of a eukaryotic cell; DNA is found in this organelle
a)
nucleus
b)
animal
c)
vertebrate
d)
eukaryotic
12.
animal
a)
a multicellular eukaryotic organism, which is a massively diverse group including insects, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and more.
b)
the control center of a eukaryotic cell; DNA is found in this organelle
c)
cells that do not have a nucleus and no membrane bound organelles
13.
vertebrate
a)
an animal with a backbone
b)
predominantly single-cellular eukaryotic organisms that are not a plant, animal or fungus
c)
cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
14.
invertebrate
a)
an animal without a backbone
b)
organisms classified in this kingdom are made up of prokaryotes; most live in extreme environments; domain Archaea
c)
the control center of a eukaryotic cell; DNA is found in this organelle
15.
fungi
a)
an eukaryotic organism whose cells have nuclei, rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll
b)
most bacteria are classified in this kingdom made up of prokaryotes; domain Bacteria
c)
organisms classified in this kingdom are made up of prokaryotes; most live in extreme environments; domain Archaea
16.
chloroplast
a)
an organelle found in plant cells which absorbs sunlight, so that plant may undergo photosynthesis
b)
many multicellular eukaryotic organisms, which use photosynthesis to make their own food.
c)
most bacteria are classified in this kingdom made up of prokaryotes; domain Bacteria
17.
prokaryotic
a)
cells that do not have a nucleus and no membrane bound organelles
b)
cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
c)
an eukaryotic organism whose cells have nuclei, rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll
18.
eukaryotic
a)
cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
b)
cells that do not have a nucleus and no membrane bound organelles
c)
predominantly single-cellular eukaryotic organisms that are not a plant, animal or fungus
19.
plant
a)
many multicellular eukaryotic organisms, which use photosynthesis to make their own food.
b)
an organelle found in plant cells which absorbs sunlight, so that plant may undergo photosynthesis
c)
an eukaryotic organism whose cells have nuclei, rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll
20.
eubacteria
a)
most bacteria are classified in this kingdom made up of prokaryotes; domain Bacteria
b)
an eukaryotic organism whose cells have nuclei, rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll
c)
many multicellular eukaryotic organisms, which use photosynthesis to make their own food.
21.
archaebacteria
a)
organisms classified in this kingdom are made up of prokaryotes; most live in extreme environments; domain Archaea
b)
an animal without a backbone
c)
a multicellular eukaryotic organism, which is a massively diverse group including insects, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and more.
22.
protist
a)
predominantly single-cellular eukaryotic organisms that are not a plant, animal or fungus
b)
an animal with a backbone
c)
an animal without a backbone
23.
nucleus
a)
the control center of a eukaryotic cell; DNA is found in this organelle
b)
a multicellular eukaryotic organism, which is a massively diverse group including insects, mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and more.
c)
an animal with a backbone
24.
predominantly single-cellular eukaryotic organisms that are not a plant, animal or fungus
a)
protist
b)
archaebacteria
c)
fungi
d)
eubacteria
25.
All the organisms living in an area together with their physical environment.
a)
ecosystem
b)
abiotic
c)
species
d)
adaptation
26.
The living and once living parts of an ecosystem, including all the plants and animals.
a)
biotic
b)
adaptation
c)
resistance
d)
ecosystem
27.
The nonliving parts of the ecosystem.
a)
abiotic
b)
artificial selection
c)
population
d)
habitat
28.
An individual living thing.
a)
organism
b)
biosphere
c)
natural selection
d)
natural selection
29.
A group of organisms that can mate to produce fertile offspring.
a)
species
b)
biotic
c)
organisms
d)
artificial selection
30.
All the members of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.
a)
population
b)
community
c)
habitat
d)
species
31.
A group of various species that live in the same place and interact with each other.
a)
community
b)
ecosystem
c)
evolution
d)
resistance
32.
The place an organism lives.
a)
habitat
b)
evolution
c)
ecosystem
d)
organism
33.
part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
a)
biosphere
b)
habitat
c)
community
d)
biotic
34.
The gradual change in a species over time
a)
evolution
b)
natural selection
c)
biotic
d)
community
35.
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment.
a)
natural selection
b)
organism
c)
biosphere
d)
abiotic
36.
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
a)
adaptation
b)
population
c)
artificial selection
d)
biosphere
37.
Selection by humans for breeding of useful traits from the natural variation among different organisms
a)
artificial selection
b)
resistance
c)
adaptation
d)
evolution
38.
the ability of an organism to tolerate a chemical or disease-causing agent
a)
resistance
b)
species
c)
abiotic
d)
population
39.
ecosystem
a)
All the organisms living in an area together with their physical environment.
b)
A group of organisms that can mate to produce fertile offspring.
c)
The place an organism lives.
40.
biotic
a)
The living and once living parts of an ecosystem, including all the plants and animals.
b)
A group of various species that live in the same place and interact with each other.
c)
The nonliving parts of the ecosystem.
41.
abiotic
a)
The nonliving parts of the ecosystem.
b)
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment.
c)
The living and once living parts of an ecosystem, including all the plants and animals.
42.
organism
a)
An individual living thing.
b)
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
c)
The gradual change in a species over time
43.
species
a)
A group of organisms that can mate to produce fertile offspring.
b)
All the members of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.
c)
the ability of an organism to tolerate a chemical or disease-causing agent
44.
population
a)
All the members of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.
b)
All the organisms living in an area together with their physical environment.
c)
Selection by humans for breeding of useful traits from the natural variation among different organisms
45.
community
a)
A group of various species that live in the same place and interact with each other.
b)
An individual living thing.
c)
part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
46.
habitat
a)
The place an organism lives.
b)
part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
c)
An individual living thing.
47.
biosphere
a)
part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere
b)
Selection by humans for breeding of useful traits from the natural variation among different organisms
c)
All the organisms living in an area together with their physical environment.
48.
evolution
a)
The gradual change in a species over time
b)
the ability of an organism to tolerate a chemical or disease-causing agent
c)
All the members of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.
49.
natural selection
a)
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment.
b)
The gradual change in a species over time
c)
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
50.
adaptation
a)
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
b)
The living and once living parts of an ecosystem, including all the plants and animals.
c)
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment.
51.
artificial selection
a)
Selection by humans for breeding of useful traits from the natural variation among different organisms
b)
The nonliving parts of the ecosystem.
c)
A group of various species that live in the same place and interact with each other.
52.
resistance
a)
the ability of an organism to tolerate a chemical or disease-causing agent
b)
The place an organism lives.
c)
A group of organisms that can mate to produce fertile offspring.
53.
oxygen cycle
a)
the cycle whereby atmospheric oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in animal respiration and regenerated by green plants in photosynthesis
b)
the cyclic movement of phoshorus in different chemical forms from the environment and living organisms and back to the environment
c)
a consumer that can get its food from breaking down dead organisms; examples: bacteria and fungi
d)
a graphic that shows more organisms and multiple food chains linked together.
54.
phosphorus cycle
a)
the cyclic movement of phosphorus in different chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment.
b)
the process in which nitrogen circulates among the air, soil, water, plants, and animals in an ecosystem.
c)
a graphic that shows more organisms and multiple food chains linked together.
d)
an organism that can get their energy by eating other organisms; also known as a heterotroph
55.
nitrogen cycle
a)
the process in which nitrogen circulates among the air, soil, water, plants, and animals in an ecosystem.
b)
the movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere.
c)
a sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism
d)
an organism that can make its own food; also known as an autotroph
56.
hydrologic cycle
a)
the movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere.
b)
the movement of carbon from the nonliving environment into living things and back
c)
an organism that can get their energy by eating other organisms; also known as a heterotroph
d)
the cyclic movement of phoshorus in different chemical forms from the environment and living organisms and back to the environment
57.
carbon cycle
a)
the movement of carbon from the nonliving environment into living things and back
b)
one of the steps in a food chain or food pyramid; examples include producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers
c)
one of the steps in a food chain or food pyramid; examples include producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers
d)
the movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere.
58.
trophic level
a)
one of the steps in a food chain or food pyramid; examples include producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers
b)
an organism that can break down dead/decaying organic matter
c)
an organism that can make its own food; also known as an autotroph
d)
the steps in a biogeochemical cycle
59.
food web
a)
a graphic that shows more organisms and multiple food chains linked together.
b)
an organism that can get their energy by eating other organisms; also known as a heterotroph
c)
the cycle whereby atmospheric oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in animal respiration and regenerated by green plants in photosynthesis
d)
the process in which nitrogen circulates among the air, soil, water, plants, and animals in an ecosystem.
60.
decomposer
a)
a consumer that can get its food from breaking down dead organisms; examples: bacteria and fungi
b)
a sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism
c)
the cyclic movement of phoshorus in different chemical forms from the environment and living organisms and back to the environment
d)
the movement of carbon from the nonliving environment into living things and back
61.
consumer
a)
an organism that can get their energy by eating other organisms; also known as a heterotroph
b)
a graphic that shows more organisms and multiple food chains linked together.
c)
the movement of carbon from the nonliving environment into living things and back
d)
one of the steps in a food chain or food pyramid; examples include producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers
62.
producer
a)
an organism that can make its own food; also known as an autotroph
b)
a consumer that can get its food from breaking down dead organisms; examples: bacteria and fungi
c)
the movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere.
d)
a sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism
63.
food chain
a)
a sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism
b)
the cycle whereby atmospheric oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in animal respiration and regenerated by green plants in photosynthesis
c)
the process in which nitrogen circulates among the air, soil, water, plants, and animals in an ecosystem.
d)
a consumer that can get its food from breaking down dead organisms; examples: bacteria and fungi
64.
the cycle whereby atmospheric oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in animal respiration and regenerated by green plants in photosynthesis
a)
oxygen cycle
b)
carbon cycle
c)
nitrogen cycle
d)
phosophorus cycle
65.
the cyclic movement of phosphorus in different chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment.
a)
phosphorus cycle
b)
nitrogen cycle
c)
hydrologic cycle
d)
oxygen cycle
66.
the process in which nitrogen circulates among the air, soil, water, plants, and animals in an ecosystem.
a)
nitrogen cycle
b)
hydrologic cycle
c)
phosphorus cycle
d)
carbon cycle
67.
the movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere.
a)
hydrologic cycle
b)
carbon cycle
c)
oxygen cycle
d)
nitrogen cycle
68.
the movement of carbon from the nonliving environment into living things and back
a)
carbon cycle
b)
phosphorus cycle
c)
nitrogen cycle
d)
hyrdologic cycle
69.
one of the steps in a food chain or food pyramid; examples include producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers
a)
trophic level
b)
food web
c)
producer
d)
food chain
70.
a graphic that shows more organisms and multiple food chains linked together.
a)
food web
b)
consumer
c)
food chain
d)
trophic level
71.
a consumer that can get its food from breaking down dead organisms; examples: bacteria and fungi
a)
decomposer
b)
producer
c)
food web
d)
consumer
72.
an organism that can get their energy by eating other organisms; also known as a heterotroph
a)
consumer
b)
producer
c)
decomposer
d)
food web
73.
an organism that can make its own food; also known as an autotroph
a)
producer
b)
decomposer
c)
consumer
d)
trophic level
74.
a sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism
a)
food chain
b)
trophic level
c)
food web
d)
consumer
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