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Watkins 7 up to nucleus

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the organelle that acts as the environment of the cell.

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Genetic Information

2.

There is no difference between plant and animal cell.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What role does the mitochondria play in the cell?

a)

traps sunlight during photosynthesis

b)

produces energy and regulates cellular metabolism

c)

controls the genetic materials of a cell

4.

What does this picture show?

a)

Precipitation

b)

Runoff

c)

Watershed

5.

What is a watershed?

a)

Watershed is when water runs down a hill

b)

watershed is when runoff and groundwater drain into a body of water.

c)

watershed is when water falls from the sky

6.

What is groundwater?

a)

Water that moves underground

b)

Water that runs downhill

7.

What is this?

a)

groundwater

b)

Watershed

c)

runoff

8.

What is the cause of this?

a)

runoff

b)

groundwater

c)

pollution in watershed

9.
What is a watershed?
a)
Land that collects and channels water froma small body of water to a larger body of water
b)
the shape of the land determined by elevation
c)
A natural stream of water of considerable  volume
d)
a river and all its tributaries
10.
Abiotic means: 
a)
Living
b)
Dead
c)
Non-living
d)
Water
11.
All of the following are examples of wetlands except:
a)
Bogs
b)
Prairies
c)
Marshes
d)
Swamps
12.
Injuries and accidents should be reported:
a)
immediately
b)
only if serious
c)
in a few minutes
d)
at the end of the block
13.
When you are in the lab, you should wear:
a)
bulky sweatshirts
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
open toe shoes
d)
closed toe shoes
14.
In the event of broken equipment, what should you do?
a)
stop using the equipment and report it immediately
b)
continue using the equipment and report it immediately
c)
stop using the equipment and report it later
d)
continue using the equipment and report it later
15.
In order to put out a fire in a person's hair or clothing, use:
a)
water in the sink
b)
fire extinguisher
c)
fire blanket
d)
wind produced from running
16.
The correct way to move about the lab is to:
a)
run
b)
hurry
c)
walk
d)
skin
17.
What is this biome?
a)
Desert
b)
Arctic Tundra
c)
Tropical Rainforest
18.

Plants and animals in the tundra must be able to adapt to the extremely ___________ weather

a)

small

b)

cold

c)

perennials

d)

shallow

19.
Very little sun reaches this part of the rainforest.
a)
equal
b)
earth
c)
floor
d)
carnivorous 
20.

Many of the animals in the desert are ______________ to avoid the extreme heat during the day.

a)

cacti

b)

chia

c)

water

d)

nocturnal

21.

The two main abiotic factors that determine where organisms live are

a)

temperature and latitude

b)

altitude and precipitation

c)

temperature and precipitation

d)

soil type and precipitation

22.
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
a)
precipitation and humidity
b)
temperature and air pressure
c)
wind conditions and humidity
d)
temperature and precipitation
23.
Which two biomes have the least precipitation?
a)
tropical rain forest and temperate grasslan
b)
savanna and tropical dry forest
c)
tundra and desert
d)
boreal forest and temperate woodland
24.
This biome is found around the equator and is home to a large amount of biodiversity.
a)
Deserts
b)
Tropical Rain Forests
c)
Savannas
d)
Chaparral 
25.

Which of the following are reactants of photosynthesis?

a)

CO2 and H2O

b)

O2

c)

H2O and Glucose

d)

None of the above

26.

Which part of a plant anchors the plant to the ground and soaks up water and minerals?

a)

stem

b)

leaves

c)

roots

d)

petals

27.

Which part of the plant holds the main networks of xylem and phloem?

a)

leaves

b)

petals

c)

stem

d)

roots

28.

Xylem carries-

a)

water up from the roots

b)

water down from the leaves

c)

Glucose from the roots

d)

Glucose down the stem

29.

Phloem carries-

a)

Glucose all around the plant

b)

Glucose to the roots only

c)

Water all around the plant

d)

Water up from the roots

30.

Where is the main site of photosynthesis on a plant?

a)

Stem

b)

Leaves

c)

Petals

d)

Pollen

31.

Which of the following is NOT another word for the energy a plant takes in to make photosynthesis happen?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Radiant Energy

c)

Light Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

32.

Plants take in radiant energy and turn it into what form of energy?

a)

Chemical

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Kinetic

33.

Photosynthesis produces Glucose for plants. This is a form of __________________________ for plants.

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Light energy

d)

Radiant energy

34.

What are the end products of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon Dioxide and Water

b)

Glucose and Carbon Dioxide

c)

Oxygen and Glucose

d)

Water and Glucose

35.

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis? What does the plant release?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Water

d)

Glucose

36.
A producer?
a)
Eats other plants and animals
b)
Makes its own food
c)
Eats dead plants or animals
d)
Makes toys for kids
37.
A consumer?
a)
Makes its own food
b)
Eats dead plants and animals
c)
Eats plants and other animals for energy
d)
Buys toys for kids
38.
A decomposer?
a)
Eats dead plants or animals and breaks down to put nutrients in the soil
b)
Eats plants or other animals for food
c)
Makes its own food
d)
Machine that gathers trash
39.
Frog. Is it a....
a)
Producer
b)
Conusmer
c)
Decomposer
40.
Earthworm. Is it a...
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
41.
Fungi. Is it a...
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
42.
Pine Tree. Is it a...
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
43.
A path of energy that flows from one organism to the next (it flows from the sun to the producers to the primary consumers, then to the secondary consumers, to the tertiary consumers).
a)
Food Web
b)
Food Chain
c)
Consumers
d)
Decomposers
44.
A diagram of several connected food chains.
a)
Food Chain
b)
Primary Consumer
c)
Food Web
d)
Secondary Consumer
45.
An organism that eats the producer- (animals that eats plants)
a)
Secondary Consumer
b)
Primary Consumer
c)
Tertiary Consumer
d)
Consumer
46.
An organism that eats the primary consumer.
a)
Primary Consumer
b)
Secondary Consumer
c)
Tertiary Consumer
d)
Producer
47.
An organism that eats the secondary consumer.
a)
Primary Consumer
b)
Secondary Consumer
c)
Tertiary Consumer
d)
Consumer
48.
An animal that consumes only plants.
a)
Carnivore
b)
Herbivore
c)
Decomposer
d)
Omnivore 
49.
An animal that eats plants as well as other animals.
a)
Carnivore
b)
Omnivore 
c)
Herbivore
d)
Consumer
50.
An animal that eats only other animals.
a)
Omnivore 
b)
Carnivore 
c)
Herbivore
d)
Producer
51.
The process by which the characteristics of a species change over many generations in response to the environment.
a)
Adaptation 
b)
Interdependence 
c)
Niche
d)
Limiting Factors
52.

The non-living parts of an organism's environment are called...

a)

community

b)

biotic factors

c)

habitat

d)

abiotic factors

53.

Water, Sunlight, Oxygen and Soil are all parts of an organisms ______________ environment.

a)

biotic

b)

abiotic

c)

living

54.

Choose the correct levels of Organization from lowest to highest...

a)

population, community, ecosystem, organism

b)

organism, population, community, ecosystem

c)

organism, population, ecosystem, community

55.

The living parts of an organisms environment are called its...

a)

community

b)

habitat

c)

biotic factors

d)

abiotic factors

56.

True or False: A community is made up of populations of different species that live in the same place and interact.

a)

True

b)

False

57.
a)
Population
b)
Community
58.
a)
Population
b)
Community
59.
a)
Population
b)
Community
60.
a)
Population
b)
Community
61.
a)
Population
b)
Community
62.
a)
Population
b)
Community
63.
What happens to a rock when it weathers?
a)
It settles out of water that is carrying it.
b)
It creates a valley.
c)
It forms a delta.
d)
It breaks into small pieces.
64.
Abrasion causes
a)
physical weathering.
b)
chemical weathering.
c)
both chemical and physical weathering.
d)
Neither chemical or physical weathering.
65.
Acid rain causes
a)
physical weathering.
b)
chemical weathering.
c)
both chemical and physical weathering.
d)
neither chemical or physical weathering.
66.
Freezing causes
a)
physical weathering.
b)
chemical weathering.
c)
both chemical and physical weathering.
d)
neither chemical or physical weathering.
67.
Tree roots cause
a)
physical weathering.
b)
chemical weathering.
c)
both chemical and physical weathering.
d)
neither chemical or physical weathering.
68.
Physical and chemical weathering both
a)
change rocks into new materials.
b)
dissolve rocks.
c)
break rocks into smaller pieces.
d)
require exposure to air.
69.
Physical and chemical weathering differ because
a)
only chemical weathering produces new materials.
b)
only physical weathering creates smaller pieces of rock.
c)
only physical weathering involves water.
d)
chemical weathering is faster than physical weathering.
70.
Abrasion is the process by which rocks
a)
become cemented together to form bigger rocks.
b)
become pitted (covered with small holes).
c)
are rubbed or banged against one another.
d)
break apart when water freezes.
71.
Caves are most likely to form from the chemical weathering of which kind of rock?
a)
Granite
b)
Limestone
c)
Basalt
d)
Sandstone
72.
The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
jackhammering
73.
The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
dumptruck
74.
This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
c)
erosion weathering
d)
deposition
75.
These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:
a)
ice wedging
b)
acid rain
c)
permeability
d)
abrasion
76.
How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?
a)
Weathered mountain would be taller.
b)
Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.
c)
Weathered mountain would be more jagged and less rounded.
d)
Weathered mountain would have no trees.
77.
Exposure to rain and oxygen causes the metal minerals in rocks to rust and fall apart.  This is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
78.

Which of these is NOT an impact to the ecosystem after a hurricane?

a)

Fires throughout the area

b)

Poor water quality in the area

c)

Erosion of beaches

d)

Massive flooding

79.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit from a catastrophic event?

a)

A flooded river deposits nutrients on the riverbank.

b)

A wildfire returns nutrients to the soil.

c)

A flood provides extra water to the environment.

80.

Which of the following is an example of a benefit of a flooded river?

a)

Burial and uprooting of plants

b)

Deposition of nutrients in the surrounding soil

c)

Removal of leaves from tall trees

d)

Increased formation of habitats for organisms

81.
What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 
a)
Tsunami
b)
Tornado
c)
Hurricane
d)
Earthquake
82.
What catastrophic event does this picture depict? 
a)
Tsunami
b)
Tornado
c)
Hurricane
d)
Earthquake
83.
Which of the following natural disasters have had the LEAST impact on TEXAS
a)
hurricanes
b)
floods
c)
tornadoes
d)
earthquakes
84.

What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?

a)

Tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

Flood

d)

Forest Fire

85.
A sudden shift in the earth's crust is called a...
a)
Earthquake 
b)
Volcano 
c)
Tsunami
d)
Flood
86.
A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...
a)
Tornado 
b)
Earthquake
c)
Tsunami 
d)
Hurricane 
87.
A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...
a)
Earthquake 
b)
Hurricane
c)
Tsunami 
d)
Flood
88.
succession that occurs in an area with no soil
a)
ecological succession 
b)
primary succession 
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
89.
succession that occurs in an area where soil is already present
a)
ecological succession 
b)
primary succession 
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
90.
the first organisms that appear in an ecological community
a)
ecological succession 
b)
primary succession 
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
91.
a stable ecological community that has reached equilibrium
a)
ecological succession 
b)
climax community
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
92.
starts with bare rock followed by lichen
a)
primary succession 
b)
secondary succession
c)
both types of succession
93.
reaches a climax community quicker because soil is already present
a)
primary succession 
b)
secondary succession
c)
both types of succession
94.
How do lichens contribute to primary succession?
a)
Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plants
b)
Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil
c)
Lichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria
95.

Breaking News! A new island has formed off of Hawaii! What must occur for it to become an ecosystem?

a)

Secondary Succession

b)

Aquatic succession

c)

Primary Succession

d)

Ferns must grow

96.
What is the name given to lichen or algae after a primary succession?
a)
pioneer species
b)
volunteer species
c)
founder species
d)
conqueror species
97.

After a volcanic eruption, lava covers the land. What is the order that plants grow to repopulate the area?

a)

Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees

b)

Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses

c)

Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees

d)

Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

98.

What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?

a)

To look different from other species.

b)

To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

c)

To protect itself against predators.

d)

To protect itself against prey.

99.

This is the organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

a)

Variation

b)

Mutation

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Gradualism

100.

This is any variation that makes an organism better suited to its environment.

a)

Evolution

b)

Graduation

c)

Species

d)

Adaptation

101.
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
a)
looking like a dangerous animal
b)
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
c)
having sharp claws or a strong shel
d)
having only a few young and caring for them
102.

How do adaptations help animals?

a)

To escape animals

b)

to hunt for food

c)

to survive in their habitats

d)

All of these are correct

103.
A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 
a)
an adaptation
b)
environment
c)
response
d)
stimulus
104.

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

a)

swimming

b)

eye color

c)

skateboarding

d)

callused fingers

105.
Polar bears have compact ears, a small tail, and thick fur to keep themselves warm. Are these examples of physical (structural) or behavioural adaptations?
a)
Physical
b)
Behavioural
106.
The source of all genetic material is...
a)
Protein
b)
cells
c)
DNA
d)
The brain
107.
Which statement does not accurately describe natural selection?
a)
Individual organisms change their genes to adapt to their environment
b)
The genetic composition of a population changes from one generation to the next
c)
More advantageous traits become more common in population
d)
Beneficial and useful traits are inheritable
108.

Which term refers to a farmer choosing the best corn from this year to plant next year?

a)

natural selection

b)

selective breeding

c)

genetic engineering

d)

genetic transformation

109.

Beak shape depends on...

a)

where birds live

b)

who they hang out with

c)

diet (fish or seeds)

d)

exercise

110.

A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves to produce fertile offspring.

a)

Mutation

b)

Species

c)

Adaptation

d)

Variation

111.

This is an inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species.

a)

Variation

b)

Mutation

c)

Punctuated Equilibrium

d)

Embryology

112.

An organism that hunts and feeds on another organism is a ______________________.

a)

prey

b)

producer

c)

predator

d)

decomposer

113.

An animal that is hunted as food

a)

prey

b)

predator

c)

decomposer

d)

producer

114.
When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction
a)
hibernation
b)
camouflage
c)
mimicry
d)
migration
115.

The passing of traits from parents to offspring

a)

heredity

b)

a molecule

116.

Reproduction is when a(n) _____________________.

a)

new organism is made

b)

organism dies

c)

organism eats food

d)

organism fights another organism

117.

Reproduction results in new _______________.

a)

parents

b)

offspring

c)

grandparents

118.

Offspring means ___________________.

a)

babies or young

b)

parents

c)

grandparents

d)

cousins

119.

Sexual Reproduction involves ______ parents.

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

120.

The offspring of sexual reproduction are genetically _____________.

a)

identical

b)

the same

c)

different

d)

clones

121.

A positive aspect (thing) about sexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.

a)

no genetic diversity

b)

all clones being produced

c)

genetic diversity

122.

A negative aspect (thing) about sexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.

a)

no genetic diversity

b)

all clones being produced

c)

genetic diversity

d)

possible difficulty in finding a mate if you are a rare species

123.

Asexual reproduction occurs (happens), with __________.

a)

sperm and eggs

b)

a male and a female mating

c)

single organisms

d)

two parents

124.

The offspring of asexual reproduction are genetically _____________. (select two)

a)

identical (the same)

b)

diverse

c)

different

d)

clones

125.

A negative aspect (thing) about asexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.

a)

no genetic diversity

b)

sperm and eggs being made

c)

genetic diversity

d)

possible difficulty in finding a mate if you are a rare species

126.

Both plants and animals can reproduce sexually.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

True on Wednesdays, False on Fridays.

127.

Some sea stars (starfish) can reproduce asexually by dividing in half.

a)

True

b)

False

128.

Select the true statement.

a)

Sexual reproduction is always better than asexual reproduction.

b)

Asexual reproduction is always better than sexual reproduction.

c)

Both methods have positives and negatives.

129.

When an organism splits into an exact copy

a)

fertilization

b)

binary fission

c)

regeneration

d)

budding

130.

When an organism grows back a part that it lost

a)

fertilization

b)

binary fission

c)

regeneration

d)

budding

131.
All Offspring of Asexual reproduction are identical
a)
True
b)
False
132.
How many parent(s)are needed for asexual?
a)
4
b)
1
c)
9
d)
100
133.
Which process is considered to be faster? 
a)
Asexual
b)
Sexual 
134.

Sexual reproduction results in

a)

Genetically unique offspring

b)

Genetically identical offspring

135.

When an offspring grows off from the body of a parent organism it is called __________________.

a)

budding

b)

fission

c)

fragmentation

d)

sporulation

136.
Hydra uses budding
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
c)
Both
d)
Neither
137.
Cannot adapt
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
c)
Both
d)
Neither
138.
If two organisms reproduce sexually, then their offspring will exhibit a genetic makeup that is -
a)
identical to only one parent
b)
identical to all of its siblings
c)
a unique combination of traits
d)
the recessive traits of each parent

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