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Quiz 3.6

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In addition to cytoplasm, most human body cells also have

a)

chloroplasts and a cell wall

b)

chloroplasts and a cell membrane

c)

genetic material and a cell wall

d)

genetic material and a cell membrane

2.

When a plant dies, the materials in the plant

a)

are lost forever

b)

usually become fossils

c)

are recycled by decomposers

d)

react with carbon dioxide

3.

Which sequence represents increasing levels of organization in the human body?

a)

organ → organ system → cell → tissue

b)

organ → cell → organ system → tissue

c)

cell → tissue → organ → organ system

d)

cell → organ → tissue → organ system

4.

The breaking down of food in the human digestive system is both chemical and

a)

geothermal

b)

mechanical

c)

electrical

d)

potential

5.

Which substance is produced during cellular respiration?

a)

oxygen

b)

sugar

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

vitamins

6.

Which human organ system removes liquid and gaseous waste from the body?

a)

endocrine

b)

excretory

c)

nervous

d)

muscular

7.

Chemicals that regulate and control human body functions are known as

a)

fats

b)

hormones

c)

carbohydrates

d)

elements

8.

The sequence below represents the organization of the genetic information in the nucleus of a cell. One term in the sequence is represented by X.

DNA → X → chromosome

The X in the sequence most likely represents a

a)

gene

b)

mutation

c)

clone

d)

protein

9.

The sum of all chemical reactions in an organism is called

a)

metabolism

b)

exercise

c)

adaptation

d)

respiration

10.

Which process takes place within chloroplasts?

a)

metamorphosis

b)

photosynthesis

c)

sexual reproduction

d)

cellular division

11.

The energy required for organisms to respond to the environment comes from

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

water

d)

food

12.

A most likely cause for a person’s loss of body weight might be taking in

a)

fewer Calories per day than required

b)

more Calories per day than required

c)

the same number of Calories per day as required

13.

Organisms are classified as producers if they are able to

a)

remove oxygen from the air

b)

remove microbes from the soil

c)

make their own food

d)

make carbon dioxide

14.

According to this food web, which organism is an omnivore?

a)

deer

b)

bird

c)

coyote

d)

raccoon

15.

Which food chain best represents the transfer of energy from plants to mountain lions in this food web?

a)

plants → deer → birds → mountain lions

b)

plants → deer → coyotes → mountain lions

c)

plants → grasshoppers → frogs → mountain lions

d)

plants → grasshoppers → birds → mountain lions

16.

The deer, snakes, and frogs represented in the food web are all types of

a)

consumers

b)

prey

c)

herbivores

d)

predators

17.

Based on the diagram, which interaction demonstrates competition between organisms?

a)

plants and birds compete for the grasshoppers

b)

coyotes and mountain lions compete for the deer

c)

snakes and frogs compete for the raccoons

d)

frogs and grasshoppers compete for the plants

18.

What is the primary structure in the potato plant that converts light energy into chemical energy?

a)

leaves

b)

flower

c)

roots

d)

tuber

19.

The main function of the potato plant’s stem is to

a)

absorb water

b)

produce potatoes

c)

produce seeds

d)

transport nutrients

20.

The original source of energy for this pond area is the

a)

fish

b)

Sun

c)

water

d)

duck

21.

Based on the data table, the next year when Halley’s Comet will most likely be visible to an observer on Earth would be

a)

2022

b)

2061

c)

2043

d)

2136

22.

The reason that Halley’s Comet can be seen during specifi c years is that

a)

the orbit of Halley’s Comet is a perfect circle

b)

the orbit of Halley’s Comet is controlled by Earth’s gravity

c)

Halley’s Comet orbits Earth in a cyclic and predictable pattern

d)

Halley’s Comet orbits the Sun in a cyclic and predictable pattern

23.

The Moon completes the cycle of phases from one Full Moon to the next Full Moon in approximately one

a)

day

b)

week

c)

month

d)

year

24.

The shape of Earth is best described as

a)

perfectly spherical because the equatorial diameter is the same as the polar diameter

b)

perfectly spherical because the equatorial diameter is slightly larger than the polar diameter

c)

nearly spherical because the equatorial diameter is the same as the polar diameter

d)

nearly spherical because the equatorial diameter is slightly larger than the polar diameter

25.

Snowflakes are seen melting as they fall through the air. This melting occurs because the snowflakes

a)

lose heat and the surrounding air loses heat

b)

lose heat and the surrounding air gains heat

c)

gain heat and the surrounding air gains heat

d)

gain heat and the surrounding air loses heat

26.

Which letter represents the outer core?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

The freezing point of a substance is the temperature at which the substance changes from

a)

gas to liquid

b)

gas to solid

c)

liquid to gas

d)

liquid to solid

28.

Which item is too small to be seen with a compound microscope?

a)

an atom of iron

b)

a grain of salt

c)

an onion cell

d)

a human hair

29.

Which property can be used to help identify many minerals?

a)

size

b)

streak

c)

temperature

d)

solubility

30.

Earthquakes that occur on the ocean floor may produce tsunamis, which are large ocean waves that can flood coastal locations. Which location is most likely in the greatest danger from a tsunami?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

Scientists infer that the major cause of most earthquakes is the movement of

a)

glacial ice due to unequal heating of Earth’s surface

b)

shorelines due to faulting of rock layers on Earth’s crust

c)

lithospheric plates due to convection cells in Earth’s mantle

d)

continents due to increased greenhouse gases entering Earth’s atmosphere

32.

Which other natural events would produce a similar pattern of shading if their occurrences were plotted on this map?

a)

ice storms

b)

volcanic eruptions

c)

glaciers

d)

hurricanes

33.

What is the latitude and longitude of point A?

a)

30° N 90° W

b)

30° N 90° E

c)

90° N 30° W

d)

90° N 30° E

34.

If the time at point A is 2:00 p.m., then the time at point B is

a)

before 2:00 p.m.

b)

2:00 p.m.

c)

after 2:00 p.m.

35.

Under which set of conditions would the greatest additional amount of sugar dissolve in 100 grams of water?

a)

low water temperature and a small amount of sugar already dissolved in the water

b)

ow water temperature and a large amount of sugar already dissolved in the water

c)

high water temperature and a small amount of sugar already dissolved in the water

d)

high water temperature and a large amount of sugar already dissolved in the water

36.

The basic difference between infrared light, visible light, and ultraviolet light is their

a)

wavelength

b)

temperature

c)

electric charge

d)

traveling speed

37.

Compared to the shapes and volumes of the gas and liquid, the solid

a)

has a definite shape and a definite volume

b)

has a definite shape and no definite volume

c)

takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume

d)

takes the shape of its container and has no definite volume

38.

A comparison of the three phases shows that in the sample of the liquid, the atoms have a

a)

greater force of attraction than the solid and the gas

b)

greater force of attraction than the gas, only

c)

weaker force of attraction than the gas, only

d)

weaker force of attraction than the solid and the gas

39.

Which type of cell uses energy to carry out life processes?

a)

plant cell, only

b)

animal cell, only

c)

both a plant cell and an animal cell

d)

neither a plant cell nor an animal cell

40.

Which level of organization is identifi ed by X?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

organ system

41.

A student compared these diagrams. The student found that each of these organisms had a heart to pump blood. Which statement is supported by the student’s findings?

a)

Some organisms are composed of one cell, while others are multicellular.

b)

Many multicellular animals have similar organs and specialized systems.

c)

The circulatory system in most organisms removes solid wastes from their bodies.

d)

All animals have identical circulatory systems.

42.

This life cycle represents the process of

a)

separation from parent

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

metamorphosis

d)

extinction

43.

Water and carbon dioxide are waste products released as a direct result of

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

natural selection

d)

cellular respiration

44.

The primary function of a plant’s roots is to

a)

absorb water

b)

perform photosynthesis

c)

produce seeds

d)

exchange gases

45.

Genes are a part of a

a)

cell wall

b)

chromosome

c)

hormone

d)

vitamin

46.

Compared to the amount of genetic information contained in a normal human body cell, the amount contained in a normal human sperm cell is

a)

the same

b)

twice as much

c)

one-half as much

d)

one-fourth as much

47.

A change in an animal’s DNA, leading to a variation in a species, is called

a)

a mutation

b)

an infection

c)

selective breeding

d)

sexual reproduction

48.

Which set of terms describes natural fertilization and development in humans before birth?

a)

external fertilization, external development

b)

external fertilization, internal development

c)

internal fertilization, external development

d)

internal fertilization, internal development

49.

A plant growing toward a light source is an example of an organism

a)

attracting a mate

b)

destroying infectious germs

c)

responding to external stimuli

d)

obtaining moisture from the air

50.

A cactus plant, a snake, and a hawk can be members of the same

a)

community

b)

kingdom

c)

population

d)

species

51.

Which substance in green plants needs to absorb sunlight during photosynthesis?

a)

chlorophyll

b)

cytoplasm

c)

oxygen

d)

water

52.

In 1865, a pond was surrounded by open fields. Today, the same area is swampy and surrounded by a forest. Which process is responsible for this change?

a)

metamorphosis

b)

conservation

c)

ecological succession

d)

crustal plate movement

53.

Which cell structure is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

54.

Which term identifies a group of cells of the same type working together to perform a common function?

a)

microbe

b)

gene

c)

tissue

d)

hormone

55.

Which term is used to describe the sum of all the chemical processes in the human body?

a)

equilibrium

b)

inheritance

c)

metamorphosis

d)

metabolism

56.

Abnormal cell division causes which health problem?

a)

infection

b)

aging

c)

cancer

d)

weight gain

57.

Organisms are classified as producers or consumers according to the way they

a)

obtain energy

b)

release wastes

c)

produce offspring

d)

move from place to place

58.

What causes infectious diseases in the human population?

a)

allergic reactions

b)

poor dietary habits

c)

toxic chemicals

d)

microorganisms

59.

A Calorie is a unit used to measure

a)

energy

b)

vitamins

c)

density

d)

mass

60.

A community is composed of

a)

organisms of the same species in an area

b)

an organism’s food supply in an area

c)

all of the different organisms living in an area

d)

the living and nonliving components in an area