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Spring Final Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Monster Mike Wazowski and Milly Wazowski are siblings, but Milly looks like her father and Mike looks like their mother. Which of the following statements best explains the difference in Mike and Milly's traits?

a)

Milly inherited a greater number of chromosomes from their father than Mike did

b)

Milly inherited a smaller number of x chromosomes from their mother than Mike did

c)

Milly and Mike had different mutations occur in the 46 chromosomes they inherited from their mother and father

d)

Milly and Mike inherited different combinations of 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 chromosomes from their father

2.

Two charcoal dragons are bred, and have the drakes shown below. What is the MOST LIKELY explanation for the presence of the lava colored offspring?

a)

One of the parents is heterozygous.

b)

Both of the parents are heterozygous.

c)

A mutation occurred.

d)

The parents' scale color has no influence on the offspring scale color.

3.

In monsters, the allele B produces blue body color. The allele b produces green body color. The B allele is dominant to the b allele. A monster with a genotype Bb is crossed with a monster with genotype bb. What percent offspring are expected to have green body color?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

100%

4.

The alien shown below reproduces asexually. Which alien is most likely to be her offspring? Pay close attention to the heart tattoo on the parent.

a)

Offspring A

b)

Offspring B

c)

Offspring C

d)

Offspring D

5.

The gene for non-polka dots D is dominant over the gene for polka dots d. Two non-polka dot monsters have a polka dot monster. Which genotypes make this possible?

a)

The mother and father are both homozygous non-polka dot

b)

The mother is homozygous non-polka dot and the father is heterozygous non polka-dot

c)

The mother is heterozygous non-polka dot and father is homozygous non-polka dot

d)

The mother and the father are both heterozygous non-polka dot

6.

In monsters, the allele for purple wings Q is dominant to the allele for pink wings q. Based on the Punnett square below, an offspring with pink wings is indicated in:

a)

Box 1

b)

Box 4

c)

Boxes 2 and 3

d)

Boxes 1, 2, and 3

7.

A human mother is shown below. Which trait is her daughter most likely to inherit?

a)

Pierced ears

b)

Dyed-pink hair

c)

Red lips (from lipstick)

d)

Brown eyes

8.

Which form of reproduction uses DNA from two parents to create offspring?

a)

Sexual

b)

Asexual

c)

Both sexual and asexual

d)

Neither sexual nor asexual

9.

In monsters, the gene for red eyes (R) is dominant and the gene for multi-color eyes (r) is recessive. What are the possible combinations for genes in the offspring of two-red eyed heterozygous monsters?

a)

RR only

b)

rr only

c)

Rr and rr only

d)

RR, Rr, and rr only

10.

In Monsters, the allele for normal feathers (F) is dominant to the allele for frizzy feathers (f). If a purebred, normal-feathered monster is crossed with a frizzy-feathered monster, how many different feather phenotypes are possible in the offspring?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

Gray fur mice is dominant over white fur mice. What is most likely the genotype of the parents?

a)

BB and BB

b)

bb and bb

c)

BB and Bb

d)

Bb and bb

12.

True or False: The genotype below will breed the target drake correctly.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is NOT true about what is missing in the Punnett square below?

a)

The phenotype will be yellow

b)

the genotype will be homozygous recessive

c)

the genotype will be aa

d)

Yellow is a dominant trait

14.

Which traits below are considered to be DOMINANT in drakes? Pick ALL that are considered DOMINANT traits.

a)

Wings

b)

Legs

c)

Arms

d)

Horns

15.

Which of the following is true about sex-linked genetic disorders?

a)

Males are more likely to express genetic disorders.

b)

Females are more likely to be carriers of genetic disorders.

c)

Sex-linked disorders are developed on the 23rd pair of chromosomes.

d)

All of the above

16.

Two homozygous recessive lava colored dragons have a extremely rare gold colored drake. Which of the following is the best explanation?

a)

a genetic mutation occurred

b)

gold scale color is dominant

c)

gold scale color is recessive

d)

lava color is dominant

17.

Which of the following is true about genetic mutations?

a)

The mutation is always harmful to the organism.

b)

A mutation means the organism will have a shorten lifespan.

c)

Some mutations are harmful, some are helpful, and some are neutral.

d)

A mutation gives the organism super powers.

18.

How does adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine create a genetic mutation?

a)

The four bases of DNA do not copy correctly which then does not produce the correct protein to develop the original trait.

b)

The four bases of DNA mix randomly together to create a mutation.

c)

Adenine bonds with guanine and thymine bonds to cytosine to create mutations.

d)

Genetic mutations occur when molecules are over heated.

19.

Which of the following best describes how your DNA determines your skin color? (Also how a chicken's feather colors and flower petal colors are determined)

a)

The alleles that determine skin color are codominant

b)

The alleles that determine skin color work like wings-wingless in drakes, dominant/recessive alleles

c)

As you age, your skin color is determined by environmental factors.

d)

Your DNA does not determine your skin color.

20.

If a couple plan to have a baby and the father is colorblind and the mother is a carrier for colorblindness, what are the chances of having a female that is also colorblind?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

21.

Which of the following best describes selective breeding.

a)

When humans purposely breed plants or animals to achieve a desired outcome in the offspring.

b)

When organisms breed naturally in their environment and compete for mates for survival.

c)

Involves directly manipulating genetic sequence in a lab.

d)

Only occurs in plants.

22.

1. Which statement below best describes how fossils have changed over time according to the table below.

a)

Fossils are simple now compared to in past

b)

Fossils are more complex (detailed) now compared to past

c)

More species were in larger numbers on the Earth in the Permian Period

d)

There has been no change in species over the course of time

23.

According to the fossil record found in these sedimentary layers, what conclusion can be drawn about the movement of life to land?

a)

Land plants and mammals evolved at the same time

b)

As land plants became more complex, animal life did as well

c)

Mammals and insects evolved at about the same time in Earth's history

d)

Flowering plants and trees became established before animals moved to land

24.

Fossil A is located in layer A while Fossil B is located in layers c and d. Which fossil is probably older?

a)

Fossil A

b)

both are the same

c)

Fossil B

d)

can't be determined

25.

Fish fossils have been found in some places where there is no longer any water. Sometimes, they are found on tops of mountains. What is the BEST explanation for why the fish fossils were found in these places with no water?

a)

These places were once underwater.

b)

Fish used to live on land.

c)

The fossils caused the water to dry up.

d)

These places had fish that climbed the mountains.

26.

The information in the diagram BEST supports which hypothesis?

a)

The fossil in layer C is preserved in igneous rock.

b)

The fossil in layer C is preserved in metamorphic rock.

c)

The fossil in layer C is older than the fossil in layer D.

d)

The fossil organism in layer C is more complex than the fossil organism in layer D.

27.

Suppose a certain species of insect lives in the lush green canopy of the rain forest. Some of the insects are bright green in color, and some are bright yellow. Assume there is a natural predator of the insect in the area. What do you expect to happen to the populations of the green and the yellow insects over time? (how do the number of green insects and yellow insects change?)

a)

The yellow insect population will go up and the green insect population will go down

b)

The green insect population will go up and the yellow insect population will go down.

c)

Both insect populations will remain the same over time.

d)

Both insect populations will go up over time.

28.

Why are the beak sizes and shapes of Darwin's finches different?

a)

They had different ancestors

b)

They adapted to the type of predators

c)

They adapted to the type of food available

d)

They crossbred with different bird species

29.

Horses are much larger today than their two-foot tall ancestor, mesohippus. Geologists believe the change in size was the result of changing environments, from tropical forests to a grassland habitat. Larger size would be an advantage for survival in this new habitat because

a)

taller horses could reach the leaves that grow high on trees.

b)

larger horses could find food easier than the shorter horses.

c)

the larger horses were better camouflaged than the smaller horses.

d)

larger horses had longer legs and could run faster to escape predators.

30.

In one particular species of moths there are two different adaptations for coloring, light or dark. Which statement below correctly describes what would occur to the moths in a forest whose environment began to change from light to dark trees?

a)

As the trees became darker the lighter moth population would have the advantage and the dark moths would be easier prey

b)

As the trees became darker the darker moth population would have the advantage and the lighter moths would be the easier prey

c)

The moth populations of either color would not be affected by the changing environment

d)

Both moth populations would begin to decrease in numbers as neither would have an advantage

31.

Using the graph below, what does the line suggest about the evolutionary relationship? (What does the graph show is happening to the organisms?)

a)

Younger horses have more body mass.

b)

There is no relationship between time and body mass.

c)

As time progressed, the body mass went down.

d)

As the horse changed over time, their body mass went up.

32.

The arctic fox has adapted to its environment in a number of ways. Its fur turns white in winter and it does not begin to shiver until temperatures plunge below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Global warming is likely to bring many changes, including an increase in average air temperature. Over time, the arctic fox will have to adapt to this change. Which adaptation is MOST LIKELY to occur?

a)

Its paw pads may thicken.

b)

Its fur may stay white longer.

c)

Its tail may have thinner fur.

d)

Its ears may be shorter and rounder.

33.

Which observation BEST supports evidence that two different species share a common ancestor?

a)

they both prey on the same animals for food

b)

they both burrow into the ground for shelter

c)

they both have similarities in early embryonic development

d)

they both share similar biochemical pathways for energy production

34.

Use the picture to answer the question: Which statement describes the correct relationship between the animals?

a)

A calf is more closely related to a fish than to a human

b)

A tortoise is more closely related to human than to a calf

c)

A fish is more closely related to a calf than to a tortoise

d)

A human is more closely related to a calf than to a tortoise

35.

Bats and humans are both mammals, so they share a common ancestry. Both a bat's wing and a human's arm share a similar internal bone structure, even though they look very different externally. This is a great example of which of the following?

a)

analogous structures

b)

homologous structures

c)

vestigial organs

d)

index fossils

36.

Within a population, there are variations of different traits. Based on the leaf size, the three plants below require different variations of ______ to survive.

a)

Water

b)

Sunlight

c)

nutrients

d)

none of these

37.

This is a picture of different varieties of lettuce. Which of the following best describes how this happend?

a)

A farmer would replant seeds of a lettuce plant that were more red than the others over many generations to grow red leaf lettuce.

b)

A green lettuce plant mutated into a red color.

c)

Red lettuce grows when there is pollution in the air.

d)

Red lettuce grows under red light only.

38.

Which of the following best describes why variations of the same plant are on both sides of the mountain?

a)

The snow on the mountains made the blue flowers too cold.

b)

The purple flowers got too much sunlight and died on the left side of the mountain.

c)

The mountains provided a barrier so both plants adapted to separate environments.

d)

The blue and purple flowers bloom at different times during the season.

39.

Can the same plant grow in any water conditions?

a)

No. All plants are adapted for a specific amount of water.

b)

No. The parent plant will die but it's offspring may adapt to different conditions.

c)

Yes. All plants can survive in any water.

d)

Yes, as long as the plant has the right amount of sunlight.

40.

What role do predators play in natural selection?

a)

Predators consume all the energy in a food web.

b)

Predators ensure the best traits for survival are passed on to future generations.

c)

Predators only pass on weak adaptations.

d)

Predators are able to hide from prey.

41.

What would the next generation of beetles look like?

a)

There will be more brown beetles because they will be left to reproduce.

b)

There will be more brown beetles because they reproduce faster than the green beetles.

c)

There will be more green beetles because the birds prefer green beetles.

d)

There will be more green beetles because brown is the dominate trait.

42.

What is the density of the object below if its mass is 150 g.

a)

.2 g/cm3

b)

4.5 g/cm3

c)

680 g/cm3

d)

102,000 g/cm3

43.

What is the density of the green jade sample if the mass is of it is 50 g?

a)

4.8 g/ml

b)

.2 g/ml

c)

.5 g/ml

d)

525 g/ml

44.

Of the choices below, which object below has a density greater than water?

a)

Ping pong ball

b)

Beads

c)

popcorn kernel

d)

soda cap

45.

Which of the following has the same number of particles as the atomic number?

a)

protons and neutrons

b)

protons and electrons

c)

atomic mass and protons

d)

electrons and neutrons

46.

How many electrons does Oxygen have in its outermost electron level? I would suggest using YOUR Periodic Table copy as it will be easier to read

a)

2

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

47.

Which of the following is represented by the illustration.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

d)

Argon

48.

Which element is represented by the following Bohr Model

a)

sodium

b)

nitrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

argon

49.

How many elements on the periodic table have the same atomic number?

a)

none

b)

three

c)

two

d)

more than three

50.

Family 18 are known as the noble gases. Why?

a)

the are the the same period

b)

the have the most protons

c)

they can't bond with other atoms

d)

they have the highest atomic number

51.

Which element is located in period 5, family 15? I would suggest using YOUR Periodic Table copy as it will be easier to read

a)

Antimony

b)

Bismuth

c)

Bromine

d)

Phosphorus

52.

How many outer level electrons does Sulfur (S) have? I would suggest using YOUR Periodic Table copy as it will be easier to read

a)

16

b)

32

c)

6

d)

1

53.

Which element is in period 6, family 8? I would suggest using YOUR Periodic Table copy as it will be easier to read

a)

Iron

b)

Osmium

c)

Ruthenium

d)

Oxygen

54.

What is the mass for the element of sulfur (S)? I would suggest using YOUR Periodic Table copy as it will be easier to read

a)

32

b)

79

c)

28

d)

119

55.

What is the number of neutrons of the following element?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

16

d)

not enough information to tell

56.

Dry ice is unique because it sublimates. What does that mean?

a)

it goes from a solid to a gas

b)

It goes from a gas to a liquid

c)

It goes from a liquid to a gas

d)

It melts

57.

On Chemistry fun day we produced two gases and captured those gases in balloons. At the end of class we tested the property of flammability with both gases. The gas that produced HEAT was an example of what type of reaction?

a)

Endothermic Reaction

b)

Exothermic Reaction

c)

Physical change

d)

There was no reaction

58.

The ultimate force that acts on Earth is

a)

velocity

b)

speed

c)

gravity

d)

inertia

59.

Which of Newton's laws states that an object in motion will remain in motion and an object at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts upon it?

a)

Newton's 1st Law

b)

Newton's 2nd Law

c)

Newton's 3rd Law

d)

Newton's 4th Law

60.

A babysitter pushes a baby in a stroller at 5m/hr on the sidewalk and then 5 minutes later reaches a speed of 15 m/hr. What is the average acceleration of the babysitter pushing the stroller?

a)

2 m/hr2

b)

2 m/hr/min

c)

4 m/hr/min

d)

3 m/hr2

61.

A plane travels 600 mi/hr and then 2 minutes later reaches a speed of 750 mi/hr. What is the average acceleration of the plane?

a)

75 mi/hr/min

b)

65 mi/hr/min

c)

70 mi/hr/min

d)

60 mi/hr/min

62.

A mousetrap car travels a total distance of 10 meters in a time of 5.3 seconds. What is the average speed of the mousetrap car?

a)

.53 m/sec

b)

1.89 m/sec

c)

53 m/sec

d)

15.3 m/sec

63.

Jamie ran a race with the speed of 35 m/min. If she ran a total distance of 100 meters how long did it take her to run the race?

a)

2 min 85 sec

b)

2 min 51 sec

c)

2 hrs 85 sec

d)

2 hrs 51 min

64.

The distance from Owensboro to Holiday World is 40 miles. If it takes 30 minutes to travel to Holiday World what was the average speed?

a)

80 mi/hr

b)

80 mi/min

c)

20 mi/hr

d)

65 mi/hr

65.

Kim walked at a speed of 25 m/min. If she walked for a total time of 40 minutes, how far did she walk?

a)

1000 m

b)

1.6 m

c)

.625 m

d)

500 m

66.

The distance-time graphs below represent the motion of a car. Which graph indicates that the car is stopped?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

67.

The distance-time graphs below represent the motion of a car. Which graph below shows the car is traveling at a constant speed away from the starting point?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

68.

The distance-time graphs below represent the motion of a car. Which graph shows the car's speed is decreasing.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

The distance-time graphs below represent the motion of a car. Which graph shows the car is now returning to the starting point.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

70.

In which of the following graphs below are both runners moving at the same speed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

71.

Which of the graphs below shows that one of the runners started 10 yards further ahead of the other?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

72.

Look at the graph below. Which runner won the race? If hard time reading graph.....Albert begins at 0 and ends on 12. Bob begins at 0 and ends at 14. Charlie begins at 0 and ends at 17. They all ran a distance of 100 meters.

a)

Albert

b)

Bob

c)

Charlie

73.

Look at the graph below. Which runner stopped for a rest during the race? If hard time reading graph.....Albert begins at 0 and ends on 12. Bob begins at 0 and ends at 14. Charlie begins at 0 and ends at 17. They all ran a distance of 100 meters.

a)

Albert

b)

Bob

c)

Charlie

74.

Look at the graph below. Find the runner who stopped, how long was his stop? If hard time reading graph.....Albert begins at 0 and ends on 12. Bob begins at 0 and ends at 14. Charlie begins at 0, stops at 8 seconds, then begins running again at 13 seconds to finally finish the race at 17 seconds.

a)

1 second

b)

5 seconds

c)

10 seconds

d)

No one stopped

75.

If your mousetrap car travels 10 meters in a time of 7.8 seconds what is its average acceleration?

a)

1.58 m/s

b)

1.28 m/s

c)

.16 m/sec/sec

d)

1.28 m/sec/sec

76.

At which point is the person walking demonstrating positive acceleration?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

77.

How many times was the bus traveling at a constant speed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

78.

A FORCE is needed

a)

for a moving object to keep moving at the same speed and direction

b)

for a moving object to change its speed

c)

for a motionless object to remain still

79.

What is inertia?

a)

friction

b)

resistance to change

c)

acceleration

d)

gravity

80.

What force opposes motion?

a)

friction

b)

newtons

c)

mass

d)

volume