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OSTP Science End of Year Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 47mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following flows through ecosystems in one directions?

a)

carbon

b)

energy

c)

nitrogren

d)

water

2.

In what form is energy that is NOT used for life processes released from living things?

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

chemical energy

3.

Why are food webs better representations of how energy moves through an ecosystem than food chains?

a)

For chains include decomposers, which do not play a role in energy movement through an ecosystem.

b)

Food chains show how matter moves through an ecosystem, not energy

c)

For webs include how energy enters an ecosystem, and food chains do not.

d)

Food webs show that animals in an ecosystem can get energy by eating different things.

4.

Which describes how the atoms in living things cycle?

a)

through living parts of ecosystems only

b)

in one direction from living to nonliving parts of the ecosystem

c)

in one direction from living to nonliving parts of the ecosystem

d)

repeatedly back and forth through living and non light part of the ecosystems

5.

What is the source of the carbon atoms in a plant's cells?

a)

they were created as the plant grew

b)

the Sun

c)

water molecules

d)

the environment

6.

Which organism has the most energy available in the food web shown ?

a)

diatoms

b)

squid

c)

leopord seal

d)

orca

7.

In the food web, what eats the squid

a)

diatoms

b)

squid

c)

leopard seal

d)

orca

8.

The leaf image above represents what process?

a)

Cellular repiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

The water cycle

d)

Fermentation

9.

The diagram shows a partial ; model for respiration in the human body. Identify the TWO missing parts of this model shown.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

10.

In the rock cycle, weathering and erosion begin the process of the formation of _____

a)

sediments

b)

magma

c)

minerals

d)

crystals

11.

Rocks converted into one another/ The process in which igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed.

a)

rock cycle

b)

erosion cycle

c)

magma cycle

d)

tectonic cycle

12.

When little pieces of rock (Sediments), pile up and are cemented together to form a new rock, what type of rock is formed?

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

13.

How do metamorphic rocks change to sedimentary rocks

a)

volcanic eruption and lava flow

b)

igneous intrusion and solidication

c)

faulting and displacement

d)

erosion and deposition

14.

Igneous rocks must be ____ .

a)

solidify at the surface of Earth.

b)

be eroded and deposited in layers.

c)

be formed from magma.

d)

change form when pressure is applied.

15.

What is the correct order for Sedimentary Rock formation?

a)

compaction

erosion

cementation

deposition

b)

weathering

erosion

deposition

compaction

c)

weathering

cementation

deposition

burial

16.

When we melted our Starburst rocks, they turned into a liquid state. We then let the Starburst rocks cool into a hard-crystalline substance. This model BEST demonstrates the formation of :

a)

igneous rocks

b)

sedimentary rocks

c)

metamorphic rocks

17.

Which terms match the diagram accurately?

a)

1. Sedimentary Rocks

2. Igneous Rocks

3. Metamorphic Rocks

b)

1. Metamorphic Rocks

2. Igneous Rocks

3. Sedimentary Rocks

c)

1. Sedimentary Rocks

2. Metamorphic Rocks

3. Igneous Rocks

18.

Why are fossils rarely found in metamorphic or igneous rock?

a)

Decay of radioactive meteorite parts melt bones

b)

Chemicals toxic to living things leek into the ground when these rocks are formed

c)

heat and pressure are great enough to destroy any fossils in these rocks

19.

Look at the table . Which of these rocks is an igneous rock?

a)

basalt

b)

limestone

c)

marble

20.

Which list is the MOST likely to take place, according to what you have learned about the rock cycle.

a)

molten rock

-> cooling

igneous rock

-> weathering, erosion

metamorphic rock

b)

metamorphic rock

-> high heat, pressure

igneous rock

-> weathering, erosion

sedimentary

c)

igneous rock

-> weathering, erosion

sedimentary rock

-> high heat, pressure

metamorphic rock

21.

When there is friction between surfaces, energy is transferred out of a system as ________ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

radiant

c)

electrical

d)

Thermal

22.

The law of _______________ of energy states that energy can be neither created nor destroyed, but it can change its form.

a)

Transmittance

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Conservation

23.

In every energy transformation, some energy is always hard to locate. The missing energy has become _____________ energy.

chemical radiant electrical Thermal

a)

chemical

b)

radiant

c)

electrical

d)

thermal

24.

According to the law of conservation of energy, energy CAN be created or destroyed.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When coasting while roller skating, you eventually stop due to

(a)  

26.

Which best describes the changes in energy as a child goes down a slide?

a)

potential energy is constant and kinetic energy increases

b)

mechanical energy decreases

c)

potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases

d)

potential and kinetic energy are constant

27.

After braking, a bicycle's tires increase in temperature as friction causes some of the mechanical energy to transfer to _________ energy.

a)

thermal

b)

potential

c)

kinetic

28.

Which of the following does NOT reduce friction?

a)

grease

b)

slate

c)

cotton

d)

oil

29.

When two surfaces interact, some mechanical energy leaves the system as thermal energy due to _______.

a)

surrounding heat

b)

friction

c)

fusion

d)

water

30.

An object “wants to” maintain its state of motion because it has _____.

a)

Mass

b)

Velocity

c)

Speed

d)

Acceleration

31.

If each of the following objects is subjected to the same force which will accelerate more?

a)

Car

b)

Bus

c)

Jet

d)

plastic bag

32.

Determine if it is balanced or unbalanced.

a)

unbalanced

b)

balanced

33.

Calculate the resulting net force pictured below.

a)

5 Newtons

b)

10 Newtons

c)

15 Newtons

d)

20 Newtons

34.

What direction will the square move?

a)

Right ➡

b)

Left ⬅

35.

A boat moves through water with a force of 1,000 newtons (N). The water resists with forces equaling 2,000 N. What is the correct formula to use in this scenario?

a)

Newton’s 2nd Law, m=F*a

b)

Newton’s 1st Law, F=m*a

c)

Newton’s 3rd Law, a=m/F

d)

Newton’s 2nd Law, F=m*a

36.

The law of inertia applies to…

a)

Moving objects

b)

Both moving (in motion) and nonmoving (at rest) objects

c)

Objects that are not moving

37.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture: A woman moving the cloth out from under the fish bowl.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

38.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture: A swimmer pushing the water to accelerate forward.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

39.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture. An unbalanced force is needed to accelerate the tennis ball.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

40.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture. The T-ball player hits the ball 50 feet.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

41.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture. When the vehicle you are sitting at rest in, suddenly stops and you are thrown forward.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

42.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture. The motor boat moves forward as its rotating blades push water backward.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

43.

Match the Law of Motion to the scenario in the picture: When you are ridding a merry-go-round and then the merry-go-round suddenly stops, you feel dizzy and like you are still spinning.

a)

Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Rest stays in rest/motion stays in motion)

b)

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion (F=M*A)

c)

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Every action there is and equal or opposite reaction)

44.

Th diagram shows what happened when light hit a mirror. Which statement best explains the diagram?

a)

The light refracted

b)

The light reflected

c)

The mirror absorbed the light

45.

A beam of light is directed toward a tank filled with water. What causes the light to change direction?

a)

change in media

b)

change in altitude

c)

increase in pressure

d)

increase in temperature

46.

Which of these best explains why the mailbox casts a shadow?

a)

The Sun is very bright

b)

Light waves change direction

c)

The Sun is too far from the object

d)

Light cannot pass through opaque objects

47.

A laser beam is aimed at four different objects. Through which of these objects will the laser beam pass and be refracted?

a)

a black cloth

b)

a piece of aluminum

c)

a sheet of paper

d)

a glass prism

48.

When a pencil is placed in a cup of water, the pencil looks bent. What does this demonstration show?

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

interference

d)

diffraction

49.

A thick pillow is placed against part of a stereo speaker. How does the pillow affect the sound waves coming from the speaker?

a)

The sound waves are absorbed

b)

The sound waves are increased

c)

The sound waves are reflected

d)

The sound waves are destroyed

50.

A student observes that a ray of light bends where it passes from glass into water. What best explains this phenomenon?

a)

Waves change as they travel through one medium into another

b)

The energy of a liquid is greater than that of a solid and increases that amount of light in it.

c)

The mass of a ray of light varies in proportion with the density of its surroundings

d)

A wave consumes energy in a solid but produces energy in a liquid.

51.

Which sentence about sound waves is correct?

a)

Sound waves transfer energy through a vacuum

b)

Sound waves transfer energy through vibrations of a medium

c)

Sound waves transfer energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.

d)

Sound waves transfer energy by permanently separating the particles.

52.

How does the color of an object affect the amount of energy it receives from sunlight?

a)

Light colored objects reflect light and become warmer than darker objects.

b)

Light colored objects absorb more light and become warmer than darker objects

c)

Dark colored objects reflect more light and become warmer than light objects

d)

Dark colored object absorb more light and become warmer than lighter objects

53.

Which property of a mineral is being tested in this picture?

a)

streak

b)

hardness

c)

skratch

d)

luster

54.

All minerals share the following characteristics EXCEPT

a)

formed from living organisms

b)

are naturally occurring

c)

have a definite chemical formula

d)

have a unique crystaline structure

55.

If scientist tries scratching a crystal with a knife, what property is the geologist trying to examine?

a)

luster

b)

hardness

c)

color

56.

What 2 characteristics of Igneous Rock can be used to classify this sample?

a)

Extrusive

b)

Intrusive

c)

Mafic

d)

Felsic

57.

What 2 characteristics of Igneous Rock can be used to classify this sample?

a)

Extrusive

b)

Intrusive

c)

Mafic

d)

Felsic

58.

What 2 characteristics of Igneous Rock can be used to classify this sample?

a)

Extrusive

b)

Intrusive

c)

Mafic

d)

Felsic

59.

What 2 characteristics of Igneous Rock can be used to classify this sample?

a)

Extrusive

b)

Intrusive

c)

Mafic

d)

Felsic

60.

The graph shows that together, oxygen and silicon make up ___% of Earth's crust

a)

74.3

b)

More than 80%

c)

75%

d)

Less than 50%

61.

If you can scratch a mineral with your pocket knife, but not your fingernail, which is it?

a)

Gypsum

b)

Calcite

c)

Quartz

d)

Not enough information

62.

Trilobites are extinct animals that lived in the oceans. Fossils of these animals can be found in many locations in Oklahoma. What does this mean?

a)

Trilobites now live underground

b)

Trilobites are the ancestors of jellyfish

c)

Oklahoma was once covered by the ocean where trilobites lived

63.

Weathering and erosion help to shape the surface of the Earth. Which BEST represents an example of weather?

a)

Flowing water transports rocks to the ocean

b)

Pieces of rock pile on top of each other in layers

c)

Wind and rain break rocks into smaller pieces

d)

Wind blows small pieces of rock from one area to another

64.

_________ breaks large rocks into smaller ones

a)

deopsition

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

65.

_________ pushes broken rocks ahead of itself

a)

deopsition

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

66.

_________ leaves broken rocks behind when the front edge melts

a)

deopsition

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

67.

Which event causes the fastest change to the surface of Earth?

a)

water flowing in a riverbed

b)

a wave crashing on a beach

c)

an earthquake cracking a road

d)

wind blowing against a mountain

68.

The picture shows some processes that shape Earth. Which of these processes transports sediments at the slowest rate?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.

Which is the BEST example of living organisms causing weathering?

a)

Beavers building a dam across a stream

b)

Cattle walking and grazing in a grassland

c)

Salmon making nests for their eggs in a stream

d)

Tree seedlings growing and forming cracks in rocks

70.

When 2 fish die, Fish A sinks to the bottom of a la and Fish B washes up on the rocky lake shore. Why is a fossil more likely to form from the body of Fish A than from the body of Fish B?

a)

Soft parts of the fish will decay more quickly in the water

b)

Sediments in the water will quickly cover the fish

c)

Scavengers in the water will eat the remains of the fish.

d)

Currents in the water will move the fish.

71.

How old would a fossil have to be to be from the end of the Paleozoic era or the beginning of the Mesozoic era

a)

100 million years

b)

225 million years old

72.

A fossil discovered in Colorado dates from the early Mesozoic era. A year later a similar fossil is found in Wyoming that also dates from the early Mesozoic era. There 2 organisms most likely lived in

a)

the same environment at about the same time

b)

the same environment at different times

c)

different environments at about the same time

73.

The drawing shows fossilized brachiopods and modern brachiopods. The fossilized brachiopods lived thousands of years ago and have gone extinct. Modern brachiopods are alive today.

a)

Any change to the living conditions of an organism will cause its extinction

b)

The fossil record provides evidence that species can change over time.

74.

A scientist finds Trophite fossils. According to the chart, in what era and period was this rock layer deposited?

a)

Cenozoic era; Tertiary period

b)

Mesozoic era; Triassic period

c)

Paleozoic era; Mississippian period

75.

If a scientist thought that the area in the picture was inhabited by small rodents, what evidence would change the scientist's mind?

a)

different soil layers

b)

fossils of marine organisms

c)

bones of small animals

76.

Which of the following has the ability to change the state of matter?

a)

heat

b)

wind

c)

light

d)

sound

77.

At what temperature does water freeze?

(a)  

78.

What happens at the boiling point of a substance?

a)

liquid becomes a gas

b)

solid becomes a gas

c)

liquid becomes a solid

d)

solid becomes a liquid

79.

What best represents the phases of water from 1 to 3?

a)

solid, gas, liquid

b)

gas, solid, liquid

c)

liquid, gas, solid

d)

gas, liquid, solid

80.

The teacher heats a pot of water. Once the water reaches 100℃, which point has the water reached?

a)

boiling

b)

melting

c)

freezing

d)

evaporating

81.

In which two parts of the water cycle does water absorb energy?

a)

condensation and evaportation

b)

precipitation and condensation

c)

melting and evapotation

d)

evaporation and precipitation

82.

The physical state of a substance depends on the arrangement of atoms or molecules within it. The diagrams shows the arrangements of atoms of the same substance at two different times. At Time 1 the atoms are close together. At Time 2 the atoms are moving apart.


Which statement best describes the change occurring from Time 1 to Time 2 ?

a)

A gas becoming a solid.

b)

A gas becoming a liquid.

c)

A solid becoming a liquid.

d)

A liquid becoming a solid.

83.

On the graph, what process is occurring when you go from 100 degrees Celsius to 0 degrees Celsius?

a)

Freezing

b)

Evaporation

c)

Melting

84.

Snow turns to liquid water when it

a)

melts

b)

freeze

c)

collapses

d)

transmits

85.

Which of these describes an object's changing state of matter as the result of cooling?

a)

ocean water evaporating on a sunny day

b)

water droplets forming on a bathroom mirror

c)

raindrops forming a rainbow after a thunderstorm

d)

an ice cube becoming a puddle of water from blowing wind

86.

Why did condensation focus on the outside of the glass?

a)

The glass contained a liquid, while the air contained gases.

b)

The water vapor in the hot air was cooled by the cold water in the glass.

c)

The molecules in the liquid moved slower than the molecules in the surrounding air.

d)

The air temperature on the outside was colder than the temperature of the water in the glass.

87.

What change takes place in a substance as the molecular motion of that substance increases?

a)

The substance changes from a liquid to a gas

b)

The substance changes from a gas to a liquid.

c)

The substance changes from a liquid to a solid.

d)

The substance changes from a gas to a solid.