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Worksheets5005 Science PT1
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 24mins
How long does it take for Earth to go around the sun?
24 hours
30 days
180 days
365 days
Where are aquifers located?
beneath Earth's crust
beneath the bedrock
in Earth's mantle
in Earth's core
What happens during a solar eclipse?
Earth casts a shadow on the moon
Earth and the moon are on opposite sides of the sun.
The moon moves in front of the sun relative to Earth
Earth and the sun align.
On which day is there approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night?
summer solstice
winter solstice
New Year's Day
fall equinox
Which planet is closest in size and density to Earth?
Venus
Uranus
Saturn
Mercury
Gravity is responsible for:
rotation of Earth on its access.
phases of the moon.
Earth's orbit.
Earth's seasons
The Picture below is an example of the:
geosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
This type of rock was originally liquid below Earth's crust and is formed by lava and magma
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
fossils
Mr. Lopez is teaching a unit on seasons. He explains why summer days are longer and winter days are shorter. What should Mr. Lopez emphasize regarding Earth when explaining this phenomenon?
revolution around the sun
tilt on its axis
position in the solar system
distance away from the sun
The ________ affects the ocean tides.
moon
sun
stars
solar system
If a star explodes and emits light that is 13 light years away, how long will it take to be visible from Earth?
1 year
10 years
13 years
20 years
______ are made up of metals and rocky material, while ______ are made up of ice, dust, and rocky material.
comets, asteroids
asteroids, comets
meteors, comets
asteroids, meteors
This area is located around the outer edge of the Pacific Ocean and is where most volcanic activity occurs.
Ring of Fire
Horn of Africa
San Francisco Bay
Arctic Circle
Which of the following is the densest part of Earth?
Stratosphere
lithosphere
mantle
core
Which of the following contains most of the world's fresh water?
lakes
rivers
glaciers
oceans
A giant wave caused by an earthquake is called a:
tsunami
tidal wave
seismic wave
epicenter
Glaciers and icecaps are all part of the:
hydrosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
cryosphere
Which of the following cell structures appears in plant cells but not in animal cells?
plasma membrane
mitochondria
chloroplast
nucleus
Mr. Rodriguez is helping students understand how the common cold is transmitted. He is most likely giving a lesson on:
bacteria
viruses
cell structures
eukaryotic cells
A eukaryote that does not make its own food and that does not contain cells with a cell wall is a(n):
Animalia
Plantae
Protista
Algae
During this stage of mitosis, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell and spindle fibers attach to the center of the chromosomes.
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Sometimes during cell division, sex cells contain three copies of chromosomes instead of two. This results in:
mutations
meiosis III
trisomy
DNA replication
Red plants have the dominant trait for color (R), while white plants have the recessive traits for color (r). How many red plants and white plants are produced when Rr x Rr are crossed?
3 red plants; 1 one white plant
1 red plant; 3 white plants
2 red plants; 2 white plants
all red plants
Which of the following is a producer?
hawk
snake
bunny
grass
A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit is called:
competition
predation
commensalism
mutualism
Proteins are made up of:
cells
bacteria
amino acids
mitochondria
Ms. Wheeler is explaining that humans have 46 chromosomes - 23 from mom and 23 from dad. She is most likely giving a lesson on:
mitosis
meiosis
evolution
metamorphosis
This human system is responsible for the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen, and other gases to and from cells:
circulatory
digestive
endocrine
nervous
Which of the following has an open circulatory system?
birds
chimpanzees
clam
humans
Homeostasis refers to the mechanism of the body to maintain a stable internal environment instead of changes taking place in the external environment. Which of the following contributes to homeostasis?
sweating
DNA replication
mitosis
predation
Who was responsible for the classification of living organisms?
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Carl Linnaeus
Louis Pasteur
Which organ(s) filter the blood of toxins?
bladder
kidneys
small intestine
colon
These make up the middle or ladder part of the DNA and code for specific genes.
phosphates
amino acids
chromosomes
nitrogen bases
Which of the following is a benefit to sexual reproduction?
Only one parent cells is needed.
Offspring are identical
The DNA replicates
It results in genetic variance
Which of the following is the difference between plant cells and animal cells? Choose all that apply.
Plant cells use oxygen and water to make food, while animal cells make ATP from carbon dioxide and sugar.
Plant cells use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make their food, while animal cells make ATP from glucose and oxygen.
Animal cells go through photosynthesis, while plant cells go through cellular respiration.
Plant cells go through photosynthesis, while animal cells go through cellular respiration.
Which of the following is considered the least resistant to electricity and the best conductor of electricity?
wood
copper
rubber
plastic
Which of the following is a chemical reaction? check all that apply.
rust forming on a bike left out in the rain
plants going through photosynthesis
water boiling on the stove
a pendulum swinging back and forth
At what point is kinetic energy the highest?
resting at the top of the hill
top of the hill after it starts going downhill
middle of the hill
at the bottom of the hill.
At what point is potential energy the highest?
Resting at the top of the hill
the point it starts going down the hill
In the middle of the hill
at the bottom of the hill.
During which of the following is condensation occurring?
water boiling on a stove
plants sucking water up through their roots
water droplets forming on the outside of a surface
a puddle disappearing on a hot day.
Which of the following is the least reactive element?
Lithium
Hydrogen
Carbon
Potassium
Which of the following phases occurs when boiling water?
sublimation
vaporization
crystallization
liquification
A 500g object at 50 degree celsius is placed into 500 l of 25 degree celsius water in an insulated container. After a few minutes, what could their temperatures be?
Object is 25 degree celsius; water is 50 degree celsius
Object is 27.5 degree celsius; water is 27.5 degrees celsius
Object is 35 degrees celsius; water is 25 degrees celsius
Object is 50 degrees celsius; water is 25 degrees celsius.
Which of the following is the smallest part of an element that retains its chemical properties?
atom
electron
proton
neutron
In a glass of water, ice floats to the surface of the water. Why does this happen?
The water weighs more than the ice.
The ice weights more than the water.
The ice is less dense than the water.
The water is less dense than the ice.
Why is it easier to compress a gas rather than a solid?
The particles in a gas are further apart than they are in a solid.
The particles in a gas are closer together than they are in a solid.
The particles in a solid are moving faster than they are in a gas.
The particles in a solid are moving the same speed as they are in a gas.
