WorksheetsScience Revision Sem1 - Year 10
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How does galactic red-shift not support the Steady State Theory
a)
It indicates that the universe is expanding
b)
Steady State requires blue-shifted galaxies
c)
Hydrogen does not have red spectral lines
d)
Red shift is about stars not galaxies
2.
What type of star is our sun
a)
Red Giant
b)
Yellow Dwarf
c)
Planetary Nebula
d)
High Mass Star
3.
what stage of the star comes straight after Red giant
a)
supernova
b)
Black hole
c)
neutron star
d)
planetary nebula
e)
white dwarf
4.
What is a final stage of in the life of a High Mass Star
a)
Black Dwarf
b)
White Dwarf
c)
Supernova
d)
Neutron Star
5.
Which of the following are characteristics of a peculiar galaxy
a)
None of the following
b)
Elliptical
c)
Undefined shape
d)
Spiral Arms
6.
What is the next stage for the life of the sun?
a)
Super Giant
b)
Red Giant
c)
White Dwarf
d)
Black Hole
e)
Planetary Nebula
7.
The Nebula Theory is a model explaining the formation and evolution of the solar system
a)
true
b)
false
8.
What are the galaxy types?
a)
spiral
b)
elliptical
c)
irrational
d)
irregular
e)
circular
9.
Which of these is the largest planet in the Solar System?
a)
Earth
b)
Mars
c)
Mercury
d)
Jupiter
e)
Pluto
10.
Which of these celestial bodies are planets?
a)
Venus
b)
Neptune
c)
Uranus
d)
Pluto
11.
Name any one of the two moons of Mars
a)
Phobos
b)
Deimos
c)
Charon
d)
Titan
12.
Which of these are NOT types of galaxies
a)
Elliptical
b)
Irregular
c)
Particular
d)
Spiral
13.
Which of the following is true for the Steady State Theory, but not true for the Big Bang Theory
a)
Is supported by CMBR
b)
The universe is always expanding
c)
Supported by redshift
d)
The universe has always existed
e)
Matter is always being created
14.
If stellar nebular is condensed and forms an average sized star, what mass will result from the "death" of the star?
a)
White Dwarf
b)
Neutron Star
c)
Black Hole
d)
Neutron Star
e)
Planetary Deathmass
15.
Who described redshift?
a)
Reginald C. Punnet
b)
Masahiro Sakurai
c)
Christian Doppler
d)
Edward Hubble
16.
Approximately how long after the Big Bang were the first stars created?
a)
100,000 years
b)
10 minutes
c)
A couple of seconds
d)
200 million years
17.
What does Red Shift mean?
a)
A galaxy is moving toward Earth
b)
A galaxy is moving away from Earth
c)
The galaxy is stationery
d)
It has nothing to do with galaxies moving
18.
Select the pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory
a)
Cosmic Microwave Backgrouond Radiation
b)
Red-shifted galaxies when viewed from Earth
c)
Residual sound waves from the Big Bang
d)
The discovery of the centre of the universe
e)
Prevalence of Hydrogen and Helium in the universe
19.
How old is the universe?
a)
137 billion years
b)
100 million years
c)
14.7 billion
d)
13.8 billion
e)
13.7 billion years
20.
What are the axis on the Hertzprung-Russell diagram?
a)
luminosity
b)
mass
c)
size
d)
density
e)
temperature
21.
Which of these is not one of the 3 main types of galaxies?
a)
elliptical
b)
helix
c)
spiral
d)
irregular
22.
How old is the solar system?
a)
2,000 years
b)
4 million years
c)
6 billion years
d)
4.5 billion years
23.
What are the 3 outcomes after a supernova?
a)
Red Giant
b)
new atomic nuclei
c)
a moon
d)
neutron star
e)
black hole
24.
what is the process in Nebular theory that explains how planets form?
a)
gravity
b)
mutual gravity
c)
accretion
d)
planetation
e)
conglomeration
25.
Which theory of the end of the universe is cyclic (repeats itself)
a)
the big rip
b)
heat death
c)
big freeze
d)
big crunch/bounce
26.
What gas(es) do main sequence stars use in Nuclear Fusion?
a)
helium
b)
iron
c)
methane
d)
hydrogen
e)
royal gases
27.
What is an allele?
a)
A specific segment of a genetic code
b)
A specific strand of DNA
c)
A specific variation of a gene
d)
The 'A' in base pairs
28.
chromosome
a)
A recessive gene that causes Down's Syndrome
b)
DNA given to two parent organisms by the child
c)
A bundle of RNA strands forming DNA
d)
A dense bundle of DNA
29.
DNA
a)
Cells that produce and repair new cells
b)
The material that makes up proteins
c)
The genetic information used for protein synthesis
d)
The chemical metabolised by the mitocondria for energy
e)
30.
haploid
a)
Is a single set of chromosomes
b)
Consists of a pair of Chromosomes
c)
Has 3 or more Chromosomes
31.
ovum (Plural: ova)
a)
The female reproductive organ
b)
The male reproductive organ
c)
Gamete used by male organisms
d)
Gamete used by female organisms
32.
phenotype
a)
what alleles an organism has
b)
what alleles an organism exhibits
c)
how chromosomes are layed out
d)
made of alleles
33.
Punnett square
a)
A test performed to determine the sex of offspring
b)
A diagram used to predict the genotype of offspring
c)
A tool used to record chromosomes
d)
The different types of alleles an offspring has
34.
recessive
a)
An allele that only takes effect when matched with another recessive
b)
A genotype for balding hair
c)
The gene that determines when an organism with discontinue repairing itself
d)
An abnormal phenotype
35.
sperm
a)
Male reproductive organ
b)
Male Gamete
c)
Chemical used to activate the ovum
d)
A fertiliser
36.
Describe the basic structure of DNA.
a)
A strand of bases
b)
Two sugar-nitrate backbones arranged in a double-helix
c)
Base pairs, set between molecules made out of sugar-phosphate backbones in a double helix
d)
Base pairs connected between a double helix of sugar-phosphate backbones, arranged in one long molecule
37.
Explain the function of DNA.
a)
To store information about how to make prions
b)
To help determine the actions of an organism
c)
To code for amino acids and thus direct protein creation
d)
To produce deoxyribonucleic acid for use in protein construction
38.
Distinguish between a gene and an allele
a)
Genes are specific stretches in DNA. Alleles are specific variants of these stretches.
b)
Alleles are specific stretches of DNA. Genes are specific variants of them.
39.
Describe where genes are found
a)
Inside genetic strands in atomic nuclei
b)
Made out of chromosomes inside the nuclei of a cell
c)
Making up chromosomes inside a cell nucleus
d)
Part of a DNA strand in a chromosome in the nucleus of a cell
40.
Distinguish between autosomes and sex chromosomes
a)
Autosomes are chromosomes
b)
Autosomes are chromsomes for cell growth and repair, sex chromosomes are chromosomes for reproduction
c)
Autosomes are any chromosome that isn't a sex chromosome, and they control everything except for an individual's sex
41.
Define a karyotype
a)
The visual representation of an individual's chromosome set
b)
The physical characteristics of an individual because of their genes
c)
The specific set of allele's an individual has for its genes
42.
Define a trisomy
a)
the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism
b)
When there is an extra copy of a chromosome in a pair
c)
The 22 numbered pairs of chromosomes in a cell
d)
A human powered 3-wheeled vehical
43.
Distinguish between haploid and diploid
a)
Haploid cells contain two sets of 46 chromosomes - 46 from the mother, 46 from the father. Diploid cells form from meiosis and only contain one set.
b)
Diploid cells contain two sets of 46 chromosomes - 46 from the mother and 46 from the father. Haploid cells form from meiosis and have one set.
c)
Haploid cells contain two sets of 23 chromosomes - 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. Diploid cells form from meiosis and contain just one set.
d)
Diploid cells contain two sets of 23 chromosomes - one set from the mother, one from the father. Haploid cells form from meiosis and have one set of 23 chromosomes.
44.
Describe and explain sex-linked inheritance
a)
Genetic Inheritance through autosomes
b)
Genetic inheritance only through the x chromosone
c)
Genetic inheritance through x or y chromosones
d)
Genetic Inheritance only through the y chromosome
45.
What is the difference between relative and absolute dating?
a)
Relative dating dates things relative to the start of humanity while absolute dating dates things relative to all time (13.8B years)
b)
Relative dating is dating by the layers of Earth while absolute dating is dating by tracking half-life decays of radioisotopes
c)
Absolute dating is dating by tracking half-life decays of radioisotopes while relative dating is dating by comparing carbon amounds relative to other things
d)
Relative dating is only related to people while absolute dating relates to things with carbon in them
46.
analogous structures
a)
different features, close common ancestor
b)
similar features, no close common ancestor
c)
divergent species
d)
convergent species
47.
What is divergent evolution?
a)
related to analogous
b)
related to homologous
c)
Species evole to the point that they become 2 or more seperate species that cannot reproduce
d)
2 or more species evolve to become extremely similar and eventually can become part of the same species
48.
fossil
a)
A decomposed animal
b)
the impression of a deceased animal or plant into rock, in a petrified form
c)
bones of a animal
49.
fossilisation
a)
When an organisms remains are preserved as a mineral
b)
When rocks grow organisms inside of them
c)
The discovery of fossils
d)
The illegal sale of fossils
50.
species
a)
Wether ot not an animal is native to an area
b)
The security an animal has against going extinct
c)
The endemic area of an animal
d)
The most specific rank of taxenomic definition
51.
define the following terms: evolution, selection pressure, natural selection.
a)
change in successive generations, change from environmental, and change through variation things
b)
change in successive generations, convergent speciation
c)
evolution is caused by meiosis and meitosis and natural slection and selection preasure are the same essentially
52.
How do fossils show evidence of evolution?
a)
Scientists can test the DNA of fossils and compare them to that of modern organisms
b)
Scientists can carbon date fossils to show similarities in the structures of of ancient species (analogous, homologous)
c)
Fossils can be carbon dated to show a progression between ancient and modern organisms
53.
Describe the basic structure of DNA
a)
DNA is made from a collection of tightly packed chromosomes
b)
DNA is comprised of two long strands of nucleotides, arranged in a double helix structure
c)
DNA is made of bases arranged in a ladder shape with no twists or bends
d)
DNA is shaped in spherical balls of phosphates and sugars
54.
What is the function of DNA
a)
DNA is a genetic form of binary code that is used to code for the amino acid placements in protein
b)
DNA is the coding for what you look like and how you develop
c)
DNA is the coding for what types of hormones can be released and when
d)
DNA is how they make dinosaurs in Jurassic Park
55.
Distinguish between an allele and a gene
a)
A gene is a portion of DNA that determines a certain trait, whereas an allele is a specific version of a gene
b)
An allele is a portion of DNA that determines a certain trait, whereas a Gene is a specific version of an allele
c)
A gene is made up of chromosomes, whereas alleles are made up of DNA
d)
An allele is what the individulal physically displays, whereas a gene is what two alleles the person has
56.
What does cytosine match with?
a)
Aidenine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Thymine
d)
Guanine
e)
Aids
57.
Where is DNA found?
a)
In chromosomes
b)
In genes
c)
DNA is found bundled up in chromosomes wrapped in huge coils. Chromosomes in turn are found in the nuclues.
d)
In the nuclus
e)
MITOCHONDRIA IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL
58.
Distinguish between a gamete and a somatic cell
a)
Somatic cells are involved with reproduction and are haploid, whereas gametes are regular body cells and are often diploid
b)
Somatic cells are those involved with physical features, whereas gametes are those which influence you behaviour
c)
Gametes are the product of two sex cells combining, whereas somatic cells are one individual sex cell
d)
A gamete is a sex-cell involved with reproduction, and are haploid, whereas somatic cells are regular body cells and are often diploid
59.
Where are chromosomes found
a)
In the Nucleus
b)
Chromosomes are found in the DNA
c)
Chromosmes are found in pairs, always joined to each other
d)
Chromosomes can choose where they are, they are not defined by historical structures in which they are constricted to be at a single point at a single time. If a chromosome wants to, it may exist wherever it wants to at any point in time.
60.
What is the definition of a chromosome
a)
A chromosome is a small section of DNA that influences a particular trait
b)
Chromosomes are the structures where long threads of DNA are tightly packaged up to store genetic information. In humans, there are normally 23 pairs of chromosomes, and they are found in the nucleus of most cells.
61.
What does Adenine match with?
a)
Cytosine
b)
Thymine
c)
Guanine
62.
A punnet square represents a heterozygous genotype. What are the possible combinations of the allele in this genotype? (there may be more than one answer)
a)
Yy
b)
YY
c)
Xx
d)
XX
63.
If a blonde person (homozygours recessive) has a child with a dark haired person (homozeygous dominant), what thpe of children can they have?
a)
DD
b)
dd
c)
Db
d)
Dd
e)
dD
64.
Describe the basic structure of DNA
a)
DNA is made from a collection of tightly packed chromosomes
b)
DNA is comprised of two long strands of nucleotides, arranged in a double helix structure
c)
DNA is made of bases arranged in a ladder shape with no twists or bends
d)
DNA is shaped in spherical balls of phosphates and sugars
65.
What is the function of DNA
a)
DNA is a genetic form of binary code that is used to code for the amino acid placements in protein
b)
DNA is the coding for what you look like and how you develop
c)
DNA is the coding for what types of hormones can be released and when
d)
DNA is how they make dinosaurs in Jurassic Park
66.
Distinguish between an allele and a gene
a)
A gene is a portion of DNA that determines a certain trait, whereas an allele is a specific version of a gene
b)
An allele is a portion of DNA that determines a certain trait, whereas a Gene is a specific version of an allele
c)
A gene is made up of chromosomes, whereas alleles are made up of DNA
d)
An allele is what the individulal physically displays, whereas a gene is what two alleles the person has
67.
What does cytosine match with?
a)
Aidenine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Thymine
d)
Guanine
e)
AIDS
68.
Distinguish between a gamete and a somatic cell
a)
Somatic cells are involved with reproduction and are haploid, whereas gametes are regular body cells and are often diploid
b)
Somatic cells are those involved with physical features, whereas gametes are those which influence you behaviour
c)
Gametes are the product of two sex cells combining, whereas somatic cells are one individual sex cell
d)
A gamete is a sex-cell involved with reproduction, and are haploid, whereas somatic cells are regular body cells and are often diploid
69.
Where are chromosomes found
a)
In the Nucleus
b)
Chromosomes are found in the DNA
c)
Chromosmes are found in pairs, always joined to each other
d)
Chromosomes can choose where they are, they are not defined by historical structures in which they are constricted to be at a single point at a single time. If a chromosome wants to, it may exist wherever it wants to at any point in time.
70.
What is the definition of a chromosome
a)
A chromosome is a small section of DNA that influences a particular trait
b)
Chromosomes are the structures where long threads of DNA are tightly packaged up to store genetic information. In humans, there are normally 23 pairs of chromosomes, and they are found in the nucleus of most cells.
c)
Chromosomes are binary forms of information that contain all the information in the body. Each pair is a binary number
d)
A chromsome is something that someone has, somewhere.
71.
What happens in a test cross
a)
Mr Jones gives us test
b)
In a test cross a dominant phenotype is bred with a homozygous recessive species and the results will determine the genotype of the dominant phenotype.
c)
We anaylse the genotype using genetic freezing
d)
Mr Jones is cross because of our test result
72.
What is Dark Matter
a)
Dark matter is matter that cannot interact with the electromagnetic feild. We cannot see it, but know that it exists because of its gravitational force that it has.
b)
Dark matter is what is causing the universe to expand
c)
The core of a neutron star
d)
I dont know- ask Mr Jones
73.
What is the definition combustion?
a)
a rapid chemical process that involves heat and light
b)
a rapid chemical reaction between a substance and oxxygen which involves the production heat and light
c)
an explosion
d)
a type of engine
74.
Which of these is not a renewable?
a)
solar
b)
wind
c)
hydro
d)
nuclear
75.
Which one of these is not precipitation?
a)
runoff
b)
rain
c)
hail
d)
snow
76.
Which one of these is carbon price?
a)
the amount carbon costs
b)
the amount countries have to pay for releasing carbon
c)
how much it costs to make carbon
d)
how much it takes to put carbon on the periodic table
77.
What is the definition of photosynthesis
a)
Where humans breathe in and out
b)
The process in which plant organisms use carbon dioxide and light from the sun to respirate oxygen and produces glucose (energy for the plant to function).
c)
The process of a living organism expelling oxygen or carbon dioxide<br />
d)
The deposition of sediments. It takes place when particles in suspension settle out of the fluid in which they are entrained and come to rest against a barrier.
78.
What is Cellular Respiration?
a)
Respiration is the process of a living organism utilizing oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide
b)
Where cells sweat to reduce their temperature
c)
Excreting water through sweat on the outside of an organism
79.
precipitation - can liquids other than water precipitate?
a)
Yes
b)
No
80.
Evaporation - What is an example of evaporation?
a)
Morning due on the grass
b)
Plant absorbing water through its roots
c)
clothes drying in the sun
d)
water soaking into the soil
81.
How much of the world's water is in the oceans?
a)
0.3
b)
0.965
c)
0.7
d)
1
e)
0.5
82.
What is the best option to define sublimation
a)
a process that involves loss of water vapour through the stomata of plants.
b)
to be sublime at life
c)
to pass or cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state
d)
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
83.
Terms found in the carbon cycle. Select all that apply.
a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Infiltration
d)
Phytoplankton
84.
What is the process where dead matter decays
a)
Decomposers
b)
Decomposition
c)
Decomposing
d)
Decontamination
85.
What are the different ways water can re-enter a water body
a)
Convection currents
b)
Percolation
c)
Sub/Surface flow
d)
Magic
e)
Runoff
86.
a market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives for reducing the emissions of pollutants.
a)
Emission trading
b)
Carbon tax
c)
Carbon sequestration
d)
Carbon counting
87.
a process that occurs when energy from a planet's sun goes through its atmosphere and warms the planet's surface, but the atmosphere prevents the heat from returning directly to space, resulting in a warmer planet.
a)
Climate change
b)
Global warming
c)
Greenhouse effect
d)
Enhanced greenhouse effect
88.
the impact on the climate from the additional heat retained due to the increased amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that humans have released into the earth's atmosphere since the industrial revolution.
a)
Climate change
b)
Global warming
c)
Greenhouse effect
d)
Enhanced greenhouse effect
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