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WorksheetsEnd of the Year Challenge!
Total questions: 160
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
What are the TWO major motions of Earth as it travels through space?
Rotation and Tilting
Revolution and Orbit
Orbit and Seasons
Revolution and Rotation
Seasons and Rotation
What motion of the Earth causes us to experience day and night?
Orbit
Seasons
Rotation
Revolution
Solstice
Which of the models below best describe the relationship between the sun-moon-earth?
The Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun in the same orbit
Both the Moon and the Sun revolve around the Earth
The Moon revolves around the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Earth and the Sun revolve around the Moon in the same orbit
The Earth, the Sun and the Moon are in the same orbit
Which of the models below best describe the relationship between the sun-moon-earth?
Which position is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Which position is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Which position is the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Which event occurs is position D in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice
Fall Equinox
Spring Equinox
Winter Solstice
What is the force that keeps objects on the ground?
inertia
gravity
mass
weight
speed
The strength of the force of gravity between two objects depends on which two factors?
weight and distance
speed and distance
mass and weight
mass and distance
mass and inertia
The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth are called ________________.
lunar
eclipse
phases
solar
inertia
What is the arrangement of Earth, moon, and sun during a lunar eclipse?
The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.
The Moon is next to but not between the Earth and the Sun.
The Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
The Sun is between the Moon and the Earth.
What is the arrangement of Earth, moon, and sun during a lunar eclipse?
What is the arrangement of Earth, moon, and sun during a solar eclipse?
Which of the following planets is the largest?
Jupiter
Saturn
Earth
Uranus
Neptune
Which of the following planets takes the longest to revolve around the sun?
Mercury
Jupiter
Earth
Uranus
Neptune
Which of the following describes a New Moon?
The side of the moon facing Earth is dark.
Half of the side of the moon facing Earth is lighted.
All of the side of the moon facing Earth is lighted.
More than half of the lit portion of the Moon can be seen and the shape increases ("waxes") in size from one day to the next.
Which of the following is a New Moon?
Which of the following is a Full Moon?
Which of the following is an inner planet?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
Which of the following is an outer planet?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Uranus
Which sedimentary rock layer is the OLDEST?
B
D
E
G
Which sedimentary rock layer is the YOUNGEST?
B
D
F
G
Using the “fossils clues” in layers A and B, select the kind of environment that existed when these rock layers were formed.
desert
arctic
rainforest
tundra
ocean
Why do you think there are no fossils in layers C and E?
The hard parts that would form fossils were eaten by dinosaurs.
The hard parts that would form fossils were destroyed by a lava flow.
The hard parts that would form fossils were destroyed by farmers.
No animals or plants lived during those time periods.
The dinosaurs became extinct.
Why do you think there are no fossils in layer X?
The hard parts that would form fossils were destroyed by a lava flow
The hard parts that would form fossils were destroyed by farmers
No animals or plants lived during those time periods
The dinosaurs became extinct
The shells dissolved in the ocean
Which is the principle that states that each horizontal layer is older than the layer above it and younger than the layer below it?
law of superposition
law of extrusion
law of intrusion
law of superintendent
What three things provide evidence that organisms have changed over time?
Fossils
Patterns of early development
Similar body structures
Lettuce
This type of fossil that provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
This type of fossil consisting of an extremely thin coating of carbon on rock. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
If two organisms look very similar during early stages of development, this is evidence that the organisms
are not related
evolved from different ancestors
have exactly the same DNA
evolved from a common ancestor
This fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
This fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
This fossil is formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
This fossil formed when an organism was buried in sediment dissolves, leaving a hollow area. Then a copy of the organism’s shape is formed when minerals seep into the hollow area. What kinds of fossils are shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
This spider was found in a piece of amber with little or no change. What kind of fossil is shown in the photo?
mold and cast
petrified fossil
carbon film
trace fossil
preserved remains
What is one way that the remains of organisms can be preserved?
Amber
Carbon Film
Petrified Fossil
Mold and Cast
Trace Fossil
Which finch is best adapted to eat nuts?
A bald eagle’s hooked beak allows it to tear into a fish. This helps it survive and reproduce. This type of trait is called a(n)
species
adaptation
variation
fossil
A grizzly bear has a thick fur coat. This helps it survive and reproduce. This type of trait is called a(n)
species
adaptation
variation
fossil
These dogs are all the same species, but they have many shapes, sizes and colors. These are examples of _________.
species
adaptation
variation
fossil
In this example there were more white mice than black mice. Since the birds were better able to see the white mice more of them were eaten. In the next generation, there were more black mice. This process is called _________.
scientific theory
natural selection
variation
unconformity
How would scientist classify these animals?
Non-Swimmers and swimmers
Legged and non-legged
Poisonous and non-poisonous
Invertebrates and vertebrates
No Lungs and lungs
Which of these is an invertebrate?
Which choice that lists the levels of organization in an ecosystem from the smallest unit of organization to the largest?
population, organism, community, ecosystem
organism, population, ecosystem, community
organism, community, population, ecosystem
organism, population, community, ecosystem
In the image of the prairie dog habitat, there are three coyotes. The three coyotes are a(n) ____________.
organism
population
community
ecosystem
A niche is ________.
an organism’s particular role in its habitat
the struggle between organisms to survive
one species in a particular area
the nonliving part of an organism’s habitat
These wading birds live in the same habitat but do not compete for food. Which statement may be true about the birds?
The birds have the same niche and eat the same food.
The birds have different niches and eat the same food.
The birds have different niches and eat different food .
The birds have the same niche and eat different food .
Which statement best describes what would happen to the hare (prey) population when the lynx (predator) population increases?
The hare population would decrease because there would be more lynx to eat the hares.
The hare population would decrease because hares would have more lynx to eat.
The hare population would increase because there would be more lynx to eat the hares.
The hare population would increase because hares would have more lynx to eat.
Symbiosis is a close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species. Which of these is NOT an example symbiosis?
mutualism
predation
parasitism
commensalism
Which of the following is an example of mutualism?
Which of the following is an example of parasitism?
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
The living parts of an ecosystem are called biotic factors. The nonliving parts of an ecosystem are called abiotic factors. Which choice has one biotic factor and one abiotic factor?
A bird sitting on a branch
An apple being eaten by a worm
A fish swimming in water
Two lion cubs
Clouds in the air
A mosquito sucks the blood from its host. This is an example of ______________.
mutualism
predation
parasitism
commensalism
Biotic or Abiotic?
Biotic
Abiotic
A combination of both
Biotic or Abiotic?
Biotic
Abiotic
A combination of both
Which statement best describes what would happen to the rat (prey) population when the snake (predator) population increases?
The rat population would decrease because there would be more snakes to eat the rats .
The rat population would decrease because rats would have more snakes to eat.
The rat population would increase because there would be more snakes to eat the rats.
The rat population would increase because rats would have more snake to eat.
Sometimes it is easier to observe signs of organisms rather than the organisms themselves. For example each cliff swallow nest is usually home to four birds (two parents and two offspring.) Using indirect observations estimate the population of cliff swallow birds.
4 birds
6 birds
7 birds
24 birds
In which year did the population reach its highest point? What was the size of the population that year?
1997, 5 squirrels
1997, 500 squirrels
1994, 2 squirrels
1994, 225 squirrels
1997, 550 squirrels
A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms. Which choice shows a list of consumers?
producer, consumer, decomposer
producer, consumer, scavenger
herbivore, omnivore, carnivore
herbivore, consumer, decomposer
What is the difference between a decomposer and a scavenger?
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down waste and dead organisms and returns the raw materials to the ecosystem while a scavenger is carnivore that eats dead animals.
A decomposer is carnivore that eats dead animals while a scavenger is an organism that breaks down waste and dead organisms and returns the raw materials to the ecosystem.
Both decomposers and scavengers are carnivores that eat dead animals.
Both decomposers and scavengers are organisms that break down waste and dead organisms and return the raw materials to the ecosystem.
Which of these organisms does NOT use the sun’s energy to turn water and carbon dioxide into food?
algae
apple tree
carrot
mushroom
Which of these is an apex predator?
Barn Owl
Canadian Goose
Cottontail Rabbit
Eastern Bluebird
Honeybee
Which of these organisms is a first-level consumer?
Grass
Cardinal
Snake
Eagle
Which organism in the food web above is sometimes a first-level consumer and sometimes a second-level consumer?
Grasshopper
Mouse
Rabbit
Coyote
Hawk
Which is a benefit of drilling for oil in Antarctica?
Transporting the oil
Risk of oil spills
Many new jobs
Potential harm to sea animals
Which is a benefit of drilling for oil in Antarctica?
Transporting the oil
Risk of oil spills
Many new jobs
Potential harm to sea animals
A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame. Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
sunlight
wind
fresh water
trees
coal
Most water pollution is the result of ______.
air pollution
animal waste
human activity
water cycle
A company makes cups from plants. These cups can be then be broken down and recycled by bacteria and other decomposers. A substance that can be broken down and recycled by bacteria and other decomposers is said to be __________.
recyclable
biodegradable
antibacterial
plantable
none of these
The burning of solid waste can be used to make electricity, but causes air pollution. Which type of waste disposal is the burning of solid waste?
open dump
sanitary landfill
firehouse
leachate
none of these
The burning of solid waste can be used to make electricity, but causes air pollution. Which type of waste disposal is the burning of solid waste?
open dump
sanitary landfill
firehouse
leachate
incinerator
Which soil conservation technique adds nutrients to help crops grow better __________.
leaving fields fallow
applying fertilizer
crop rotation
nutrient depletion
all of these
People use land in many ways. Which ways do people use the land?
agriculture
development
mining
all of these
none of these
A renewable resource is a natural resource is either always available or is naturally replaced in a relatively short time. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
sunlight
wind
trees
oil
A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame. Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
sunlight
wind
fresh water
trees
oil
Pollution can be the contamination of Earth's ________.
Water
Air
Land
All of these
What human activities cause pollution?
burning of gasoline
fertilizers in farming
dumping of chemicals in a river
all of these
honking a car horn outside of a school
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
sunlight
wind
fresh water
trees
oil
Which type of waste disposal is the burning of solid waste?
open dump
sanitary landfill
firehouse
leachate
incinerator
Which is a resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame?
A nonrenewable resource
A renewable resources
A natural resource
All of these
New farmland can be created by ________.
clearing forests
covering up a landfill
mining
development
Development is the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and other structures. Which of the following is the result of development?
Decrease in farmland
Increase in wilderness areas
Decrease in wildlife habitats
Increase in cropland
Development is the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and other structures. Which of the following is the result of development?
Increase in farmland
Decrease in wilderness areas
Increase in wildlife habitats
Decrease in cropland
Which layer of fertile soil contains dead leaves and grass?
litter
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
The rock that makes up Earth’s crust is called?
litter
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
The process by which water, wind, or ice moves particles of rocks or soil is _______.
erosion
desertification
nutrient depletion
land reclamation
The advancement of desert-like conditions into areas that previously were fertile is ___________.
erosion
desertification
nutrient depletion
land reclamation
Which methods are used for handling solid waste?
burning
burying
recycling
farming
The process of reclaiming raw materials and reusing them to create new products is called ________.
burning
burying
recycling
farming
A place where solid waste is buried is called a(n) _______
sanitary landfill
incinerator
recycling plant
sanitary plant
The best way to prevent pollution is to __________.
burn garbage
reuse material
recycling waste
reduce usage
Which of these is NOT considered a hazardous chemical?
gasoline
paint remover
bug spray
laundry bleach
citronella candles
Water stored in layers of soil and rock beneath Earth’s surface is called _________.
groundwater
water surface
rock water
water layers
Particles of rock and sand in running water are called _____.
sewage
pollutants
agriculture
sediments
Heredity is
genes that are dominant.
the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
the DNA in an individual
the height of a person
When a dominant trait is matched up with a recessive trait the dominant trait will _________.
be masked or covered up by the recessive trait
blend with the recessive trait to make a mixture of the two
mask or cover up the recessive trait
disappear
The likelihood that an event will occur is called ___________.
trait
dominant
probability
recessive trait
In people, brown eyes are dominant over blue eyes. An offspring receives one dominant allele and one recessive allele from its parents. What is the genotype of the offspring?
BB
bb
Bb
BE
The traits that are visible in an individual are called
genotypes
phenotypes
traits
recessive traits
The genotype of an individual who is a purebred dominant brown eyed person would have the genotype of
bb
Bb
BB
Be
The only way a recessive trait will appear in an individual is
both parents have to be homozygous dominant
if the child receives one recessive allele for that trait from each parent
the child receives one dominant allele and one recessive allele from its parents
by mutation
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
What are the parents for this Punnett Square?
BB x bb
Bb x bb
Bb x Bb
bb x bb
Add the parents to this Punnett Square?
Bb x Bb
Bb x BB
BB x Bb
BB x bb
What is the type of genotype?
FF
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
GG
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
Nn
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
nn
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
RB
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
If B = Brown Fur and b = Tan Fur,
what is the phenotype?
Bb
Brown Fur
Tan Fur
Light Brown Fur
Dark Tan Fur
If you cross a heterozygous black coat (Bb) with a homozygous recessive brown coat (bb), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a black coat?
(a)
Heredity is
genes that are dominant.
the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
the DNA in an individual
the height of a person
When a dominant trait is matched up with a recessive trait the dominant trait will _________.
be masked or covered up by the recessive trait
blend with the recessive trait to make a mixture of the two
mask or cover up the recessive trait
disappear
The likelihood that an event will occur is called ___________.
trait
dominant
probability
recessive trait
In people, brown eyes are dominant over blue eyes. An offspring receives one dominant allele and one recessive allele from its parents. What is the genotype of the offspring?
BB
bb
Bb
BE
The traits that are visible in an individual are called
genotypes
phenotypes
traits
recessive traits
The genotype of an individual who is a purebred dominant brown eyed person would have the genotype of
bb
Bb
BB
Be
The only way a recessive trait will appear in an individual is
both parents have to be homozygous dominant
if the child receives one recessive allele for that trait from each parent
the child receives one dominant allele and one recessive allele from its parents
by mutation
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
Complete the Punnett Square.
What are the parents for this Punnett Square?
BB x bb
Bb x bb
Bb x Bb
bb x bb
Add the parents to this Punnett Square?
Bb x Bb
Bb x BB
BB x Bb
BB x bb
Add the parents to the Punnett Square.
Gg x gg
Gg x Gg
GG x gg
GG x Gg
Add the parents to the Punnett Square.
rr x Rr
rr x rr
RR x rr
RR x Rr
Add the parents to the Punnett Square.
Yy x Yy
Yy x yy
yy x yy
YY x yy
What is the type of genotype?
FF
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
GG
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
NN
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
Nn
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
Gg
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
Ff
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
nn
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
gg
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
ff
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
RB
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
RY
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
What is the type of genotype?
FY
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
heterozygous
codominant
If B = Brown Fur and b = Tan Fur,
what is the phenotype?
Bb
Brown Fur
Tan Fur
Light Brown Fur
Dark Tan Fur
If B = Brown Fur and b = Tan Fur,
what is the phenotype?
BB
Brown Fur
Tan Fur
Light Brown Fur
Dark Tan Fur
If you cross a heterozygous black coat (Bb) with a homozygous recessive brown coat (bb), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a black coat?
(a)
If you cross a heterozygous black coat (Bb) with a homozygous recessive brown coat (bb), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a brown coat?
(a)
If you cross a heterozygous black coat (Bb) with a homozygous recessive brown coat (bb), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a black coat?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant green flower (GG) with a homozygous recessive white flower (gg), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a green flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant green flower (GG) with a homozygous recessive white flower (gg), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a white flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant green flower (GG) with a homozygous recessive white flower (gg), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a white flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant green flower (GG) with a homozygous recessive white flower (gg), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a green flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant red flower (RR) with a heterozygous red flower (Rr), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a red flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant red flower (RR) with a heterozygous red flower (Rr), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a white flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant red flower (RR) with a heterozygous red flower (Rr), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a red flower?
(a)
If you cross a homozygous dominant red flower (RR) with a heterozygous red flower (Rr), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have a white flower?
(a)
If you cross two heterozygous yellow peas (Yy), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have yellow peas?
(a)
If you cross two heterozygous yellow peas (Yy), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have green peas?
(a)
If you cross two heterozygous yellow peas (Yy), what is the probability (%) that the offspring will have yellow peas?
(a)
