WorksheetsScience SOL Review 1
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
a resource that can be replaced naturally by the earth; they don't run out; they can be renewed
examples: solar, wind, hydropower
renewable
fossil fuel
non-renewable
petroleum
resources that cannot be replaced after they are used; they are limited; they take millions of years to form
examples: coal, oil, natural gas
renewable
geothermal
non-renewable
biomass
a solid fossil fuel energy resource; produced from plant remains
oil
coal
natural gas
renewable
energy from the sun
geothermal
hydropower
wind power
solar power
energy that is produced by atomic reactions through nuclear fission (splitting the nucleus of an atom)
natural gas
geothermal
nuclear power
fossil fuel
power generated by harnessing the energy from the movement of wind
hydropower
geothermal
biomass
wind power
the release of harmful materials into the environment
pollution
energy conservation
climate change
teleporting
gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels that trap heat and increase Earth's the average temperature
greenhouse gas
natural gas
geothermal
biomass
reduce and use less energy whenever possible
conserve
consume
consult
contain
advantages of nonrenewable energy resources
(choose all that apply)
they can be stored for use at a later time
they pollute the environment and affect the climate
they are cheap (cost effective)
they are cleaner for the environment
disadvantages of nonrenewable resources
(choose all that apply)
they are replaced so they will not run out
they can be used up if not conserved
they pollute the environment and affect the climate
they are cleaner for the environment
advantages of renewable resources
(choose all that apply)
they are cleaner for the environment
they are not always available in all locations
building facilities can be expensive
they are replaced so they will not run out
disadvantages of renewable resources
(choose all that apply)
they are cleaner for the environment
they are not always available in all locations
building facilities can be expensive
they are replaced so they will not run out
Which three structures are found in both animal and plant cells?
nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm
cell membrane, chloroplasts, and mitochondria
cytoplasm, a cell wall, and nucleus
nucleus, chloroplasts, and cell wall
Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
cell wall
What is the function of the nucleus?
to produce energy
to control cell activity
to remove waste products
to allow molecules to enter the cell
What is the function of a cell wall?
to protect and support the cell
to make food for the cell
to prevent water from passing through it
to prevent oxygen from entering the cell
This organelle directs all the cell's activities.
cytoplasm
chloroplasts
cell wall
nucleus
What are organisms that eat other organisms?
Consumers
Producers
Omnivores
Decomposers
Matter from dead organisms is broken down and consumed by organisms called ______________.
consumers
producers
carnivores
decomposers
The main source of energy for producers in an ecosystem is the sun.
True
False
Plants are a type of _________ because they make their own food.
decomposer
producer
herbivore
system
An __________ is a complex community made up of living and non living things.
system
environment
ecosystem
subsystem
Arrows on a food chain and food web show __________________________________.
the direction that the animals walk
the other animals favorite animal
the direction food (matter and energy) move
their allies
A student designed an investigation to test the effect of light color on plant growth. What was the independent variable in the investigation?
color of light
height of plant
hours of light
size of pot
A student wants to compare the masses and volumes of three marbles. Which two instruments should be used?
balance and graduated cylinder
centimeter ruler and thermometer
graduated cylinder and centimeter ruler
thermometer and balance
The school garden club planted sunflower seeds in 6-inch pots. Each pot was watered the same amount every two days. At the end of the month the number of sprouts was counted. What pot had an unusual number of sprouts?
1
2
3
4
What is the best tool for measuring the temperature of a lake?
meter stick
balance
thermometer
graduated cylinder
Based on the information in the diagram, about how many feet tall is the tree?
10 feet
20 feet
40 feet
80 feet
Max is doing an experiment on tomato plants. His hypothesis is, “A tomato plant will not grow in a shady area.” On which of these relationships did Max base his hypothesis?
Warm temperature causes plant growth
Sunlight causes plant growth
Tall plants cause shade
New plants need fresh water
The distance between Richmond and Dumfries can best be measured in
kilometers
meters
centimeters
millimeters
Students planted bean seeds in the same kind of soil in separate cups. The cups were put next to each other on a sunny windowsill. Cup 1 was given 10 mL of water every other day. Cup 2 was given no water. Which of these is the independent variable in the experiment?
the type of soil
the type of seed
the amount of water
the amount of sunlight
Based on the diagram, the bag of leaves has
less mass than the pebble
the same mass as the pebble
the same volume as the pebble
less volume than the pebble
