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WorksheetsSOL Science Review 2
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 5hrs 40mins
One way in which light waves are different from sound waves is that light waves -
can move through empty space
are caused by rapid vibrations
travel more slowly
can be reflected
A student rubbed a plastic comb with a piece of wool cloth and then placed the comb near a stream of water. The water bent toward the comb as shown because of -
thermal energy
static electricity
magnetism
gravity
A student is investigating the time it takes for different objects to reach the ground after they are dropped. The constant in this investigation is the -
time to reach the ground
distance to the ground
weight of each object
object being dropped
When stirred together, which two substances form a solution?
Sand and salt
Sugar and salt
Sand and water
Sugar and water
This is an image of plants on a shelf. The plants are most likely responding to which factor in the environment?
Light
Water
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
The greater the frequency of a sound wave, the -
lower the pitch
higher the pitch
softer the sound
louder the sound
A student made the model above which shows the particles in a solid. To improve the model, the student should -
put the beads in a square container
take out some beads so the particles can move more easily
shake the container gently to show how the particles vibrate
use different-colored beads to make the particles easier to see
Which substance produced during photosynthesis is represented by the X in the illustration?
Water
Oxygen
Sunlight
Carbon dioxide
Which of these animals is classified as a vertebrate?
An electromagnet can be made using a battery, insulated wire, and -
an iron nail
an aluminum can
a nickel coin
a gold chain
Which pair of organisms needs to switch places for the ocean food chain to be correct?
Phytoplankton and fish
Animal-like plankton (zooplankton) and fish
White shark and phytoplankton
White shark and animal-like plankton (zooplankton)
Which pair of colors is in order from the longest wavelength of light in the visible spectrum to the shortest wavelength?
Green, orange
Yellow, red
Violet, blue
Red, violet
The conveyor belt moves the groceries by transforming electrical energy into -
thermal energy
radiant energy
mechanical energy
potential energy
Coal is important for Virginia because it -
can be used for energy
can be divided into four types
is found in many areas of the country
is formed from plant and animal remains
When Earth is seen from outer space, it looks mainly blue. This is because most of Earth is covered with -
ice
mountains
oceans
deserts
Select the term that correctly labels this statement.
If plants are watered every day, then they will grow faster than plants watered once a week.
Inference
Hypothesis
A fungus is found growing on dead leaves on the forest floor. The fungus is an example of a -
decomposer
carnivore
predator
producer
Based on the table, how much rainfall should a scientist have predicted for May of 2011 in Norfolk?
12-17 in
15-20 in
18-23 in
21-26 in
Which of these best explains why the sun is not visible during the night?
The moon blocks the sun from view.
That side of the sun faces away from Earth.
The sun stops creating light at night.
That side of Earth faces away from the sun.
A model of a plate boundary is shown. What most likely happens as the plates slide past each other?
A mountain forms.
An earthquake occurs.
The ocean floor widens.
Magma comes to the surface.
What is the mass of the rock shown? (a) g
During pollination, pollen is transferred from stamen to a -
petal
stem
sepal
stigma
Which of these is an impact made by humans?
Marble being dug from a rock quarry
Marble forming sedimentary rock
Oceans drying and exposing limestone
Limestone forming from shells of ocean animals
Lobster pots are used by fishermen to catch lobsters in shallow water. In which area of the ocean would commercial fishermen most likely place their lobster pots?
On the bottom of an ocean trench
On top of a mid-ocean ridge
On the continental slope
On the continental shelf
Which unit is best to measure the distance a runner covered in 30 seconds?
mm
cm
m
km
In which direction will the ball most likely go after it hits the wall?
Choose the list that will correctly fill in the spaces on the rock cycle.
1 Igneous; 2 Metamorphic; 3 Sedimentary
1 Metamorphic; 2 Igneous; 3 Sedimentary
1 Sedimentary; 2 Metamorphic; 3 Igneous
1 Igneous; 2 Sedimentary; 3 Metamorphic
Which of these animals is classified as a vertebrate?
An electromagnet can be made using a battery, insulated wire, and -
an iron nail
an aluminum can
a nickel coin
a gold chain
High and low tides on the coast are caused mostly by -
underwater earthquakes
the gravity from the moon
storms over the ocean
the tilt of Earth
The plant shown grows in swamps and produces an odor similar to a skunk. Why should people preserve a plant like the skunk cabbage?
It depends on a moist environment.
It has a certain role in the ecosystem.
It is prized by gardeners for its flowers.
It has leaves that are about the same shape as each other.
Which pair of organisms needs to switch places for the ocean food chain to be correct?
Phytoplankton and fish
Animal-like plankton (zooplankton) and fish
White shark and phytoplankton
White shark and animal-like plankton (zooplankton)
Students investigated how different colors of construction paper in a solar oven affect the heating of water. Which graph correctly represents the data for the brown construction paper?
A student made a track for a toy sled using 4 different materials. At which section of the track is friction most likely to cause the greatest resistance to the motion of the toy sled?
1
2
3
4
Which pair of colors is in order from the longest wavelength of light in the visible spectrum to the shortest wavelength?
Green, orange
Yellow, red
Violet, blue
Red, violet
Based on the mineral identification table, which mineral belongs in square X of the flow chart?
Mica
Graphite
Magnetite
Hornblende
The conveyor belt moves the groceries by transforming electrical energy into -
thermal energy
radiant energy
mechanical energy
potential energy
Students made a classroom barometer that can be used to measure -
wind direction
temperature
air pressure
precipitation
Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
A cow that has flat teeth
A squirrel that has buried acorns
A fish that has scales
An owl that has soft feathers
Coal is important for Virginia because it -
can be used for energy
can be divided into four types
is found in many areas of the country
is formed from plant and animal remains
Juan is doing an experiment to see how long it takes an acorn to grow into a 0.5-meter-tall oak tree. Which two instruments should he choose?
Thermometer and centimeter ruler
Thermometer and calendar
Centimeter ruler and pan balance
Centimeter ruler and calendar
A group of students tested the effects of different amounts of water on ivy
plant growth. Afterward, they could not remember how much each plant grew per day. What should they have done to practice good science?
Discuss their observations with other groups in their class.
Discuss their observations with other groups in their class.
Record daily information in a data table.
Make up explanations for the results.
owl
vulture
golden eagle
bald eagle
Which variable may change and probably will change in the experiment, but "I" don't change it?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Constant
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Erosion of rocks
Heat and pressure
Cooling magma
Compaction and cementation of sediments
Metamorphic rock is formed by —
cementation
compaction
heat and pressure
melting magma
