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Life Sci, Practice of Sci

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Students look out a window for 5 minutes. They record the number, the type, and the color of the vehicles that pass. What are the students doing?

a)

concluding

b)

experimenting

c)

hypothesizing

d)

observing

2.

What do we call step-by-step instructions for completing a task?

a)

data

b)

control group

c)

procedure

d)

precision

3.

At the end of an investigation when a scientist summarizes what they have learned

a)

evidence

b)

research

c)

observation

d)

conclusion

4.

Why do scientists repeat their experiments?

a)

to avoid making observations

b)

to throw out the information they collected earlier

c)

to make sure that the information they collected is reliable and accurate

5.

How can we make an experiment Better?

a)

Repeat the experiment over and over by doing many trials.

b)

Throw out information you dont agree with

c)

Use your opinion to justify the experiment

6.

An educated guess explaining what you think will happen in an investigation.

a)

hypothesis

b)

observation

c)

experiment

d)

variable

7.

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Investigation

d)

Variable

8.

The group in an experiment that serves as a comparison to the test group; untreated by the factor being tested.

a)

Predict

b)

Control Group

c)

Conclusion

d)

Observation

9.

Does listening to music while you sleep help you sleep better? What can I use as my CONTROL GROUP?

a)

One group listens to soft music, the other group listens to instrumental music.

b)

One group of people do not listen to music while they sleep so we can compare our results to them

10.

Does listening to music while you sleep help you sleep better? What can I use as my TEST/EXPERIMENTAL GROUP?

a)

One group listens to soft music, the other group listens to instrumental music.

b)

One group of people do not listen to music while they sleep so we can compare our results to them

11.

Which color light helps plants to grow fastest? What can I use as my CONTROL GROUP?

a)

Place plants under different colors of light (blue, yellow, red, green)

b)

One group of plants are not placed under different light (we will just place them in regular light) so we can compare the plants to these that are untreated

12.

Which of the following is not an observation based on the picture?

a)

There are two animals

b)

There is probably a storm coming

c)

The animals are brown

d)

One animal is smaller than the other animal

13.
The penguins are black and white.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
14.
More penguins are going to jump in next.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
15.

Is the following statement a fact or an opinion?


Manatees are the ugliest sea creature.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

16.

Is the following statement a fact or an opinion?


Of all the fruits, bananas taste the best.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

17.

Beyonce is the best performer ever

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

18.

To find out if a person's experiment was accurate and true, you can _____________.

a)

Choose to agree with their hypothesis

b)

Repeat the experiment

c)

Draw your own conclusion

d)

Change the data

19.

Why is repeating an experiment with many Trials over and over a great idea?

a)

To make sure your results are accurate

b)

To make you look smart

20.

Why do Scientists set up a Control Group?

a)

to compare to the test group. this helps show the results are accurate

b)

to make their experiment more interesting

c)

to help erase any mistakes they made

d)

the control group is not needed in an experiment

21.
Which type of consumer eats meat and plants?
a)
Herbivores
b)
Carnivores
c)
Omnivores
d)
Plants
22.
Who does the owl get energy from? 
a)
Grass
b)
Grasshopper
c)
Mouse
d)
Ow
23.
Who is the producer in this food chain? 
a)

sun

b)

tree

c)

caterpillar

d)

hawk

24.

Which organism is a consumer of the mouse?

a)

cricket

b)

grass

c)

fox

d)

Sun

25.
An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:
a)

Predator

b)

Producer

c)

Consumer

26.
An organism that uses sunlight to create its own food is known as a:
a)
Producer
b)
Heterotroph
c)
Consumer
d)
Decomposer
27.
The image provided is an example of a(n):
a)
Carnivore
b)
Herbivore
c)
Producer
d)
Autotroph
28.

Which type of metamorphosis is shown?

a)

complete metamorphosis

b)

incomplete metamorphosis

29.

Which type of metamorphosis is represented?

a)

complete metamorphosis

b)

incomplete metamorphosis

30.

Which correctly lists the stages of complete metamorphosis in order?

a)

egg, larva, pupa, adult

b)

egg, pupa, larva, adult

c)

pupa, adult, egg, larva

d)

larva, egg, adult, pupa

31.

Which correctly lists the stages of incomplete metamorphosis in order?

a)

egg, nymph, adult

b)

egg, adult, nymph

c)

nymph, adult, egg

d)

adult, nymph, egg

32.
What part of the plant is #2?
a)
leaf
b)
flower
c)
stem
d)
root
33.
What part of the plant is #1?
a)
flower
b)
stem
c)
root
d)
leaf
34.
What part of the plant is #3?
a)
leaf
b)
root
c)
flower
d)
stem
35.
What makes food for the plant?
a)
Stem
b)
Root
c)
Leaf
d)
Seed
36.
What is the anchor that holds that plant in place?
a)
Flower
b)
Leaf
c)
Stem
d)
Roots
37.
What attracts bees for pollination?
a)
Seed
b)
Flower
c)
Roots
d)
Leaf
38.

A student researches four plants that are in the same group. He sorts the plants into two smaller groups.

How does the student MOST LIKELY sort the plants?

a)

by seed size

b)

by flower shape

c)

by whether they have cones or flowers

d)

by whether they produce seeds or spores

39.

A student researches several plants. She then groups them according to their characteristics.

Which are MOST LIKELY the names of the plant groups.

a)

ferns, trees

b)

mosses, flowering plants

c)

spore producers, seed producers

d)

flowering plants, coniferous plants

40.

A scientist classifies some plants into two groups.

Which are MOST LIKELY the names of the groups?

a)

trees, ferns

b)

seed producers, spore producers

c)

deciduous trees, coniferous trees

d)

flowering plants, coniferous plants

41.

Which part of the flower is the male reproductive organ?

a)

Pistil

b)

Stamen

42.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering?

a)

Flowering

b)

Non-flowering

43.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

44.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

45.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

46.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

47.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

48.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

49.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

50.

Is this plant flowering or non-flowering

a)

flowering

b)

non-flowering

51.
Nonflowering plants make their seeds through what 2 things?
a)
cones & spores
b)
flowers & plants
c)
plants & cones
d)
spores & flowers
52.
Flowering plants make their seeds inside of what?
a)
cones
b)
flowers
c)
spores
d)
plants
53.
Vertebrates are animals that have a ____________.
a)
fur
b)
4 legs
c)
backbone
d)
roots
54.
a)
bird
b)
fish
c)
mammal
d)
amphibian
55.
a)
mammals
b)
fish
c)
birds
d)
reptiles
56.
a)
birds
b)
fish
c)
amphibians
d)
reptiles
57.
a)
birds
b)
reptiles
c)
amphibians
d)
mammals
58.
a)
birds
b)
mammals
c)
fish
d)
reptiles
59.
a)
reptiles
b)
birds
c)
amphibians
d)
mammals
60.

Vertebrates are animals with ____.

a)

special tubes

b)

no special tubes

c)

backbones

d)

no backbones

61.

Mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians are all ___.

a)

vertebrates

b)

invertebrates

62.

Crabs, lobsters, and shrimp with hard exoskeletons are ___.

a)

vertebrates

b)

invertebrates

63.

Which group does it belong to?

a)

vertebrate

b)

invertebrate

64.

Which group does it belong to?

a)

vertebrate

b)

invertebrate

65.

Which group does it belong to?

a)

vertebrates

b)

invertebrates

66.

Which group does it belong to?

a)

vertebrate

b)

invertebrate

67.

What is the organ labeled 5?

a)

Heart

b)

Stomach

c)

Large intestine

d)

Liver

68.

What is the organ labeled 1.

a)

Lung

b)

Heart

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

69.

What is the organ labeled 7?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Lung

d)

Brain

70.

What is the organ labeled 8?

a)

Brain

b)

Kidney

c)

Stomach

d)

Lung

71.

The human brain is responsible for which of the following functions?

a)

Fighting the body’s diseases

b)

Breaking down food nutrients

c)

Controlling muscle movement

d)

Pumping blood through the body

72.

In order to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, air must be pumped into and out of which of the following organs?

a)

Bladder

b)

Heart

c)

Brain

d)

Lungs

73.

The nutrients in digested food are absorbed into the bloodstream in which of the following organs?

a)

Heart

b)

Liver

c)

Intestines

d)

Lungs

74.

The stomach, liver, intestines, and pancreas are all organs in the same body system. What is the main function of the stomach?

a)

Breaking down food nutrients

b)

Pumping blood through the body

c)

Controlling muscle movement

d)

Fighting the body’s diseases

75.

Students construct an obstacle course and watch a hamster successfully navigate through it. This is an example of-

a)

an inherited trait

b)

a learned behavior

76.

Desert plants have special structures that help them collect and store water. These structures are most beneficial in-

a)

wet climates

b)

dry climates

c)

windy climates

d)

humid climates

77.

What is the difference between learned behavior and inherited trait?

a)

Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child.

b)

Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children.

78.

which is the learned behavior?

a)

shape of beak

b)

monkey riding bicycle

c)

horse eating hay

d)

snake eating mice

79.

How did this Rose Adapt to help it grow without being eaten by large animals?

a)

Grew flowers with bright colors

b)

Grew sharp thorns

c)

Produces small seeds

d)

Grew deep roots

80.
A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.
a)
helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
b)
pokes animals that try to eat the plant.
c)
attracts pollinators to the plant.
81.

The colors & patterns on a turtle's shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This Adaptation is called________

a)

hibernation.

b)

behavior.

c)

migration.

d)

camouflage.

82.
Some animals move great distances as the seasons change.  What is this called?
a)

hibernation

b)

migration

c)

habitat

d)

coloration

83.

Plants have different needs depending on where they live. In what kind of environment would you find a plant that has an adaptation that allows it to store water?

a)

rainforest

b)

grasslands

c)

tundra

d)

desert

84.

To protect themselves from being eaten, plants may develop special adaptations to keep animals away. What is one of these adaptations.

a)

berries

b)

thorns

c)

vines

d)

fruit

85.

Some plants rely on insects and birds to help them pollinate and reproduce. What adaptation would help a plant attract more insects?

a)

bright flowers

b)

green leaves

c)

sharp thorns

d)

tall stem

86.

Which plant structure supports a plant so it does not fall over?

a)

seed

b)

leaves

c)

roots

d)

flowers

87.

In a rainforest, the large canopy can block sunlight. Plants living under the canopy must be able to tolerate shade or adapt in order to get light. What adaptation could help plants get more sun?

a)

strong roots

b)

climbing vines

c)

needles

d)

spores

88.

What is HIBERNATION?

a)

when a weak animal copies stronger animal to warn off predators.

b)

when an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring

c)

when a larger animal eats its prey

89.

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

a)

when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators

b)

when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment

c)

when an animal hibernates during the winter.

90.

A green snake blends in so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of?

a)

Hibernation

b)

Mimicry

c)

Migration

d)

Camouflauge

91.

True or false? Adapt means "to change"

a)

True

b)

False

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