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WorksheetsKendal's EOTY science assessment
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
What are the primary purposes for the use of dams?
To prevent droughts and reverse the flow of a river.
To keep unwanted marine organisms from moving down stream.
To control floodwaters and store water for people to use.
To make lakes so that people have a place to go fish.
How can plants cause the weathering of rocks?
roots can grow into or near rocks causing the rocks to break down over a period of time.
plants can chemically break down rocks using photosynthesis
plant roots can use the rocks as a source of nutrients and break them down over time
plants can release water vapor into the air that causes the rocks to break down over time.
Which of the following landforms are created over a long period of time?
Mountains and Canyons
Landslides and Sand dunes
Ponds and Mountains
Volcanic eruptions
Which best describes what this landform is and how it was created?
A fault was formed as the river eroded the beach.
An island was formed as the river eroded the beach.
A delta was formed as the river deposited sediment from upstream.
Why would a scientist use a seismograph?
To record the size of a wave.
To measure the strength of a tsunami.
To record the strength of an earthquake.
To measure the duration of a volcanic eruption.
The landform below is a sea arch. It could be included as evidence to support which of the following statements?
Earthquakes are constructive forces that build landforms on the coast quickly.
Waves are constructive forces that deposit sand and sediments on the coast slowly.
Earthquakes are destructive forces that cause breakage of rock formations near the oceans.
Waves are destructive forces that over time can wear away at the earth’s coast and change its shape.
Why are electrical cords often covered with rubber?
To slow the flow of electrons to keep them on the electric circuit to prevent a fire.
To keep the wires from breaking apart.
To keep wire from getting wet.
So that you can determine what color goes where.
A group of students hang a balloon with an electrical charge from the ceiling with a string. They bring another balloon near the first one. Predict what will happen when the balloons are brought closer together. The balloon on the string will?
move upward if the charges are opposite.
remain still if the charges are opposite.
move downward if it loses its charge.
move away if the charges are the same.
Which statement supports that electricity can be very dangerous to humans?
It keeps us in contact with others who may live far away.
Inventors need to create something that could be put between humans and the flow of electricity.
Conductors are usually made from wire.
Our bodies are good conductors.
Arlene rubs a glass rod with a piece of silk, then placed the rod near her head. Select two of the following statements that are correct about the experiment.
The glass rod attracts Arlene's hair.
The glass rod is neutral after being rubbed with silk.
The glass rod causes Arlene's hair to become neutral.
The glass rod and Arlene's hair have different charges
The glass rod repels Arlene's hair.
Alyssa wore a wool hat to school. When she took the hat off, her hair crackled and stood on end.
The hat removed positive charges from Alyssa’s hair.
Alyssa’s hair removed negative charges from the hat.
Alyssa’s hair removed negative charges from the hat.
The hat removed negative charges from Alyssa’s hair.
A student rubbed a balloon with a wool cloth. The balloon developed a negative charge. The student placed the balloon against a wall and let go. The balloon stayed next to the wall for a few minutes, then fell. What is the MOST likely reason the balloon fell?
The balloon gave up positive charges to the wall.
he wall gave up negative charges to the balloon.
The balloon gave up negative charges to the wall.
The wall gave up positive charges to the balloon.
Which material is NOT a good electrical conductor?
wood
water
copper
aluminum
A student is given three identically sized blocks. Each block is made of a different material. What characteristic of the blocks should be examined to find out which block is made of metal?
weight
conductivity
color
texture
Metal is an example of a good ____.
Conductor
Insulator
Resistor
Current
Electricity moving in a circuit is an example of ____.
Magnetic Field
Open Circuit
Energy Being Transferred
Magnetism
Lightening is an example of a ____.
Current Electricity
Static Electricity
Magnetic Field
Electromagnet
A rubber tube, plastic ring and glass tube are all examples of what?
Iron
Magnets
Insulators
Conductors
You wrap the wire a few more times around your electromagnet. Your electricity will ____.
Increase
Decrease
Opposite charges (North and South Pole)
Repel
Drift
Flip
Attract
What is a temporary magnet? (Only works when there is a current flowing through it).
Shockwave
Electromagnet
Insulator
Conductor
A magnet has a ____ and a ____ pole.
Top, Bottom
East, West
Cold, Hot
North, South
An object that attracts certain materials, usually iron or steel.
Static Electricity
Magnet
Circuit
Insulator
What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates do not have a backbone, invertebrates do have a backbone
Invertebrates do not have a backbone, vertebrates do have a backbone
What are inherited traits?
Skills and knowledge that you get from experience, observation, or training
Characteristics that are passed on to new generations through genes
Plants that do not have tissue to transport water
Moss
What is an example of an inherited trait?
Learning how to cook
Learning to drive
Listening to Miss Mann teach
Hair color
What are acquired traits?
Characteristics that are passed on to new generations through genes
Skills and knowledge that you get from experience, observation, or training
Plants that do not have tissue to transport water
People that do not have a backbone
Which is an example of an acquired trait?
Learning how to drive
Your height
Your eye color
Your hair color
How do we classify plants as?
Vertebrates and invertebrates
Inherited traits and acquired traits
Vascular and nonvascular
Spongebob and Patrick
What are plants that have tissue to get water through the plants called?
Nonvascular
Vascular
What are the two types of vascular plants?
Vertebrates and invertebrates
Angie and Jim
Angiosperms and gymnosperms
Moss and oak
How are nonvascular plants different from vascular plants?
Vascular plants have to live nearby water to absorb water through their surroundings
Nonvascular plants have roots
Nonvascular plants have no tissues to get water through the plant
Vascular plants do not have roots
What is something you learned how to do called?
Physical Trait
Inherited Trait
Characteristic
Acquired Behavior
What is a physical characteristic that is passed down by parents to their babies or offspring?
Characteristics
Acquired Traits
Learned Behavior
Inherited Trait
How do traits move from parents to offspring?
Learned behaviors
Characterists
Genes
They teach them.
A student sees a bird's nest with blue eggs. Which of the following is an example of a question the student can ask to decide whether the color of the eggs is inherited or acquired?
What type of bird laid these eggs?
How long have the eggs been in the nest
How many eggs are in the nest?
Are there other nests in the surrounding areas?
Look at the picture. What would be an example of an inherited trait?
The dog runs to the door when her hears the bell ring
The color of the dog's fur.
The dog's broken leg.
Look at the picture. What would be an example of an acquired trait?
The color of the dog's fur.
The dog runs to the door when he hears the bell ring.
The dog's broken leg.
Look at the picture. What would be an example of a learned behavior?
The dog runs to the door when he hears the bell ring.
The dog's broken leg.
The color of the dog's fur.
Which question can be asked to learn about the inherited traits of a hamster?
Why does the hamster have white fur?
How old is the hamster?
What food does the hamster eat?
How long does the hamster sleep?
Which of the following traits of a pig are probably affected by the environment?
The pig has black skin and hair
The pig is a female.
The pig is overweight.
The pig has brown eyes.
The nucleus is only found in the animal cell
True
False
The cell wall is found only in plant cells
True
False
Nucleus
Four students in Mrs. Harper's class make the following observations. Choose which student is correct
Samerius says that all microorganisms are found in the ocean. Some are helpful, but some are harmful. It's best to shower after swimming at the beach.
Emily says that all microorganisms are harmful. This is why we must get vaccinations and antibiotics from the doctor.
Melissa says that some microorganisms are helpful and some are harmful. The best way to protect ourselves from harmful microorganisms is to wash our hands with soap and water.
Jonathan says it's impossible to become sick from bacteria. Only viruses and fungi can make a person sick. Make sure to sneeze in your elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
What are three helpful organisms?
Blood,Ebola, and E.coli
Yeast for bread, algae for oxygen, mold for penicillin
Mold, Spit, and Gas
Athletes Foot, Pink Eye, Strep throat
Choose all microorganisms below that are helpful.
baker's yeast for bread
influenza virus that causes the flu
bacteria and protists in algae that help create oxygen
Lactobacillus in milk products
Choose all of the harmful microorganisms below.
influenza virus that causes the flu
bacteria and protists in algae that help create oxygen
bacteria that causes strep throat
norovirus that causes stomach flu
Which observation supports the claim that microorganisms are helpful to ecosystems?
Microorganisms are too small to be seen without special equipment.
Like all living things, microorganisms need water and energy.
Millions of microorganisms can often be found in soil
Microorganisms break down dead plants and animals, making nutrients available.
Some microorganisms are harmful when they enter other living things and cause the living things to __________.
get sick
grow quickly
have babies
produce energy
