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Science NWEA Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Right before Mia feeds her dogs, she rings a bell and they run to the kitchen. One day an ice cream truck drove by the house ringing a bell. When hearing the noise, the dogs ran to the kitchen. This is an example of: 


a)

 Reflex

b)

Hibernation

c)

Learned Behavior

d)

Instinct

2.

2. Roger kicked a soccer ball towards a goal from 20 feet on an empty field. It stopped a few feet before the goal. He picked  the ball up and placed it at the original spot where he kicked it   before. What should Roger do to score a goal from this spot?

a)

Use less energy on the ball

b)

Increase the force on the ball

c)

Increase the pull on the ball

d)

Decrease the force on the ball

3.

Mr. Shraft found an ant crawling by his house. Which part of the life cycle is shown with this ant? 


a)

Adult

b)

Pupa

c)

Larva

d)

Egg

4.

4. A specific type of small insect is found in four colors.  They are red, yellow, green, and brown. The red insects are found on red flowers, the yellow insects are found on yellow  flowers, the green insects are found on green plants. Most   likely, where will you find this specific type of insect for the color brown?

a)

Red Flowers

b)

Green Grass

c)

Brown Leaves

d)

Yellow Plants

5.

5. Fossils of fish were found on top of a dry mountain. The fish  were over a hundred thousand years old. Which of the following   BEST explains how the fossils got there?

a)

A person carried them up the mountain and left them there.

b)

The top of the mountain was once covered by a lake, ocean,  or sea.

c)

The fish were carried by clouds and dropped on the top of  the mountain.

d)

The fish climbed to the top of the mountain.

6.

Which best describes the term “climate”?

a)

The amount of rain in an area on a Monday.

b)

The amount of snow in an area for a few weeks.

c)

The amount of hail in an area for a few months.

d)

The amount of rain, and days without rain, in an area for ten  years.

7.

Which human activity is best linked to increasing the possibility of flooding?

a)

Cutting down many trees on the side of a hill. 

b)

Planting trees, grass, and bushes on a hill side.

c)

Building walls at the edge of rivers.

d)

Building dams on rivers that often cause flooding.

8.

Which experiment would be best for a plant?

a)

Use three of the same type of plant. Place one by a window,   one in the middle of the room, and one in a closet. Measure the start height and then the ending height after 30 days.

b)

Use three different types of plants. Place one by a window,   one in the middle of the room, and one in a closet. Measure   the start height and then the ending height after 30 days.

c)

Use three different types of plants. Give one only water,   one water and salt, and one water and nutrients. Measure   the start height and then the ending height after 30 days.

d)

Use three different types of plants. Place one outside,   one in a cold room, and one in a warm room. Measure the start height and then the ending height after 30 days.

9.

Which of the following will cause a ball to move? 

a)

Kick the ball with less force than what is holding it still. 

b)

Kick the ball with the same force than what is holding it still. 

c)

Kick the ball with a greater force than what is holding it still. 

d)

Kick the ball with a greater force than what is holding it still. 

10.

Which of the following animal activities is BEST linked to forming groups for survival?

a)

An individual lion protecting the area where it lives.

b)

A bear chasing off other bears to protect its food.

c)

A single dog taking a nap.

d)

Dolphins forming pods to work together to find food.   


11.

For an experiment, water was placed in a beaker. The water   measurement is displayed by the line above. Which BEST   describes the measurement of the water in the beaker?

a)

250 ml

b)

200 ml

c)

350 ml

d)

300 ml 

12.

Many buildings in California have flexible foundations. Which of   the following is the natural disaster this action is preparing for? 


a)

Flooding

b)

Volcanoes

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Tsunamis

13.

Dr. Seward found a caterpillar on a plant. Which part of the life cycle is shown in this caterpillar?

a)

Adult

b)

Pupa

c)

Egg

d)

Larva

14.

Which characteristic of a cactus allows it to survive in the desert?

a)

Broad flat leaves.

b)

Leaves which fall off when it is cold.

c)

Waxy covering and ability to hold water a long time.

d)

Strong wooden structure for stable growth.

15.

Red Mangrove trees can only live in areas without frost. Which area has the BEST climate for the Red Mangrove trees to survive?

a)

Northern section of Maine.

b)

The south section of Alaska.

c)

The central section of South Dakota.

d)

The southern area of Florida.

16.

Which type of magnet creates magnetic force without electricity?

a)

Permanent

b)

Electromagnets

c)

Temporary

d)

Battery, Wire, and Nail 

17.

Which of the following is an animal behavior for an individual   animal?

a)

Flocking Birds

b)

One Leopard Showing Aggression

c)

School of Fish

d)

Packs of Wolves

18.

Where would a group of Cattails grow best?

a)

In a wet warm environment with no shade.

b)

In a warm wet environment under a lot of shade.

c)

In a warm dry environment under a lot of shade.

d)

In a warm dry environment with some shade. 


19.

Which of the following BEST describes an individual rabbit having a trait change due to the environment?

a)

Desert Cottontail rabbits consume food.

b)

Himalayan rabbits changing color from brown to white when the temperature drops below 26 degrees Fahrenheit.

c)

Pygmy rabbits cannot make their own food like plants

d)

Mini Lop rabbits move around with their legs. 


20.

In Science class, an experiment used the scale above when comparing a toy cow and a toy donkey. Which of the following   BEST describes the results in the picture above?

a)

The toy donkey has more volume than the toy cow

b)

The toy donkey has more mass than the toy cow

c)

The toy donkey has more area than the toy cow

d)

The toy donkey has a higher temperature than the toy cow.


21.

Which of the following would create the most pollution in water?

a)

A boat which needs a gasoline motor.

b)

A rowboat with two people in it.

c)

A sailboat with no gasoline motor.

d)

All would contribute the same amount of pollution.

22.

 A dry hot area experienced rain for two weeks. Which would  BEST describe this situation?

a)

Temperature

b)

Weather

c)

Soil Nutrients

d)

Climate

23.

Worker bees communicating to each other to find food is BEST  linked to which of the following?

a)

Group Behavior

b)

Reflex

c)

Light Communication

d)

Hibernation

24.

The Indian pipe plant does not contain chlorophyll. It is in the   shade of trees. Which of the following allows it to survive?

a)

Vast water supplies from clouds.

b)

Wind carrying nutrients.

c)

Stealing nutrients from trees close to it.

d)

Pollination of bees.

25.

Which experiment will BEST use the picture above?

a)

Molding clay into new shapes.

b)

Adding food dye to milk.

c)

Mixing an acid and a base like vinegar and baking soda.

d)

Using popsicle sticks to make a simple machine.

26.

Which characteristic of a Venus Fly trap allows it to survive?

a)

The ability to absorb nutrients from insects

b)

The ability to easily change locations. 


c)

The exoskeleton outer shell of the plant.

d)

The complex nervous system of this plant. 


27.

Which best describes the climate of a tropical rainforest?

a)

Very cold with a high amount of rain.

b)

Cold with a medium amount of rain.

c)

Warm with very little amounts of rain.

d)

Warm with high amounts of rain. 

28.

A student continues to increase the temperature of a liquid in   science class. Which of the following most likely will occur?

a)

The liquid will freeze.

b)

The liquid will boil.

c)

The liquid will melt 

d)

The liquid will solidify.

29.

Humans now avoid cutting down Mangrove trees. Which BEST   describes the importance of Mangrove trees?

a)

They reduce the number of insects by the beaches.

b)

Their roots stabilize the soil on coasts reducing damage by   storms and flooding. 


c)

They provide food for arctic animals.

d)

They pollute the waters with toxins. 

30.

Several beetles are found on the ground with light brown wings.   Which of the following BEST describes the parents of these   beetles? 


a)

The wings of their parents are not used for flying.

b)

The parents are not beetles.

c)

The wings of their parents are light brown.

d)

The parents of the beetles have ten legs.


31.

Which of the following BEST describes a force without contact.

a)

A magnet on a table pulling on another magnet on the other   side of the table.

b)

A teacher pushing a cart across the hallway.

c)

A policeman pulling a wagon in a garage. 


d)

A student kicking a football on a field.

32.

The scale above is being used in an experiment. Which of the   following BEST describes how it is properly used? 


a)

To measure the length of an object.

b)

To measure the weight of an object. 


c)

To measure the volume of an object.

d)

To measure the area of an object.

33.

Which animal would BEST survive in a dry desert region?

a)

Moose

b)

Penguin

c)

Rattlesnake

d)

Polar Bear

34.

A town cut down all the trees between a very large river and the

area where people live, and replaced the area with farms. Which

of the following most likely could happen from this change?

a)

Increased volcano overflows.

b)

Earthquakes during hot, dry times of the year.

c)

Droughts when there are steady rainfalls.

d)

Flooding from the river during heavy rains.

35.

Which BEST describes the climate of an arctic tundra?

a)

Very cold with a high amount of rain.

b)

Warm with a medium amount of rain.

c)

Warm with low amounts of rain.

d)

Very cold with low amounts of rain.

36.

Which of the following would be BEST stored in test tubes?

a)

Samples of Rainwater

b)

Various Coins

c)

Samples of Large Rocks

d)

Samples of Large Wood Chips

37.

Which BEST describes the behavior of

sheep?

a)

They travel in flocks.

b)

They hunt other animals.

c)

They are very aggressive.

d)

They attack intruders.

38.
a)

West: 6am, Middle: 12pm, East: 6pm

b)

West: 6pm, Middle: 12pm, East: 6am

39.

How do plant leaves get water?

a)

Leaves get water from the air

b)

Leaves get water through the whole stem

c)

Leaves get water through the small tubes in the stem

40.
a)

sun, grass, deer

b)

sun, eagle, deer

c)

grass, eagle, deer

41.

How much should the chocolate weight after it melts?

a)

400g because melted chocolate is hot

b)

450g because melted chocolate takes less space

c)

500g because chocolate only changed form

d)

550g because melted chocolate has air pockets

42.

What were the environmental conditions that existed in this area when these fossils were formed?

a)

Sandy and dry

b)

Cold and windy

c)

Covered by water

d)

Covered by rocks

43.

Which experiment would best test the effect of water on plant growth?

a)

Use three identical plants. Give one no water, one a small amount of water, and one a large amount of water. Measure their heights after 30 days.

b)

Use three different plants and place them all in the sun.

c)

Use three plants and give them all the same amount of water and sunlight.

d)

Use one plant and move it to different rooms each day.

44.

Which of the following would be BEST stored in a beaker?

a)

Plastic Bags

b)

Paper Clips

c)

Large Metal Rods

d)

Samples of Sand

45.

A city replaced a forest near a river with a parking lot. Which of the following is most likely to happen as a result?

a)

Earthquakes will become more common.

b)

The river will dry up completely.

c)

More animals will move into the area.

d)

Flooding will increase during heavy rains.

46.

What stage of the life cycle is this plant in?

a)

Stem

b)

Roots

c)

Seedling

d)

Adult plant

47.

A lake is home to many animals. Which of the following animals is best suited for a lake habitat?

a)

lizzard

b)

turtle

c)

dolphin

d)

rabbit

48.

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

a)

wide, flat leaves to catch water

b)

bright green color

c)

thin, spiny needles

d)

tall stems

49.

If there was an increase in the Owl population, which animal would decrease?

a)

Grass

b)

Mouse

c)

Grasshopper

d)

Owls

50.

Which would have the most mass?

a)

book

b)

paper clip

c)

eraser

d)

pencil

51.

What are the three phases of the water cycle?

a)

evaporation, condensation, precipitation

b)

rain, snow, ice

c)

steam, water, rivers

d)

moisture, dry, condensation

52.

How much water is Earth made up of?

a)

50%

b)

71%

c)

96%

d)

100%

53.

Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

Melanie has curly hair.

a)

Instinct

b)

Inherited trait

c)

Learned behavior

54.

Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

Bears go into hibernation.

a)

Instinct

b)

Inherited trait

c)

Learned behavior

55.

The picture shows a tooth fossil of the extinct Megalodon shark next to teeth from a great white shark, which is still found today.

a)

Sharks were once larger than the sharks that are living today.

b)

The fossilized tooth was filled with water, which made it grow in size.

c)

Sharks alive today do not live long enough to grow very large teeth.

d)

The fossilized tooth had extra sediment around it, which became a part of it.

56.
A fossil animal has a mouth full of sharp, pointed teeth.  What can you infer about the animal?
a)
The animal ate fruits and vegetables.
b)
The animal is closely related to a shark.
c)
The animal did not live on land.
d)
The animal ate meat.
57.
People who study fossils are called ____.
a)
meterologists
b)
fossilologists
c)
paleontologists
58.

In a desert, Brittany Pierce was digging in the ground. After digging down very deep, she found fossils of clam shells and sharks teeth. What best explains how she was able to find fossils in a desert?

a)

There was once an ocean in this area, but it evaporated.

b)

Sharks and clams were once land animals.

c)

Tornadoes carried the sharks and clams from the ocean.

d)

A tsunami carried the sharks and clams to the desert.