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State Test Practice Questions

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3570secs

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1.

If the temperature of an area is gradually increasing over time, which species would most likely survive?

a)

species that over heat easily in warm weather

b)

species that eat plants that grow in cold weather

c)

species that are better adapted to colder weather

d)

species that are better adapted to warmer weather

2.

T or F: Asexual reproduction results in a higher number of offspring

(a)  

3.

T or F: Satellites help to predict hurricanes

(a)  

4.

Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.

a)

chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate

b)

chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere

c)

chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell

d)

chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set

5.

T or F: Chromosomes organize DNA

(a)  

6.

What would you notice in areas that are prone to wild fires?

a)

an increase in greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere

b)

an increase in the number of insects and diseases harmful to local plants

c)

a decrease in the amount of storm water runoff after loss of vegetation

d)

a decrease in the destruction of property

7.

What is amplitude?

a)

the amount of waves in a section of a transverse wave

b)

how tall the wave is from the resting position

c)

the determining factor for pitch

d)

the amount of space from one crest to the next

8.

T or F: Sexual Reproduction is time and energy efficient

(a)  

9.

Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.

a)

chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate

b)

chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere

c)

chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell

d)

chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set

10.

How can you explain fossils of the same animal found on different continents?

a)

tectonic plates are moving closer together over time

b)

tectonic plates collide to form mountains

c)

tectonic plates shift because the continents were once connected during pangea

d)

tectonic plates move very fast

11.

Which statement is false?

a)

Birds are made from eukaryotic cells

b)

Primates have vertebrae

c)

amphibians have egg shells

d)

fish have vertebrae

12.

T or F: Asexual Reproduction increases resistance to disease

(a)  

13.

Which description below matches A?

a)

this is a convergent boundary where mountains are formed

b)

this is a divergent boundary where ridges are formed

c)

this is a transform boundary where earthquakes are formed

14.

What happens when the Earth's mantle heats up and then cools?

a)

convection currents moves plates on the outer core

b)

convection currents move the lithospheric plates

c)

conduction currents move the plates on the outer core

d)

conduction currents move the lithospheric plates

15.

Which statement explains meiosis?

a)

produces 4 genetically different cells

b)

produces 2 genetically identical cells

c)

creates 2 cells that are haploid in chromosome number

d)

creates two cells that are diploid in chromosome number

16.

Which plate boundary has incorrect information?

a)

convergent plates form mountains

b)

divergent plates form the rift valley

c)

convergent plates form trenches

d)

transform boundaries form mid ocean ridges

17.

T or F: Genes are not sections of DNA that tells the body which traits to express.

(a)  

18.

T or F: Sexual Reproduction is more likely to survive environmental changes

(a)  

19.

Which of the following best explains natural selection in action for dark and light-colored mice in a darker environment?

a)

light-colored mice are favored so less dark mice will be born

b)

dark-colored mice are favored so more light mice are born

c)

light-colored mice are favored so more dark mice will be born

d)

dark-colored mice are favored so fewer light mice will be born

20.

Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.

a)

chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate

b)

chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere

c)

chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell

d)

chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set

21.

How has technology helped humans deal with bad weather conditions?

a)

it has decreased the loss of life by giving us more time to prepare

b)

it has increased property damage by increasing severe weather conditions

c)

it has decreased property damage by preventing destructive weather conditions from happening

d)

it has increased the loss of life by reducing the time to prepare

22.

Which soil is the oldest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

Which soil is the youngest B, C, or D?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

How can humans help improve the conditions on Earth?

a)

humans can bring non-native species into the ecosystems

b)

humans can carpool to reduce pollutants in the atmosphere

c)

increase the use of pesticides on plants

d)

humans can use nonrenewable resources to get better energy

25.

T or F: The basic unit of DNA is the nucleotide which contains a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base

(a)  

26.

Which statement best explains reproduction?

a)

sexual reproduction creates new species

b)

sexual reproduction creates genetic variation

c)

asexual reproduction creates larger organisms

d)

asexual reproduction allows organisms to adapt easier

27.

How is solar energy better than using fossil fuels?

a)

solar energy is limited and fossil fuels are unlimited

b)

fossil fuels are quickly replenished and solar energy is unlimited

c)

fossil fuels cannot be depleted and solar energy is quickly replenished

d)

solar energy is quickly replenished while fossil fuels are depletable

28.

T or F: Sea floor spreading does not occur at divergent boundaries.

(a)  

29.

How can we protect homes against earthquakes?

a)

add waterproof materials to prevent water damage

b)

strengthen walls and reinforce roofs to reduce collapse

c)

add shatterproof shutters and doors to resist fast moving debris

d)

install windows and shutters to resist high pressure from winds

30.

T or F: Earthquakes are concentrated along fault lines.

(a)  

31.

True or False: Removing groundwater for use can decrease the water in nearby rivers and springs.

(a)  

32.

T or F: Pollutants in groundwater dont change the water quality of lakes and streams.

(a)  

33.

Guitars have strings that vibrate which is resonance. What would happen to the sound if the strings increase in length?

a)

pitch will increase and resonance will decrease

b)

pitch will increase and resonance will increase

c)

pitch will decrease and resonance will increase

d)

pitch will decrease and resonance will decrease

34.

If light-colored mice change colors to match their darker environment, what is the best explanation?

a)

darker fur in a darker environment is beneficial

b)

darker fur in a light colored environment is harmful

c)

light fur in a dark environment is beneficial

d)

tan fur in a light colored environment is harmful

35.

T or F: color variations in beetles will help them survive and avoid predators in their environment.

(a)  

36.

What is the result of asexual reproduction?

a)

it results in two identical cells with the same genetic information as the parent

b)

it results in two genetically different cells as the parent

c)

it results in genetically identical information but with half of the chromosomes

d)

it results in genetically different information with twice as many chromosomes

37.

T or F: Wind is a renewable energy source. It depends on how fast it replenishes.

(a)  

38.

If you cross a heterozygous parent with a homozygous recessive parent, what would the result be?

a)

two heterozygous offspring and two homozygous recessive offspring

b)

two homozygous dominant offspring and two heterozygous offspring

c)

all homozygous dominant offspring

d)

all heterozygous offspring

39.

Which source of energy is most beneficial; hydroelectricity or fossil fuels ?

(a)  

40.

The picture is evidence of what evolution concept?

a)

analogous structures that have different ancestors

b)

homologous structures that do not have a common ancestor

c)

analogous structures that have a the same make up

d)

homologous structures that have a common ancestor