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Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "A" represent?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

2.

What does B represent?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

3.

What does C represent?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

4.

What is the atomic mass of this element?

a)

20

b)

60

c)

40

d)

41

5.

What charge do neutrons have and where are they located in the atom?

a)

no charge, outside nucleus

b)

positive charge, nucleus

c)

neutral, nucleus

d)

negative charge, outside nucleus

6.

What charge do protons have and where are they located in the atom?

a)

negative charge, nucleus

b)

positive charge, outside nucleus

c)

positive charge , nucleus

d)

neutral charge, nucleus

7.

What charge do electrons have and where are they located in the atom?

a)

no charge, nucleus

b)

positive charge, nucleus

c)

negative charge, outside nucleus

d)

negative charge, nucleus

8.

A molecule is

a)

a singular particle of a particular element

b)

another name for an element

c)

2 or more atoms that are combined

9.

A pure substance that is a compound is made out of

a)

particles of more than one type of atom

b)

particles of the same type of atom

c)

a mixture of two or more substances that can be physically separated

10.
Gold is an example of a(n) 
a)
pure element
b)
pure compound
c)
pure mixture
11.

What is the number of electrons for this element?

a)

20

b)

60

c)

40

d)

41

12.

Which scientist is credited with the Theory of Plate Tectonics (modern version of the Theory of Continental Drift)?

a)

Alfred Wegener

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Robert Hooke

d)

Charles Lyell

13.

This layer of the earth is the thickest part

a)

crust

b)

outer core

c)

mantle

d)

inner core

14.

This layer of the earth is the thinnest part

a)

crust

b)

outer core

c)

mantle

d)

inner core

15.

The waves of energy that travel through the earth's layers are

a)

scenic waves

b)

tidal waves

c)

cosmic waves

d)

seismic waves

16.
Most volcanoes and earthquakes occur...
a)
along the coast
b)
along tectonic plate boundaries
c)
in the Arctic
d)
in the ocean
17.
Volcanoes are found...
a)
on land
b)
under water
c)
on islands
d)
all of the above
18.

What is the definition of matter?

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

b)

A substance that is liquid, solid, or gas

c)

Anything that is pure

d)

Anything that you can see or hold

19.
Something that takes up space and has mass.
a)
volume
b)
matter
c)
mass
d)
density
20.
A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
matter
21.
A watermelon has more matter than a grape, so it has more
a)
mass
b)
eat
c)
solid
d)
greater
22.
Liquid matter takes the shape of _______.
a)
a gas
b)
water
c)
a pet
d)
Its container
23.
What is the measure of gravity on an object?
a)
matter
b)
mass
c)
weight
d)
volume
24.
Mixtures are separated through ___________changes.
a)
mixture
b)
compound
c)
physical
25.
An element is made up of only one kind of _____.
a)
isotope
b)
plastic
c)
atom
d)
metal
26.

Structures that may have similar function but do NOT come from common ancestors

a)

analogous structures

b)

homologous structures

c)

pharyngeal pouches

d)

vestigial pelvis

27.

Which is an inherited trait that increases an organism’s chance of surviving and reproducing in its environment?

a)

adaptation

b)

camouflage

c)

natural selection

d)

variation

28.

William discovered that two modern-day species have very similar DNA. He concludes that the two species are closely related. What type of evidence did William MOST LIKELY use to reach his conclusion?

a)

fossil evidence

b)

DNA evidence

c)

structural evidence

29.

Which is true about the Theory of Natural Selection?

a)

Not all organisms that are born survive to reproduce,

b)

Organisms compete with each other to survive.

c)

Variations exist among organisms.

d)

All of answers are true.

30.

Wisdom teeth have no purpose and are often removed to make room for the other teeth. Wisdom teeth are

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

31.

Why do woodpeckers have long beaks to dig into trees for insects?

a)

As insects became more common, birds that ate more insects grew longer beaks.

b)

The long beak is an adaptation that helps the bird eat more insects.

c)

A harmful mutation occured.

d)

The long beak helps woodpeckers fight off predators.

32.

Many animals who live where it snows have fur. Explain how white fur makes surviving in the snowy environment easier.

a)

Orange fur make them easier to spot.

b)

White fur allows them to better blend in with their habitat.

c)

The color of fur doesn't effect an animals chance of survival.

d)

White fur is cooler then other fur colors.

33.

Explain how the fossil record is evidence for the scientific theory of evolution.

a)

It proves what future species of animals will look like in the future.

b)

It shows that extinct animal have become a fossil through selection.

c)

It shows that extinct species share similarities with current species.

d)

It allows scientist to compare fossils from the past to undiscovered fossils.

34.

The pictures are from different types of animals. What can be said about them that is true?

a)

They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

b)

They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

c)

They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

d)

They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

35.

What type of evidence is the absolute best proof that supports the Theory of Evolution?

a)

important evidence

b)

concrete evidence

c)

fossil evidence

d)

worldly evidence

36.

A theory is...

a)

a specific explanation of how the faux events may be modified with new evidence.

b)

A scientific theory is an explanation of the natural world that can be repeatedly tested and verified in accordance with the scientific method.

c)

an explanation of what is happening in the natural world that can be modified by new evidence.

d)

a generated out come that explains how the natural world functions through empirical evidence.

37.
How can plate tectonics contribute to evolution?
a)
Separating plates can divide groups of a population.
b)
Radition from plate tectonics can cause genetic change.
c)
Volcanic eruptions can cause species to become extinct.
d)
The movement of plates forces some animals underground.  
38.
Which is a change to DNA that forms new alleles?
a)
selective breeding
b)
evolution
c)
natural selection
d)
a mutation
39.
Which of the following means "change over time"
a)
natural selection
b)
speciation
c)
evolution
d)
isolation
40.
Where the better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring.
a)
Evolution
b)
Natural Selection
c)
Extinction
d)
Artifical Selection
41.
Genetic differences between organisms of the same species
a)
Variation
b)
Adaptation
c)
Behavior
d)
Environment
42.

Select the Evidence for Evolution

a)

Comparative Anatomy

b)

Natural Selection

c)

DNA Comparison

d)

Species Distribution

e)

Fossil Record

43.

Select the Causes for Evolution

a)

Migrations

b)

Mutations

c)

DNA Comparison

d)

Genetic Drift

e)

Natural Selection

44.

Similar features are developed due to organisms living under similar ecological conditions

a)

DNA Comparison

b)

Mutations

c)

Species Distribution

d)

Geography

45.

Effects of genetic drift are strongest in ________ populations

a)

small

b)

medium

c)

large

d)

doesn't matter

46.

Who composed and published the 1st periodic table?

a)

Ancient Greeks

b)

Bohr

c)

Thomson

d)

Mendeleev

47.

how can you tell if a chemical change occurred?

a)

changes shape

b)

stays the same color

c)

a solid (precipitate) is formed

d)

changes state

48.

A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table

a)

family

b)

group

c)

period

d)

table

49.

Vertical columns on the periodic table

a)

groups/family

b)

periods

c)

table

d)

none of the above

50.

boiling -> evaporation / vaporization

a)

solid to liquid

b)

liquid to solid

c)

liquid to gas

d)

gas to liquid

e)

solid to gas

51.

sublimation

a)

gas to solid

b)

liquid to solid

c)

liquid to gas

d)

gas to liquid

e)

solid to gas

52.

as temperature increases, molecular movement ______

a)

stays the same

b)

decreases

c)

increases

d)

none

53.

as temperature decreases, molecular movement ______

a)

stays the same

b)

decreases

c)

increases

d)

none

54.

observed without changing the identity of the matter

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

c)

physical change

d)

chemical change

55.

describes substance on ability to change to a new substance

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

c)

physical change

d)

chemical change

56.

color, shape, density, mass, volume, state, melting point, boiling point

a)

physical property examples

b)

chemical property examples

c)

physical change examples

d)

chemical change examples

57.

flammability, toxicity, rust, reacts with acid, reacts with water, stability, oxidation state

a)

physical property examples

b)

chemical property examples

c)

physical change examples

d)

chemical change examples

58.
a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture

d)

none

59.
a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture

d)

none

60.

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

a)

Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.

b)

Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure

c)

Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere

d)

Tornadoes form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water

61.

Meteorologist use weather forecasting models of hurricanes to help do what?

a)

Encourage residents to travel to that area

b)

To show people where the hurricane started

c)

To show people about how climate change effect hurricanes

d)

To warn people of life-threatening conditions

62.

The ring of fire is where the pacific plate meets other tectonic plates at a tectonic plate boundary. The events that are common in this area include mountain formation, volcanoes and what else?

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Landslides

63.

This map shows where earthquakes have been detected in the past 10 years. Many earthquakes have been detected in the area of the earth that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. Which claim best supports why earthquakes are common in this area?

a)

Earthquakes cause cracks in the tectonic plates

b)

Earthquakes only occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

c)

Tectonic plates break apart at fault lines

d)

Plate movements cause earthquakes near plate boundaries

64.

This image shows the plate boundaries in bold black lines and the ring of fire in red. What is the relationship between the boundaries and the most common area of active volcanoes?

a)

Most volcanic zones on Earth are in areas of colder climates

b)

Most volcanic zones on Earth are focused on the antarctic place

c)

Most volcanic zones on Earth are near plate boundaries

d)

Most volcanic zones on Earth are near the southern part of the world

65.

What instrument would be most appropriate for detecting moderate tremors in order to locate an Earthquakes epicenter?

a)

Barometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Weather buoy

d)

Seismograph

66.

What could be used to help reduce lives loss due to a volcanic eruption?

a)

Use seismographs to help predict a volcanic eruptions

b)

Build houses with no vents or windows to avoid contact with volcanic gas or ash

c)

Put isolation bearings in buildings to help them retain their shape

d)

Use a monitor to measure the air quality

67.

Tsunamis are formed due to what?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

Underwater earthquake

d)

Volcanic eruption

68.

The weather has been warmer than usual in a town in California. A student wants to know if warmer weather means that an earthquake is more likely to happen. Which statement about earthquakes and weather is true?

a)

Earthquakes and weather are not related.

b)

The movement of tectonic plates causes both earthquakes and weather.

c)

Atmospheric conditions cause both earthquakes and weather.

d)

Earthquakes cannot happen in cold weather.

69.

This chart describes information about volcanic eruptions.

How does this chart help people in a volcanic region?

a)

It provides information about the many ways a volcano might devastate a region after erupting

b)

It provides early warning signs to help people know a volcano might soon erupt.

c)

It provides hints on how to prepare the surrounding landscape for a potential volcano.

70.

The map shows the epicenters of some major earthquakes of 2003. Based on this information, on which continent is an earthquake least likely to happen in the future?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

South America

d)

North America

71.

A (a)   happens when dirt and rock move down a slope or hill.

72.

What is molten rock inside a volcano called?

a)

magma

b)

melted rock

c)

lava rock

d)

lava

73.

What kind of wave is pictured below?

a)

compressional wave

b)

transverse wave

c)

sound wave

d)

mechanical wave

74.
What can electromagnetic waves travel through?
a)
mediums
b)
empty space
c)
solely solids
d)
both mediums and empty space
75.
What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
76.

high point of a wave

a)

crest

b)

trough

c)

amplitude

d)

wavelength

77.

Number of waves passing a given point in a certain amount of time, measured in Hertz (Hz)

a)

wavelength

b)

frequency

c)

amplitude

d)

wave speed

78.

The substance that a wave is passing through

a)

medium

b)

frequency

c)

wavelength

d)

gravy

79.

The most destructive type of seismic wave is a

a)

P-wave

b)

S-wave

c)

Surface wave

d)

transverse wave

80.
As the frequency of a wave increases, the __________________ decreases.
a)
amplitude
b)
resting point
c)
wavelength
d)
crest
81.

What does a seismograph measure?

a)

The amount of oil and gas underground.

b)

The amount of damage an earthquake causes.

c)

The temperature of the earth's core.

d)

The amount of shaking of the crust.

82.
Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?
a)
P Wave
b)
Rayleigh Wave
c)
S Wave
d)
Shear Wave
83.
What is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger earthquake?
a)
Aftershock
b)
Liquefaction
c)
Seismic Gap
d)
Tsunami
84.
_________________ are seismic waves that move both up and down and side to side.
a)
P waves
b)
S waves
c)
Surface waves
d)
faults
85.
This boundary is described by two plates moving away from eachother along the edges and separating. The resulting gap allows magma to rise and create new crust, forming new lithosphere. 
a)
Convergent Boundary 
b)
Divergent Boundary  
c)
Transform Boundary
86.
Which of these explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large slowly moving pieces? 
a)
Plate Tectonic Theory
b)
Continental Drift 
87.
New crust is created at this type of  boundary.
a)
Divergent
b)
Convergent, Subduction Zone
c)
Transform 
88.
Mountains are created at this type of  boundary.
a)
Divergent 
b)
Convergent
c)
Transform 
89.
Example of a consumer
a)
worm
b)
bacteria
c)
mushroom
d)
hawk