WorksheetsFCAT Review Life Science
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mr. Brown wonders how minerals affect animal growth and decides to conduct an experiment with his chickens. He begins with 3 buckets containing exactly the same amount of chicken feed and then adds the same amount of 2 different minerals to two of the buckets. He adds calcium to one bucket, magnesium to another bucket, and he doesn’t add any minerals to the third bucket. What scientific term is used to describe the mineral placed in each bucket?
control
hypothesis
specimen
variable
What is the role of the rabbit in this food chain?
to form a habit
to find a space to live
to be a source of energy
to be a source of water
These are the four stages of a mealworm's life cycle. What kind of life cycle is it?
Incomplete metamorphisis
Complete metamorphosis
Full metamorphosis
Partial metamorphosis
Which organism is classified as an invertebrate?
crab
fish
manatee
turtle
Forms clouds including fog
rain
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
bubbles, fizzing, burning, temperature change, rust, or new product is created are examples of-
chemical property
physical property
chemical change
physical change
the only planet with life as we know it
earth
mars
venus
mercury
The Sun is around 93 million miles from Earth. It provides the energy and the warmth needed to support life. What would happen to life on Earth if the Sun was the same distance from Earth as Jupiter?
Life on Earth would adjust to the warmer temperatures
Life on Earth would adjust to the colder temperatures
Earth would be too hot to sustain life
Earth would be too cold to sustain life
All plants make their own food. Which of the following is NOT required for these plants to make their own food?
sunlight
water
dirt
air
The object shown is in our daytime sky every day. What travels from it in order to help plants grow on the Earth?
hot air
oxygen
gravity
energy
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
A) To absorb water
B) To absorb sunlight
C) To provide structure
D) To store nutrients
Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?
A) Conversion of glucose into energy
B) Conversion of sunlight into chemical energy
C) Breakdown of food into energy
D) Absorption of nutrients from soil
In an experiment, a student places a plant in a dark room. What is the most likely outcome after a week?
A) The plant will grow faster
B) The plant will wilt and die
C) The plant will produce more flowers
D) The plant will become healthier
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms?
A) Ability to move
B) Ability to reproduce
C) Ability to photosynthesize
D) Ability to communicate
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
A) To produce energy
B) To break down dead organisms
C) To compete with predators
D) To provide shelter
