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Life Science Review Repost (from 1/31)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a substance is composed of one type of atom that is arranged in one particular way, how is this substance best classified

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture

d)

gas

2.

In the current model of the Periodic Table of Elements, the elements have been placed in groups or families. Why have the elements been organized in such a way?

a)

Elements in each group have similar densities.

b)

Elements in each group all have similar boiling points.

c)

Elements in each group have similar physical and chemical properties.

d)

Elements in each group have the ability to chemically react with the other elements within that group.

3.

How are viruses, bacteria and parasites alike?

a)

They are unicellular and can cause disease.

b)

They are multi-cellular and can cause disease.

c)

They are non-living and can cause disease.

d)

They can infect a host and cause disease.

4.

Which is a major difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

a)

An epidemic is caused by toxins but a pandemic is caused by viruses.

b)

An epidemic results in more deaths than a pandemic.

c)

A pandemic affects more people than an epidemic and spreads farther.

d)

An epidemic spreads farther around the world than a pandemic.

5.

Which of the following limiting factors will most likely prevent further population growth within an ecosystem?

a)

excess water supply

b)

food supply to the area

c)

transportation availability

d)

recycling of human goods

6.

Differences in the homologous structures shown below, supports the hypothesis that these organisms:

a)

are member of the same species

b)

live in the same environment

c)

have similar ancestors but adapted to live in different environments

d)

all contain the same genetic information.

7.

Which statement best describe the periodic table?

a)

Each column forms a period

b)

The number of electrons decreases from the left to right

c)

The atomic mass dereases from the left to right

d)

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties

8.

Measles is a disease caused by a virus. Which is the most effective way to keep measles from spreading?

a)

giving antiviral medicine to people who have measles

b)

having healthy people wash hands often

c)

giving antibiotics to people with measles

d)

vaccinating healthy people against measles

9.
The number of protons in the atoms of a particular element that is unique only to that element.
a)
Atomic Mas
b)
Atomic Number
c)
Proton Number
d)
Mole 
10.
Which layer is oldest?
a)
A
b)
W
c)
G
d)
Z
11.
Which of the following is TRUE of predator/prey relationships?
a)
The amount of prey does not affect the number of predators.
b)
Herbivores are limited by the number of prey in an ecosystem.
c)
Humans are not considered predators.
d)
The number of predators is determined by available prey.
12.
A consumer is a __________.
a)
heterotroph
b)
autotroph
c)
omnitroph
d)
consumotroph
13.
In the energy pyramid here, which organisms have the most energy available?
a)
Producers
b)
Carnivores
c)
Herbivores
d)
Top Predator
14.
Which equation best represents the law of conservation of mass? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.

________ factors are non-living parts of an ecosystem.

a)

Abiotic

b)

Community

c)

Biotic

d)

Organism