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Science Practice 3

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for a physical characteristic that results from a gene, such as eye color or height?

a)

Genotype

b)

Phenotype

c)

Chromosome

d)

Allele

2.

In pea plants, tall (T) is dominant over short (t). What is the probability of getting a tall plant when crossing two heterozygous plants (Tt × Tt)?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

0%

3.

What is the term for a gene pair containing two different alleles?

a)

Homozygous dominant

b)

Homozygous recessive

c)

Heterozygous

d)

Pure breed

4.

What structure carries genetic information in the form of DNA?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Chromosome

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Golgi body

5.

If a pure-breeding black rabbit (BB) is crossed with a white rabbit (bb), what will be the genotype of all offspring in the F1 generation?

a)

BB

b)

bb

c)

Bb

d)

None

6.

Which type of cell division produces gametes (egg and sperm cells)?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Binary fission

c)

Budding

d)

Meiosis

7.

Which of the following is NOT an example of condensation?

a)

Morning dew forming on grass

b)

Steam from a hot shower turning into water droplets

c)

Ice cubes melting in a glass

d)

Water droplets forming on a cold soda can

8.

In the water cycle, condensation leads to the formation of:

a)

Groundwater

b)

Clouds and drops of water

c)

Rivers

d)

Global Wind formation

9.

The picture represents Hydrogen Isotope. What is similar between those Hydrogen atoms?

a)

Number of electrons around the nucleus

b)

Number of neutrons in the nucleus

c)

Atomic mass

d)

Number of protons in the nucleus

10.

According to the Law of reflection, a light ray striking a mirror.....

a)

continues moving through the mirror in the same direction

b)

moves into the mirror at a slightly different angle

c)

bounces off the mirror toward the direction it came from

d)

bounces off the mirror at the same angle it hits.

11.

The fact the two angles are the same is an example of....

a)

Refraction

b)

Angle of Incidence

c)

Law of reflection

d)

Magnification

12.

A student placed a pencil in a cup of water. The pencil appears broken because light-

a)

always travels in a straight line

b)

bends when it passes through water

c)

makes the water in the glass evaporate

d)

reflects the pencil on the water's surface

13.

A big air current from Equator is reaching Florida. How does this phenomenon affect Florida?

a)

It create a dry season in winter

b)

It prevents any rainfall

c)

It causes constant snow

d)

It transports warm air to Florida, creating a warm environment.

14.

The rock cycle is a geologic cycle that describes how rocks change from igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary types over time. It is driven by plate tectonics, water cycle, and other forces. What low confirms this process?

a)

Law of gravitational force

b)

Law of rock formation

c)

Law of superposition

d)

Law of conservation of mass

15.

What particle is defining the atomic number of Lithium atom?

a)

Number of electrons

b)

Atomic mass

c)

Number of neutrons

d)

Number of protons

16.

. Scientists have collected large amounts of evidence that support the idea shown in the illustration.

Which of the following is a scientific theory that is best supported by this evidence?

a)

evolution

b)

superposition

c)

plate tectonics

d)

universal gravitation

17.

What organ system is directly associated to this white blood cell’s function?

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Excretory System

c)

Endocrine System

d)

Immune System

18.

Airport security scanners play a vital role in ensuring passenger safety. While old metal detectors could only detect metal, the upgraded airport body scanners are also extremely good at finding non-metal objects. What type of radiation is used for in airport scanners?

a)

Infrared radiation

b)

Ultraviolet radiation

c)

Radio waves

d)

X-Rays

19.

The law of superposition is one of the principles of geology scientists use to determine the relative ages of rock strata. This principle states that the oldest rock strata will be on the bottom and the youngest at the top. This principle show us.....

a)

Absolute age of the rocks

b)

Weathering process action

c)

Erosion process action

d)

Deep of the rocks layers

20.

Continental drift describes one of the earliest ways geologists thought continents moved over time. This map displays an early "supercontinent," Pangea, which eventually moved to form the continents we know today.

Continental Drift represents

a)

Opinion

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Law

d)

Theory

21.

Which of the following is evidence that Pangea moved to form the continents we know today.

a)

Similar plant and animal fossils found on both continents Africa and Sout America

b)

     Rock composition and mountain ranges aligning when continents are brought together.

c)

     Fit of the Continents.

d)

      All the above

22.

A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock down a slope. Landslides denote direct influence of gravity, a classic morphological cause of landslides is erosion, or weakening of earth due to water, building a new landform at the mountain base by........

a)

Deposition

b)

Erosion

c)

Weathering

d)

Superposition

23.

Every river on the surface of the earth flows, this river drains into a water body such as lake, ocean or sea. The reduction in velocity of the current makes the river incapable of transporting sediment farther. and deposition of sediment occurs at this time, creating a landform. What is the name of the process?

a)

Mid ocean ridge

b)

Water convection

c)

Alluvial fan

d)

Delta

24.

Wasps often lay their eggs just inside the eggs of butterflies. The wasp larva (baby wasps) is able to get lots of nutrients and protection from the butterfly/caterpillar egg while its developing. After the caterpillar is born, the wasps continue lurking in the flesh of the caterpillar, soaking up more nutrients and drinking its blood. The wasp larva must keep its host alive, so it avoids damaging the vital organs.

What type of symbiosis is being described?

a)

predator/prey

b)

commensalism

c)

competition

d)

parasitism

25.

What reasoning would you use to explain the role of water in the process of mountain deposition?

a)

Water dissolves rocks, preventing deposition

b)

Water transports sediments and aids in their deposition

c)

Water evaporates, leaving sediments behind

d)

Water freezes, causing rocks to break apart

26.

Erosion is a process that slowly changes rocks. Which of the following most likely causes pebbles in a stream to erode?

a)

flowing water

b)

movement of ice

c)

force of gravity

d)

freezing and thawing

27.

A gently sloping mass of sediment that forms where a stream empties onto a flat plain at the foot of a mountain is called Alluvial fan and this process is formed by—

a)

erosion

b)

deposition

c)

weathering

d)

tectonic plates

28.

What is liquid rock stored in a chamber inside a volcano?

a)

Lava

b)

Plasma

c)

Magma

d)

Mid ocean ridge

29.

The end of mitosis results in

a)

2 cells that are identical

b)

4 cells that are identical

c)

2 cells that are not identical

d)

4 cells that are not identical

30.

The end of meiosis results in

a)

2 cells that are identical                         

b)

4 cells that are identical

c)

2 cells that are not identical

d)

4 cells that are not identical

31.

In which type of cell division does crossing over occur?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

cell division

d)

asexual reproduction

32.

Identify the image

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

33.

Identify the image

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

34.

Ernesto and Amanda fill two cups with water. They use hot water in one cup and cold water in the other cup. Next, they will stir a spoon of salt into each cup. What will happen?

a)

The salt will not dissolve in either cup

b)

The salt dissolves more slowly in the cold water

c)

The salt dissolves more slowly in the hot water

d)

The salt dissolves at the same speed in both cups

35.

Dionne observes her science teacher testing a sample of an unknown substance. She recorded her observations in the table shown below.

Which test would provide evidence of a chemical change?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

36.

A scientist observes six lady beetles of the same species that live in the same location. Each of the lady beetles is a different shade of orange or yellow, and each has a different number of black spots. Which statement most likely explains how these differences relate to the evolution of the lady beetle species?

a)

These differences show that the species may learn to adapt to a warmer and drier climate.

b)

These differences show that damage to plants in the habitat has caused the species to develop additional spots.

c)

These differences show that mutations have developed in the population as the species was exposed to pollutants.

d)

These differences show that there is genetic variation in the population that may allow the species to survive changes to its habitat.

37.

Sound waves travel the fastest in

a)

Space

b)

Water

c)

air

d)

solid

38.

Light waves travel the fastest in

a)

vacuum of empty space

b)

water

c)

gases

d)

solid

39.

If a scientist wants to test the effect of fertilizer on plant growth, what should be the control group?

a)

Plants that receive double the amount of fertilizer

b)

Plants that receive no fertilizer

c)

Plants that receive a different type of fertilizer

d)

Plants that receive the same amount of water

40.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an experimental control in an experiment?

a)

To ensure that the experiment is conducted in a controlled environment

b)

To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group

c)

To increase the number of variables in the experiment

d)

To ensure that the experiment is repeated multiple times

41.

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Solar

d)

Natural Gas

42.

Fill in the blank: Photosynthesis occurs in the _______ of the plant cell.

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

43.

What is the chlorophyll's function?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

provides energy to the cell

c)

controls the amount of water in cell

d)

Absorbs sun light

44.

If a 50 N force pushes right and a 30 N force pushes left on a box, what is the net force?

a)

80 N to the right


b)

20 N to the right

c)

20 N to the left

d)

80 N to the left

45.

A student pushes a book with 15 N of force forward and their friend pushes with 15 N of force backward. What is the net force?

a)

30 N forward


b)

0 N

c)

15 N forward

d)

30 N backward

46.

When the net force on an object is zero, which statement is true?

a)

The object is always at rest

b)

The object is accelerating

c)

The object maintains its current motion (either at rest or moving at constant velocity)

d)

The object must be moving very fast

47.

The diagram shows Earth's position relative to the Sun at a certain point during the year. Which season would be experienced in the Northern Hemisphere

a)
Winter
b)
Autumn
c)
Spring
d)
Summer
48.

What tool is specifically designed to measure the amount of precipitation?

a)
Rain gauge
b)
Anemometer
c)
Barometer
d)
Thermometer
49.

Which climate zone is characterized by year-round warm temperatures and consistent rainfall patterns?

a)

Tropical rainforest climate zone

b)

Polar climate zone

c)

Temperate climate zone

d)

Desert climate

zone

50.

What is the primary characteristic of the polar climate zone?

a)

Extremely low temperatures, minimal precipitation and permanent ice.

b)
Frequent thunderstorms and tropical conditions.
c)
Consistently warm temperatures and high humidity.
d)
Mild temperatures and heavy rainfall.
51.

When a person rides a bicycle, what is the primary energy transformation that occurs?

a)

Chemical energy to thermal energy

b)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

Mechanical energy to chemical energy

d)

Electrical energy to mechanical energy

52.

What is not a renewable resource?

a)
Fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas)
b)
Wind energy
c)
Hydropower
d)
Solar energy
53.

. Two Olympic cyclists rode their bicycles on an oval track. The graph below represents the number of 500-meter laps they completed.

Based on the graph, which statement best describes the motion of the cyclists as they rode their bicycles?

a)

Both cyclists made stops about halfway through their rides.

b)

Both cyclists rode their bicycles at about the same speed.

c)

Cyclist 2 made more stops than Cyclist 1.

d)

Cyclist 1 rode about twice as fast as Cyclist 2.

54.

The allele combinations inside body (unobservable traits)

a)

Phenotype

b)

Mitosis

c)

Genetics

d)

Genotype

55.

What is friction?

a)

A force that only exists in liquids

b)

A force that helps objects move faster

c)

A force that only exists in gases

d)

A force that resists motion between two surfaces in contact

56.

Which of the following increases friction?

a)

Adding oil between surfaces

b)

Making surfaces smoother

c)

Adding wheels to an object

d)

Making surfaces rougher

57.

How does gravity affect a rocket's motion in space as it moves away from Earth?

a)

Gravity completely disappears once the rocket leaves Earth's atmosphere

b)

Gravity gradually decreases as the distance from Earth increases

c)

Gravity remains constant regardless of distance from Earth

d)

Gravity increases as the rocket moves further into space

58.

During the freezing process of water, what happen with thermal energy?

a)

still the same

b)

the process is absorbing energy

c)

Energy is destroyed

d)

the process is releasing energy

59.

Bacteria cell is smaller than virus and yeast, what fact is correct about bacteria cell?

a)
Bacteria cells reproduce only through sexual reproduction.
b)
Bacteria cells are prokaryotic and lack a nucleus.
c)
Bacteria cells are larger than viruses and yeast.
d)
Bacteria cells are eukaryotic and have a nucleus.
60.

What does picture represent?

a)

Water cycle

b)

Carbon Cycle

c)

Mountain formation due to divergent boundaries

d)

Convection in the atmosphere