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Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
When heat energy is added to water in a pot on a stove, what changes occur to the water?
Particles move faster, and temperature increases.
Particles move slower, and temperature increases.
Particles move faster, and temperature decreases.
Particles move slower, and temperature decreases.
A student wants to determine if the color of a cup will affect the temperature of the water contained in the cup. The student selects three different-colored cups, places 200 mL of water in each cup, and places all three cups in the Sun for 10 minutes. What tool should the student use to check which cup absorbed the most heat after 10 minutes?
graduated cylinder
spring scale
stopwatch
thermometer
A student selects three identical Styrofoam cups (1, 2, and 3), paints one white and one black, and covers the outside of the third with aluminum foil, as shown. The student fills each cup with an equal volume of water at room temperature and places the cups in sunlight. After three hours, the student observes that the water in cup 3 is the coolest. Which statement correctly explains the student’s observation?
The aluminum foil does not let light pass through it.
The aluminum foil is too thin to absorb heat.
The aluminum foil absorbs heat from the surroundings.
The aluminum foil reflects the light back toward the atmosphere.
A student took an empty bowl, placed it in an oven, and heated it. She then added water to the hot bowl and dropped in an ice cube. Which is the correct direction of heat flow in the bowl of water resulting in the melting of the ice cube?
ice cube → water → bowl
ice cube → bowl → water
bowl → ice cube → water
bowl → water → ice cube
A student performs an investigation to demonstrate the process of heat transfer by conduction. She attaches metal paper clips onto a metal rod equal distances apart using candle wax. The student then heats one end of the rod on a flame. Which description shows the safest way to perform the investigation?
(Hand holding metal rod directly)
(Gloved hand holding metal rod)
(Hand holding metal rod directly, but on the other side)
(Gloved hand holding metal rod on the other side)
Which cooking utensil would be the best conductor of heat energy when placed in boiling water?
metal whisk
plastic fork
rubber spatula
wooden spoon
A student fills four cups made of different materials each with 50 mL of water at the same temperature and places them in the Sun. The student records the temperature of each of the cups after 15 minutes in a data table. Time | Temperature of Cup 1 (°C) | Temperature of Cup 2 (°C) | Temperature of Cup 3 (°C) | Temperature of Cup 4 (°C) 0 min | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 15 min | 22.0 | 21.0 | 21.3 | 20.5 Based on the data, which cup is most likely made of copper (metal)?
Cup 1
Cup 2
Cup 3
Cup 4
A student places a cork upright in a wave tank filled with water. The image shows how a wave ripples across the tank. The cork does not change its position within the wave; instead, it moves up and down in its original position. What can be concluded about mechanical waves from this activity?
Mechanical waves carry the particles of mediums along with the waves.
Mechanical waves can move through empty spaces.
Mechanical waves transfer energy but not matter.
Mechanical waves do not carry energy.
Which statement is true about cells?
All cells are the same size.
Many organisms are made up of more than one cell.
All organisms are made up of one cell.
Cells are the smallest unit of nonliving material.
A student listed some characteristics of an organism. 1. It possesses transport systems. 2. Only the surface cells of the organism are in contact with the outer environment. Which other characteristic should the student include in the list?
A. Injury or death of one cell can result in death of the organism.
B. All cells can directly exchange substances with the environment.
C. It has a single basic unit of life which carries out all the life processes.
D. Its cells are differentiated to perform specialized functions.
A student observes a plant cell under a microscope. There is a gel-like fluid that fills the entire space inside the cell in which all the other parts of the cell are located.
cytoplasm
mitochondria
nucleus
vacuole
Which cell relays messages from one tissue to another?
A. [Image of red blood cells]
B. [Image of muscle cells]
C. [Image of neuron]
D. [Image of epithelial cells]
What does structure R contain that is responsible for storing hereditary information that can be passed from parent to offspring?
A. chromosomes
B. membranes
C. nucleolus
D. nucleoplasm
Rudy is analyzing a list of statements about structural organization within the human body. The chart shows the list of statements. Human Body Structural Organization 1. The human body has more systems than cells. 2. The human body has more cells than systems. 3. Cells are made up of different tissues. 4. Organs are made up of cells and tissues. 5. Systems are more complex than organs. Which statements are true?
1 and 2
2 and 3
2, 4, and 5
3, 4, and 5
What relationship exists between the organs labeled 1 and 2?
Organ 1 produces bile to secrete into organ 2 for fat digestion.
Organ 1 completes the digestion of food, and organ 2 eliminates food waste.
Organ 1 removes water from food before it enters organ 2.
Organ 1 produces additional digestive juices to break down food inside organ 2.
Which of the following best describes the fossil at Point 3 when compared with the fossils at Points 1 and 2?
The fossil at Point 3 is less common.
The fossil at Point 3 is smaller.
The fossil at Point 3 is older.
The fossil at Point 3 is more complex.
A group of citizens want to have a statue built out of marble. They want to place it in a climate that has a slow rate of chemical weathering. In which type of climate would it be best to place the statue for the slowest rate of chemical weathering?
hot and dry
cold and dry
hot and humid
cold and humid
The roots of a plant can grow through cracks in a driveway, eventually causing the driveway to break. Which kind of process would be taking place?
erosion
exfoliation
weathering
sedimentation
The diagram shows two converging oceanic plates. As Plate 1 subducts under Plate 2, what will most likely begin to form at Point 3?
mid-ocean ridge
strike-slip fault
volcanic island
rift zone
The theory of plate tectonics is based on
evidence of sea floor spreading.
topographic mapping of mountain ranges.
an analysis of soil at the plate boundaries.
volcanic activity along coastlines.
Extreme conditions make Antarctica difficult for vegetative growth. Most of the plants that grow in Antarctica are simple plants, such as mosses. However, scientists found many fossils of broad-leaved plants that are now extinct. Which statement explains why extinct broad-leaved plants have been found in Antarctica?
Polar regions of Earth provided enough water to support plant life.
Tsunamis carried rocks containing plant fossils to Antarctica over time.
Antarctica was once joined with other continents farther from the South Pole.
Earth’s South Pole was located where the equator is today millions of years ago.
Experiments show that mice can learn to press a lever in order to acquire food. This learning ability can help mice survive in the wild by allowing them to
choose the best environment for their adaptations.
pass beneficial behavior genes onto their offspring.
alter their behavior based on past experience.
change their environment in beneficial ways.
The body is able to detect pressure on its surface by which direct means?
releasing of hormones in skin
changing in volume of fat and muscle cells
signaling by sensory neurons
changing of voltage in interneurons
Which is true about the Earth's crust?
It is uniform in thickness.
It floats above a layer of hot magma.
It consists mostly of iron and nickel.
It has a higher density than the core.
What has caused them to change so much over time?
They have been blown up by people mining for coal.
They were buried under the Atlantic ocean.
They have experienced weathering and erosion.
They were buried under lava by volcanic eruptions.
Scientific studies state that most of the water (97%) found on Earth is saltwater. The remaining 3% is fresh water, of which, approximately 77% is frozen. Based on this information, what can be inferred?
Most of the water available on Earth is located in oceans.
Freshwater forms most of Earth's water.
Most of the water available on Earth is in a frozen state.
Water found in Earth's oceans is potable.
Once a tropical storm forms over the ocean, which conditions must exist in its path for it most likely to develop into a hurricane?
warm ocean temperatures, moderate winds, and moist atmospheric layers
cold ocean temperatures, weak winds, and dry atmospheric layers
warm land temperatures, strong winds, and moist atmospheric layers
cold land temperatures, moderate winds, and dry atmospheric layers
What type of weather characterizes this type of front?
mild temperatures and dry conditions
violent storms and heavy winds
colder weather with clouds and precipitation
warmer weather with clouds and precipitation
Where do earthquakes occur?
at the boundary between the core and mantle
at the interior of an oceanic crust plate
near a fault zone
near the equator
Why are computer models of hurricanes important tools for meteorologists?
They collect data from the eye of the hurricane.
They identify the problems caused by hurricanes.
They use data from many sources to simulate the path and to predict the intensity of the storm.
They provide solutions to the problems caused by hurricanes that move over populated areas.
Which method is least effective at predicting natural hazards?
Use combined information from different models to predict the paths of hurricanes.
Use seismographs to identify locations of past earthquakes to predict future earthquakes.
Use more data in computer forecast models to predict thunderstorms.
Use satellites to measure the heights of volcanoes to predict eruptions.
What causes the curved paths of the planetary winds?
magnetic forces of the poles
gravitational pull of the Moon
revolution of Earth around the Sun
rotation of the Earth
What is caused by prevailing winds and upper air currents?
flow of ocean currents
movement of air masses
the heights of clouds
sea and land breezes
The diagram shows the particle vibration of an unknown substance in a container. Which substance can likely be represented by the motion of the particles in the diagram?
ice
oil
water
water vapor
A student designs an animation to visualize how the particles in a substance change when heat is added. How can the teacher verify that the animation is accurate?
Adding heat creates the effect of increased spacing between particles.
Adding heat creates the effect of increased particle size.
Adding heat creates the effect of decreased spacing between particles.
Adding heat creates the effect of decreased particle size.
Copper is often used in electrical wiring. Which material would provide the same function as copper in electrical wiring?
aluminum
glass
plastic
wood
A sound-proof window has two panes of glass with a vacuum in between. Why is sound unable to travel through the window while light can still shine through?
Sound has a different frequency than light, so it cannot pass through the window.
Sound has a different wavelength than light, so it cannot pass through the window.
Light can travel through both the glass and the vacuum, but sound can travel only through the glass.
Light can travel through both the glass and the vacuum, but sound can travel only through the vacuum.
Which would most likely occur if the mitochondria were damaged in an animal cell?
HINT: Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell
The cell would be unable to produce proteins.
The cell would be unable to remove waste.
The cell would be unable to produce ATP for energy.
The cell would be unable to reproduce without DNA.
Which organelle directs the activity of the cell?
W
X
Y
Z
The diagram shows layers of rock that have been disturbed. Which layer of rock is the oldest?
Layer A because other layers were formed in it.
Layer B because it is under layers C and D.
Layer D because it is the least eroded.
Layer F because it is on the top.
What is true about the location of the asthenosphere?
It is located above the lithosphere
It is located in the lower part of the mantle
It is located in the upper part of the mantle
It is located in the inner core
Which statement best describes earthquake prediction?
Scientists can accurately predict the times and location of earthquakes.
Scientists can accurately predict the times and location of about half of all earthquakes
Scientists can accurately predict when earthquakes will occur but not the locations
Scientists can accurately predict the risks of earthquakes but not the times and locations
How does the Earth's surface influence the flow of air above it?
Air moving above the surface picks up or releases moisture over water or land , while obstructions (blockage) cause gusty winds
Earth's surface heats the air above it, which causes it to rise, cools in the atmosphere above, and sinks again
Earth's surface is primarily covered with water, therefore it cools the air above it while the tides cause winds and breezes
Air flow above the surface of the Earth is not significantly impacted by the Earth's surface features
Water forms on the outside of a glass of iced water on a hot day.
What process causes the water to form?
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
transpiration
Which labeled process represents transpiration?
process A
process B
Process C
Process D
Analyze the diagram of the water cycle with processes J,K,L,M,X and Y labeled.
What do the arrows X and Y represent?
sea and land breezes
formation of dew as cold air sinks
run-off of surface water and movement of ground water toward the sea level
tidal flooding of the river bank
What will form at the location labeled A?
earthquakes
mountain range
new sea floor
volcanoes
