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WorksheetsUnit 9/10 TCA Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins
Which of the following shows the organism responsible for breaking down dead or decaying organisms into nutrients in the soil?
which of the following is information a fossil tells you?
how deep water was millions of years ago
what type of organisms now live
what the environment was like millions of years ago
how many different organisms are now living
Which characteristics of water lilies help them survive on the water?
broad, flat, floating leaves to capture fish
broad, flat, floating leaves to capture sunlight
deep roots to keep it anchored to the ground
air pockets in the leaves and stems to help it float
strong stems that hold it out of water
Which characteristics are learned behaviors for a parrot?
learning words to make sounds
having a strong beak to break seeds
being able to fly long distances
nodding its head on command
having colorful feathers
Which of the following would help a shrub survive flooding?
bark-covered branches
large, colorful fruit
deep-growing roots
waxy, green leaves
What observations would you make that two trees came from the same parent tree?
both trees have insects on them
both trees have the same white flowers with five petals on them
both trees have broken branches
both trees have grass growing around them
both trees have oval shaped leaves with serrated edges
TRUE OR FALSE:
Trees need oxygen to survive and grow
TRUE
FALSE
Plants are producers. What does that mean?
they turn the sun's energy into food for growth and development
they create oxygen
they absorb energy from water and minerals in the ground
they break down food
what is the word for when plants produce their own energy?
photosynthesis
consumer
producer
food web
Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait for a bird?
migrating south for the winter
singing mating songs
eating from a bird feeder
building nests
Some plants grow in shallow water. Why do you think they grow in shallow water and not deep water?
to have access to carbon dioxide
to have access to oxygen
to have access to water
to have access to sunlight
which of the following describe consumers?
makes its own food
breaks down dead plants and animals
eats plants and animals
eats only animals
main source of energy
which of the following would be a reason why fossils are found on top of mountains?
the rocks formed under water
rivers carried the rocks up the mountain
the area was a sand dune that hardened as it was covered by water
the mountains split to form canyons that contained organisms with shells
Organisms in a forest ecosystem. The ________ depend on the sun for energy.
producers
consumers
organisms
sun
Organisms in a forest ecosystem. _________ depend on other plants for energy
producers
consumers
organisms
sun
Organisms in a forest ecosystem. The hawk is a consumer because it depends on other __________ for energy.
producers
consumers
organisms
sun
what characteristics of a cactus that help it survive?
shallow roots
spines
round shape
rock son the ground
green color
TRUE OR FALSE:
when fossils are found, it is most likely that their environment was covered by water millions of years ago
TRUE
FALSE
