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Worksheetsmock grade 10 biology quiz 2025
Total questions: 194
Worksheet time: 3hrs 54mins
___________a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits a living thing inherits and needs to live.
Cell
Stimulus
Homeostasis
DNA
All living things grow and develop.
Living things are made up of units called
DNA
Cells
Homeostasis
Seeds
which of these is not a characteristic of living things?
can do respiration
can do metabolic action
able to adapt
able to communicate
Which of these IS one of the 9 characteristic of living things we wrote in our science notebook?
ability to swim
breaths in oxygen
able to grow
able to walk
which one of these is NOT one of the 3 domains of all living things?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Virusia
Archaea
Which of the 3 domains are YOU a part of?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Archaea
Humana
Eukarya is split into 4 categories called kingdoms. Which is NOT one of those kingdoms?
Protista
Animalia
Humania
Plantae
Which of the 3 domains does a virus fit into?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Archaea
none of the above
Which of these COULD be used as a valid piece of evidence to support that a virus is a LIVING thing?
it can multiply or reproduce inside of a host
it can move by the wind
it is made of cells
it can make a human sick
Which of these is a valid piece of evidence that could support that a virus is NONLIVING?
it is non made of cells
it can adapt
it can interact with the host
it can spread
If a virus is not made of cells, what is it made of?
smaller cells than bacteria
molecules, which are atoms bonded together
archaea
water and dirt
An infectious agent that can multiply inside of a host is called?
bacteria
fungus
virus
archaea
Which of these can survive living in extreme conditions like hot springs?
bacteria
archaea
fungi
eukarya
Which of these words describes organisms in the Animalia kingdom?
unicellular
multicellular
An organism made of only one cell is called?
unicelluar
multicellular
plantae
animalia
Which of these options is able to trick a cell into making copies of it?
fungi
bacteria
virus
archaea
a singular living thing is called?
an organ
an organism
a blood cell
a molecule
which of these is not a characteristic of living things?
can do respiration
can do metabolic action
able to adapt
able to communicate
Which of these IS one of the 9 characteristic of living things we wrote in our science notebook?
ability to swim
breaths in oxygen
able to grow
able to walk
which one of these is NOT one of the 3 domains of all living things?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Virusia
Archaea
Which of the 3 domains are YOU a part of?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Archaea
Humana
Eukarya is split into 4 categories called kingdoms. Which is NOT one of those kingdoms?
Protista
Animalia
Humania
Plantae
Which of the 3 domains does a virus fit into?
Eukarya
Bacteria
Archaea
none of the above
Which of these COULD be used as a valid piece of evidence to support that a virus is a LIVING thing?
it can multiply or reproduce inside of a host
it can move by the wind
it is made of cells
it can make a human sick
Which of these is a valid piece of evidence that could support that a virus is NONLIVING?
it is non made of cells
it can adapt
it can interact with the host
it can spread
If a virus is not made of cells, what is it made of?
smaller cells than bacteria
molecules, which are atoms bonded together
archaea
water and dirt
An infectious agent that can multiply inside of a host is called?
bacteria
fungus
virus
archaea
Which of these can survive living in extreme conditions like hot springs?
bacteria
archaea
fungi
eukarya
Which of these words describes organisms in the Animalia kingdom?
unicellular
multicellular
An organism made of only one cell is called?
unicelluar
multicellular
plantae
animalia
Which of these options is able to trick a cell into making copies of it?
fungi
bacteria
virus
archaea
a singular living thing is called?
an organ
an organism
a blood cell
a molecule
Deer - eat leaves & grass
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
Mushrooms - breaks down dead material
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
Badger - eats worms, small mammals, roots & frut
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
Lions - eat antelopes, buffalo, zebra, etc.
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
Giraffee - eats leaves on trees
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
Human - eats vegetables, fruit, fish & meat, etc.
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Decomposer
Detritivore
All of the biotic and abiotic factors.
community
ecosystem
population
What are plants that convert energy from the sun called?
decomposer
primary consumer
secondary consumer
producer
What term do ecologists use to describe where an animal lives (an animal’s home)?
Ecosystem
Ecologist
Habitat
Population
What is a niche?
The habitat that an organism lives in
An organism’s “role” in an ecosystem
A type of consumer
The relationship between a producer and consumer
Ecology is the study of:
only the living things in the environment
only the nonliving things in the environment
how living things interact with each other and the nonliving things in the environment
scientists who perform research on living things
a living thing in an ecosystem
producer
abiotic factor
consumer
biotic factor
What amount of percentage does the energy decrease as it goes up the pyramid?
100%
1000%
10%
1%
How does the energy flow in an energy pyramids?
up the pyramid
down the pyramid
Photosynthesis is important because...
it makes carbon dioxide
it makes food for the food webs
it makes water
it's not important
Why are Caribbean pinelands called 'fire climax communities'?
Because they are home to various bird species
Because they are dominated by broad leafed coppice
Because they require periodic fires to remove shading broad-leafed understory
Because they are resistant to fire
What is the main reason for the fire resistance of Caribbean Pine adults?
Thick bark
Volatile resins in the bark
High moisture content
Large size
Where does the Caribbean Pine forest occur in The Bahamas?
All islands of The Bahamas
Only on the central islands of The Bahamas
Only on the southern islands of The Bahamas
Only on the northern islands of The Bahamas
What is the commercial use of Caribbean Pine?
Agriculture
Tourism
Paper making
Fishing
Which animal is a popular game species in the pine forests of Abaco?
Raccoon
Wild Boar
Quail
Feral cat
What bird species can be commonly seen on Andros, Abaco and Grand Bahama?
Turkey vulture
Cape May warbler
Bananaquit
Kirtland's warbler
What is the primary predator of the Cape May warbler in the pine forests of Abaco?
Raccoon
Wild Boar
Quail
Feral cat
Which industry benefits the most from the presence of Caribbean Pine forests in The Bahamas?
Agriculture
Tourism
Paper making
Fishing
What is the primary reason for the high moisture content of Caribbean Pine adults?
Thick bark
Volatile resins in the bark
High rainfall in the region
Large size
How is Caribbean Pine used in the commercial industry?
Agriculture
Tourism
Construction
Fishing
Which animal is NOT found in a pine forest ecosystem?
raccoons
snakes
starfish
birds
Which of the following is NOT an example of a decomposer?
human
bacteria
earthworm
mushroom
Where does all of the energy on earth come from?
animals
sun
moon
plants
Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem found in The Bahamas?
coral reefs
desert
mangroves
pine forest
Which of the following terms is another name for home?
environment
habitat
community
energy
The third largest barrier coral reef in the world can be found in waters near which island?
Andros
Grand Bahama
Cat Island
Inagua
What are two things that mangroves provide for young fish?
nutrients and sun
nurseries and sand
nurseries and nutrients
sun and sand
Which of the following is NOT another name for mangrove ecosystems?
flats
reefs
swash
swamp
The arrows in a food chain shows the flow of ____________________ in an ecosystem.
animals
energy
food
plants
Which type of mangrove has no prop or breathing roots?
white mangrove
red mangrove
buttonwood
black mangrove
Producer/Autotroph
Heterotroph
Consumer
Decomposer
The arrows in a food chain or web represent _________.
the organism that is being eaten.
how sunlight flows within an ecosystem.
the direction that energy is flowing between organisms.
how water is transferred within a habitat.
Each level of nourishment represented within a food chain or web.
Levels of ecosystems that the world is divided into.
Different levels of nutrients present within an organism.
The levels of sunlight an autotroph needs to survive.
How much sunlight is available for the ecosystem to use.
How much energy a particular organism needs.
How much energy is needed to build a pyramid.
The amount of energy available at each trophic level
How much energy is passed on to the next trophic level in an ecosystem?
100%
10%
50%
75%
The insects in the habitat would increase.
The shrew population would decrease due to the shrew now being the only food source for the hawk.
The willow tree population would decrease.
The fox would become extinct due to a lack of a food source.
Secondary and Tertiary Consumer
Producer
Primary Consumer
None of the above
True or False: An organism can have multiple trophic levels.
True
False
N/A
N/AA
Producers are ____________, which consumers are ____________.
heterotrophs; autotrophs
autotrophs; autotrophs
autotrophs; heterotrophs
heterotrophs; heterotrophs
What are 3 common names of Mangrove?
Black Mangroves
Violet Mangroves
Red Mangroves
White Mangroves
Yellow Mangroves
How can Mangroves stand still in the waves?
By their roots
By their stem
By their leaves
Mangrove forests are home for...
crab
shrimp
shells
fishes
mollusk species
What photos are the Mangroves tree?
Salinity means the level of _______________in the water.
oxygen
salt
nitrogen
salcite
Which of the following is not part of the harsh environments mangroves endure
High salt
Hard ground
Low oxygen
Varying Tides
Which of the following is not an adaptation of mangroves
Aerial roots
Buttress roots
Open stomata
salt glands
The (a) is an organization that was created to protect the plants and animals of The Bahamas. Type your answer.
In which year was The Bahamas National Trust established?
1959
1960
1979
1980
The Bahamas National Trust has three aims. What are they?
To teach people about conservation
To manage the national parks for the enjoyment of Bahamians and visitors
To preserve our rich national heritage
To ensure that nobody sells any part of our heritage
Plants and animals were brought to The Bahamas by other people that endanger wildlife. Name ONE Plant and ONE ANIMAL that threaten wildlife in the country. Type your answers.
(a)
Which of the following trees are preserved in The Bahamas?
Lignum Vitae, hardwood and madeira
Silk cotton, cedar and Yellow Elder
Royal Poinciana, cedar and cedar
Yellow Elder, hardwood and silk cotton
Which TWO organisations carefully protect the white-crown pigeon?
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources
The Bahamas National Trust
Ministry of National Security
The closed season for hunting the white-crown pigeon begins on 1st March every year. In which month is the open season for hunting them? Type your answer.
(a)
The white-crown pigeon is one of the most popular game birds of The Bahamas.
true
false
It was thought that the hutias were all extinct. In 1965 a few of them were found on Plana Cay. Other than the hutia, which THREE other animals need protection?
Iguanas
Bahama Parrot
Flamingo
Loggerhead Turtle
Two of the three islands of The Bahamas on which iguanas are only found include Mayaguana and Exuma. What is the name of the third island? Type your answer.
(a)
Loggerhead and Hawksbill turtles are endangered species because they are killed for their
meat
shells
meat and shells
Which turtle is seen in the picture?
loggerhead
hawksbill
leatherback
flatback
The Bahamas National Trust has 27 protected areas that secure specific parts of the environment, plants and animals. How many of them are national parks?
15
16
17
18
Explain ONE thing that you can do to protect the environment of The Bahamas and its endangered species. Type your answer.
The Bahamas signed an international treaty called CITES to protect endangered species from illegal importation into another country. What is the meaning of CITES?
Conservation of International Trade in Endangered Species
Conservation of International Trade in Extinct Species
Conservation of International Trust in Endangered Species
Conservation of International Trade in International Science
What kind of cell is this?
Animal
Plant
What kind of cell is this?
Animal
Plant
Name two parts that are in the plant cell but that are NOT in an animal cell.
cell wall and cell membrane
cell membrane and chloroplasts
cell wall and chloroplasts
cell wall and cytoplasm
What is the shape of a plant cell?
rectangular
triangular
oval
irregular round shape
What is the shape of an animal cell?
rectangular
triangular
irregular round shape
oval
What is the part of a plant or animal cell that controls all of the functions?
vacuole
cytoplasm
cell membrane
nucleus
What tool helps us to see cells?
scale
microscope
graduated cylinder
thermometer
This part of the plant cell turns sunlight into food. It is called a ___.
cell membrane
cell wall
cytoplasm
chloroplast
What is number 1 ?
cell membrane
vacuole
cytoplasm
nucleus
What part of a cell controls what enters and exits the cell like a door?
vacuole
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
Storage area of a cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Rigid layer surrounding a plant cell
Cell Membrane
Cytosplasm
Cell Wall
Chloroplast
Vacuole
Contains chlorophyl and makes food from sunlight
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Golgi Bodies
Contains a cell wall, chloroplasts, and one large vacuole.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Bacteria Cell
Controls the activities of the cell
Nucleolus
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Both a plant and animal cells have a cell wall
True
False
What are two major differences found in plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
Plant cells have a nucleus and vacuoles, while animal cells do not.
Plant cells have no mitochondria or cytoplasm, while animal cells do.
They are the same.
What are three organelles found in plants, not in animals?
In a plant, what is formed by a group of xylem vessels?
a cell
a tissue
an organ
an organ system
What are the functions of xylem vessels?
absorption
conduction
photosynthesis
support
The diagram shows a palisade mesophyll cell.
Which structure is not found in an animal cell?
A
B
C
D
Which statement is correct for phloem but not for xylem?
It carries mineral ions.
It carries starch.
It carries sucrose.
It is no longer living.
What is the correct order of increasing size of the following structures, from smallest to largest?
chromosome → liver → white blood cell
chromosome → white blood cell → liver
liver → chromosome → white blood cell
white blood cell → liver → chromosome
A palisade cell and a nerve cell are observed under a light microscope.
Only the palisade cell has a :
cell membrane.
cytoplasm.
nucleus.
vacuole.
Which of the following is true for root hair cell?
allows water to pass into the plant
increases the surface area of the root
loses water by transpiration
At which level of organisation is a root?
organ
organ system
organism
tissue
Which description of the heart is correct?
The heart is an organ, containing several systems, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
The heart is an organ, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory system.
The heart is a system, containing several organs, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
The heart is a system, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory organ.
Which is not an organ?
blood
heart
tooth
vein
Plant cells are often green but animal cells are not usually green.
Which structure in plant cells makes them green?
cell wall
chloroplast
cytoplasm
vacuole
Which structures are found in a liver cell?
cell membrane
nucleus
chloroplast
large vacuole
cytoplasm
Which structures are adapted for supporting a plant?
phloem tissue
root hair cells
stomata
xylem vessels
The cell shown in the diagram has been magnified 3000 times. The diagram is 21mm wide.
What is the actual diameter of the cell?
21 mm
300021mm
21 × 3000 mm
213000 mm
In a plant, what is formed by a group of xylem vessels?
a cell
a tissue
an organ
an organ system
What are the functions of xylem vessels?
absorption
conduction
photosynthesis
support
The diagram shows a palisade mesophyll cell.
Which structure is not found in an animal cell?
A
B
C
D
Which statement is correct for phloem but not for xylem?
It carries mineral ions.
It carries starch.
It carries sucrose.
It is no longer living.
What is the correct order of increasing size of the following structures, from smallest to largest?
chromosome → liver → white blood cell
chromosome → white blood cell → liver
liver → chromosome → white blood cell
white blood cell → liver → chromosome
A palisade cell and a nerve cell are observed under a light microscope.
Only the palisade cell has a :
cell membrane.
cytoplasm.
nucleus.
vacuole.
Which of the following is true for root hair cell?
allows water to pass into the plant
increases the surface area of the root
loses water by transpiration
At which level of organisation is a root?
organ
organ system
organism
tissue
Which description of the heart is correct?
The heart is an organ, containing several systems, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
The heart is an organ, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory system.
The heart is a system, containing several organs, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
The heart is a system, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory organ.
Which is not an organ?
blood
heart
tooth
vein
Plant cells are often green but animal cells are not usually green.
Which structure in plant cells makes them green?
cell wall
chloroplast
cytoplasm
vacuole
Which structures are found in a liver cell?
cell membrane
nucleus
chloroplast
large vacuole
cytoplasm
Which structures are adapted for supporting a plant?
phloem tissue
root hair cells
stomata
xylem vessels
The cell shown in the diagram has been magnified 3000 times. The diagram is 21mm wide.
What is the actual diameter of the cell?
21 mm
300021mm
21 × 3000 mm
213000 mm
