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Honors Test Study Guide — Worksheet Questions

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is matter?

a)

Energy that makes things move

b)

Anything you can see, touch, or feel that takes up space and has weight

c)

Only gases that we breathe

d)

Only things that are alive and can grow

2.

Which list shows the three states of matter?

a)

Solid, Plasma, Gas

b)

Water, Ice, Vapor

c)

Solid, Liquid, Gas

d)

Rock, Air, Fire

3.

Which statement best describes a solid?

a)

A form of energy that lets us see

b)

A form of matter that keeps its definite shape

c)

A form of matter with no particles

d)

A form of matter that flows freely and takes the shape of its container

4.

Which statement best describes a liquid?

a)

A form of matter with no mass

b)

A form of matter that keeps its definite shape

c)

A form of energy that we hear

d)

A form of matter that flows freely and takes the shape of its container

5.

Which statement best describes a gas?

a)

A form of matter that keeps a definite shape

b)

A form of energy made by friction

c)

A form of matter that has no definite shape and can be hard to see

d)

A form of matter that always sinks in water

6.

Based on the diagrams of particle arrangement, which diagram represents a solid?

a)

Particles loosely arranged and able to flow

b)

Particles tightly packed in a fixed pattern

c)

Particles spread far apart filling the space

d)

Particles changing into energy

7.

Based on the diagrams of particle arrangement, which diagram represents a liquid?

a)

Particles tightly packed in a fixed pattern

b)

Particles loosely arranged and able to flow

c)

Particles forming a crystal of light

d)

Particles spread far apart filling the space

8.

Based on the diagrams of particle arrangement, which diagram represents a gas?

a)

Particles loosely arranged and able to flow

b)

Particles tightly packed in a fixed pattern

c)

Particles spread far apart filling the space

d)

Particles that make sound

9.

What is weather?

a)

The rocks and soil in a region

b)

The current outdoor conditions that change hourly and daily

c)

The energy that moves the wind

d)

The long‑term patterns of temperature and rain in a place

10.

What is climate?

a)

The kind of rocks found in an area

b)

The temperature at noon today

c)

The long‑term weather patterns in a place that change slowly

d)

A single storm that passes through

11.

Which statement is an example of climate, not weather?

a)

Clouds will clear later this afternoon

b)

New York has snowy winters

c)

The wind is strong today

d)

It is raining this hour

12.

What is the hydrosphere?

a)

Earth’s atmosphere and breathable air

b)

Earth’s rocks, soil, and land

c)

Earth’s water, including oceans, lakes, rivers, rain, and the water in a glass

d)

All living things on Earth

13.

What is the biosphere?

a)

Earth’s rocks, soil, mountains, and valleys

b)

Earth’s water, such as oceans and rivers

c)

All living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and people

d)

Earth’s atmosphere that provides sun protection

14.

What is the geosphere?

a)

Earth’s atmosphere and air

b)

Earth’s rocks, soil, and land such as mountains, valleys, and ground

c)

Earth’s oceans and lakes

d)

All living things on Earth

15.

What is the atmosphere?

a)

Earth’s water in oceans and rivers

b)

Earth’s layer of air that includes breathable air and sun protection

c)

Earth’s solid land and rocks

d)

All living things on Earth

16.

Which example shows Earth’s spheres working together?

a)

A boat floats on a lake with no waves

b)

Rain falls from the clouds and plants use the water and soil to grow

c)

A rock sits on the ground without moving

d)

A person uses a flashlight at night

17.

What is energy?

a)

The act of changing position

b)

The air around Earth

c)

The ability to do work or make things move

d)

A push or pull

18.

What is motion?

a)

Energy that lets us see

b)

The act of something moving or changing position

c)

The ability to do work or make things move

d)

A force that slows motion

19.

What is a force?

a)

The sound we hear

b)

A push or pull that can change motion

c)

A landform like a mountain

d)

A form of light

20.

What is friction?

a)

Energy that lets us see

b)

A force that slows things down when they rub together

c)

Breathable air around Earth

d)

A push or pull that speeds things up

21.

What is sound energy?

a)

Energy that lets us see

b)

Energy that we hear, made when things vibrate

c)

Energy that pulls objects downward

d)

Energy that keeps objects at rest

22.

What is light energy?

a)

Energy stored in rocks

b)

A form of energy that lets us see

c)

Energy that we hear

d)

Energy that slows motion

23.

Which statement describes Newton’s Law of Inertia?

a)

Objects always slow down because of friction

b)

Objects resist change in motion

c)

Push harder, move faster

d)

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

24.

Which statement describes Newton’s Law of Acceleration?

a)

Action and reaction forces are equal and opposite

b)

Objects resist change in motion

c)

Push harder, move faster

d)

Light lets us see

25.

Which statement describes Newton’s Third Law (Action and Reaction)?

a)

Objects resist change in motion

b)

Push harder, move faster

c)

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

d)

Energy makes things move

26.

What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

a)

A living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals

b)

An organism that consumes plants or animals for energy

c)

A nonliving part of the environment

d)

A living thing that makes its own food from sunlight

27.

What is a producer in an ecosystem?

a)

A living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals

b)

A living thing, like a plant, that makes its own food from sunlight

c)

An organism that consumes plants or animals for energy

d)

A predator that hunts other animals

28.

What is a decomposer in an ecosystem?

a)

An organism that consumes plants or animals for energy

b)

A living thing that makes its own food from sunlight

c)

A living thing that breaks down dead plants and animals

d)

A nonliving part of the environment

29.

What is a physical adaptation?

a)

Actions or ways of acting that help survival

b)

Body parts or features that help survival

c)

Energy from the Sun

d)

A place where an animal lives

30.

What is a behavioral adaptation?

a)

Making food from sunlight

b)

Actions or ways of acting that help survival

c)

Body parts or features that help survival

d)

Breaking down dead plants and animals

31.

Which is a negative way humans can impact plants and animals?

a)

Protecting habitats

b)

Pollution or cutting down forests

c)

Conservation

d)

Planting trees

32.

Which is a positive way humans can impact plants and animals?

a)

Ignoring habitats

b)

Conservation

c)

Pollution

d)

Cutting down forests

33.
Which is a producer?
a)
an owl
b)
a tree
c)
a mouse
d)
a worm
34.
Which group includes only decomposers?
a)
spider, fungi, and grass
b)
ladybug, spider, and deer
c)
sunflower, tree, and grass
d)
fungi, bacteria, and worms
35.
What type of organisms are responsible for recycling the remains of a dead plant or animal to the soil?
a)
producers
b)
consumers
c)
herbivores
d)
decomposers
36.
Which best describes grasses, shrubs, and trees?
a)
consumers
b)
decomposers
c)
omnivores
d)
producers
37.

Which best explain the function of producers in a forest ecosystem?

a)

Producers provide energy for consumers in the ecosystem.

b)

Producers provide energy for decomposers in the ecosystem.

c)

Producers provide energy for other producers in the ecosystem.

d)

Producers provide energy for consumers and other producers in the ecosystem.

38.
How is a deer in a forest ecosystem most similar to a rabbit in the same ecosystem?
a)
both are decomposers
b)
both are consumers
c)
both are carnivores
d)
both are producers
39.
How are consumers generally classified?
a)
by the amount of food they eat
b)
by the size of their tracks
c)
by the type of food they eat
d)
by the way they digest their food
40.
In a forest ecosystem, which has the most direct access to the main energy source?
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
d)
scavenger
41.
Bacteria are released into the Gulf of Mexico to help clean up oil spills.  What role do the bacteria serve in the marine ecosystem?
a)
decomposers
b)
consumers
c)
producers
d)
predators
42.

Which is an example of a decomposer?

a)

a hawk

b)

a mouse

c)

a flower

d)

a mushroom

43.

Which best describes a producer?

a)

an organism that gets its energy from plants

b)

a plant that makes its own food

c)

the sun because it provides energy for plants

d)

an organism that gets its energy from animals

44.

Which best describes how decomposers help support life in an ecosystem?

a)

Decomposers add nutrients to the soil.

b)

Decomposers provide a habitat in the ecosystem.

c)

Decomposers add producers to the ecosystem.

d)

Decomposers provide energy for consumers.

45.

Which group of organisms are consumers?

a)

bacteria, fungi, and mushrooms

b)

cactus, fern, and maple tree

c)

deer, rabbit, and squirrel

d)

moss, protist, and algae

46.

Which type of organism eats only plants?

a)

carnivore

b)

herbivore

c)

producer

d)

scavenger

47.

Which could be a secondary consumer?

a)

bear

b)

oak tree

c)

slug

d)

squirrel

48.

Which is a consumer that only eats producers?

a)

bird

b)

snail

c)

grass

d)

mushroom

49.

Which describes a consumer?

a)

an organism that produces its own food

b)

an organism that produces its own energy

c)

an organism that cannot produce its own food

d)

an organism that releases energy to other organisms

50.

Where do all life forms get their energy?

a)

Earth's Core

b)

water

c)

plants

d)

the Sun

51.

An animal that eats other animals is a....

a)

carnivore

b)

omnivore

c)

herbivore

d)

decomposer

52.

A consumer that eats both meat and plants...

a)

carnivore

b)

omnivore

c)

herbivore

53.

Structures or behaviors that help an

organism survive in its surroundings

a)

adaptations

b)

inherited traits

c)

learned behaviors

d)

structural behaviors

54.
An example of a behavioral adaptation is
a)
The long neck of a giraffe
b)
Penguins huddling together for warmth
c)
A camel's hump used to store water
d)
A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage
55.
An example of a physical adaptation is...
a)
a turtle hiding inside its shell
b)
The spikes on a porcupine fish
c)
a rabbit burrowing underground
d)
a viper biting when threatened
56.

A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

57.

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

58.

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

59.

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

60.

A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

61.

An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

62.

Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and back to help them cling to branches.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

63.

A cat has a long tail to help it balance.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Physical Adaptation

64.

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

a)

Environment

b)

Mimicry

c)

Camouflage

65.
The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
c)
locomotion
d)
hibernation
66.
Which of the following is a physical adaptation for the underlined animal?
a)
A butterfly has bright colors to warn predators that it is poisonous.
b)
A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to play dead.
c)
A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.
d)
A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.
67.
Which of the choices below is NOT one of the three types of rocks?
a)
Metamorphic
b)
Indigenous
c)
Sedimentary
d)
Igneous
68.
What material is used to form igneous rocks?
a)
magma
b)
sand
c)
gravel
d)
fossils
69.
What process is used to form sedimentary rocks?
a)
Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.
b)
Bits of sand and gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.
c)
Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turn rocks into new rocks.
d)
Magma trapped under the Earth's surface cools and solidifies.
70.
Which of the words below describe mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock?
a)
stalactites
b)
magmas
c)
metamorphs
d)
sediments
71.
What process is used to form metamorphic rocks?
a)
Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.
b)
Bits of sand and gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.
c)
Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turn rocks into new rocks.
72.
What type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock?
a)
Igneous only
b)
Sedimentary only
c)
Metamorphic only
d)
Any type of rock
73.
Which type of rock would you expect to find by a volcano?
a)
Ingenious
b)
Igneous
c)
Indigenous 
d)
Indigo 
74.
The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
compaction and cementation
c)
melting and cooling
75.

Hot, molten rock inside the earth is called ...

a)

lava

b)

magma

c)

igneous rock

d)

minerals

76.
Once magma reaches the earth's surface, it is called __________.
a)
a vent
b)
minerals
c)
igneous rocks
d)
lava
77.
What will happen if an igneous rock is put under an extreme amount of heat and pressure?
a)
it will melt into lava
b)
it will weather and erode
c)
it will become a metamorphic rock
d)
it will become a sedimentary 
78.

This rock formed when bits of other rocks and sediment were pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Metamorphic Rock

c)

Igneous Rock

79.
This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
80.

This rock was formed when magma cooled very slowly inside the Earth. What specific type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous Rock

b)

Moon Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

d)

Sedimentary Rock

81.

This rock formed when lava cooled very quickly on Earth's surface. What specific type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous Rock

b)

Moon Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

d)

Sedimentary Rock

82.

_______ is made of tiny broken rocks and has the largest particles

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

loam

83.

________ formed when plant and animals decay

a)

humus

b)

sand

c)

clay

84.

_______ is made of tiny broken rocks and has the largest particles

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

loam

85.

_______ is made of humus, sand, silt and clay

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

loam

86.

_______ is best for growing plants

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

loam

87.

Texture is the way the soil

a)

feels

b)

looks

88.

______ can hold water, gets slimy when wet

a)

loam

b)

clay

c)

sand

89.

_______ can not hold water and is gritty when wet

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

loam

90.

Over time, harsh winds on the Earth's surface can remove pieces of rock and sand and transfer it to other places.

a)

wind erosion

b)

water erosion

91.

Moving water can also remove rock, sand, or mud and deposit it in a different place. This is the most common type of erosion on Earth.

a)

wind erosion

b)

water erosion

92.

_______ has the smallest particles, can hold water very well

a)

loam

b)

clay

c)

sand

93.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil?
a)
a petrified dinosaur bone
b)
a footprint captured in mud
c)
a seashell found on the beach
d)
an insect stuck in amber
94.
Which of the following is NOT something you could learn from a fossil?
a)
The size of the animal
b)
What the animal ate
c)
The color of the animal
d)
Where the animal lived
95.
In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?
a)
sedimentary  rock
b)
metamorphic rock
c)
igneous rock
96.
In order for a fossil to form, which of the following events must happen FIRST?
a)
Slowly, minerals in the water replace the bone.
b)
Sediment covers the bone.
c)
An animal dies.
d)
The bone is no longer a bone, but a rock copy.
97.
_____ is any living thing, plant or animal, even you!
a)
A paleontologist
b)
An organism
c)
A fossil
d)
A rock
98.
Which statement BEST describes how the fossil bones of a dinosaur are formed?
a)
The dinosaur became trapped in amber.
b)
The dinosaur was covered in sediment.
c)
The dinosaur was frozen in ice.
d)
The dinosaur stepped in wet mud.
99.

When scientists find a fish fossil in the desert, they know that long ago that piece of land was _________.

a)

a mountain

b)

a desert

c)

a body of water

d)

a hill

100.
Fossils of fish are found under land where cows now live. What does this tell you?
a)
the fish were dropped their by flying birds
b)
this land was once under the ocean
c)
farmers fed the fish to the cows
d)
fish used to live on land
101.
How are fossils created?
a)
Traces of organisms get turned into stone.
b)
Dead organisms are quickly buried for millions of years.
c)
Animals get trapped.
d)
All of the above
102.
The diagram shows layers of sedimentary rock and examples of the fossils each layer contains, Which layer contains the oldest fossils? 
a)
A. Layer 2
b)
B. Layer 4
c)
C. Layer 1
d)
D. Layer 3
103.
The surface of the land displays a mountain range and rivers. What might a scientist conclude about about the environment, based on the fossils in the sedimentary layers? 
a)
A. The land was once a rainforest. 
b)
The area was once covered by a desert. 
c)
C. The area was once a grassy plain. 
d)
D. The area was once near or covered by an ocean. 
104.
Which fossil layer is the youngest? 
a)
A. Layer A
b)
B. Layer B
c)
C. Layer C
d)
D. Layer D
105.
Why is it important to study fossils?
a)
 Fossils are evidence of organisms that lived long ago.
b)
Fossils are fortune tellers.
c)
Fossils are fun to study.
d)
Fossils are found everywhere in the world.
106.
Which would be an example of a fossil?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Oyster Pearl
c)
Dinosaur Footprint
d)
  Rotting Log
107.

What was the environment for Layer W like?

a)

A forest

b)

Underwater

c)

A desert

d)

A jungle

108.

What living things were fossilized in Layer N?

a)

Dinosaurs

b)

Monkeys

c)

Fish

d)

Plants

109.

Trace fossils can be:

a)

foot tracks of a dinosaur

b)

insect in resin

c)

the skull of a dinosaur

110.

This is an example of what type of fossil?

a)

Trace

b)

Mold

c)

Cast

d)

Carbonized

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