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What is the inner most layer of Earth?
core
inner core
outer core
asthenosphere
Which layer of the earth is completely Liquid?
Crust
Outer Core
Mantle
Inner Core
What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?
Crust
Core
Mantle
none
Which layer is the thickest?
Crust
Core
Mantle
All of them are the same size
What describes the outer core?
solid
viscous
liquid
gas
This layer of Earth is solid Iron and Nickel
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
What is the name of layer R?
lithosphere
outer core
mesosphere
inner core
What is the name of layer Q?
lithosphere
outer core
mesosphere
asthenosphere
What is the name of layer Z?
crust
outer core
core
mantle
What is the name of layer Y?
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
Where is heat and pressure the greatest in the Earth?
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
How have scientists been able to infer the internal structure of Earth without being able to directly observe inside the Earth?
Scientists analyze how earthquake waves move throught Earth's interior.
Scientists make educated guesses about Earth's internal structure based on previous hypothesis.
Scientists use satellite radar and sonar technologies to map Earth's internal layers.
Scientists study different types of rocks from many different locations on Earth's surface.
The definition of a "mantle" is ...
A layer molten lava
The layer of hot, solid material between the Earth's crust and core.
The layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface.
The outermost layer of the Earth's crust.
A layer of rock that covers the Earth's surface is known as ...
the outer mantle.
the inner crust.
Jolly Ranchers.
crust.
Which type of natural disaster can actually form new islands?
volcanoes
hurricanes
flooding
tsunamis
Which natural disaster is a normal part of the prairie biome, clearing space for new plants to grow?
wildfires
hurricanes
tsunamis
volcanoes
Mudslides can be caused by...
wildfires and tornadoes
wildfires and volcanoes
tornadoes and earthquakes
earthquakes and volcanoes
If you see a funnel cloud, you are experiencing....
a tornado
a hurricane
an earthquake
a flood
If you live in a tropical area and are blown around by high-speed wind, you may be experiencing....
an earthquake
a tornado
a hurricane
a tsunami
If you see a huge wave forming near your beach home, you should RUN from...
a tsunami
a hurricane
a wildfire
a tornado
By what means to we prevent an avalanche?
Explosives
Have someone walk on them
Have an individual ski on them
Trained animals to roar loud enough to cause the earthquake
What is NOT a danger with avalanches?
Suffacation
Hypothermia
Injured by the snow wall
Being disoriented under the snow
Overheating due to the snow insulating your body well
What is true about flash floods? (hint there are two)
It is triggered by a flash of lightning
The ground cannot absorb the water due to the speed
They are the most dangerous
They are the least dangerous
For this area, what type of natural disaster would occur most often?
Tornado
Flooding
Earthquake
Tsunami
Hurricane
Choose the true statement.
volcanoes and wildfires both enrich the soil
wildfires and flooding both produce dangerous smoke
tornadoes and hurricanes both form over land
If seismic waves are passing through the earth, you are experiencing...
an earthquake
a hurricane
a flood
a tornado
What a rotating low pressure system that forms over tropical waters, causes a storm surge, and has wind speeds of 74 mph - 200 mph?
Tornadoes
Severe Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Volcanoes
Which natural disaster is characterized by a sudden and rapid shaking of the ground, often causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure?
A) Earthquake
B) Tsunami
C) Hurricane
D) Tornado
What natural disaster is primarily caused by prolonged heavy rainfall, leading to the overflow of rivers and streams, and can result in widespread damage to homes and agriculture?
A) Earthquake
B) Flood
C) Wildfire
D) Tornado
Which of the following is NOT considered a terrestrial-planet?
Mars
Venus
Neptune
Mercury
The largest of the terrestrial planets is
Jupiter
Earth
Mars
Uranus
The densities of the Jovian planets are
not more than about 0.5 times the density of water.
not more than about 1.5 times the density of water.
from 3.9 to 5.5 times the density of water.
more than 5.5 times the density of water.
According to scientists, the solar system formed from
colliding planetesimals.
rotating stars.
colliding nebulae.
a rotating disk of dust and gases.
Which of the following is one difference between the way terrestrial planets and Jovian planets formed?
The terrestrial planets formed only from bits of ice.
The Jovian planets formed only from bits of ice.
The terrestrial planets formed only from metals and silicate minerals.
The Jovian planets formed only from metals and silicateminerals.
How does the diameter of the terrestrial and Jovian planets compare?
The diameters of the Jovian planets are much larger.
The diameters of the terrestrial planets are much larger.
All but one of the terrestrial planets have diameters about equal to the diameters of the Jovian planets.
All but one of the Jovian planets have diameters about-equal to the diameters of the terrestrial planets.
The fact that Mercury has no atmosphere is evidence that it
reflects almost all of the sunlight that strikes it.
is composed almost entirely of gases.
is much farther from the sun than it appears.
reflects a small percentage of the sunlight that strikes it.
One reason that life as we know it is unlikely to exist on Venus is because
the surface temperature is too high.
the surface temperature is too low.
the surface has too much ice covering it.
there is no atmosphere.
When viewed from Earth, Mars appears to change colors. This most likely happens because
gases in the dense Martian atmosphere are constantly changing.
volcanic activity produces thick gas clouds.
dust storms lasting for weeks cause the atmosphere to change color.
active volcanoes on the Mars surface intermittently flood the surface with lava.
What is the mass of Jupiter?
2.5 times the mass of Earth
twice the mass of all the terrestrial planets
about half the mass of all the Jovian planets
2.5 times the mass of all the other planets and their moons
Which of the Jovian planets have rings?
only Saturn and Jupiter
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune
only Saturn and Neptune
only Saturn, Jupiter, and Uranus
Which planet has the lowest surface temperature of any planet and an atmosphere comprised mostly of nitrogen?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Which planet has an axis of rotation parallel with the plane of its orbit?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Most asteroids lie between the orbits of
Jupiter and Saturn.
Mars and Jupiter.
Jupiter and Neptune.
Mars and Earth.
Which of the following is true about asteroids?
Asteroids rarely pass close to Earth.
Asteroids never actually collide with planetary bodies.
Recent impact craters on the moon were likely caused by asteroids.
Most asteroids are no larger than a grain of sand.
Which of the following is true about comets?
The orbits of comets do not take them past the Jovian planets.
Comets are held together by frozen gases.
All comets have long tails made of vaporizing gases.
The Oort cloud of comets is found between Neptune and Pluto.
The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune containing
comets with short orbit periods.
meteors smaller than 1 km across.
a dense collection of meteoroids.
comets with unusually large nuclei.
The nucleus of Halley’s comet is approximately
1 m wide.
1 km wide.
16 km by 8 km.
100 km wide.
Scientists have been able to estimate the age of our solar system by dating
comets
asteroids
meteors
meteorites
Which of the following is NOT a source of meteoroids?
rocky chunks from neighboring solar systems
leftover interplanetary debris
material from the asteroid belt
the solid remains of comets
Spring in Ohio typically has higher precipitation and warmer weather.
Climate
Weather
The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
argon
Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.
precipitation
sun spots
temperature
ocean currents
Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...
being more energy-efficient
using renewable sources of energy
removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions
all of the above
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has
decreased slightly.
increased steadily.
stayed about the same
How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?
By burning fossil fuels
From the respiration of plants and animals
From organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material)
All of the above
Causes of Climate Change are
only human activity
a combination of natural and human forces
only natural forces
Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?
Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, back to space
Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side
Some solar energy is absorbed by land and water
Some solar energy is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere
The circulatory system uses _________ to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body.
blood cells
lungs and nose
Stomach
brain and spinal cord
Which two body systems are primarily responsible for gas exchange between the body and the environment?
skeletal and muscular
circulatory and respiratory
circulatory and digestive
respiratory and excretory
Which two systems are responsible for voluntary movement?
circulatory and excretory
digestive and circulatory
skeletal and muscular
skeletal and circulatory
What is the most important function of the digestive system?
Gas exchange
Break down food
Voluntary movement
Fight bacteria and disease
How do the circulatory and excretory systems work together?
The circulatory system brings nutrients and oxygen so our cells can produce energy.
The circulatory system brings blood to the kidneys to filter and remove waste.
The circulatory system bring white blood cells around the body to fight infection and disease.
The circulatory system helps the excretory system digest food.
Which level of organization is a heart at?
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Which level of organization are you at?
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism
. Without the nervous system, we wouldn’t be able
a. walk
b. breathe
c. think
d. all of these
The nervous system is made up of three parts;
a. brain, heart and spinal cord
b. brain, spinal cord and nerves
c. nerves, arteries and veins
d. nerves, liver and heart
Which part of the brain helps is responsible for the body balance so you don’t fall flat on your face?
a. cerebellum
b. medulla oblongata
c. pituitary gland
d. spinal cord
These are chemical messengers that move across the synapse
a. vesicles
b. sodium
c. potassium
d. neurotransmitters
5.
An axon conducts nerve impulses _________ the cell
body.
a. away from
b. towards
c. both toward & away from
d. around by passing
Which of the following are the parts of neurons?
a. brain, spinal cord, and vertebral column
b. dendrite, axon, and cell body
b. cortex, medulla and sheath
d. sympathetic & parasympathetic
If a person’s blood sugar level becomes unstable, what glands might be involved
in the problem?
a. The person’s pancreas is possibly involved when blood sugar level becomes unstable.
b. The person’s thymus is possibly involved when blood sugar level becomes unstable.
c. The person’s liver is possibly involved when blood sugar level becomes unstable.
d. The person’s bile duct is possibly involved when blood sugar level becomes stable.
Glands are small organs of the body located throughout your body that produces substances called:
a. Plasma
b. Hormones
c. Enzymes
d. Bile
Where are the main endocrine glands positioned?
a. In the head, shoulders, knees, and toes
b. In the abdomen, joints, brain, and spinal column
c. In the brain, neck, abdomen, and groin
d. d. In the gall bladder, appendix, tonsils, and spleen
Sperm maturation occurs in the
a. seminiferous
tubules
b. vas deferens
c. epididymis
d. urethra
11. The average menstrual cycle is
a. 14 days
b. 18 days
c. 24 days
d. 28 days
The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions is
a. oxytocin
b. granular cell carcinoma
c. estrogen
d. progesterone
What condition may arise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones?
a. Baldness may arise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones.
b. Gigantism may rise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones.
c. Goiter may arise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones.
d. Dwarfism may arise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones.
14. How does using iodized salt help in preventing thyroid problems?
a. Taking iodized salt is helpful in preventing thyroid problems
b. Taking iodized salt replaces the lost iodine in the body.
c. Taking iodized salt is prevents thyroid problems.
d. All of these.
15. What will happen to a person with excessive secretion of growth hormones from the pituitary gland?
a. A person with excessive excretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland will have swelling of the different parts of the body.
b. A person with excessive secretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland will have a condition called gigantism.
b. A person with excessive secretion of growth hormones will produce hypothyrodism
d. A person with excessive secretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland will cause hyperthyroidism.
16. Which nitrogen bases fit together to make base pairs?
a. Adenine and cytosine fit together, and guanine and thymine fit together.
b. Uracil and adenine fit together, and thymine and cytosine fit together.
c. Adenine and thymine fit together, and guanine and cytosine fit together.
d. Uracil and thymine fit together, and adenine and cytosine fit together.
17. Why does DNA replicate?
a. To produce a copy of the genetic material that will be transferred to new cells during mitosis or to new gametes during meiosis.
b. To create a copy of the genetic material that will be
transported to new cells during mitosis or to new gametes during meiosis.
c. To yield a copy of the genetic material that will be relocated to new cells during mitosis or to new gametes during meiosis.
d. All of these.
18. How is the gene in the DNA coded?
a. It is usually coded by a particular sequence of phosphates triplet called codons.
b. It is usually coded by a particular sequence of base triplet called codons.
c . It is usually coded by a particular sequence of sugar triplet called codons.
d. It is usually coded by a particular sequence of proteins triplet called codons.
19. What is the copying of the DNA called?
a. deletion
b. codonation
c. replication
d. substitution
20. Which of this statement is INCORRECT regarding the function of hormones?
a) Reproduction and sexual differentiation
b) Maintenance of internal environment
c) Maintain body temperature
d) Development and growth
21. What is the predecessor of steroid hormone?
a) Protein
b) Cholesterol
c) Carbohydrate
d) Lipid
22. Neurons are specialized to receive, conduct and transmit
a. electrochemical signals
b. action potentials
c. electrical signals
d. chemical signals
23. How do you compare a DNA molecule to a zipper?
The pairing of the bases produces a long, two-stranded molecule that is often compare to a z________. If you look at a z________, the sides of the zipper represent the sugar and phosphate units, while the teeth of the z________ represent the pairs of nitrogenous bases of the DNA.
a. zipped
b. zippered
c, zipp
d. zipper
How is information from the DNA passed on from one cell to another?
Before a cell can divide by mitosis or meiosis, it must first make a copy of its c____________. The DNA in the c____________ are then copied in a process called DNA replication.
a. chromosomes
b. codon
c. copied
d. cropped
25. How do the nucleotides in DNA pair?
The two chains of nucleotides in a DNA molecule are held together by h________bonds between the bases. In DNA, cytosine forms three h________ bonds with guanine, and thymine forms two hydrogen bonds with adenine
a. hypernated
b. hydrogen
c. held
d. hacked
Which of the following are NOT components of plasma membrane
Cholestrol
Phospholipid
Sclereid
Protein
Below are the correct descriptions of organelle 2 EXCEPT....
Site for photosynthesis
A double -membrane organelle
A single- membrane organelle
Consists of grana
The cell was first discovered by:
Matthias Jakob Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Robert Hooke
In humans, the mitochondrion is only inherited through the _________
Mother
Father
Godmother
Godfather
Channels in the cell wall that allow the exchange of substances between adjacent cells.
Peroxisome
Plasmodesma
Plasmodesmata
Vacuole
It maintains the shape of the plant, protect the cell, and helps regulate the cell’s uptake of water.
Chromosomes
Chloroplasts
Cell Wall
Chromatin
Who is considered the "father" of modern genetics?
Einstein
Mendel
Disney
Washington
In the punnett square below, what belongs in the missing square
An allele (T) for tongue-rolling is dominant over non-tongue rolling. What would be the genotypes of both parents if all of the offspring in the F1 generation are non-tongue rolling?
TT X Tt
Tt X tt
tt X tt
TT X tt
RR X Rr
R = round
r = wrinkled
Which type of ecosystem is the large body of water to the East of Wisconsin?
Pond
Ocean
River
Oh, come on! It's obviously a Lake. #GreatLakes
What is the most common forest ecosystem in Wisconsin?
Boreal Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Forest
Tundra (feels like it sometimes)
Which of the following is a characteristic of temperate woodlands/shrublands?
tigers
wet summers
evergreen shrubs
tall broad-leaf trees
Which ecosystem type includes marshes, swamps, and bogs?
Wetlands
Boreal Forest
Estuary
Rivers and Streams
Which ecosystem is where saltwater and freshwater meet?
Open Ocean
Intertidal Zones
Wetlands
Estuary
Which of the following is common of lake and pond ecosystems?
they are saltwater
they have a current that flows in one direction
the water on top is often warmer than the water on the bottom
they house whales and dolphins
Which animals would be found in the grasslands?
bison and grasshoppers
zebras and cheetahs
tigers
squirrels
Which of the following is not considered a true biome because it's characteristics vary so much?
Open Ocean
Intertidal Zone
Mountains
Temperate Forest
Which type of ecosystem has a current that flows in one direction?
Lakes and Ponds
Rivers and Streams
Wetlands
Tundra
Cocolisap infestation outbreak has been declared in some parts of the Philippines. The cocolisap feeds on the sap of the coconut tree and injects toxic enzymes, resulting in discolored leaves and deformed plant tissues that retard its growth of the coconut tree. Which factors limit the population of a coconut tree?
Disease and parasites
Emigration
Predation
Competition for resources
What type of population growth is shown in the graph?
Normal growth
Exponential growth
Logistic growth
Both A and B
Which causes a decreasing wildlife population in most of the places in our country
loss of limiting factor
loss of natural disturbances
loss of habitat
loss of carrying capacity
Which statement is TRU about biodiversity?
It is a measure of variation at the genetic level.
It is a measure of variation at the species level.
It is a measure of variation at the ecosystem level.
All of the above
Which of the following represents an ecosystem with high species abundance, but low species diversity?
an old-growth forest
an island with many rare birds and insects
a farm growing thousands of sunflowers
An open field of grasses and wildflowers
Which of the following represents an ecosystem with high species abundance, but low species diversity?
An island with many rare birds and insects
An old-growth forest
A farm growing thousands of sunflower
An open field of grasses and wildflowers
How will you describe a population maintained at its carrying capacity?
A limiting factor
Growing exponentially
Inactive
In equilibrium
Which does NOT belong to the group?
Diseases and parasites
Competition
Natural disasters
Predation
Which of the following is the importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem?
It diminishes the stability of the ecosystem.
It helps organisms to adapt to changing environments.
It decreases the chance of endangered species surviving.
It reduces the economic and aesthetic values of species.
How can an increase in species diversity lead to an increase in the stability of the ecosystem?
A more diverse species cannot influence the organism's survival.
A more diverse species cannot influence organism adaptation.
A more diverse species have a lower chance of survival of organisms in the ecosystem.
A more diverse species have a higher probability of adaption and survival of organisms in the ecosystem.
Which is an effect of the destruction of an ecosystem?
Ecotourism
. Loss of biodiversity
Survival of species
Variation of species
Which of the following refers to the increase of the individual number of species in a particular period of time in a specific place?
Carrying capacity
Population density
Population growth
Population growth rate
What is referred to as the maximum population size of organisms that the environment can sustain in terms of resources?
Logistic growth
Carrying capacity
Population growth
Highest exponential growth
Why do new populations have such high growth?
Not enough diseases yet.
Resources are not limited.
Resources are more limited.
There are no predators established.
What is the significance of species diversity?
Species never interact with the environment
Species interact with their environment and thus perform certain functions
Though species interacts with the environment it does not perform any functions
Species minimize interaction with their environment and thus perform certain functions
It describe the variety of life forms in an ecosystem
Biodiversity
Stability
Adaptations
Survival
It is the state of balance of an ecosystem where biotic and abiotic factors maintained in a suitable condition.
Biodiversity
Stability
Adaptation
Survival
Which statement best describes the relationship between stability and biodiversity.
higher biodiversity, lower stability
lower biodiversity, higher stability
higher biodiversity, higher stability
none of the above
Key factor for an organism to survive on its environment
Stability
Survival
Biodiversity
Adaptations
Are physical features of an organism which help them survive and adapt to their environment.
Survival
Structural
Behavioral
Stability
High diversity generally leads to greater stability
TRUE
FALSE
The lower the biodiversity, the more stable the ecosystem.
TRUE
FALSE
Ecosystems with low biodiversity have many different species of organisms
TRUE
FALSE
Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism like the bill on a bird or the fur on a bear
TRUE
FALSE
Adaptation helps organisms to survive on its environment.
TRUE
FALSE
What does the picture show?
Plantation
Illegal logging
Tree Planting
Soil Gardening
It describes how varied are life forms in different ecosystems.
Biospheres
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
Biomes
This theory states that: "The more diverse the ecosystem, the more resilient and stable it is".
Balance of nature
Diversity and stability
Change
Finiteness of resources
