Hydrosphere
Chemistry
Evolution
Cells
Microbes
100
What process accounts for the fact that the water on Earth now is the same water that has been on Earth for 4 billion years? a) Nitrogen Cycle b) Water Cycle c) Kreb’s Cycle d) Life Cycle
B. Water Cycle
100
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? A. Water Boiling B. Ice Melting C. Breaking Glass D. Burning Paper
D. Burning Paper
100
In what way does the law of superposition show geological evolution? a. the youngest layer is on the bottom and the oldest layer is on the top b. the youngest layer is in the middle and the oldest layer is on the top c. the oldest layer is on the bottom and the youngest layer is on the top d. there is no difference in the position of layers in regards to age
C. the oldest layer is on the bottom and the youngest layer is on the top
100
What is the primary function of the ribosomes? a. to package proteins b. to manufacture proteins c. to control cell processes d. to dispose of wastes
B. to manufacture proteins
100
Which best explains the relationship between a host and parasite? a. A parasite needs a host in order to live. b. A host needs a parasite in order to live. c. It is a symbiotic relationship. d. It is a beneficial relationship
c. It is a symbiotic relationship
200
What can you infer about an organism that lives in the rocky Intertidal zone? a. They are able to withstand changes in tides. b. They are able to withstand changes in salinity. c. They are able to withstand changes in water temperature. d. They are able to withstand changes in air temperature
A. They are able to withstand changes in tides.
200
Which element is a metalloid? A. Sodium B. Arsenic C. Neon D. Cobalt
B. Arsenic
200
Which of the following is the BEST example of an index fossil? a. an animal’s paw print b. a trilobite fossil c. a dinosaur bone d. a fern print on a rock
B. a trilobite fossil
200
The structure involved in regulating the movement of materials into a cell is the a. ribosome. b. centriole. c. chloroplast. d. cell membrane
D. Cell Membrane
200
Which of the following pairs are examples of microbes? a. bacteria and virus b. bacteria and mutagen c. virus and mutagen d. virus and antigen
a. Bacteria and virus
300
Why is ocean water more dense that fresh water? a. Ocean water contains more salt than fresh water. b. Ocean water is deeper that most bodies of fresh water. c. Ocean water has waves that move the water around. d. Ocean water contains more organisms than fresh water
A. Ocean water contains more salt than freshwater.
300
An example of a property of matter that can be observed without changing the identity of the matter is a) flammability b) reactivity c) solubility d) toxicity
C. Solubility
300
What does an index fossil reveal about Earth’s geological history? a. shows what occurred in a specific period of Earth’s time b. shows what the age of the Earth is at that time c. shows rock formations d. shows other types of lifeforms
b. shows what the age of the Earth is at that time
300
Which of the following processes is responsible for moving nutrients across the cell membrane? a. meiosis b. mitosis c. respiration d. diffusion
d. diffusion
300
Which characteristic do volvox and euglena share? a. They both have eye spots. b. They both use flagella to move. c. They both have eye spots and use flagella to move. d. They have neither eye spots nor flagella.
b. They both use flagella to move.
400
Which is an example of water condensing? a) A puddle disappearing on a hot summer afternoon b) Sweat forming on your forehead after you do a lot of exercise c) Ice cubes melting when you put them out in the sun d) Dew forming on plants during a cold night
D. Dew forming on plants during a cold night.
400
Sodium and chlorine can react chemically to form table salt. How does the mass of the table salt formed in this reaction compare to the mass of the sodium and chlorine before the reaction takes place? a) The mass of the table salt formed is less than the sodium and chlorine. b) The mass of the table salt formed is greater than the sodium and chlorine. c) The mass of the table salt formed is twice the mass of the sodium and chlorine. d) The mass of the table salt formed is the same as the mass of the sodium and chlorine.
D. The mass of the table salt formed is the same as the mass of the sodium chlorine.
400
What is the BEST example of an unconformity? a. missing layer of rock b. the crust of the Earth c. sedimentary deposits d. a crack in the plates
a. missing layer of rock
400
Which of the following statements is false? a. All living things have more than one cell. b. The nucleus controls cell reproduction. c. Plant cells have structures that aid in photosynthesis. d. Chlorophyll is green
a. All living things have more than one cell.
400
Which statement shows the main difference between anti-microbial agents and antibiotics? a. Anti-microbials kill germs on the surface only. b. Antibiotics kill the germs on the surface only. c. They both can contribute to allergic reactions. d. Only anti-microbials can cause allergic reactions.
a. Anti-microbials kill germs on the surface only.
500
Which of the following would be best used to study the drought conditions in a region? a) satellite imagery b) water witching c) GPS d) ground truthing
A. Satellite Imagery
500
Which of the following substances is synthetic? a) paper b) gold c) sodium d) uranium
A. Paper
500
Which BEST signifies the reason for extinction of various species? a. climactic events b. natural selection c. survival of the fittest d. disease
a. climactic events
500
Which process occurs when new liver cells are produced from old liver cells? a. osmosis b. mitosis c. meiosis d. diffusion
b. mitosis
500
Which is the MOST widely-seen ethical issue related to biotechnology today? a. mutations b. genetically modified organisms c. cloning d. organic foods
c. cloning
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