Life cycles, inherited traits, and learned behaviors
100
Look at the drawing. What rapid event is shown?
A landslide
100
All energy in a food chain comes from--
the Sun
100
Describe a plain.
A large area of flat land, usually covered by grass
100
Humans use a strong insect repellent to kill all of the bees in a field. What is a consquence of this decision?
The flower population will decrease because there are no more bees to pollinate the flowers
100
Which of the following traits of a plant is inherited?
a. the color of its flowers
b. the amount of sunlight it receives
c. the level of water in the soil
d. the number of roots it grows
a. the color of its flowers
200
How can a flood help certain plants thrive?
It can provide water to plants that need it to survive
200
What is the function of a root on a plant?
To absorb water
200
Highland landforms with rounded tops are known as
Hills
200
Observe the picture. What would happen to the frogs if the insect population disappeared?
The frog population would decrease
200
Name the four stages of a butterfly life cycle in order
Egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (cocoon), adult
300
Which of the following is not a rapid change?
a. volcano
b. landslide
c. weathering
d. earthquake
c. weathering
300
A construction company cuts down all the trees in a forest. What will happen to the organisms that lived in the trees?
They will perish
300
Which of the following is made of a natural material?
a. styrofoam cup
b. plastic spoon
c. cotton shirt
d. synthetic towel
c. cotton shirt
300
Observe the picture. What would happen to the insect population if the frog population disappeared?
The insect population would increase
300
Name the four stages of the ladybug life cycle in order
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
400
What rapid changes does a volcano cause?
Creates new land, covers the land in ash and lava
400
A beaver survives in a
a. grassland with small streams
b. desert with strong winds and sand dunes
c. forest with dense trees and leaves
d. woodland area with slow moving streams
d. woodland area with slow moving streams
400
What is a valley?
A lowland between two steep landforms
400
Observe the picture. What is the role of the physical characteristics (rocks, water, dirt) in the ecosystem?
They help support the communities of plants and animals.
400
A monkey uses a sharp rock to crack nuts to eat. This is an example of an
a. learned behavior
b. inherited trait
c. defense mechanism
a. learned behavior
500
Four earthquakes were observed. The measurements are shown below
2.4 9.1 7.6 4.3
Which earthquake was the strongest?
9.1
500
What is soil made of? (4 things)
Decomposed plants, decomposed animals, rocks and minerals
500
Cathy wants to make soil to help her plant survive. Which ingredient should Cathy leave out?
a. ice
b. humus
c. minerals.
d. rock
a. ice
500
A cactus and a scorpion are both supported by which kind of ecoystem?
A desert
500
What happens to the tadpoles as they change into frogs (two answers)?