The Body
Name one process that takes place in your small and large intestines.
Nutrient Absorption (Water and Electrolyte Absorption)
Which of the following pairs of animals are reptiles? (A) Turtle and frog (B) Frog and newt (C) Turtle and lizard (D) Lizard and newt
(C) Turtle and Lizard
Which of the following is a function of the leaf? (A) Manufactures food for the plant. (B) Site for pollination and fertilization. (C) Absorb minerals and salt from the soil. (D) Transports water and nutrients to all parts of the plant.
(A) Manufactures food for the plant.
Which of the following substances is soluble? (A) Pebbles (B) Table salt (C) White sand (D) Iron filings
(B) Table salt
Which of the following materials is non-biodegradable? (A) A Seed (B) Paper (C) Wood (D) Rubber
(D) Rubber
Suggest two ways in which the digestive system is important to the body.
Gives us energy, Helps us grow, Keeps us healthy, Fights germs
Which of the following insects undergoes complete metamorphosis? (A) Termite (B) Butterfly (C) Cockroach (D) Grasshopper
(B) Butterfly
Which of the following parts of the seed provides nutrients for the embryo during germination? (A) Radicle (B) Plumule (C) Seed coat (D) Cotyledon
(D) Cotyledon
Which of the following statements about non-reversible changes is correct? (A) A completely new substance is formed. (B) Only the state of matter of the substance is changed. (C) No new substance is formed at the end of the change. (D) Only the physical properties of the substance are changed.
(A) A completely new substance is formed.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of physical exercise? (A) Mental well-being (B) Good physical health (C) Increased chronic illness (D) Improved quality of sleep
(C) Increased chronic illness
Which of the following organs filters waste products from the blood and produce urine as a result? (A) Kidneys (B) Stomach (C) Capillaries (D) Small intestine
(A) Kidneys
What common adaptive feature does toads, snakes, and iguanas have as a defense against predators? (A) Sharp teeth (B) Skin coloration (C) Poison in their skin (D) Making themselves bigger
(B) Skin coloration
In which of the following parts of the plant does transpiration take place? (A) Leaf (B) Root (C) Fruit (D) Flower
(A) Leaf
Which of the following mixtures can be separated by the technique Filtration? (A) Sugar solution (B) Sweetened tea (C) Iron filings in water (D) Sand and rice grains
(C) Iron fillings in water
Which of the following are reasons why humans should avoid burning garbage? I. Increases respiratory illnesses II. Spreads waterborne diseases III. Contributes to global warming. IV. Risk factor for volcanic eruptions (A) I and III (B) II and III (C) I, II, and III (D) I, II, III, and IV
(A) I and III
The skin helps in all the following ways EXCEPT A. taking in nutrients. B. preventing the entry of bacteria. C. regulating water loss. D. regulating body temperature.
A. Taking in nutrients
Which of the following groups is the largest group of arthropods? a. Arachnids b. Insects c. Myriapods d. Crustaceans
(B) Insects
Which of the following statements is incorrect about dicotyledonous plants? (A) They have one embryo. (B) Plants with a main root. (C) They have one cotyledon. (D) Plants with net-veined leaves.
(C) They have one cotyledon.
Solid is to __________ as liquid is to __________. a. solvent/solvent b. solute/solute c. solute/solvent d. solvent/solute
c. solute/solvent
Which of the following statements explains the function of fats and carbohydrates? (A) They build and repair body tissues. (B) They are the source of energy for the body. (C) They increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. (D) They provide proper structure for bones and ligaments.
(B) They are the source of energy for the body.
Each hair on your body grows out of a tiny tube in the skin called a A. follicle. B. straw. C. pore. D. sweat gland.
A. Follicle
Another word that can be used in the place of adult is A. nymph B. egg C. pupa D. imago
D. Imago
Which of the following conditions are necessary for germination to take place? (A) Light, water, oxygen (B) Water, oxygen, temperature (C) Water, oxygen, carbon dioxide (D) Carbon dioxide, water, temperature
(B) Water, oxygen, temperature
The dyes in ink can be separated by a. magnetism. b. filtration. c. chromatography. d. evaporation.
c. chromatography.
Identify two properties of the soil that make it suitable for the growth of plants like peanuts.
Lets water pass, Its soft, Has food for the plants, Has the right pH