Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
100
The most basic unit of life is
a) atoms
b) cells
c) organisms
d) bacteria
b) cells
100
Which rock layer seems most resistant to weathering and erosion according to the diagram?
Lockport dolostone
100
Which of the following statements is not true of most metals?
- They are good conductors of heat.
- They are liquid at 100oC
- They make up the majority of elements on the periodic table.
- They are ductile.
They are liquid at 100oC
200
The process by which the sun provides energy to plants.
Photosynthesis
200
The timeline below depicts when the Trianis Volcano has erupted. Geologists discuss "recurrence intervals" which represent an average time between past events. The black circles represent when the Trianis Volcano had a confirmed eruption. The triangle represents a suspected but not confirmed eruption.
The timeline shows that volcanic eruptions tend to happen at regular intervals. According to this timeline, in which year would a volcanic eruption also have been expected?
a) 1899 b) 1887 c) 1889 d) 1891 e) 1894
e) 1894
200
What process transfers thermal energy through matter directly from particle to particle?
- insulation
- conduction
- radiation
- convection
conduction
300
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell and is responsible for breaking down nutrients.
a) Vacuole
b) Mitochondria
c) Nucleus
d) DNA
Mitochondria
300
A student receives an assignment to research and write a report on a nonrenewable resource of the Great Lakes region. Which of the following resources would be an appropriate choice?
a) iron b) trees c) wind d) nuclear
a) Iron
300
Which of the following cannot be found on the periodic table?
- bromine
- magnesium oxide
- phosphorous
- chlorine
magnesium oxide
400
The genotype including one dominant and one recessive allele is known as...
A hybrid genotype
400
For which area of the country is snow predicted?
A)NorthwestB)Rocky MountainsC)Central Plains D)Northeast
Northeast
400
Nora makes soup by adding some spices to a pot of boiling water and stirring the spices until completely dissolved. Next, she adds several chopped vegetables. What is the solute in her mixture?
- water
- vegetables
- spices
- heat
Spices
500
Two species of animals with a similar appearance live in the same habitat but do not compete for food. This is because they most likely
a) are the same size
b) are active at night
c) occupy different ecological niches
d) reproduce at different times of year
c) occupy different ecological niches
500
The water cycle describes the process by which water changes from liquid to gas, and back to liquid throughout the physical world. Which stage of the water cycle would directly cause precipitation?
a. evaporation b. condensation
c. transpiration d. run-off
condensation
500
The rate of a chemical reaction depends on all of the following except:
- temperature.
- amount of mass lost.
- surface area.
- presence of catalysts.
amount of mass lost
600
Which statement correctly describes the flow of energy through this pyramid?
A. All of the energy from the lower levels is available at the top level.
B. The producer level directly provides energy for all of the other levels.
C. The highest amount of energy is transferred between levels that contain consumers.
D. Energy is directly transferred from the primary consumers to the secondary consumers.
D. Energy is directly transferred from the primary consumers to the secondary consumers.
600
An earthquake is a shaking of the earth. This happen when rocks move along a fault. Which of the following observations is an indication that an earthquake may be ready to take place?
a) A previously unknown fault is discovered
b) Tremors are detected in the ground
c) The soil cracks from drought
d) Air pressure changed from low to high
Tremors are detected in the ground
600
Which of the following is exchanged between two or more atoms that undergo ionic bonding?
- neutrons
- transitory electrons
- valence electrons
- electrical charges
valence electrons
700
Which of the following correctly describes the trait Ll, if "L" represents tallness and "l" represents shortness?
- heterozygous phenotype and tall genotype
- homozygous phenotype and short genotype
- homozygous genotype and short phenotype
- heterozygous genotype and tall phenotype
heterozygous genotype and tall phenotype
700
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! double points!!
What is a a giant star that has a gravitational field so strong that light can't even escape it.
Black Hole
700
A cyclist is riding over a hill. At what point is his potential energy greatest?
- on the way down the hill
- halfway up the hill
- at the very top of the hill
- at the base of the hill
at the very top of the hill