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Human Biology
Earth's Changing Surface
Chemical Building Blocks
Motion, Forces and Energy
From Bacteria to Plants
100
Which system of our body is responsible for ensuring that the body is free of harmful levels of chemicals? A. skeletal system B. muscular system C. digestive system D. excretory system
D. excretory system
100
When the rainwater seeps into the cracks and turns into ice, it is an example of... A. erosion B. abrasion C. ice wedging D. chemical weathering
C. ice wedging
100
Containers of nail polish remover sat upon on a container and the next day the liquid was gone. The containers were most likely empty because the polish remover..... A. melted B. crystallized C. condensed D. evaporated
D. evaporated
100
Identify the three ways an object can accelerate. A. speed, time and motion B. work, distance and position C. speeding up, slowing down and friction D. speeding up, slowing down and changing directions
D. speeding up, slowing down and changing directions
100
Why do plants have roots? A. To absorb water from the soil B. To make food for the plant C. To release seeds D. To make fruit
A. To absorb water from the soil
200
Which specific body system signals the body to respond to a bear chasing after you in ? A. nervous system B. digestive system C. excretory system D. endocrine system
A. nervous system
200
A fossil found in a surface layer is of the same species as a fossil found in a deeper rock layer. However, the two fossils differ slightly in structure. Differences in the structures of the fossils indicate that... A. the species changed over time B. one species had many predators C. one of the rock layers was disturbed D. the life span of this species changed
A. the species changed over time
200
Which of the following represents the simplest form of matter? A. salt B. brass C. water D. copper
D. copper
200
What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy? A. There is no difference, they are the same. B. Potential energy is when you are about to move, and kinetic is when you are moving. C. Kinetic energy is is when you are about to move, and potential is when you are moving. D. Potential energy is swimming in the water and kinetic energy is standing on the top of a cliff.
B. Potential energy is when you are about to move, and kinetic is when you are moving.
200
What group has organisms that are the most closely related? A. Class B. Family C. Species D. Kingdom
C. Species
300
Which idea best explains the genetic material of an offspring from a parent that reproduces sexually? The genetic material is... A. identical to its parents B. being passed to offspring without changes C. a mix of the genetic material from parents D. a totally different genetic material from parents
C. a mix of the genetic material from parents
300
The process of air combining with water and metal causes which of the following? A. acid rain B. abrasion C. oxidation D. plant growth
C. oxidation
300
An example of a chemical change is... A. mashing a potato B. melting an ice cube C. burning a marshmallow D. ripping a page from your notebook
C. burning a marshmallow
300
Which of the following examples best describe Newton's First Law of Motion? A. truck bumped into a car B. batter hits a pitched baseball C. returning a tennis ball to an opponent D. waiter pulls off the table cloth but dishes remain
D. waiter pulls off the table cloth but dishes remain
300
The Venus flytrap can be found in wet and sunny bogs, or other wetland areas where the soil is acidic and minerals are scarce. These organisms are multicellular, and each cell is surrounded by a cell wall. In addition to producing its own food, its diet may include spiders, flies, caterpillars, crickets, and slugs. The Venus flytrap is classified as a(n) A. bacteria because it has cell walls and absorbs food B. animal because it is carnivorous and is multicellular C. protist because its characteristics do not fit any other category D. plant because it is multicellular, produces its own food and has cell walls
D. plant because it is multicellular, produces its own food and has cell walls
400
During science lab, students examine samples of three different types of muscle tissue; cardiac, skeletal and smooth. After looking at each sample of tissue closely, they notice that they all look different. What best explains why the types of muscle tissue all look different? A. The different types of muscle tissue came from different people. B. Each type of muscle tissue performs a specific function in the body. C. Some muscles are used more than others and change in appearance over time. D. Specialized cells are created by each type of muscle tissue as it works with different organs in the body.
B. Each type of muscle tissue performs a specific function in the body.
400
When geologists 30,000 years in the future go on digs in the Gulf of Mexico, what would most likely be the change they would see due to the oil spill? The fossils of organisms would have A. a layer of oil surrounding them and be found in a layer of rock that has no change in oil deposits B. a layer of oil surrounding them and be found in a layer of rock that has greater oil deposits than the rock above it C. no oil layer surrounding them and be found in a layer of rock that has no change in oil deposits. D. no oil layer surrounding them and be found in a layer of rock that has greater oil deposits than the rock above it
B. a layer of oil surrounding them and be found in a layer of rock that has greater oil deposits than the rock above it
400
Which of the following is true of elements when chemically reacting with another element? A. The elements undergo no change. B. The final product has different properties than the original elements. C. The final product maintains the same properties as the original elements. D. The physical properties of the original elements combine in the final product.
B. The final product has different properties than the original elements.
400
Which of the following affect the motion of a satellite as it revolves around the earth according to Newton’s First Law of Motion? A. gravity B. friction C. air resistance D. buoyancy
A. gravity
400
An organism has chloroplasts. This organism can be classified as a.... A. fungus because of its unicellular structure B. plant because it can produce its own food C. animal because it has a flexible cell membrane D. protist because it cannot be classified as plant, animal or fungus
B. plant because it can produce its own food
500
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder that occurs because an abnormal form of hemoglobin is produced. The cells in people with this disorder tend to clump together and form a sickle shape. This may result in impaired blood circulation, a higher risk of infection, and blockages of blood vessels in the lungs. What component of blood would be most impacted by Sickle Cell Anemia? A. plasma B. platelets C. red blood cells D. white blood cells
C. red blood cells
500
Students went around the school to look for examples of weathering Which example of weathering would be caused by acid rain? A. statue wearing down B. patio cracking around a tree C. sand wearing down a rock face D. the air combining with water and metal
A. statue wearing down
500
If salt and sand are mixed with water, which methods would be used to separate the mixture? A. magnetism and boiling B. magnetism and filtering C. evaporation and boiling D. evaporation and filtering
D. evaporation and filtering
500
Two families meet at the museum at 10:00 am. Each family uses a different means of transportation to get there. The Hernandez family takes two hours to drive 90 km on a highway. The Smith family takes one hour to ride on the train for 30 km. What is the average speed of each family's trip? A. Hernandez 45 km/hr, Smith 30 km/hr B. Hernandez 60 km/hr, Smith 30 km/hr C. Hernandez 60 km/hr, Smith 45 km/hr D. Hernandez 90 km/hr, Smith 45 km/hr
A. Hernandez 45 km/hr, Smith 30 km/hr
500
What is a characteristic of living things? A. They breath oxygen B. They drink water C. They respond to their environment D. They eat other animals for food.
C. They respond to their environment