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1) Which activity within our solar system takes approximately one year to complete?
A
the moon revolving around Earth once
B
a distant star revolving around Earth once
C
Earth revolving around the sun once
D
Halley’s comet revolving around the sun once
2) Approximately how long does it take the moon to complete one cycle of phases?
A
a week
B
a month
C
a day
D
a year
3) Which tool is most useful to observe the moons of Jupiter to help record their motion?
A
a microscope
B
a telescope
C
binoculars
D
balance
4) What causes a lunar eclipse to occur?
A
The moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
B
Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
C
The moon’s shadow falls on the sun.
D
The sun’s shadow falls on Earth.
5) Which organisms are most important for adding nutrients to the soil?
A
scavengers
B
consumers
C
decomposers
D
producers
6) The soil in a deciduous forest typically contains many nutrients and supports the growth of various plants. Which statement explains why the soil is so nutrient rich?
A
The soil is high in organic matter from decomposers.
B
The amount of sunlight the soil gets is perfect for plants.
C
The daily rainfall adds minerals to the soil.
D
The temperature of the soil is perfect for plants to grow.
7) Venus appears very bright in the night sky because it
A
is the largest planet.
B
is the closest planet to Earth.
C
has a high surface temperature.
D
has a gravitational field.
8) The Arctic tundra provides a habitat for caribou and arctic hare. Which best describes the climate in which these animals live?
A
cold and dry
B
cold and humid
C
warm and humid
D
warm and dry
9) What can happen when the moon passes between Earth and the sun?
A
The sun lights both sides of the moon.
B
The moon blocks the light of the sun.
C
The moon stops the sun from producing light.
D
The sun blocks the view of the moon.
10) Which is the best example of an assistive bioengineered product?
A
a pesticide produced from the compounds of a plant
B
a bacterium that generates oil byproducts in the presence of sunlight
C
a computer program that helps a paralyzed person control a wheelchair
D
a rosebush that is bred to have roses of a particular color
11) A company designed an electromagnetic tool that removes dents from metal plates. The dented metal is placed between two magnets. A current is then supplied to the electromagnets. The attraction between the two magnets forces the dented metal plate ba
A
compare the shape of the treated metal with the original shape of the metal
B
compare the type of metal plates treated by the company to those of other companies
C
compare the energy requirements of two similar dent removal tools
D
compare the cost of operating the tool to other dent removal tools
12) A student sees the moon and says, “The moon looks larger than the stars.” Which best explains why the student makes this observation?
A
The moon is closer to Earth than the stars.
B
The moon is much larger than the stars.
C
The moon is reflecting light from the sun.
D
he moon is much larger than Earth.
13) Which of these contains both abiotic and biotic elements in a desert environment?
A
roadrunners and snakes
B
scorpions and sand
C
water and pebbles
D
rocks and sunlight
14) Which type of moon will be viewed from Earth when Earth is between the sun and the moon?
A
waxing crescent
B
waning gibbous
C
full moon
D
new moon
15) Three healthy plants are placed in a dark cabinet. Another three are placed in a window. All the plants are given the same amount of water. After one month, only the plants in the window are living. These results support which conclusion?
A
Leaves need more time to grow.
B
Darkness will cause plants to grow.
C
Sunlight is needed for growth.
D
Carbon dioxide is needed for growth.
16) How is soil fertility in a deciduous forest dependent on the trees?
A
Fallen leaves decay and make the soil rich with organic matter.
B
The trees shade the ground so small amounts of light get through to the soil.
C
Tree roots keep rocks from breaking and adding minerals to the soil.
D
Large rocks help break down smaller rocks and pebbles in forming soil.
17) Which occurs when the moon, the sun, and Earth are in a straight line?
A
first quarter moon
B
third quarter moon
C
neap tide
D
spring tide
18) Which is a biotic factor of an alpine forest?
A
elk
B
soil
C
rainfall
D
mountains
19) In a biotic response experiment, two plants with the same mass are placed in identical pots. Both plants are given the same amount of water, soil, and sunlight. After one week, the test plant is given one tablespoon of liquid fertilizer. Two weeks la
A
size of the pot
B
soil temperature
C
amount of sunlight
D
liquid fertilizer
20) Which hot and dry biome is home to large herds of herbivores that feed on the many kinds of grasses?
A
rainforest
B
savannah
C
tundra
D
desert
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