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Science Benchmark Review Part 5 (Jones)
Test Description: Review of Discovery Ed Science Benchmark
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The atmosphere is:
A
all of the ecosystems of the Earth, including living and nonliving components.
B
the gases that surround the Earth, protecting life and providing key resources.
C
all of the rocks, minerals and mineral resources found on Earth.
D
all of the waters of the Earth, including oceans, lakes and rivers.
2) Farmers in dry areas irrigate the land. What does this do?
A
It allows farmers to save money and still increase the amount of water they use.
B
It provides plants with the water they need, allowing for extra water in dry areas and avoiding wasting water in wetter areas
C
It increases the amount of fresh water available to the rest of the population.
D
It allows plants in wetter areas of the country to dry out so they can continue to grow.
3) Over 70% of the world is made up of water, so we have plenty of fresh water to use. Which of the following is true as it pertains to that statement.
A
It is incorrect because it fails to take into account how much water the average human uses on a daily basis.
B
It is incorrect because most of the water on Earth is salt water.
C
It is incorrect because most water on Earth is frozen in glaciers.
D
It is correct.
4) Which term is used to describe heat transfer from one substance to another?
A
Conduction
B
Endothermic
C
Radiation
D
Exothermic
5) Which of the following best explains why when the cougar population increases, the deer mouse population also increases?
A
Both deer and mice eat grass. When both are eating, there is less grass growing. Cougars take advantage and eat more deer.
B
Deer mice eat grass seeds and when more mice eat more grass, the deer don't have as much to eat. Then the cougars increase.
C
With more cougars eating more deer, the grass becomes more plentiful. Deer mouse population goes up because they eat grass.
D
As cougar population increases, deer decreases. This means there is less grass for deer to feed on and more for the mice.
6) Earthquakes release a large amount of energy in the Earth's crust. Where does this energy come from?
A
intense radiation from the Sun
B
the movement of tectonic plates
C
strong water currents in the ocean
D
the gravitational attraction of the Moon
7) Which of the following features form along convergent plate boundaries?
A
Sand
B
Roads
C
Lakes
D
Mountains
8) Asexual reproduction is used to do all but one of the following. Which one is it?
A
make new organisms
B
grow
C
produce gametes
D
replace old or damaged parts
9) A gamete contains __ the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell in an organism.
A
four times
B
all
C
half
D
twice
10) Which of the following is NOT a function of the stems of at least some plants?
A
allowing movement of materials between roots and leaves
B
collecting water and minerals
C
supporting parts of the plant that are above the ground
D
storing food
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