Quarter 1 Assessment Review

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In this district assessment, answer a number of questions on the scientific process. How do predictions get tested? What is a logical explanation based on observation? What part of an experiment can be changed? Answer these questions and more below.

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1.

To solve a problem, scientists follow a series of steps called...
- A.
  
  Dichotomous key
- B.
  
  Classification
- C.
  
  Scientific method
- D.
  
  Binomial nomenclature
2.

A prediction of educated guess that can be tested is a...
- A.
  
  Hypothesis
- B.
  
  Scientific law
- C.
  
  Theory
- D.
  
  Variable
3.

A logical explanation based on many observations is a...
- A.
  
  Control
- B.
  
  Variable
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Thoery
4.

What is the part of an experiment that can be changed?
- A.
  
  Conclusion
- B.
  
  Variable
- C.
  
  Control
- D.
  
  Data
5.

What is the part of the experiment that stays the same?
- A.
  
  Conclusion
- B.
  
  Variable
- C.
  
  Control
- D.
  
  Data
6.

The science of classification is called...
- A.
  
  Taxonomy
- B.
  
  Botany
- C.
  
  Astronomy
- D.
  
  Chemistry
7.

What is the closest relative of Felis tigris?
- A.
  
  Quercus alba
- B.
  
  Equus zebra
- C.
  
  Felis rufus
- D.
  
  Canis familiaris
8.

Scientific names of organisms consist of...
- A.
  
  Family and genus
- B.
  
  Genus and species
- C.
  
  Order and family
- D.
  
  Class and order
9.

The structure that gives shape and provides protection to a plant cell is called...
- A.
  
  Ribosome
- B.
  
  Mitochondria
- C.
  
  Cell wall
- D.
  
  Cell membrane
10.

Structures within the cytoplasm of cells are called...
- A.
  
  Cell membrane
- B.
  
  Nucleus
- C.
  
  Organelles
- D.
  
  Cell wall
11.

Border around a cell that allows materials to pass through the cell.
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Cell wall
- C.
  
  Cytoplasm
- D.
  
  Cell membrane
12.

Moss does not have tube-like structures to move water, food and nutrients. It is a ___________ plant.
- A.
  
  Non-vascular
- B.
  
  Vascular
- C.
  
  Coniferous
- D.
  
  Deciduous
13.

What is the primary function of a plant's vascular system?
- A.
  
  To remove dead leaves and plant parts
- B.
  
  To carry water and nutrients to different parts of the plant
- C.
  
  To help the plant reproduce
- D.
  
  To produce energy for the plant from the sun
14.

Information about xylem and phloem would most likely be found under which heading in a table of contents?
- A.
  
  Vascular plants
- B.
  
  Photosynthesis
- C.
  
  Non-vascular plants
- D.
  
  Respiration
15.

If an organism is multi-cellular and makes it's own food, it must be a member of the _________ kingdom
- A.
  
  Protista
- B.
  
  Plant
- C.
  
  Eubacteria
- D.
  
  Animal
16.

It absorbs water and minerals from the ground.
- A.
  
  Leaf
- B.
  
  Root
- C.
  
  Stem
- D.
  
  Seed
17.

After the cut end of a carnation stem was placed into a glass of blue-colored water, the flower's petals changed from white to blue. Why did this occur?
- A.
  
  The plant has a vascular system
- B.
  
  The plant is dying
- C.
  
  The plant's chloroplasts changed color
- D.
  
  The plant's DNA changed
18.

The tubes that transport food and water between leaves and roots are located in the....
- A.
  
  Leaf
- B.
  
  Root
- C.
  
  Stem
- D.
  
  Seed
19.

Makes food for the plant.
- A.
  
  Leaf
- B.
  
  Root
- C.
  
  Stem
- D.
  
  Seed
20.

In the animal cell below, structure A is the...
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Mitochrondria
- C.
  
  Cell membrane
- D.
  
  Cytoplasm
21.

In the animal cell below, structure B is the....
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Mitochondria
- C.
  
  Cell membrane
- D.
  
  Cytoplasm
22.

In the plant cell below, structure A is the...
- A.
  
  Ribosome
- B.
  
  Chloroplast
- C.
  
  Golgi bodies
- D.
  
  Vacuole
23.

In the plant cell below, structure B is the...
- A.
  
  Ribosome
- B.
  
  Chloroplast
- C.
  
  Golgi body
- D.
  
  Vacuole
24.

"A scientist wants to know at which temperature radishes grow the best."This statement is what part of the scientific method?
- A.
  
  Problem
- B.
  
  Experiment
- C.
  
  Data
- D.
  
  Conclusion
25.

Place the seven major classification groups in order from largest to smallest.
- A.
  
  Phylum, class, kingdom, order, family, genus, species
- B.
  
  Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
- C.
  
  Kingdom, phylum, order, family, class, genus, species
- D.
  
  Genus, species, class, order, kingdom, family, phylum