Ohio Science Test Prep

Front

Why do many trees in cold environments have short, pointy leaves?

Back

Short, pointy leaves do not become weighed down by snow, so the trees' limbs are less likely to break.

Front

How does a wolf benefit from plants if it never eats them?

Back

The rabbit eats the plants, and the wolf eats the rabbit.

Front

What type of pitch is produced by objects vibrating quickly?

Back

High pitch.

Front

What are opaque objects?

Back

Objects that do not allow light to pass through.

Front

What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the role of plants in an ecosystem?

Back

Plants provide food and habitat for animals.

Front

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment.

Front

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

Back

A food chain shows a single path of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected paths.

Front

What is the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the definition of a habitat?

Back

A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.