Life Science Assessment Review

Which of the following best explains how plants obtain water?

• Water is collected by leaves.
• Water is absorbed through the stem.
• Water is taken in through the roots.
• Water is collected by flowers.

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

Which of the following directly use the Sun's energy to produce their own food?

• decomposers
• carnivores
• consumers
• producers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of these adaptations would help an animal survive a cold winter season?

• losing extra fat on the body
• shedding fur
• hibernating in a cave
• sweating to release heat

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

People don't eat grasses, but grasses are still important to people.  Relating to the food chain, why are grasses important to people?

• People eat organisms that eat the grasses.
• Grass surfaces are safer than concrete.
• People use grass surfaces for recreation.
• Grass fields can't hide dangerous animals.

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According to the food web, if the snail population of this ecosystem increases, which of the following is most likely to occur?

• The grass population will increase.
• The grass population will decrease.
• The snails will eventually become extinct.
• The grasshopper population will increase at nearly the same rate.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In arctic environments, animals with white fur have a better chance of survival than animals with brown fur.  Which of the following can you infer about fur color in the arctic?

• White fur makes animals less visible to predators.
• White fur keeps animals warmer.
• Brown fur keeps animals warmer.
• Brown fur makes animals less visible to predators.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the main function of the spines on the prickly pear cactus shown?

• to make food
• to provide shade
• to attract animals
• to protect the plant

All living and non living things that interact in an area. 

• School
• Home
• Ecosystem
• environment 

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During photosynthesis plants make sugar and....

• Carbon Dioxide
• Dirt
• Oxygen
• light

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What breaks down dead organisms and their waste?

• Decomposers

• dirt

• wind

• Miguel