Biology STAAR Review

Biology STAAR Review

9th Grade

105 Qs

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Biology STAAR Review

Biology STAAR Review

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

9th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-LS4-5, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS4-2

+29

Standards-aligned

Created by

Tiffany Montoya

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105 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Indian leaf butterfly has traits that allow it to resemble a leaf. The bright colors of the monarch butterfly indicate that the butterfly tastes bad and can be poisonous.

How does the appearance of these butterflies help them to survive?

The Indian leaf butterfly is able to avoid predators while the monarch butterfly warns predators away.

The Indian leaf butterfly frightens predators away while the monarch butterfly poisons predators before they can eat it.

Both butterflies rely on camouflage to avoid predation.

Both butterflies cooperate with one another to avoid predation.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best demonstrates mutualism between certain types of bacteria and humans?

Intestinal bacteria obtain nutrients from the gut and produce vitamin K used by humans.

Bacteria become resistant to antibacterial medication that humans use for treatment.

Invasive bacteria at an area of injury produce toxins that damage healthy tissues of the human body.

Bacteria in improperly prepared food is consumed by humans, causing food poisoning.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the mid-1980s, an aggressive strain of algae known as Caulerpa was accidentally introduced into the Mediterranean Sea when a seaside aquarium cleaned out its tanks. The algae contains a toxin that prevents native herbivores form consuming it. Caulerpa quickly spread over the sea floor, crowding out many species including sponges, corals, sea fans, and lobsters.

Which statement explains the most likely impact Caulerpa has had on the biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea?

The presence of Caulerpa within an ecosystem is an indicator of the ecosystem's health.

The spread of Caulerpa improved the habitat for many species of sea grasses, and increased the biodiversity.

Caulerpa interbred with native species with the same adaptations within the ecosystem.

Caulerpa became dominant within the ecosystem and reduced the biodiversity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A small town in the piney woods of East Texas has a soccer field composed of native grasses. The soccer field is mowed once a week.

What effect does continual mowing have on the ecology of the field?

Mowing increases the likelihood of nonnative species displacing native species.

Mowing increases the number of species found in the field.

Mowing causes different types of communities to form across the field.

Mowing maintains a low species diversity by inhibiting further succession.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The table lists some organisms found in a swamp ecosystem and their sources of energy.

When constructing an energy pyramid of the swamp ecosystem, which of these would be placed at the top of the pyramid?

Grass carp

American alligator

Eastern mud turtle

Great blue heron

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Saprophytes are fungi that feed on dead and decomposing organisms. They secrete enzymes that digest components of cell walls, such as cellulose and lignin.

Which statement explains why these fungi are an important part of the biogeochemical system?

Saprophytes perform gas exchange that assist the cellular activities of autotrophs.

Saprophytes extract minerals from living tissue to recycle tehm back into the soil.

Saprophytes transport nutrients through the xylem and phloem in autotrophs.

Saprophytes return organic material to the soil for use by living organisms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists have observed many types of tropical fish moving beyond their traditional ocean ranges into waters that have historically been more temperate. These fish compete for food with native fish, consuming much from the kelp forests and beds of sea grass.

The expansion of the ranges of tropical fish was most likely caused by -

agricultural runoff that contributes to dead zones in the ocean

global droughts that raise the salt concentration of ocean waters

the rising temperatures of ocean waters

acid rain pollution that lowers the pH of ocean waters

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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