End of Q1 Gr5/6 Science Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of a unifying theme in biology?

• Cell walls

• Genes

• Volcanoes

• Chloroplasts

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Which term describes a group of different species living together in the same area?

• Population

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Biome

The cell membrane is responsible for:

• Giving the cell its shape

• Storing energy

• Controlling what enters and exits the cell

• Breaking down waste

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What type of organism has only one cell?

• Multicellular

• Unicellular

• Eukaryotic

• Animal cell

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In the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen is made usable by:

• The water cycle

• Special bacteria in the soil

• Animals that breathe out nitrogen

• Photosynthesis

During photosynthesis, plants convert light energy into:

• Oxygen

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Sugar

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What process do cells use to transport materials from high to low concentration without using energy?

Which organelle is found only in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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Which statement is true about eukaryotic cells?

• They do not have a nucleus.

• They have a nucleus and organelles.

• They are only found in bacteria.

• They lack genetic material.

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Which cycle describes the movement of water through the environment?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Predator-prey cycle

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