Nys Intermediate Science Exam

The diagrams above represent two types of cells, an animal cell and a plant cell. Which type of cell uses energy to carry out life processes?

• plant cell, only

• both a plant cell and an animal cell

• neither a plant cell nor an animal cell

• animal cell, only

The diagram above represents the rock cycle. According to this diagram, metamorphic rock is formed by

• melting and solidification

• burial and compaction

• weathering and erosion

• heat and/or pressure

The information below shows what happens to incoming solar radiation. Incoming Solar Radiation: 30% reflected by atmosphere, 20% absorbed by atmosphere, 50% absorbed by Earth’s surface. Which pie graph best represents this information?

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As altitude increases, air pressure

• decreases

• increases

• remains the same

The diagram above shows a cell. This cell would be found in which type of organism?

• fungi

• viruses

• plants

• animals

The table above shows the chemical symbols for some common elements. Based on the information in the table, which of the four substances below is a compound?

• CO

• He

• Si

• Fe

Which cell structure is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

• cell wall

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

Amebas are single-celled organisms that need to obtain food in order to

• release oxygen into the air

• protect themselves from other living things

• get the energy they need to carry out life functions

• remove harmful chemicals from the environment

Three living organisms are labeled in the diagram above.

• They are all producers.

• They all belong to the same kingdom.

• They are all omnivores.

• They are all multicellular organisms.

The pie chart above compares the amounts of energy from different sources used in the United States each year. Which two energy sources together provide more than 50% of the energy needs of the United States?

• nuclear and natural gas

• oil and coal

• hydropower and oil

• natural gas and coal

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