Quiz about Science Milestone Review

Question 1

Question 1.

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 2

Question 2.

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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B

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D

Question 3

Question 3.

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C and D

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A and F

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B and C

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D and E

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E and C

Question 4

Question 4.

Accepted Answer

A

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B

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C

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D

Question 5

Which of the following best defines science?

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The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations

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A collection of unchangeable facts about the natural world

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A belief system based on assumptions about the natural world

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A method for proving theories beyond doubt

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property of matter?

Accepted Answer

Reactivity with vinegar

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Density

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Mass

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Volume

Question 7

Which of the following properties of matter is not affected by changes in temperature or pressure?

Accepted Answer

Mass

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Volume

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Density

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State

Question 8

What is a common method for scientists to communicate their research findings?

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By publishing in scientific journals

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Through artistic performances

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By creating infomercials

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Through political debates

Question 9

Question 9.

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 10

Question 10.

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 11

A scientist is studying how a certain factor affects how quickly a seed germinates. She keeps the soil, amount of light, and water the same. She puts one seed in a room that is 5^oC, one in a room that is 10^oC, another one in a room that is 15^oC, and the last in a room that is 20^oC. What variable is she testing?

Accepted Answer

temperature

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light

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soil

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water

Question 12

Animals inherit certain characteristics, such as fur color. What is a characteristic that plants inherit?

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flower color

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number of legs

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number of arms

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growing away from light

Question 13

Important discoveries in the history of science help students learn scientific concepts today. What did the work of Mendel in the 1800s help people understand?

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how traits are inherited

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how pea plants grow

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how traits are learned

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how environment affects inheritance

Question 14

Most birds know how to build nests. Some birds can learn to build nests. Which is true of both behaviors?

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Building a nest is inherited, but building a better nest is learned .

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Both behaviors are learned traits.

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Both behaviors are inherited traits.

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Building a nest is learned, but building a better nest is inherited.

Question 15

A large classification of living things is made up of organisms that have many cells and use sunlight to make food. Which kingdom is the classification for such organisms?

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plants

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animals

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bacteria

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fungi

Question 16

Which of the following describes a dichotomous key?

Accepted Answer

a chart with many choices that guide you to the correct identification of classification of a thing

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a guide to the six kingdoms of life

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a long list of questions with yes or no answers

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a ranking of classifications starting with broad domains and ending with a species

Question 17

Where are microorganisms found?

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everywhere

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only in sick people

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only in the soil

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only in polluted water

Question 18

Which of the following microorganisms is useful in baking bread?

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yeast

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anthrax

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pollen

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Entamoeba histolytica

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

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To systematically investigate phenomena

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To prove hypotheses correct

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To create complex theories

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To document all known facts

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice

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Burning wood

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Rusting iron

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Baking a cake

Question 21

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Absorbs sunlight

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Absorbs water

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Releases oxygen

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Stores glucose

Question 22

Which of the following best describes a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed

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An experiment where all variables are changed

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An experiment with no variables

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An experiment with multiple outcomes

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