Unit Test

Which material(s) did the student list incorrectly

• 1

• 1, 2, and 3

• 2 & 4

• 4

A teacher shows a diagram with tow levels of structural organization within a human body. The students are asked to describe the characteristics of the levels of organization shown.

• P is the most complex level of structural organization

  Q is the basic unit of structure and function in the human body.

• P is the basic unit of structure and function in the human body.

  Q is the most complex level of structural organization.

• P is a more complex level of organization than Q.

  Q is a group of specialized cells that work together.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is the correct sequence of the levels of organization, from the least to the most complex?

• cells, tissues, systems, organs

• cells, tissues, organs, systems

• organs, cells, tissues, systems

• systems, cells, tissues, organs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which organ system of Sam's body is affected by the bacteria?

• digestive system

• excretory system

• nervous system

• respiratory system

What level of structure is represented by the diagram?

• cell

• organ

• organ system

• tissue

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the highest level of structural organization in the human body?

• cell

• organ

• system

• tissue

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Carlos is studying a star system that appears to have two stars. Using a telescope, he discovers that one of the stars is actually two stars. With which other star system would he classify this system?

• Sun

• Mizar

• Polaris

• Castor

A scientist finds a star that is located far from Earth. The star appears to have several smaller bodies orbiting it. The scientist draws a simple diagram of her findings. Which of these terms would the scientist use to describe her findings?

• a moon

• a planet

• a galaxy

• a solar system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Anthony’s teacher posted the following chart on the wall of his classroom. The teacher asked the class to list various items from the chart in order from brightest to dimmest apparent magnitude. Which object should Anthony list first?

• Venus

• Full Moon

• Sirius

• Polaris

Galaxies are large groups of millions, billions, or even trillions of stars. What would you claim keeps the stars in a galaxy from moving away from each other?

• gravity

• density

• composition

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4