Life Science Summative Review

Life Science Summative Review

Multiple Choice

What type of food can’t be traced back to plants? (2)

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1. Potato Chips2. Root Beer3. Salt4. Bread

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What type of food can be traced back to tomatoes? (2)

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1. Bread2. Salt 3. Twix Bar4. Salsa

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Sam finds a strange new animal in the forest. He observes that it only eats grass and twigs.

In what category can he classify this animal?

Carnivores

Herbivores

Omnivores

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a. Carnivoresb. Herbivoresc. Omnivoresd. Producers

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Karla observes her new pet cat. She sees that her pet likes to chase and eat mice. When Karla tries to feed her vegetables she won’t eat them. Into which group should Karla classify her new pet?

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A ladybug has bright colors to show birds that it tastes unpleasant. How does this help the ladybug survive?

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B. It helps the ladybug keep predators awayC. It helps the ladybug absorb sunlight.D. It helps the ladybug find food

What can be traced back to any plant? (2)

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1. Pizza2. Steak 3. Hot Dogs4. All of the above

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A small oil spill, spilled in the ocean and caused a lot of fish to die. What change does it show? (6)

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Beneficial

Detrimental

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A. NeutralB. BeneficialC. DetrimentalD. None of the above

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There is an overpopulation of sea grass in the ocean and a lot of fish eat it. What change does this show? (6)

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1. detrimental2. beneficial3. all of the above4. none of the above

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What ecosystem would the monkey live in best? (4)

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1. desert

2. freshwater river

3. rainforest

4. deciduous forest

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Plants are important to all living things.

What might happen if all the plants in the world suddenly died out?

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finding food.C. All animals would eventually have difficulty

finding food.D. Another ice age would begin.

What needs do animals compete for? (4)

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1. rocks, plants2. pets, grass3. shelter, gases4. shelter, heat

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Which is a behavioral adaptation? (5)

good eye

sight

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1. good eyesight2. hibernation3. camouflage4. mimicry

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What kind of animal would beat a zebra for food? (5)

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lion frog bird ant

1. lion2. frog3. bird4. ant

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A carnivore eats… (3)

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1. both plants and meat

2. only meat3. only water4. only plants

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What is a decomposer? (3)

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1. something that eats plants

2. something that can break down dead organisms

3. animal that eats meat

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Which has more organisms: a food chain or food web? (3)

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1. food chain2. the same3. food web4. none

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Herbivores eat… (3)

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1. meat2. nothing3. producers/plants4. meat and plants

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Finish the sentence. An omnivore is an organism that… (3)

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1. makes its own food2. eats plants3. eats meat and

plants4. all of the above

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What do all organisms need? (4)

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1. Food, water, a house

2. toilets, shelter, space

3. gases, shelter, space

4. gases, a house, toilets

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Why do organisms migrate? (5)

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1. To see new sights2. To go shopping3. To try out their new

sneakers4. To meet their basic

needs

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Which of the following adaptations would help an organism survive? (5)

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1. more predators2. over population of terrorists3. acid rain4. camouflage

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What type of change is photosynthesis? (1)

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1. Behavioral2. Physical3. Chemical4. All of the above

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What are the three important things needed for photosynthesis? (1)

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What do producers give? (1)

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1. oxygen2. water3. carbon dioxide4. A and B

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Which makes energy from the sun? (1)

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1. grass2. humans3. dogs4. tissues

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Planet Lagey has many animals on the planet. The only vegetation on the planet is berries.

What might the other animals do that don’t eat berries? (5)

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1. the animals might kill other animals and eat them

2. the animals might change their diet to eating berries

3. answers a and b4. hibernating

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People are polluting by driving cars. Which type of change is this? (6)

neutral

detrimental

beneficial

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1. neutral2. detrimental3. beneficial4. abstract (different)

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Boats drive over water. This helps people get from place to place but also pollutes the water.

What type of change is this to the aquatic animals? (6)

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1. beneficial2. neutral3. detrimental4. abnormal

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An animal called a monkey-bird is trying to adapt. It has wings, sharp claws, and changes

color from light to dark green. Which ecosystem would be best for it? (5)

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2. rainforest

3. freshwater

4. arctic tundra

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What do consumers not need? (4)

food

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1. food 2. sunlight3. gases4. none of the above

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Many thought that all organisms need water, food, oxygen, shelter, and way to get rid of waste.

Which of the following is incorrect and what should it be changed to? (4)

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1. food to sunlight2. oxygen to carbon dioxide3. water to liquid4. oxygen to gases

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How would being able to have no scent help an animal survive? (5)

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1. would be able to mate faster2. would be able to eat everywhere3. would not be able to be found4. all of the above

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How would being able to change size help animals survive? (5)

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1. more difficult for predators to find them

2. help them find their predators

3. help them find their dead relatives

4. let them get eaten

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How would being able to dig underground help an animal survive? (5)

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1. help an animal eat and drink

2. help an animal hide3. help an animal fight4. help an animal read

their brains, paralyze them, and kill them

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A turtle is a reptile that eats small grasses in wet, damp areas. Turtles are the prey of large birds, and

larger reptiles. What adaptation would mostly help a turtle survive in this ecosystem? (5)

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1. small claws to dig up grasses

2. hard shell to protect

3. camouflage to blend in with rocks

4. all of the above

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What part of pumpkin pie can be traced back to plants? (2)

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1. crust2. pumpkin filling3. condensed milk4. all of the above

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What part of chocolate can be traced back to a consumer? (2)

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1. milk

2. cheese

3. chocolate

4. all of the above

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What organisms break down dead things? (3)

herbivores

decomposers

producers

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1. herbivores2. decomposers3. producers4. carnivores

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Without ____ we would die. (3)

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1. carnivores2. omnivores3. producers4. decomposers

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Which of the following would be the best example of a carnivore? (3)

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1. grass

2. grasshopper

3. lion

4. rabbit

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Show the transfer of energy between the following: bats, sun, insects, grass, fungi (3)

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1. sun, insects, grass, bats, fungi

2. sun, grass, bats, insects, fungi

3. sun, fungi, insects, bats, grass

4. sun, grass, insects, bats, fungi

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Which organism completes the food chain? (3)

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1. bird2. cat3. corn4. snake

sun grass owlmice

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Extended Response

Name one type of food and trace it

back to one plant. (2 points)

What are two basic needs of organisms? (2 points)

List the steps of photosynthesis. (4 points)

Steps

• 1. Sunlight shines on leaves• 2. Carbon dioxide enter leaves and water

enters roots• 3. Plant makes food—chemical change• 4. Plant releases water and oxygen

Choose one ecosystem and describe one characteristic of that ecosystem. Next, describe one change that can take place in this ecosystem and if it

would be beneficial, neutral, or detrimental. (4 points)

Draw a food web that could exist in Aurora. (2 points)

(1) List all of the things producers need to survive. Pick one and

explain why it helps it survive. (4 points)