The planets in Earth's solar system follow--

elliptical orbits largely governed by the force of gravity

Based on the table, what is a reasonable conclusion concerning organisms?

Organisms are composed of at least one cell

An abiotic component of an ecosystem is represented by the--

monthly average rainfall in Texas

Which of the following BEST describes a process by which metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?

melting completely, then cooling

Which of these lists ALL the components the students should include in their description?

all living and non-living factor

What information should replace the Y in the table?

Heterotrophic-gets nutrients by eating other organisms

What basic characteristic divides the organisms in Kingdom A from Kingdom B?

Kingdom A- autotrophic; Kingdom B- heterotrophic

The asteroids orbit the Sun because the Sun--

exerts a strong gravitational force on them

Which type of thermal energy transfer is illustrated in the diagram shown above?

Heat rising, cooling, and sinking by convection

Which is an example of thermal energy being added to water to change its state of matter?

puddles of water evaporating during the day

Which of these is a biotic factor in a river ecosystem?

the types of microorganisms that live in the river water

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1
The planets in Earth's solar system follow--
circular orbits controlled by electromagnetic force
elliptical orbits largely governed by the force of gravity
irregular orbits controlled by nuclear force
spiral orbits largely governed by the force of friction
2
Based on the table, what is a reasonable conclusion concerning organisms?
Organisms must be multicellular.
Organisms are composed of at least one cell
Salt is found in humans so it should be an organism
As long as an object is composed of atoms, it is an organism
3
Which of the following is a list of the three known domains?
Bacteria, Prokarya, Mammalia
Prokarya, Eukarya, Animalia
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Eukarya, Animalia, Archaea
4
An abiotic component of an ecosystem is represented by the--
population of deer on a deer lease in Central Texas
monthly average rainfall in Texas
bats under a bridge in Austin, Texas
attack on a wheat field by fungus
5
To which Kingdom should she classify the organism?
Fungi
Animalia
Plantae
Protista
6
Which of the following BEST describes a process by which metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?
compacting under pressure and cementing
melting completely, then cooling
changing shape under heat and pressure
weathering into sediments, then eroding
7
Which of these lists ALL the components the students should include in their description?
all living and non-living factor
all plant and animal species
all elements and chemical substances
all weather patterns and climates
8
Containing genetic material (DNA) is a characteristic shared by —
all organelles
only plant cells
all abiotic factors
all cells
9
What information should replace the Y in the table?
Nucleotrophic gets nutrients by cellular division
Autotroph gets nutrients from surroundings & energy from sun
Heterotrophic-gets nutrients by eating other organisms
Atmotrophic gets nutrients directly from the air
10
What basic characteristic divides the organisms in Kingdom A from Kingdom B?
Kingdom A- unicellular; Kingdom B- multicellular
Kingdom A- multicellular; Kingdom B- unicellular
Kingdom A- autotrophic; Kingdom B- heterotrophic
Kingdom A- heterotrophic; Kingdom B- autotrophic
11
The asteroids orbit the Sun because the Sun--
exerts a strong gravitational force on them
exerts a strong electromagnetic force on them
is not in orbit around a black hole
is not as large as the planet Jupiter
12
What Kingdom would it be found in?
Fungi
Protista
Animalia
Plantae
13
Which type of thermal energy transfer is illustrated in the diagram shown above?
Electromagnetic waves of radiation
All three types of thermal transfer are illustrated
Heat rising, cooling, and sinking by convection
Direct transfer of thermal energy by conduction
14
Because of the movement of which two tectonic plates?
Eurasian and African
Pacific and South American
North American and Pacific
South American and North American
15
In a pond ecosystem...
a population
abiotic components
a community
a food chain
16
Which is an example of thermal energy being added to water to change its state of matter?
water forming on grass during the evening
puddles of water evaporating during the day
water drops on the outside of a pan filled with cold water
bathroom windows fogging up during a shower
17
Texas is located on which tectonic plate?
North American
South American
African
Pacific
18
Which of these is a biotic factor in a river ecosystem?
the speed at which the river water flows toward the ocean
the types of microorganisms that live in the river water
the amount of rain that flows off the land & into the river
the amount of soil and other particles carried by the river
19
A deer’s population includes--
the soil in the area
other deer
water in a nearby stream
the grass the deer eats

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