Which summarizes the flow of energy in a food chain?

sun to producers to consumers to decomposers

How does sandy soil form?

by the erosion and weathering of rocks

Using the picture, which best summarizes the composition of Earth's surface?

Earth's surface contains more water than land

Which is the basic composition of Earth's core?

The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core

Flowers typically bloom in the spring. How could flowers be forced to bloom in the winter?

by increasing temperature and lengthening daylight

Which event most likely caused the formation of folded mountain ranges?

tectonic plates pushed together

Which of these shows the correct order of the flow of energy in a food chain?

sun→ grain → mouse→ rabbit

If you put a plant on a window sill, how would the plant react to light?

the plant would bend toward the light source

In the following food chain what happens if squirrels are removed: acorn→ squirrel →fox → lion

the fox population will decrease

What is the benefit of flowers on some plants?

they attract birds and insects that spread pollen

Which best describes the mantle of the Earth?

the largest layer between the crust and outer core

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1
Earth is made of layers that have different characteristics. Which is the thickest?
the mantle
the crust
the outer core
the inner core
2
Which summarizes the flow of energy in a food chain?
sun to producers to consumers to decomposers
sun to producers to decomposers to consumers
sun to consumers to decomposers to producers
sun to decomposers to producers to consumers
3
Where are earthquakes and volcanoes most likely located?
center of tectonic plates
edges of continents
edges of tectonic plates
center of continents
4
What is the purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
it provides protection
it provides carbon dioxide and water
it provides food and energy
it provides water for the cells
5
How does sandy soil form?
by the erosion and weathering of rocks
by sediments settling in a body of water
by sedimentary deposits
the accumulation of dead and decayed organic matter
6
Why is the inner core of Earth solid?
extreme temperatures
amount of pressure
rate of rotation
magnetic field
7
Which of the following is a producer?
polar bear
algae
fish
seal
8
Which of these is the best example of organisms interacting with each other in an ecosystem?
a buffalo drinking water
a rabbit running across the sand
a bear catching a fish
a pig rolling in the mud
9
Animals depend on plants for many things, like food. What do plants depend on from animals?
carbon dioxide
energy for photosynthesis
pest control
oxygen
10
Using the picture, which best summarizes the composition of Earth's surface?
Three-fourths of Earth's surface is land
Earth's surface contains more water than land
One-fourth of Earth's surface is water
Earth's surface contains more land than water
11
Which is the basic composition of Earth's core?
The liquid inner core is surrounded by a solid outer core
Both the inner core and outer core are solid
Both the inner core and the outer core are liquid
The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core
12
Flowers typically bloom in the spring. How could flowers be forced to bloom in the winter?
by reducing water levels and nutrient uptake
by increasing oxygen levels and supplying organic matter
by increasing temperature and lengthening daylight
by limiting pruning and trimming of flowers
13
How can trees minimize water loss in the colder months of the year?
trees can grow more leaves
trees can use more sunlight for energy
trees can add layers of bark
trees can lose their leaves
14
As the hawk population increases, the mouse population will most likely decrease as a result of
increase in disease
decrease in habitat
increase in predators
decrease in food source
15
Which event most likely caused the formation of folded mountain ranges?
tectonic plates pulled apart
tectonic plates slid past each other
tectonic plates broke into small pieces
tectonic plates pushed together
16
Which of these shows the correct order of the flow of energy in a food chain?
rabbit → grain→ mouse→sun
sun→ mouse → grain → rabbit
rabbit → mouse → grain →sun
sun→ grain → mouse→ rabbit
17
If you put a plant on a window sill, how would the plant react to light?
the plant would be unaffected
the plant would bend toward the light source
the plant would move away from the light source
the plant would stop growing
18
In the following food chain what happens if squirrels are removed: acorn→ squirrel →fox → lion
the fox will eat acorns
the trees will produce fewer acorns
the fox population will decrease
the lion population will increase
19
What is the benefit of flowers on some plants?
they provide heat
they absorb water from the air
they make food
they attract birds and insects that spread pollen
20
Which event most likely takes place due to crustal movement on transform boundaries?
earthquakes
volcanic activity
trenches
mountain building
21
Which process helps add organic matter and nutrients to soil?
weathering
succession
erosion
decomposition
22
Which best describes the mantle of the Earth?
a solid layer made of iron and nickel
a thin layer that is located on the surface
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
the smallest layer that is made up of molten rock
23
If there is a drop in the # of fish, otters, and seals, which other animal will be affected?
snakes
deer
frogs
eagles
24
How does the anther help the flower with reproduction?
it develops into a fruit after fertilization occurs
it produces and stores pollen
it moves pollen to the roots of the plant
it grows the seeds for the plant
25
Tectonic plates are named for the continents they surround. Which plate is the USA on?
Eurasian Plate
Pacific Plate
South American Plate
North American Plate

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