Which best explains why a puppy and its parents all have white fur with black spots?
The puppy learned how to get its fur color from its parents.
The puppy and its parents got their fur color from their eco
The parents inherited their fur color from their puppy.
The puppy inherited its fur color from its parents.
Which best describes a part of the the skeletal system and its function?
The muscles moves the body.
The nerves carry messages.
The skull protects the brain.
The lungs take in oxygen.
A pet monkey can grunt and fetch toys on command. The monkey has black fur and a scratch on one of its limbs. Which of of the monkey's traits is a learned behavior?
its ability to fetch toys
the scratch on its limbs
its black fur
its ability to grunt
REVIEW!!! Which is an example of transpiration?
A corn plant's leaves release water vapor into the air.
Cloud droplets form from water vapor in the air.
Dew drops on an oak leaf change to water vapor.
Hail falls from the atmosphere onto a field.
Which trait will a man's children most likely inherit from him?
having a cut on a toe
being able to laugh
being able to ride a b a bike
knowing how to read
Which is the smallest part of a mouse that can get rid of wastes?
atom
cell
element
system
REVIEW!!! A student observes and records changes in some materials. Which is an example of a new substance forming?
An iron nail rusts.
A drinking glass breaks.
A puddle of water evaporates.
An ice cream bar melts.
Which best explains why a certain horse has longer legs than its father?
The horse acquired more traits during its lifetime.
The horse inherited traits from both its parents.
The horse learned different behaviors than its father.
The horse inherited traits from its mothers.
Which is an example of a learned behavior?
A blue jay eats seeds.
A bear looks for food in the trash.
A human baby cries.
A tiger cares for its young.
Which best compares bacteria and sharks?
Bacteria are multi-cellular, and sharks are unicellular.
Bacteria reproduce, while sharks do not.
Bacteria have transport systems, while sharks do not.
Bacteria is unicellular, and sharks are multi-cellular.
Which best describes single-celled organism, such as amoebas?
They do not need nutrients.
They have tubes for transporting nutrients.
They take in nutrients directly from their surroundings
They have body systems for transporting nutrients.
A hamster has brown and white fur, short legs, small ears, and a scar on one of its legs. Which trait did the hamster most likely not inherit from its parents?
scar on its leg
brown and white fur
short legs
small ears
A certain multi-celluar organism has no muscular systems. The organism uses a system of tubes to carry water throughout its body. Which is the best way to classify this organism?
bacterium
plant
amoeba
animal
Which would most likely be the result after an injury to the muscular system of the human body?
The body not be able to absorb nutrients.
The body would not be able to carry blood to the heart.
The body would not be able to move as easily.
The body would not break down food as easily.
REVIEW!!! During January and February, which most likely helps keep weather mild along the coast of North Carolina?
La Nina
El Nino
the Gulf Stream
the jet stream
A child's has a toothache and has trouble chewing food. Which system in the child's body does this affect most directly?
digestive
muscular
circulatory
respiratory
Which of the human body systems is most responsible for taking in oxygen from the air?
circulatory system
skeletal system
muscular system
respiratory system
Which statement best describes one-celled (unicellular) organisms?
They carry out all the basic processes of life.
They work together to do certain jobs.
They do not get rid of wastes.
They do not need to take in nutrients.
Which structures are part of the same body system as the trachea?
lungs
veins
bones
intestines
REVIEW!!! On Tuesday, the weather is cold and cloudy. On Wednesday, the weather is sunny and warm . Which change most likely occurred from Tuesday to Wednesday?
from low to high precipitation
from low to high wind speed
from low to high pressure
from high to low to temperature
A boy and his father each have a small scar on one arm. Which best describes the boy's scar?
inherited trait
learned behavior
acquired trait
inherited behavior
Which best describes a human fat cell?
It is one of group of cells that have certain jobs.
It is an organism made up many cells.
It is an organism made up only one cell.
It is one of a group of cells that have many jobs.
Lauren records four observations about her friend. In which observation does Lauren describe an inherited trait?
Red is Josh's favorite color.
Josh knows how to speak Spanish.
Josh's eyes are green.
Josh likes to ride his bike.
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