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Category 4 Test
1
A woman running in a marathon requires a constant supply of
oxygen to her muscles. Which cells carry oxygen to muscle tissue?
F
G
H
J
Artery cells
Red blood cells
Nerve cells
Lung cells
2
Which of the following diagrams best shows the relationships
between the number of cells, tissues, and organs?
A
C
B
D
3
The single-celled organisms shown above live in water. What is the
main function of the structures identified by the arrows?
A
B
C
D
Absorbing water
Removing wastes
Helping with motion
Getting food
4
Which diagram best shows the energy transformation from sunlight
to chemical energy in an organism?
A
C
B
D
5
Which molecule in the equation represents food energy made by
plants?
A
B
C
D
Carbon dioxide
Water
Glucose
Oxygen
Javelina Facts
Height
50–60 cm
Length
87–102 cm
Mass
14–30 kg
Top speed
40–55 km/h
Fur colors
Dark brown to black
Tusk length
3–3.5 cm
Average lifespan
10 years
Habitats
Desert, grassland, forest
Food
Cacti, roots, leaves, insect larvae, worms, lizards, eggs
Main predators
Mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, humans, jaguars
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From information in the table, javelinas are best described as —
A
B
C
D
decomposers
producers
omnivores
carnivores
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A grassland community is pictured above. Grasses are considered—
A
B
C
D
secondary consumers
primary consumers
decomposers
producers
Peanut
Macadamia Nut
Cashew
Pistachio
Place of Origin
Brazil, Peru
Australia
South American
Rain Forest
Middle East
Time and Location
First Grown in U.S.
Early 1800s
Southeastern U.S.
Early 1880s
Hawaii
Imported only
Mid-1800s
Southern California
Type of Soil Needed to
Grow
Silt, sand, clay
Open sand, lava
rock, heavy clay
Sandy
Sandy loam
Ideal Soil pH
6.0 – 6.5
(slightly acidic)
5.5 – 6.5
(slightly acidic)
5.5 – 7.0
(acidic to neutral)
7.1 – 7.8
(slightly basic)
Ideal Temperature
Range (°C)
13 – 30
7 - 26
10 – 40+
5 – 28
Ideal Amount of Water
Needed (cm/yr)
30 – 45
15 – 31
50 – 100
30 – 45
Number of Calories
(28g serving)
160
203
160
157
8
Based on the information from the table, which of the four plants grows
under the greatest range of ideal temperature, rainfall, and pH conditions?
A
B
C
D
Peanut
Macadamia nut
Cashew
Pistachio
9
For rabbits, having long hair is an advantage over having short hair
in environments with —
F
G
H
J
high levels of rain
a large number of competitors
low temperatures
few predators
10
During primary ecological succession, the initial formation of soil
helps establish —
F
G
H
J
grasses
mushrooms
shrubs
trees
11
While Mrs. Ludlum is driving on a wet road, her car begins to skid.
She regains control of the car and pulls off the road. She feels
light-headed, and her feet and hands feel cold. These sensations
are the body’s reaction to a —
A
B
C
D
rise in humidity
stressful situation
centrifugal force
decrease in motion
12
In order to survive in the Arctic tundra, a mammal must have the
ability to —
F
G
H
J
reduce heat loss
digest lichens
travel across snow
obtain water from ice
13
Which of the following processes helps the body maintain chemical
balance?
F
G
H
J
Tears washing away dust from the eyes
Rib bones protecting internal organs
Hair growing faster in winter months
Cells using sugar in the blood
14
Which of the following shows how the plant above would
grow if the pot were knocked on its side and left for several
weeks?
A
C
B
D
15
According to this food web, which insect group is most beneficial to
the Chinese banyan tree?
A
B
C
D
Parasitic wasps
Mealybugs
Tussock moths
Leaf miners
16
In the food web above, which of the following organisms feeds on the largest
variety of different producers?
A
B
C
D
17
An increase in which of the following factors will most likely result in
an increase in the size of a population?
A
B
C
D
Food
Predators
Competitors
Temperature
18
The picture above shows four varieties of the same species of grass
that grow in a prairie ecosystem. Which variety has the best chance
of surviving a long period of dry weather?
A
B
C
D
Variety 1
Variety 2
Variety 3
Variety 4
19
Acquired behavior is learned rather than inherited. Which of these is
an acquired behavior?
A
B
C
D
A bird flying south in the fall
A kitten drinking milk
A baby duck swimming on a pond
A dog leading a blind person
20
Which of the following is least affected by seasonal environmental
conditions?
F
G
H
J
The pattern in a tiger’s fur
The dropping of tree leaves
The sprouting of acorns
The migration of gray whales
21
This Punnett square shows the results of a cross between a tall (Tt)
corn plant and a short (tt) corn plant. According to this information,
what percent of the offspring were tall?
F
G
H
J
0%
25%
50%
75%
Red-eyed--Rr
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Brown-eyed—rr
In Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies), red eye color (R) is dominant
over brown eye color (r). If the flies in the picture were crossed, what
percent of their offspring would be expected to have brown eyes?
Record and bubble in your answer on the answer document.
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Glossy leaves are smooth and shiny. What percent of offspring from
the cross shown above will have glossy leaves?
A
B
C
D
0%
25%
50%
100%