Copy of 7th Grade Benchmark Fall (11/13/2023)

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Copy of 7th Grade Benchmark Fall (11/13/2023)

Last updated over 2 years ago

11 questions

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A student makes a model of a cell. He uses a plastic bag to represent the cell membrane. He
fills it with a clear gel to represent the cytoplasm. He puts in other materials to represent parts
of the cell within the cell membrane. His teacher tells him that the plastic bag is not a good
representation of the cell membrane. She suggests that the student find a material that better
shows how a cell membrane works. The student makes another model using a woven cloth bag
to represent the cell membrane. The teacher tells him that he made a good choice.

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Cells are the building blocks of all living things. Cells are so small that they cannot be seen with the unaided eye. The diameter of a cell is about 10–100 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair. An organism can be made up of one or many cells. Because an individual cell is alive, it grows and develops, can reproduce, responds to its surroundings, and uses energy. The human body is made of structures at different scales. Different types of cells make up tissues and organs. Various combinations of organs and tissues make up systems that perform functions important for sustaining life. The human body has several different systems, each with a specific function. Each system works with other systems to ensure that the body works properly.

Harry examines a drop of pond water under a microscope. He draws pictures of structures
that he observes, counts them, and measures their sizes. Eight hours later, he comes back
and observes the same drop again. He counts the structures and measures their sizes.

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How do the systems work together to help Tom to lift the book?

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A biologist is observing an organism under a microscope and concludes that it is a unicellular organism.
Which of the following observations provides evidence that this organism must be unicellular, not multicellular?

It can make its own food.

It can move on its own.

It cannot be seen without a microscope.

It performs all functions to maintain life. 

A student is making a model of the cardiovascular system, showing the different components, or levels, that make up this system.

Which component of the system is indicated by the question mark (?) in the model?

blood cells

heart cells

respiratory cells 

cells of other organs 

The image above shows how a plant uses light energy to make food. Choose the statment that best describes the chemical process of photosynthesis.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen are changed into glucose and water.

Carbon dioxide and water are changed into glucose and oxygen. 

Glucose and oxygen are changed into water and carbon dioxide. 

Oxygen and water are changed into carbon dioxide and glucose. 

Animal cells have structures that perform specific functions in the cell. Mitochondria are organelles that float within the cell. Because they produce most of the cell's energy, mitochondria are nicknamed "the powerhouse of the cell".

Which of the following types of cells would have the greatest number of mitochondria?

Skin cells

Blood cells

Muscle cells

fingernail cells

A person's senses rely on sensory receptors. These are specialized cells in the nerves that respond to mechanical, physical or chemical stimuli. Sometimes, multiple stimuli are needed for the sensory receptors to work. All of this sensory information is transmitted to the brain.

Which of the following is a chemical sensory stimuli.

odor molecules in the air

change in the body position (balance)

pressure from external objects

sound waves passing through the air

A student makes a model of a cell. He uses a plastic bag to represent the cell membrane. He
fills it with a clear gel to represent the cytoplasm. He puts in other materials to represent parts
of the cell within the cell membrane. His teacher tells him that the plastic bag is not a good
representation of the cell membrane. She suggests that the student find a material that better
shows how a cell membrane works. The student makes another model using a woven cloth bag
to represent the cell membrane. The teacher tells him that he made a good choice.

Why is the woven cloth a good choice for improving the student’s cell model?

The woven cloth surrounds and protects the parts inside the cell.

The woven cloth is made of a natural fiber that breaks down naturally.

The woven cloth does not allow the other materials to move in the gel.

The woven cloth allows some materials to pass through but not others.

Cells are the building blocks of all living things. Cells are so small that they cannot be seen with the unaided eye. The diameter of a cell is about 10–100 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair. An organism can be made up of one or many cells. Because an individual cell is alive, it grows and develops, can reproduce, responds to its surroundings, and uses energy. The human body is made of structures at different scales. Different types of cells make up tissues and organs. Various combinations of organs and tissues make up systems that perform functions important for sustaining life. The human body has several different systems, each with a specific function. Each system works with other systems to ensure that the body works properly.

Harry examines a drop of pond water under a microscope. He draws pictures of structures
that he observes, counts them, and measures their sizes. Eight hours later, he comes back
and observes the same drop again. He counts the structures and measures their sizes.

A biologist is observing an organism under a microscope and concludes that it is a unicellular organism. 
Which of the following observations provides evidence that this organism must be unicellular, not multicellular?

It can make its own food.

It can move on its own.

It cannot be seen without a microscope.

It performs all functions to maintain life. 

A student is making a model of the cardiovascular system, showing the different components, or levels, that make up this system.

Which component of the system is indicated by the question mark (?) in the model?

blood cells

heart cells

respiratory cells 

cells of other organs 

The image above shows how a plant uses light energy to make food. Choose the statment that best describes the chemical process of photosynthesis. 

Carbon dioxide and oxygen are changed into glucose and water.

Carbon dioxide and water are changed into glucose and oxygen. 

Glucose and oxygen are changed into water and carbon dioxide. 

Oxygen and water are changed into carbon dioxide and glucose. 

Animal cells have structures that perform specific functions in the cell. Mitochondria are organelles that float within the cell. Because they produce most of the cell's energy, mitochondria are nicknamed "the powerhouse of the cell".

Which of the following types of cells would have the greatest number of mitochondria?

Skin cells

Blood cells

Muscle cells

fingernail cells

A person's senses rely on sensory receptors. These are specialized cells in the nerves that respond to mechanical, physical or chemical stimuli. Sometimes, multiple stimuli are needed for the sensory receptors to work. All of this sensory information is transmitted to the brain.

Which of the following is a chemical sensory stimuli. 

odor molecules in the air

change in the body position (balance)

pressure from external objects

sound waves passing through the air

Why is the woven cloth a good choice for improving the student’s cell model?

The woven cloth surrounds and protects the parts inside the cell.

The woven cloth is made of a natural fiber that breaks down naturally.

The woven cloth does not allow the other materials to move in the gel.

The woven cloth allows some materials to pass through but not others.

Which of the structures is likely a living thing? Select all that apply.

I

II

III

IV

What is the evidence for your answer(s)? Select all that apply.

The number of the structure increases.

The average size of the structure increases.

The number of the structure stays the same.

Which body systems work together when Tom lifts a book off the table? Select all that
apply. Only choose systems directly involved in lifting the book.

Which of the structures is likely a living thing? Select all that apply.

I

II

III

IV

What is the evidence for your answer(s)? Select all that apply.

The number of the structure increases.

The average size of the structure increases.

The number of the structure stays the same.

Which body systems work together when Tom lifts a book off the table? Select all that
apply. Only choose systems directly involved in lifting the book.

Nervous sytem

muscular system

excretory system

circulatory system

respiratory system 

Copy of 7th Grade Benchmark Fall (11/13/2023)

Copy of 7th Grade Benchmark Fall (11/13/2023)

How do the systems work together to help Tom to lift the book?

A biologist is observing an organism under a microscope and concludes that it is a unicellular organism. Which of the following observations provides evidence that this organism must be unicellular, not multicellular?

A student is making a model of the cardiovascular system, showing the different components, or levels, that make up this system.Which component of the system is indicated by the question mark (?) in the model?

The image above shows how a plant uses light energy to make food. Choose the statment that best describes the chemical process of photosynthesis.

Why is the woven cloth a good choice for improving the student’s cell model?

How do the systems work together to help Tom to lift the book?

Which of the structures is likely a living thing? Select all that apply.

What is the evidence for your answer(s)? Select all that apply.

Which body systems work together when Tom lifts a book off the table? Select all thatapply. Only choose systems directly involved in lifting the book.

A biologist is observing an organism under a microscope and concludes that it is a unicellular organism.
Which of the following observations provides evidence that this organism must be unicellular, not multicellular?

A student is making a model of the cardiovascular system, showing the different components, or levels, that make up this system.

Which component of the system is indicated by the question mark (?) in the model?

Which body systems work together when Tom lifts a book off the table? Select all that
apply. Only choose systems directly involved in lifting the book.