ISD Copy of G6 Science Midterm - 2024 (1/8/2025)

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ISD Copy of G6 Science Midterm - 2024 (1/8/2025)

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40 questions

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I (type your name) _______ acknowledge that I have read the "Academic Honesty Statement" above on this date (enter date) _______ . 

Your midterm officially begins now. Good luck!

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An organism's scientific name is made of two parts: its _______ and _______ .

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy is called a _______ 

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_______ is the process by which populations change over time. 

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When organisms reproduce, they pass copies of all or part of their _______ to their offspring.

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A(n) _______ is a membrane-covered structure that contains all of the materials necessary for life. 

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The kingdom _______  obtain energy by absorbing materials, such as decaying matter. 

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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Explain how natural selection leads to evolution. Use the image above to help explain your answer. Some key words that probably should be used in your answer include: natural selection, evolution, traits, and adaptations. I really really hope you read the full question this time.

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NEW SPECIES DISCOVERED We need your help to identify what kingdom it belongs to. Read the description below and decide what Eukarya Kingdom you think it belongs to. Make a claim, provide your evidence, and state your reasoning.

--- Alien Species: Lumorbius Solaris --
Description of Lumorbius Solaris: The Lumorbius Solaris is a fascinating organism discovered on the distant planet Xenotera. Scientists have observed the following key characteristics:
Appearance: Lumorbius Solaris has a glowing, dome-shaped structure that changes color depending on its environment.
Size: Most are microscopic, but some can grow large enough to be visible to the naked eye.
Cell Structure: It is unicellular but can form colonies with other Lumorbius Solaris.
Nutrition: It absorbs sunlight to produce its own energy through a process similar to photosynthesis.
Movement: It has tiny hair-like structures that allow it to move in water.
Reproduction: Reproduces both sexually and asexually, depending on environmental conditions.

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Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!
a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection.
b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.

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Think back to the characteristics of living things.
Describe ONE piece of evidence that supports the argument that viruses should be considered living.
Then, describe at least ONE piece of evidence that supports the argument that viruses should NOT be considered living.
Elaborate and include details to make your reasoning clear in order to earn full credit.

----Please read before starting your midterm. ----
Begin the midterm. When finished, do something quietly (seriously, quietly!!).
Midterm Test-Taking Tips:
*****READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION *********
Read the entire question!!
Read tips (a.) and (b.) from above.
Check your work before submitting.
If you’re not sure, try to eliminate options that you know are wrong (with multiple choice questions).
DON’T leave any questions blank. Always at least try. Leaving questions blank and later saying, “I don’t know” is a bad look. Trust me. The person typing this right now is also the person grading this. Hint hint.
Read tips (a.) and (b.) again. Geeeeeeeeeeeez.
Academic Honesty Statement
At ISDenver, we value honesty, integrity, and fairness in all academic work. By taking this exam, you agree to adhere to the principles of academic honesty, which include:
Not using unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance during the exam.
Not communicating with other students or external sources during the exam.
Submitting only your original work.
Reporting any concerns about academic honesty to a teacher or exam supervisor.
By signing below, I confirm that I understand and will follow the Academic Honesty Policy. I acknowledge that violations may result in disciplinary action, including receiving a zero on the exam.

I (type your name) _______ acknowledge that I have read the "Academic Honesty Statement" above on this date (enter date) _______ . 

Your midterm officially begins now. Good luck!

All living organisms are made up of cells.

True

False

Decomposers, such as fungi, make their own food through photosynthesis.

True

False

Asexual reproduction requires two parents.

True

False

During natural selection, traits that increase the chances of survival are passed on to future generations.

True

False

Traits like beak size can affect an organism’s ability to survive in its environment.

True

False

All physical traits are also adaptations.

True

False

Eukaryotic cells are more complex cells, and have internal compartments such as a nucleus.

True

False

Bacteria belong to the domain Eukarya.

True

False

A producer is an organism that gets energy by eating other organisms.

True

False

Organisms from the Archaea domain are multicellular organisms.

True

False

One or more species make up a genus.

True

False

An organism's scientific name is made of two parts: its _______ and _______ .

Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?

Ability to grow and develop

Ability to float in water

Being made of plastic

Absorbing sunlight for energy

Which organism is an example of a producer/autotroph?

Mushroom

Lion

Oak tree

Eagle

A mushroom grows on a dead, rotting oak tree lying in the forest. Which of the following best describes the tree and mushroom?

The oak tree was a decomposer, and the mushroom is a producer. 

The oak tree was a producer, and the mushroom is a consumer. 

The oak tree was a consumer, and the mushroom is a consumer. 

The oak tree was a producer, and the mushroom is a decomposer. 

In the Bird Beak Lab, what did the type of beak represent?

An acquired trait

Lack of variation due to the bird's environment

The bird's possible adaptation to food sources

The bird's dependent variables 

Which type of reproduction leads to identical offspring?

Asexual

Prokaryotic

Sexual

Multicellular

What domain do humans belong to?

Archaea

Eukarya

Protista

Bacteria 

Which domain includes extremophiles, or organisms that can live under harsh conditions?

Bacteria

Archaea

Eukarya

Protista

Which kingdom has both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

In the Bird Beak lab, what was the dependent variable?

the way in which the food was distributed on the table top

the different types of "beaks"

the numbers of food items collected 

the amount of time it took to collect the food 

Who traveled to the Galapagos Islands and studied finches to later come up with the theory of evolution?

If a population of organisms is unable to adapt to its environment, it will likely

go extinct.

survive, but not pass on traits.

reproduce.

acquire new traits.

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

humans choosing certain qualities to breed in dogs

tortoises with longer necks being able to reach more food in order to live

black moths being eaten by birds when living on trees with light colored bark

plants with brightly colored flowers attracting more pollinators and passing on traits

A ________ uses a series of paired statements to identify organisms.

three domain system 

living species key 

dichotomous key 

classification key 

What best describes the relationship between a stimulus and a response?

A response is something that never causes a stimulus 

A stimulus is something that comes after a response 

A response is anything that helps a stimulus 

A stimulus is anything that causes a response

In nature, what typically comes before competition or is needed for competition to happen?

organisms choosing their adaptions 

a variation of traits 

a referee explaining the rules 

natural selection 

An organism that eats other organisms for energy is called a _______ 

_______ is the process by which populations change over time. 

When organisms reproduce, they pass copies of all or part of their _______ to their offspring.

A(n) _______ is a membrane-covered structure that contains all of the materials necessary for life. 

The kingdom _______  obtain energy by absorbing materials, such as decaying matter. 

Match the definition with the correct super duper important science word:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Organisms made up of more than one cell.		Producers
Organisms that make their own food using sunlight.		Eukarya
A domain that includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists.		Adaptation
Cells with a nucleus or internal compartments.		Prokaryotes
Cells without a nucleus or internal compartments.		Multicellular
A beneficial trait that helps an organism survive.		Eukaryotes

Re-order the classification system so it's in the correct order. The top of the list should represent the most general classification, or the one that would include the most organisms.

Domain
Kingdom
Genus
Family
Class
Species
Phylum
Order

Check the five characteristics of living things:

Explain how natural selection leads to evolution. Use the image above to help explain your answer. Some key words that probably should be used in your answer include: natural selection, evolution, traits, and adaptations. I really really hope you read the full question this time.

NEW SPECIES DISCOVERED We need your help to identify what kingdom it belongs to. Read the description below and decide what Eukarya Kingdom you think it belongs to. Make a claim, provide your evidence, and state your reasoning.

--- Alien Species: Lumorbius Solaris --
Description of Lumorbius Solaris: The Lumorbius Solaris is a fascinating organism discovered on the distant planet Xenotera. Scientists have observed the following key characteristics:
Appearance: Lumorbius Solaris has a glowing, dome-shaped structure that changes color depending on its environment.
Size: Most are microscopic, but some can grow large enough to be visible to the naked eye.
Cell Structure: It is unicellular but can form colonies with other Lumorbius Solaris.
Nutrition: It absorbs sunlight to produce its own energy through a process similar to photosynthesis.
Movement: It has tiny hair-like structures that allow it to move in water.
Reproduction: Reproduces both sexually and asexually, depending on environmental conditions.

Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!
a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection.
b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.

Think back to the characteristics of living things.
Describe ONE piece of evidence that supports the argument that viruses should be considered living.
Then, describe at least ONE piece of evidence that supports the argument that viruses should NOT be considered living.
Elaborate and include details to make your reasoning clear in order to earn full credit.

----Please read before starting your midterm. ----
Begin the midterm. When finished, do something quietly (seriously, quietly!!).
Midterm Test-Taking Tips:
*****READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION *********
Read the entire question!!
Read tips (a.) and (b.) from above.
Check your work before submitting.
If you’re not sure, try to eliminate options that you know are wrong (with multiple choice questions).
DON’T leave any questions blank. Always at least try. Leaving questions blank and later saying, “I don’t know” is a bad look. Trust me. The person typing this right now is also the person grading this. Hint hint.
Read tips (a.) and (b.) again. Geeeeeeeeeeeez.
Academic Honesty Statement
At ISDenver, we value honesty, integrity, and fairness in all academic work. By taking this exam, you agree to adhere to the principles of academic honesty, which include:
Not using unauthorized materials, devices, or assistance during the exam.
Not communicating with other students or external sources during the exam.
Submitting only your original work.
Reporting any concerns about academic honesty to a teacher or exam supervisor.
By signing below, I confirm that I understand and will follow the Academic Honesty Policy. I acknowledge that violations may result in disciplinary action, including receiving a zero on the exam.

All living organisms are made up of cells.

True

False

Decomposers, such as fungi, make their own food through photosynthesis.

True

False

Asexual reproduction requires two parents.

True

False

During natural selection, traits that increase the chances of survival are passed on to future generations.

True

False

Traits like beak size can affect an organism’s ability to survive in its environment.

True

False

All physical traits are also adaptations.

True

False

Eukaryotic cells are more complex cells, and have internal compartments such as a nucleus.

True

False

Bacteria belong to the domain Eukarya.

True

False

A producer is an organism that gets energy by eating other organisms.

True

False

Organisms from the Archaea domain are multicellular organisms.

True

False

One or more species make up a genus. 

True

False

Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?

Ability to grow and develop

Ability to float in water

Being made of plastic

Absorbing sunlight for energy

Which organism is an example of a producer/autotroph?

Mushroom

Lion

Oak tree

Eagle

A mushroom grows on a dead, rotting oak tree lying in the forest. Which of the following best describes the tree and mushroom?

The oak tree was a decomposer, and the mushroom is a producer. 

The oak tree was a producer, and the mushroom is a consumer. 

The oak tree was a consumer, and the mushroom is a consumer. 

The oak tree was a producer, and the mushroom is a decomposer. 

In the Bird Beak Lab, what did the type of beak represent?

An acquired trait

Lack of variation due to the bird's environment

The bird's possible adaptation to food sources

The bird's dependent variables 

Which type of reproduction leads to identical offspring?

Asexual

Prokaryotic

Sexual

Multicellular

What domain do humans belong to?

Archaea

Eukarya

Protista

Bacteria 

Which domain includes extremophiles, or organisms that can live under harsh conditions?

Bacteria

Archaea

Eukarya

Protista

Which kingdom has both unicellular and multicellular organisms? 

Animalia

Plantae

Fungi

Protista

Protista and Fungi

They all do, duh 

In the Bird Beak lab, what was the dependent variable? 

the way in which the food was distributed on the table top

the different types of "beaks"

the numbers of food items collected 

the amount of time it took to collect the food 

Who traveled to the Galapagos Islands and studied finches to later come up with the theory of evolution? 

Charles Darwin 

Taylor Swift 

Carolus Linnaeus

Issac Newton 

Albert Einstein 

If a population of organisms is unable to adapt to its environment, it will likely

go extinct.

survive, but not pass on traits.

reproduce.

acquire new traits.

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

humans choosing certain qualities to breed in dogs

tortoises with longer necks being able to reach more food in order to live

black moths being eaten by birds when living on trees with light colored bark

plants with brightly colored flowers attracting more pollinators and passing on traits

A ________ uses a series of paired statements to identify organisms. 

three domain system 

living species key 

dichotomous key 

classification key 

What best describes the relationship between a stimulus and a response? 

A response is something that never causes a stimulus 

A stimulus is something that comes after a response 

A response is anything that helps a stimulus 

A stimulus is anything that causes a response

In nature, what typically comes before competition or is needed for competition to happen?

organisms choosing their adaptions 

a variation of traits 

a referee explaining the rules 

natural selection 

Match the definition with the correct super duper important science word: 

Organisms made up of more than one cell.

Producers

Organisms that make their own food using sunlight. 

Eukarya

A domain that includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

Adaptation

Cells with a nucleus or internal compartments.

Prokaryotes

Cells without a nucleus or internal compartments.

Multicellular

A beneficial trait that helps an organism survive.

Eukaryotes

Re-order the classification system so it's in the correct order. The top of the list should represent the most general classification, or the one that would include the most organisms.

Domain

Kingdom

Genus

Family

Class

Species 

Phylum

Order

Check the five characteristics of living things: 

Made of cells 

Need oxygen 

Reproduce 

Use Energy 

Grow and mature (development)

Have a nervous system 

Have lungs to breathe 

Respond to their environment 

Can move from place to place 

Made up of one or more atoms 

ISD Copy of G6 Science Midterm - 2024 (1/8/2025)

ISD Copy of G6 Science Midterm - 2024 (1/8/2025)

Your midterm officially begins now. Good luck!

Explain how natural selection leads to evolution. Use the image above to help explain your answer. Some key words that probably should be used in your answer include: natural selection, evolution, traits, and adaptations. I really really hope you read the full question this time.

--- Alien Species: Lumorbius Solaris --

Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection. b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.

Academic Honesty Statement

Your midterm officially begins now. Good luck!

All living organisms are made up of cells.

Decomposers, such as fungi, make their own food through photosynthesis.

Asexual reproduction requires two parents.

During natural selection, traits that increase the chances of survival are passed on to future generations.

Traits like beak size can affect an organism’s ability to survive in its environment.

All physical traits are also adaptations.

Eukaryotic cells are more complex cells, and have internal compartments such as a nucleus.

Bacteria belong to the domain Eukarya.

A producer is an organism that gets energy by eating other organisms.

Organisms from the Archaea domain are multicellular organisms.

One or more species make up a genus.

Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?

Which organism is an example of a producer/autotroph?

A mushroom grows on a dead, rotting oak tree lying in the forest. Which of the following best describes the tree and mushroom?

In the Bird Beak Lab, what did the type of beak represent?

Which type of reproduction leads to identical offspring?

What domain do humans belong to?

Which domain includes extremophiles, or organisms that can live under harsh conditions?

Which kingdom has both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

In the Bird Beak lab, what was the dependent variable?

Who traveled to the Galapagos Islands and studied finches to later come up with the theory of evolution?

If a population of organisms is unable to adapt to its environment, it will likely

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

A ________ uses a series of paired statements to identify organisms.

What best describes the relationship between a stimulus and a response?

In nature, what typically comes before competition or is needed for competition to happen?

Match the definition with the correct super duper important science word:

Re-order the classification system so it's in the correct order. The top of the list should represent the most general classification, or the one that would include the most organisms.

Check the five characteristics of living things:

Explain how natural selection leads to evolution. Use the image above to help explain your answer. Some key words that probably should be used in your answer include: natural selection, evolution, traits, and adaptations. I really really hope you read the full question this time.

--- Alien Species: Lumorbius Solaris --

Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection. b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.

Academic Honesty Statement

Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!
a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection.
b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.

Read the two statements below. Tell me which one you think is correct and why. AND WHY!!
a) Evolution is a process that leads to natural selection.
b) Natural selection is a process that leads to evolution.