Sci 7 – Unit 1 Test
Name: ________________
Unit 1 Test
Score: ____ / 20
Part I – Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the BEST answer (circle your response).
1.
An organism is;
a.
b.
c.
d.
a musical instrument
a living being that can reproduce
a non-living object
an extra terrestrial object
2. All of the following are examples of an organism EXCEPT;
a.
b.
c.
d.
a worm
a tree
a fish
a rock
3. Which of the following terms best describes “…similar types of organisms within a
community of organisms.”
a.
b.
c.
d.
population
species
micro-organism
ecosystem
4. Complete the following sequence; Biosphere, Biome, ____________ .
a.
b.
c.
d.
ecosystem
tundra
organism
community
5. Which of the following would be considered to be a micro-organism?
a.
b.
c.
d.
tree
orca
bacteria
bear
6. Which of the following terms best describes a group that is made up of two or more
populations of different species in an ecosystem.
a.
b.
c.
d.
micro-organism
community
species
ecosystem
7. ____________ trees are trees that stay green all year round.
a.
b.
c.
d.
coniferous
deciduous
algae
fruit
8. These are large regions of the Earth where temperature and precipitation are the
same and where similar plants and animals are found.
a.
b.
c.
d.
biosphere
ecosystem
micro-organisms
biomes
9. A _______________ is the physical space where a certain species lives.
a.
b.
c.
d.
consumer
community
population
habitat
10. Which of the following terms best describes an organism that hunts another living
thing for food?
a. micro-organism
b. prey
c. predator
d. gym teacher
Part II – Matching
Directions: Match the
letter on the map with
the correct biome;
11. The letter “A” represents the biome called;
a. Tundra
b. Polar Regions
c. Rain Forest
d. Coniferous Forest
12. The letter “B” represents the biome called;
a. Tundra
b. Polar Regions
c. Rain Forest
d. Coniferous Forest
13. The letter “C” represents the biome called;
a..
b.
c.
d.
Tundra
Polar Regions
Rain Forest
Coniferous Forest
14. The letter “A” represents the biome called;
a. Tundra
b. Polar Regions
c. Rain Forest
d. Coniferous Forest
Part III – Short Answers
Directions: In the space provided, using complete sentences, answer the following
questions. Each question is worth 2 marks based on the quality of your response and
inclusion of details to support your answer.
15. In your own words, describe what a limiting factor is. Provide a specific example as
to what a limiting factor may be.
Answers may vary, but student should be able to express the idea that a
limiting factor is any part of the non-living environment that determines
whether or not an organism can survive. Examples may include physical
barriers, sunlight, water, temperature or soil.
Mark students on a ½ mark, 1 mark, 1 ½ mark, 2 mark scale based on their
ability to answer the question and provide a specific example as to what a
limiting factor is.
16. In your own words, describe the relationship between a predator and a prey and the
nature of competition between animals. Provide a specific example of a predator
and a prey.
Answers may vary, but students should be able to express the idea that a
predator and a prey are closely linked. Because the predator relies upon prey
to live, if the population of the prey goes down, then the population of the
predators will decline. Also, if the population of the prey increases, there is
more food for the predators and their populations will increase. It is a
balance. Specific examples of predators and prey will vary.
Mark students on a ½ mark, 1 mark, 1 ½ mark, 2 mark scale based on their
ability to answer the question and provide a specific example as to what a
limiting factor is.