14 Questions
What is the hormone responsible for the 'fight or flight' response in the body?
Adrenalin
In the context of Pedro's hand dislocation, which type of tissue is most likely to break?
Ligament
During the COVID-19 pandemic, which action is best for boosting the immune system?
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables
Who is known as the Father of Modern Genetics?
Gregor Mendel
Which of the following organisms exhibit adaptation based on their physical characteristics?
Giraffes having long necks for feeding in the top of trees
What dating technique would a geologist use if they measured the ages of rocks beneath and above a dinosaur fossil to estimate its period of existence?
Relative dating
What information is generally depicted in the geologic time scale?
The geologic history of the Earth
During earthquakes, what hazard might occur if loosely-packed and water-logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose strength?
Liquefaction
After experiencing a magnitude 8.0 earthquake near the sea, which hazard are residents most exposed to?
Tsunami
If a natural event like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions poses a risk to life and property, what term is used to describe such an event?
Geologic hazard
What is the only planet in the solar system that gave rise to complex life?
Earth
How do major human activities impact Earth's subsystems according to the text?
By bringing forth destruction in a boomerang effect
What is a recommended action to solve the problem of global warming according to the text?
Start the change from yourself by not contributing pollution to the environment
What inference can be made about the minerals olivine and hematite from the table provided?
Hematite can scratch olivine
Test your knowledge in Earth and Life Science with this diagnostic test for the school year 2022-2023. Follow the instructions carefully and shade the correct answers on the answer sheet provided. Questions cover topics such as planets, complex life, human activities impact on Earth's subsystems, energy cycles, and more.
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