Released SOL Test Questions 2002-2012 Sorted by Topic Compiled by SOLpass – www.solpass.org 5.5 Living Systems The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its environment. Key concepts include basic cell structures and functions; classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body structures, and behavior of the organism; and traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment. CELLS Which of these organisms has cells with cell walls? (2011 test – question 32) A bluebird A pine tree A ladybug A fox squirrel Which structure does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not have? (2010 test – question 9) Vacuole Cytoplasm Cell membrane Cell wall Which structure surrounds and protects an animal cell? (2009-11) Nucleus Vacuole Cytoplasm Cell membrane Which part of a plant cell is responsible for controlling the activities of the other parts of the cell? (2008 test – question 30) Vacuole Nucleus Cell wall Chloroplast Which of these is the main function of a cell wall? (2008-31) To make food To store water To provide support To make the plant green Which of these cells most likely came from a plant? (2007-40) What part of the plant cell is shown at the arrow? (2002 test – question 3) Cell wall Cell membrane Vacuole Nucleus The part of a plant cell that gives the cell its green color is the — 2004 test – question 31) nucleus cytoplasm vacuole chloroplast The internal parts of a cell are suspended in a jelly-like liquid called the — (2001 test – question 23) nucleus cell membrane cytoplasm chloroplasts VASCULAR / NONVASCULAR A student sees many plants around a pond. The student can determine which plants are nonvascular by — (2007-38) observing if they lack true stems, roots, or leaves examining the plants for spores counting the number of leaves on each stalk noticing if the plants are near rocks Trees, wild flowers, and grasses are all considered to be (2004-34) vascular plants nonvascular plants woody plants nonwoody plants Moss is best classified as — (2010-36) a type of mold an evergreen plant
a species of fungus a nonvascular plant Which of these plants does not have special tissues to deliver food and water to its cells? (2005-20) Maple Dogwood Tomato Liverwort Which of the following plants is an example of a nonvascular plant? (2002-20) Dogwood Moss Ginkgo Pine tree Redwood trees can grow to be very tall. They can grow so tall because they are — (2003-27) vascular deciduous nonvascular flowering VERTEBRATES/ INVERTEBRATES Which of these would best describe the tube worms shown? (2011 test – question 39) Mammals Vertebrates Amphibians Invertebrates Which of the following animals is an invertebrate? (2007 test – question 21) Squirrel Sea gull Cricket Lizard Which of these animals is an invertebrate? (2008 test – question 24) Which of the following is an invertebrate? (2002 test – question 29) Which of the following would be classified as a vertebrate? (2005 test – question 33) How is a fish different from a jellyfish? (2004 test – question 4) A fish has a backbone. A fish is in the animal kingdom. A fish can reproduce. A fish lives in water. Which of the following sea animals would be classified as an invertebrate? 2003 test – question 28) Sea horse Squid Shark Seal The jellyfish is an invertebrate because it lacks — (2001 test – question 2) eyes bones blood cells In which chart are all the organisms sorted correctly? (2010 test – question 29) A student made a list of examples of each of the five kingdoms. The list contains two examples from the same kingdom. Which one of these should be removed from the list? (2007 test – question 6) Worm Mushroom Sunflower Amoeba Which of these animals has a different body support system than the others? (2009 test – question 37) Which animal belongs in group one? (2006 test – question 5) The picture shows a bumblebee. Which part of the bumblebee is most helpful in identifying it as an insect? (2005 test – question 30) Shape of eyes Number of legs Presence of wings Location of antenna NOTE – the 2010 VDOE Curriculum Framework no longer mentions the five kingdoms, so questions like the following will presumably no longer be included on the 5th grade test.