SCIENCE 7

GRADE ADVANCEMENT TEST PREPARATION

Below are exercises designed to help you review and prepare for the upcoming Grade
Advancement Test of Science 7.
The questions used in the test will be very similar to the ones below, so take your time and
have a go at answering them under timed conditions.

PART 1: UNDERSTANDING TERMS (15 MINUTES)

1.1 Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph.

membrane nucleus muscle tissue cell

cytoplasm tissue connective tissue

The smallest unit of life is a (1) _________. It contains a (2) _________ that directs all
of the cell’s activities. It also has a (3) _________ that acts as a barrier between the cell
and the outside world. Inside the cell, there is a thick fluid made mostly of water called (4)
_________. Cells that group together to carry out a specific function are called (5)
_________. (6) _________ supports the body. (7) _________ helps us move.

1.2 Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph.

chloroplasts prokaryotic cells eukaryotic

Plant cells are (8) _________. These cells have a cell wall and have (9) _________ to
create food.
Animal cells don’t have a cell wall and have smaller vacuoles than plants.
Bacteria have (10) _________. So, they don’t have a defined nucleus, but they have a
structure called a nucleoid. They may have a cell wall.

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PART 2: IDENTIFYING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANIMAL & PLANT CELLS
(10 MINUTES)
Look at the diagram of the cell organelle below. Then answer the questions.

1. Where might you find this organelle?

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2. What process is taking place in this organelle?

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3. Some plant cells contain chloroplasts, but animal cells do not. Which statement best
explains why animal cells can function without chloroplasts?
A. Animal cells do not need outside energy.
B. Animal cells do photosynthesis using mitochondria.
C. Animals have circulatory systems but plants do not.
D. Animals obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

PART 3: EXPLAIN HOW HOMEOSTASIS WORKS (15 MINUTES)

Read the text below. Use information from the text to help you answer the question.

Bang! The starting pistol signals the start of a marathon, and Ashvin begins to run. During
this marathon, Ashvin’s organ systems will perform many tasks to maintain homeostasis. For
example, running causes his body to produce a lot of carbon dioxide very quickly. To maintain
a safe level of carbon dioxide in the blood, Ashvin breathes faster so he can get rid of that
extra carbon dioxide.

On the lines below, explain how Ashvin’s organ systems help maintain homeostasis as he
runs a marathon.

Respiratory system: Ashvin will breathe faster and deeper, to ……………………………………………

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Skin: Ashvin will begin to produce sweat, to ………………………………………………………………………

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Circulatory system: Ashvin’s heart will pump harder and faster, allowing the cells in his
body to receive more …………………. and …………………., and get rid of …………………. .

PART 4: IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTION OF EACH TYPE OF NEURONS (10

MINUTES)

Which nerve signals that the sensory neurons, motor neurons, or autonomic neurons send?
Write the correct numbers in the columns.

Sensory Neuron Motor Neuron Autonomic Neuron

1. sends an image of a cat from the eyes

2. allows legs to kick the ball during a football match.
3. sends a pain signal from a finger
4. signals the respiratory system to speed up
5. signals the skin to sweat when it’s hot

PART 5: DESCRIBING THE PROCESS OF SENSING AND RESPONDING TO A

PARTICULAR STIMULUS (10 MINUTES)

5.1. Write your answer.

Is blinking when an object comes flying towards your eyes a protective reflex? Why?
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5.2. Put the steps in the correct order.

What happens when you accidentally touch a hot plate?

i. The hand contracts and moves away.

ii. Sensory receptors in the skin send nerve impulses to the spinal cord.
iii. Nerve impulses are then sent to the motor neurons and then to the hand.

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