Grade 9 – Science – LS
Set 2 – Grade 9 (Science)
Dear ! This is Set 2 – Grade 9 (Science) Quiz and it contains 25 questions.
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1. Which of the following is a type of rock formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava?
Igneous rock is formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava. When magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth’s surface, it forms intrusive igneous rocks, while when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth’s surface, it forms extrusive igneous rocks.
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2. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen is not considered a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Oxygen, on the other hand, is essential for respiration and is not directly involved in the greenhouse effect.
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3. Which of the following is a type of renewable energy derived from the tides in the ocean?
Tidal power is a type of renewable energy derived from the tides in the ocean. It involves harnessing the kinetic energy of tidal movements to generate electricity.
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4. Which of the following is NOT a primary color of light?
Yellow is not a primary color of light. The primary colors of light are red, green, and blue. These colors can be combined in different ways to produce all other colors.
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5. What is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied to RNA?
Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied to RNA. It occurs in the cell nucleus and is the first step in gene expression. The resulting RNA molecule is called messenger RNA (mRNA) and serves as a template for protein synthesis during translation.
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6. What is the process by which an organism develops from an egg to an adult?
Metamorphosis is the process by which an organism undergoes a distinct change in its form and structure as it develops from an egg to an adult. This process is common in insects, amphibians, and some other organisms.
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7. What is the SI unit for measuring electric current?
Ampere is the SI unit for measuring electric current. It represents the rate of flow of electric charge and is named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère.
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8. Which of the following is responsible for the transport of oxygen in the human body?
Hemoglobin is responsible for the transport of oxygen in the human body. It is a protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the body’s tissues.
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9. Which of the following is the densest known element?
Osmium is the densest known element. It is a hard, brittle, blue-gray metal with a very high density. It is commonly used in alloys and has various industrial applications.
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10. Which of the following is the smallest unit of life?
The cell is the smallest unit of life. It is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Cells can exist as single cells, like bacteria, or as part of a multicellular organism, such as plant and animal cells.
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11. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy derived from the heat of the Earth’s interior?
Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy derived from the heat of the Earth’s interior. It involves harnessing the natural heat energy stored within the Earth to generate electricity or for heating purposes.
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12. What is the term for the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes?
Homeostasis is the term for the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes. It involves the regulation of temperature, pH, nutrient levels, and other factors to keep the body’s internal environment within a narrow range.
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13. Which of the following is responsible for the sense of vision in humans?
Rod cells are responsible for the sense of vision in humans. They are photoreceptor cells located in the retina of the eye and are highly sensitive to light. Rod cells are responsible for vision in low-light conditions and are responsible for black-and-white vision.
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14. What is the name for the process by which plants lose water through their leaves?
Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water through their leaves. It occurs through small openings called stomata, which regulate the exchange of gases and water vapor between the plant and its surroundings.
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15. What is the process by which a plant converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
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16. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force in nature?
Friction is not a fundamental force in nature. The fundamental forces are gravity, electromagnetic force, weak nuclear force, and strong nuclear force. Friction, on the other hand, is a contact force that resists the relative motion or tendency of motion between two surfaces in contact.
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17. Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
Adipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue. Adipose tissue, also known as fat tissue, is a specialized connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat droplets. The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle (responsible for voluntary movement), cardiac muscle (found in the heart), and smooth muscle (found in the walls of organs and blood vessels).
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18. What is the name for the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element?
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in energy levels or orbitals.
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19. What is the study of fossils called?
The study of fossils is called paleontology. It involves the identification, classification, and interpretation of fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.
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20. What is the term for the measure of disorder or randomness in a system?
Entropy is the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. It is a concept in thermodynamics that describes the tendency of systems to move towards a state of greater randomness or disorder.
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21. What is the name for the phenomenon where a sound wave “bounces back” after hitting a surface?
Reflection is the phenomenon where a sound wave “bounces back” after hitting a surface. It occurs when sound waves encounter a boundary and are redirected back into the medium they originated from.
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22. What is the term for the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another at an angle?
Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another at an angle. This bending occurs due to the change in the wave’s speed when it transitions between media with different optical densities.
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23. What is the process by which an organism converts light energy into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis is the process by which an organism converts light energy into chemical energy. In plants, photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts and involves the absorption of light by chlorophyll to produce glucose and oxygen.
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24. What is the phenomenon where light waves change direction as they pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle?
Diffraction is the phenomenon where light waves change direction as they pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle. It causes light to spread out and produce interference patterns.
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25. What is the unit of measure for electric current?
Ampere is the unit of measure for electric current. It represents the rate of flow of electric charge and is named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère.
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