Science Midterm Review Copy

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What is the process called when plants convert sunlight to sugar?

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Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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True or False: The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake’s seismic waves.

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True

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What type of flowers should Leila choose if she wants plants that live for only one growing season?

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Annual

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What is the jellylike substance inside the cell membrane called?

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Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Why do arthropods molt?

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They outgrow their exoskeleton and grow a new one.

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What is the main function of photosynthesis in plants?

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To convert sunlight into chemical energy (sugar).

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the definition of an annual plant?

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A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season.

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What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?

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It provides a medium for chemical reactions and supports cell organelles.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is an exoskeleton?

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A hard outer structure that provides support and protection to certain animals, like arthropods.

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What does the Richter scale measure?

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The magnitude of seismic waves produced by an earthquake.