7th Grade Week 18 Benchmark Pt. 2

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What type of environment do you think this data was collected from?

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forest with primarily dark-bark trees

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What are plate tectonics?

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The scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere.

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True or False: Fossils can provide evidence of how life has changed over time, how Earth's surface has changed, and clues about what past environments were like.

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True

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Water in the ground is stored in what?

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Spaces between rock particles

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology in relation to natural selection?

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Technology can both overcome and enhance natural selection.

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Define 'fossils'.

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics in Earth's geology?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's plates, leading to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What role do fossils play in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and environmental conditions, helping scientists understand evolutionary changes.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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