Semester Review 1

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What do these steps describe?
1.  Ask a question
2.  Form a hypothesis
3.  Experiment to test hypothesis
4.  Analyze data
5.  Draw a conclusion

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Scientific Method

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The basic metric unit for mass is the ...

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gram (g)

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The basic metric unit for volume is the .....

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liter (L)

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The basic metric unit for distance or length is the ......

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meter (m)

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What is mass?

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the amount of matter (stuff) in an object

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Whales have pelvic bones. What type of structure does this best represent?

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Vestigial structure

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The breakdown of radioactive elements over time, where the atoms of one element break down to form atoms of another element.

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radioactive decay

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Which Rock type would be best to find fossils? Options: Igneous Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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Which statement supports the theory of natural selection? Options: All organisms produce more offspring than can survive., Organisms live in harmony with one another despite limited resources., Organisms with favorable traits are more likely to die., Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.

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Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.

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What evidence supports the theory that continents were once a large landmass scientists have named Pangea?

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Similar fossils have been found on different continents.