FSSA Review Test Prep

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What best describes a compound?

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A substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined

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Scientific theories are developed over time in all areas of science. Which statement best describes scientific theories?

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They are explanations of scientific events that may change based on continuous research.

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Changes in atmospheric CO2 levels over two years are shown in a graph. Which change in the biosphere most likely caused these changes?

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plants grew leaves in the spring and lost leaves in the fall

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Based on the law of conservation of mass, what is expected to occur inside Jordan’s terrarium?

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The mass will neither increase nor decrease

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What is occurring in part X of the diagram where human body systems interact to keep blood pressure within a normal range?

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Homeostasis is maintained as the other body systems work with the circulatory system.

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Which type of radiation has the longest wavelength? Options: infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays.

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infrared

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An astronomer observes a sunspot. Which of the following describes this feature of the Sun?

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A location that is cooler than other parts of the Sun's surface.

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What question would best help distinguish two organisms as members of the animal kingdom rather than the plant or fungi kingdom?

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3

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Atoms are made of subatomic particles, including neutrons. Which of the following describes a neutron?

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has no charge

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Advantage of Group X over Group Y in supporting the hypothesis about rocks and acid rain.

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Group X tested a greater variety of rocks than Group Y did.