Review for SOL #1 SAM

Many fish populations around the world are facing collapse due to over fishing by companies. What should be done to recover?

• Limit the amount of fish that can be caught

• Limit the areas that can be fished

• Limit the size of fish that can be caught

• All of the above

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I always have to shake my salad dressing because the oil rises to the top and the water goes to the bottom. Why? (2 answers) The density of water is 1 g/mL

• Oil is less dense than water, so it floats

• Water is less dense than oil, so it sinks

• The spices push the oil on top

• Oil's density is less than 1 g/mL

According to the Geologic Time Scale pictured, which of the following is true?

• Mammals evolved in the Palaeozoic Era.

• Organisms become more complex over time.

• Organisms become less complex over time.

• The Mesozoic Era lasted the longest

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Which statement is not part of the Cell Theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• All cells have a nucleus.

• All living things are made of cells.

• Cells come from pre-existing cells.

What do all atoms of the same element have in common?

• Number of neutrons

• Electromagnetic charge

• Number of Protons

• Atomic Mass

What two planets do not have moons and so, can't have a lunar eclipse?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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How is the Earth different from other planets? Choose all that apply (3).

• The Earth only has one moon.

• The Earth has water present in all three phases or states of matter.

• The Earth is the third planet from our Sun.

• Earth is one of the gaseous planets.

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Study the diagram above. What process, described by Charles Darwin, accounts for the decrease in green bugs over time.

• Artificial Selection

• Genetic Engineering

• Natural Selection

• Overproduction

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During a Solar Eclipse the moon is in which

position in relation to the Earth and the Sun?

• New

• waxing gibbous

• full

• 3rd quarter

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A community wants to burn biomass to provide a portion of their local energy. What is one benefit of biomass consumption to supply energy in local communities?

• Carbon Dioxide released into the atmosphere

• Reduced amount of waste put into the local landfill.

• Oxygen released into the atmosphere

• Increased cost of production

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