Some students are observing the behavior of a male bird in the schoolyard. Which of the following observed behaviors might increase the probability of reproductive success?

• Made chirping sounds

• Hopped along a tree branch

• Flew from a tree to the ground

• Flew around the yard

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The Articum lappa plant produces prickly burrs that grow on the ends of the stems. These burrs can easily catch on the fur of animals. This plant structure most likely benefits the plant in which of the following ways?

• Helps the plant transport its seeds

• Keeps the plants warm

• Attracts animals to come near the plant

• Increases the plant's water absorption

Students visiting the zoo observe a male peacock spreading his feathers in the presence of a female peahen. This behavior most likely helps the peacock –

• Scare off f

• Hide from predators

• Attracts a mate

• Find food to eat

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Male widow birds (Euplectus progne) have very long tail feathers. What evidence would support the claim that these tails are used by the birds to attract mates and lead to reproductive success?

• Only the males of the species have long tail feathers, and the females always have much shorter tail feathers.

• In every generation, the small number of males with the longest tail feathers produce the greatest number of offspring.

• The males with the longest tail feathers are the easier to locate in their habitat than those with shorter tail feathers.

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  Even though the wingspan of males does not exceed 15 centimeters, some males have tail feathers 50 centimeters long.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Which of the following plant adaptations allows plants to use animals to transport their seeds to new locations?

• Large leaves

• Strong stems

• Sweet fruit

• Deep roots

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The offspring of someone who reproduces asexually is a(n) _______ genetic copy of its parents.

• Similar

• Different

• almost identical

• Exact

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What are the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction

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Asexual reproduction requires 2 parents.

• True

• False

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Sexual reproduction requires 2 parents.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Humans use ______ reproduction to reproduce.

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