Unit 8 Test Review

The way an organism looks, behaves, or is built that best suits it for survival.

• Genetics

• Traits

• Mutation

• Adapted

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A particular group of organisms living in the same area.

• Population

• Subsequent population

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

Short Term impacts...(select all that apply)

• Occurs quickly

• Affects organisms over time

• Behavior of organism changes

• Last five years or less

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Long term impacts...(select all that apply)

• Drought

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Urbanization

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Short or Long Term? : The environmental impact of mining includes erosion, loss of biodiversity, contamination of soil and water.

• Short

• Long

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Short or Long Term? : Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.

• Short

• Long

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Short or Long Term? : A forest fire started by a camper burns hundreds of acres of trees and brush. The fire cannot be put out for several weeks.

• Short

• Long

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Short or Long Term? : In the summer in Salt Lake City the smog seems to hang in the valley for days or weeks. It is caused by a temperature inversion. This smog can cause people with lung diseases distress.

• Short

• Long

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Short or Long Term? : Even folks living in the city will occasionally see a deer darting out from the trees into the road. If the city continues to expand, the deer population is likely to decline.

• Short

• Long

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Short or Long Term? : Impact last five years or less

• Short

• Long

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5