SOL Review Quiz 9

The picture shows three columns of exposed rock that are within a three-kilometer area. According to this information, the dominant past environment has been –

• arctic tundra

• shallow marine

• deciduous forest

• tropical desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This organism is most closely related to animals in the Phylum Arthropoda, the phylum that contains beetles, because it has –

• legs

• antennna

• jointed appendages

• an elongated body

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Base your answer on the diagram and on your knowledge of biology. The diagram illustrates the relationships between the organisms in a certain pond. In addition to sunlight, another factor needed to make this a self-sustaining ecosystem would be the presence of

• producers

• primary consumers

• decomposers

• high order consumers

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The diagram shows undisturbed 

sedimentary rock strata containing 

fossils. Which statement best 

summarizes the history of this area?

• The area was once a forest and was replaced by a freshwater lake.

• The area was once a freshwater lake and was replaced by a saltwater lake.

• The area was once a saltwater sea and later was replaced by a coniferous forest.

• The area was once a saltwater sea and later was replaced by a desert.

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The difference in the characteristics of flower species most likely resulted from –

• parasitism, which did not harm the host species

• mutualism between different plant species

• adaptations in response to different selective pressures

• defensive mutations allowing concealment of species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

In which type of environment did this fossilized fish most likely live?

• deep ocean trench

• coral reef

• freshwater lake

• near an ocean vent

The chart shows vertebrate embryo development. Which of these would be least related to the others?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Which of the following trophic levels is NOT shown in this diagram?

• producers

• decomposers

• primary consumers

• secondary consumers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

According to the diagram, during the last 40 million years, the structure of the horse’s foot has –

• lost toes

• become smaller

• gain toes

• remained the same size

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which type of animal is most closely related to a mammal, based on heart structure?

• fish

• bird

• turtle

• frog

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2