A fungus is found growing on dead leaves on the forest floor. The fungus is an example of a —

• A. decomposer

• B. carnivore

• C. predator

• D. producer

Based on the table, how much rainfall should a scientist have predicted for May of 2011 in Norfolk?

• A. 17-22 inches

• B. 15-20 inches

• C. 18-23 inches

• D. 21-26 inches

Which of these best explains why the sun is not visible during the night?

• A. The moon blocks the sun from view

• B. That side of the sun faces away from Earth

• C. The sun stops creating light at night

• D. That side of Earth faces away from the sun

A model of a plate boundary is shown. What most likely happens as the plates slide past each other?

• A. A mountain forms.

• B. An earthquake occurs.

• C. The ocean floor widens.

• D. Magma comes to the surface.

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What is the mass of the rock shown?

• 10 g

• 30 g

• 6 g

• 37g

During pollination, pollen is transferred from a stamen to a—

• petal

• stem

• sepal

• stigma

Which of these is an impact made by humans?

• Marble being dug from a rock quarry

• Marble forming from sedimentary rock

• Oceans drying and exposing limestone

• Limestone forming from shells of ocean animals

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Lobster pots are used by fishermen to catch lobsters in shallow water. In which area of the ocean would commercial fishermen most likely place their lobster pots?

• On the bottom of an ocean trench

• On top of a mid-ocean ridge

• On the continental slope

• On the continental shelf

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Which unit is best to use to measure the distance a runner covered in 30 seconds?

• mm

• cm

• m

• km

In which direction will the ball most likely go after it hits the wall?

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