Final Exam for Science

The image shows the locations of different fossils in rock layers. Which fossils are older than fossil X?

• fossil A and fossil E

• fossil B and fossil D

• fossil B and fossil C

• fossil C and fossil E

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The image shows fossils, R-U, in layers of rock in one location. Which sequence orders the fossils from youngest to oldest?

• R, S, T, U

• U, R, S, T

• U, T, S, R

• R, U, T, S

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Ancient fossils have been placed on the map indicating where they were found. The strongest evidence exists for which two continents to have been connected when Pangaea was present?

• A: South America and Africa

• B: North America and Africa

• C: Africa and Australia

• D: South America and Australia

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Based on the discovery of Lystrosaurus fossils in South America, Africa, India, and Antarctica, and considering the species anatomy and rock layer depth, what can be inferred from this fossil evidence?

• Lystrosaurus eggs were probably transported by birds to different land areas in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Even though the Lystrosaurus was a land species, it was capable of swimming great distances across the open ocean.

• Millions of years ago, South America, Africa, India, and Antarctica were much further apart from each other than they are now.

• Millions of years ago, South America, Africa, India, and Antarctica were once joined together in a much larger landmass.

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Scientists have discovered glacial striations in parts of Antarctica, Africa, India, Australia, and South America. These striations can indicate the direction of the glacier’s movement. When the scientists studied and compared the striations found on all five continents, they found that all of the striations radiated from a single point. What can most likely be concluded from the evidence?

• A) The continents once had the same climate and life-forms.

• B) The continents were once connected and then drifted apart.

• C) The glaciers were huge and stretched from one part of Earth to another.

• D) The glaciers were thick enough to move large distances between the continents.

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When air is heated, it will most likely

• A) expand and fall.

• B) expand and rise.

• C) condense and fall.

• D) condense and rise.

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The map of the United States shows two fronts approaching Denver and Miami. What will likely happen to the air temperatures in Denver and Miami after the fronts pass?

• Denver - Air temperature will increase. Miami - Air temperature will decrease.

• Denver - Air temperature will decrease. Miami - Air temperature will increase.

• Denver - Air temperature will increase. Miami - Air temperature will increase.

• Denver - Air temperature will decrease. Miami - Air temperature will decrease.

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What kind of weather conditions are expected within the next day in El Paso?

• cloudy skies and rainy

• cloudy skies and sunny

• sunny and clear skies

• sunny and rainy skies

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Which image represents the air mass movement associated with a stationary front?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

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A weather front is slowly approaching Denver, Colorado, as shown on the map. What weather conditions will likely occur in Denver in the next 24 to 48 hours if the front passes through in May?

• A) cooler temperatures and thunderstorms

• B) warmer temperatures and rain

• C) cold temperatures and snow

• D) hot temperatures and sunshine

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