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This picture shows a type of plant called kudzu. Kudzu is a fast-growing Asian vine that was introdued into the United States. Kudzu quickly uses available resources and can completely cover the plants in an area. What effect does the rapid growth of kudzu most likely have on an ecosystem? (5.9C)

• The variety of native plants decreases.

• The water supply in the area increases.

• Weather patterns in the area change.

• The number of other plants increases.

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Fossil trees were discovered in a sedimentary rock layer. In the rock layer below are fossils of clams, similar to clams found on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Based on this evidence, we could conclude that the area where the fossils were discovered had what environments in the past?

• Sea followed by Forest

• Forest and later than a mountain

• Forest followed by Beach

• Tundra followed by forest

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The life cycles of a butterfly and a chigger are shown. HOw is the life cycle of chiggers different from the life cycle of butterflies? (3.10B)

• Chigger larvae have legs.

• Chiggers have a nymph phase.

• Chiggers go through metamorphosis.

• Chigger larvae hatch from eggs.

The picture show two views of a certain fish. How does the appearance of this fish most likely help it survive?

• Prey have little chance of seeing this fish as it approaches head-on

• The head-on view of this fish attracts predators

• The narrow body allows this fish to live in deep water

• Predators have a hard time seeing the side view of this fish.

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A team of scientists conducts observational testing

on an unknown organism. The findings of the team

are listed.

Which conclusion is supported by this data?

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A farmer is reading a nature guide to learn how to make changes to a pond so that it will attract and support wildlife. The guide gives the suggestion listed below. Which suggestions involves interactions between two groups of living organisms

• Suggestion 1

• Suggestion 2

• Suggestion 3

• Suggestion 4

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The nesting habits of four types of birds are described in the table. If all the dead branches and dying trees in a wooded area are removed, which bird's nesting habit would be most affected? (5.9C)

• Baltimore oriole

• Barn swallow

• Downy woodpecker

• Belted kingfisher

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This table gives information on different fossils. According to the information in the table, finding which fossil in a region would lead to the conclusion that the area was, long ago, covered in trees?

• Snail Shell

• Scorpion

• Dragonfly

• Millipede

A partial food web from the Texas Piney Woods is shown. How many types of organisms in this food web obtain energy directly from producers? (5.9B)

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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The whiskers of a river otter and the antennae of a cockroach are shown here. How do structures such as whiskers and antennae benefit organisms? (5.10A)

• They help the organisms detect their surroundings.

• They help the organisms eat food quickly.

• They help the organisms fight predators.

• None of these