7.11b

A species of bird enters a desert environment, and is getting its water by pecking into the stems of cacti. Cacti with which of the following characteristics will most likely survive the damage from these birds?

• Numerous spines

• Deep roots

• A long stem

• A lot of branches

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Rabbits in most areas have a brown coat. The arctic hare has a bright white coat in winter. How does the arctic hare's white color help it survive?

• It makes the hare warmer during the summer.

• It helps the hare blend into its background.

• It makes the hare appear larger to predators.

• It helps the hare stay warm during the winter.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Looking at the image, which scenario (A - D) would provide the best opportunity for an observer to detect an exoplanet via the Transit Method?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on the provided Light Curve of the exoplanet Kepler-4b, what is the exoplanet's approximate orbital period?

• ~ 3 Days

• ~2 Days

• ~4 Days

• ~5 Days

Based on the Light Curve depicting exoplanet Kepler-5b, what is the approximate orbital period of the exoplanet?

• ~ 3.5 Days

• ~ 4.5 Days

• ~5.5 Days

• ~2.5 Days

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on the provided Light Curve of the exoplanet Kepler-7b, what is the exoplanet's approximate orbital period?

• ~ 2 Days

• ~ 3 Days

• ~ 4 Days

• ~ 5 Days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. Which exoplanet has a longer orbital period?

• Kepler-9b

• Kepler-9c

• They have the same orbital period

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. What is the approximate orbital period of Kepler-9b?

• ~ 4 Days

• ~ 20 Days

• ~ 40 Days

• ~ 8 Days

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. What is the approximate orbital period of Kepler-9c?

• ~ 4 Days

• ~ 20 Days

• ~ 40 Days

• ~ 8 Days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. Which exoplanet orbits the star faster?

• Kepler-9b

• Kepler-9c

• They orbit at the same speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3