L.4.2

Because water heats up and cools down slowly, this causes coastal temperatures to...

• change / fluctuate easily

• be moderated / mild

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

T/F: Coastal cities tend to have cooler summers and warmer winters.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Tigers and household cats are members of the same family; however, their sizes are vastly different. What is the cause of this difference?

• biochemical makeup

• behavioral makeup

• genetics

• habitat size

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which term refers to the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships?

• taxonomy

• tectonics

• geology

Which best represents an adaptation that allows ducks to survive aquatic ecosystems?

• Ducks have big beaks

• Ducks have waterproof feathers

• Ducks have small feet

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

How is Genetic Variation related to an organism's ability to adapt to its environment

• when genetic variation low the ability to adapt is high

• when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is low

• When genetic variation is low the ability to adapt is low

• when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is high

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Turtles have to adapt their habitat to protect themselves from their predators. Which best describes this adaption?

• mimicry

• parasitism

• protective covering

True or False? Because natural selection acts directly on Phenotypes more genetic variation within a population usually enables more phenotypic Variation.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which Statement is NOT true?

• natural selection leads to adaptation

• variation leads to adaptation

• natural selection and variation can lead to adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is Adaptation ?

• A mutation or genetic change, that helps animals survive in its environment

• An organisms generation changing throughout history

• any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.

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