NYS Living Environment Regents

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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
+10
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Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Carmine, a compound that comes from the cochineal beetle, shown below, is used as a food coloring. The food coloring is not harmful to most people, but in a small number of individuals, it causes a reaction and affects their ability to breathe. This response to carmine is known as
a stimulus
an allergy
natural selection
an adaptation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The diagram below represents a cycle that occurs in nature. Which phrase describes a human activity that could have a negative effect on this cycle?
a decrease in the amount of sulfates given off by motor vehicles
an increase in recycling programs for plastics and metals
the continued deforestation and removal of forest resources
development of programs to conserve wildlife
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A farmer growing potatoes notices aphids, a type of insect, feeding on the plants. An insecticide was sprayed on the plants several times over a two-year period. The graph represents samples of three different generations of insecticide-resistant and nonresistant aphids over this time period. ***The resistance gene was present in the aphid population as a result of
the need of the potatoes to become resistant to the insecticide
changes in the aphids’ local habitat by the insecticide
a recombination of the proteins in the potato cells
a random change in the aphids’ DNA sequence
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A farmer growing potatoes notices aphids, a type of insect, feeding on the plants. An insecticide was sprayed on the plants several times over a two-year period. The graph represents samples of three different generations of insecticide-resistant and nonresistant aphids over this time period. ***In year three, the farmer discontinued the use of the insecticide. Which statement would best predict the population in generation 4?
The nonresistant aphid would become extinct
The nonresistant aphid would become extinct
The resistant aphid would mutate to a nonresistant aphid.
The plants would be free of insect populations.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A farmer growing potatoes notices aphids, a type of insect, feeding on the plants. An insecticide was sprayed on the plants several times over a two-year period. The graph represents samples of three different generations of insecticide-resistant and nonresistant aphids over this time period. ***One negative consequence of using an insecticide is that it
selects for insecticide-resistant organisms
keeps a balance of organic compounds
encourages biodiversity in plants
gives the nonresistant aphids a survival advantage
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The activity of a single-celled organism is represented in the diagram below. Which concept is best illustrated by this diagram?
The life functions performed by single-celled organisms are different from the life functions performed by complex organisms.
Single-celled organisms carry out life functions that are essential for survival.
Since single-celled organisms lack organs, they can survive only in moist environments.
Single-celled organisms contain one organelle that performs all the life functions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
This diagram represents the roles of different parts of the human body in keeping blood sugar at a balanced, normal level over time. ***The diagram shows human body structures that are coordinated to maintain homeostasis. Which correctly identifies the functions of these structures?
Body System X = Digestion // Organ Y = Regulation
Body System X = Circulation // Organ Y = Synthesis
Body System X = Excretion // Organ Y = Transport
Body System X = Locomotion // Organ Y = Nutrition
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NGSS.MS-LS1-3
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