WGU Biology

What protects us from the onslaught of subatomic particles from the Sun?

• gravitational field

• electric field

• magnetic field

• mine field

The diagram shows the Earth at two positions in its orbit around the Sun. Which statement about position 1 is true?

• It is daytime everywhere in Western hemisphere.

• It is winter at the South Pole.

• It is daytime everywhere in the Southern hemisphere.

• It is summer at the South Pole.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Every day the sun appears to--

• Rise in the west and set in the east

• Rise in the east and set in the west

• Rise in the north and set in the south

• Rise in the south and set in the north

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.

• species

• domain

• genus

• taxonomy

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• To synthesize vitamin D

• To pump and filter blood

• To break down food into nutrients and absorb them

• To control body temperature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which human body system is responsible for gas exchange?

• Circulatory System

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

• Nervous System

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

While studying for their biology exam, Zoe and Olivia come across a mysterious diagram in their textbook. They need your help to identify the body system it represents. Can you help them?

• excretory system

• digestive system

• nervous system

• circulatory system

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

• Nervous System

• Circulatory System

• Respiratory System

• Excretory System

What percentage of the human brain is water?

• 45%

• 55%

• 75%

• 85%

Change over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.

• evolution

• domain

• genus

• taxonomy

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-4