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What charge do electrons have and where are they located in the atom?

• no charge, nucleus

• positive charge, nucleus

• negative charge, outside nucleus

• negative charge, nucleus

The waves of energy that travel through the earth's layers are

• scenic waves

• tidal waves

• cosmic waves

• seismic waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Most volcanoes and earthquakes occur...

• along the coast

• along tectonic plate boundaries

• in the Arctic

• in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is an inherited trait that increases an organism’s chance of surviving and reproducing in its environment?

• adaptation

• camouflage

• natural selection

• variation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

William discovered that two modern-day species have very similar DNA. He concludes that the two species are closely related. What type of evidence did William MOST LIKELY use to reach his conclusion?

• fossil evidence

• DNA evidence

• structural evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Many animals who live where it snows have fur. Explain how white fur makes surviving in the snowy environment easier.

• Orange fur make them easier to spot.

• White fur allows them to better blend in with their habitat.

• The color of fur doesn't effect an animals chance of survival.

• White fur is cooler then other fur colors.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Explain how the fossil record is evidence for the scientific theory of evolution.

• It proves what future species of animals will look like in the future.

• It shows that extinct animal have become a fossil through selection.

• It shows that extinct species share similarities with current species.

• It allows scientist to compare fossils from the past to undiscovered fossils.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The pictures are from different types of animals. What can be said about them that is true?

• They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

• They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

• They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

• They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What type of evidence is the absolute best proof that supports the Theory of Evolution?

• important evidence

• concrete evidence

• fossil evidence

• worldly evidence

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which of the following means "change over time"

• natural selection

• speciation

• evolution

• isolation

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