Florida Science

Which of these statements best describes the oceans’ role in the water cycle?

• The oceans are a key source and a storage unit of water.

• The oceans are not as important as glaciers and ice sheets.

• The oceans are not very important because of their salt content.

• The oceans are not as important as lakes that store fresh water.

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• B

• C

• D

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• D

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• B

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• D

Which statement best describes what must happen in order for a person to lift an object?

• The force of gravity must be greater than the mass of the object

• The mass of the object must be greater than the force of gravity.

• The force of gravity must be greater than the upward pull or push on the object.

• The upward pull or push on the object must be greater than the force of gravity.

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Which food chain is in the correct order?

• grasshopper → grass → snake → frog → hawk

• grasshopper → frog → hawk → snake → grass

• grass → grasshopper → frog → snake → hawk

• grass → grasshopper → snake → frog → hawk

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How have desert plants adapted to their environment?

• by limiting the use of sunlight

• by storing water

• by distributing certain nutrients

• by releasing water

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This diagram represents a food web. What role is the owl in the food web?

• consumer

• decomposer

• herbivore

• producer

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What prevents plant growth beneath the trees in thick forests?

• The trees limit the amount of sunlight that is able to reach the ground.

• The roots of the trees make it difficult for plants to grow.

• Little water reaches the ground under the trees.

• The temperature of the soil under the trees does not allow plants to grow.

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Which is the best example of habitat reduction caused by humans?

• Birds and animals flee a forest fire caused by lightning

• Birds become sick from eating insects new to their area.

• Fish swimming to breeding grounds are blocked by dams.

• A new species of fish migrates up a river, competing with native fish for food.

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