Milestones Science Review Ecology

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The giant sequoia tree is one of the world's tallest trees, with average heights of 50-95 meters. What allows these trees to grow so tall?

• leaves

• spine

• vascular tissue

• non-vascular tissue

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A parasite infecting a host

• A bird eating insects off a buffalo

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To consume other organisms for energy

• To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• To compete with other organisms for resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following would NOT erode soil?

• a rainstorm

• a river

• a tornado

• grass

• 1 = Mammals, 2 = Birds,  3 = Reptiles
• 1 = Mammals, 2 = Amphibians, 3 = Birds
• 1=Birds, 2 =Mammals, 3 = Amphibians
• 1=Birds, 2=Mammals, 3 =Reptiles

Sally is sorting plants into groups.  She labels her groups as vascular and non-vascular.  What plants can Sally sort into the vascular group?

• b

• c

• b and c

• a and b and c

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2