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Which of the following best describes the flow of energy in a food chain?

• Energy moves from the sun to plants, then to animals that eat plants, and then to animals that eat other animals.

• Energy starts with animals and moves to plants, then to the sun.

• Energy moves from the soil to the sun, then to animals.

• Energy only moves between animals.

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If a flood happens in a forest, what is most likely to happen to the animals living there?

• All animals will stay and thrive.

• Some animals may move to new locations or perish.

• The number of animals will not change.

• All animals will become fossils.

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Which of the following is a fossil?

• A living bird in a tree

• A shell imprint in a rock

• A leaf on a plant

• A fish swimming in a pond

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How do webbed feet help a duck survive in its environment?

• They help the duck fly faster.

• They help the duck swim better in water.

• They help the duck climb trees.

• They help the duck dig holes.

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Which of the following is an example of humans using natural resources in transportation?

• Using wood to build a house

• Using cotton to make clothes

• Using gasoline to fuel cars

• Using water to drink

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If bees are removed from a field, what might happen to the plants that depend on bees for pollination?

• The plants will grow faster.

• The plants may not be able to make seeds and could decrease in number.

• The plants will turn into animals.

• The plants will become fossils immediately.

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A drought occurs in a grassland. Predict what might happen to the animals that eat grass.

• They will have more food to eat.

• They may move to another area or die if they cannot find food.

• They will turn into plants.

• They will become fossils right away.

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A scientist finds a fossil of a fish in the desert. What can this tell us about the environment in the past?

• The desert was always dry.

• The area may have been covered by water long ago.

• Fish can live in dry sand.

• The fossil was made by the wind.

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A giraffe has a long neck. How does this help it survive in its environment?

• It helps the giraffe run faster.

• It helps the giraffe reach leaves high up in trees for food.

• It helps the giraffe swim.

• It helps the giraffe dig holes.

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Why do farmers use water from rivers to grow crops?

• Water is a natural resource that helps plants grow.

• Water makes the soil hard.

• Water is used to build houses.

• Water is only for animals.

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