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If the temperature of an area is gradually increasing over time, which species would most likely survive?
species that over heat easily in warm weather
species that eat plants that grow in cold weather
species that are better adapted to colder weather
species that are better adapted to warmer weather
T or F: Asexual reproduction results in a higher number of offspring
(a)
T or F: Satellites help to predict hurricanes
(a)
Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.
chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate
chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere
chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set
T or F: Chromosomes organize DNA
(a)
What would you notice in areas that are prone to wild fires?
an increase in greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere
an increase in the number of insects and diseases harmful to local plants
a decrease in the amount of storm water runoff after loss of vegetation
a decrease in the destruction of property
What is amplitude?
the amount of waves in a section of a transverse wave
how tall the wave is from the resting position
the determining factor for pitch
the amount of space from one crest to the next
T or F: Sexual Reproduction is time and energy efficient
(a)
Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.
chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate
chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere
chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set
How can you explain fossils of the same animal found on different continents?
tectonic plates are moving closer together over time
tectonic plates collide to form mountains
tectonic plates shift because the continents were once connected during pangea
tectonic plates move very fast
Which statement is false?
Birds are made from eukaryotic cells
Primates have vertebrae
amphibians have egg shells
fish have vertebrae
T or F: Asexual Reproduction increases resistance to disease
(a)
Which description below matches A?
this is a convergent boundary where mountains are formed
this is a divergent boundary where ridges are formed
this is a transform boundary where earthquakes are formed
What happens when the Earth's mantle heats up and then cools?
convection currents moves plates on the outer core
convection currents move the lithospheric plates
conduction currents move the plates on the outer core
conduction currents move the lithospheric plates
Which statement explains meiosis?
produces 4 genetically different cells
produces 2 genetically identical cells
creates 2 cells that are haploid in chromosome number
creates two cells that are diploid in chromosome number
Which plate boundary has incorrect information?
convergent plates form mountains
divergent plates form the rift valley
convergent plates form trenches
transform boundaries form mid ocean ridges
T or F: Genes are not sections of DNA that tells the body which traits to express.
(a)
T or F: Sexual Reproduction is more likely to survive environmental changes
(a)
Which of the following best explains natural selection in action for dark and light-colored mice in a darker environment?
light-colored mice are favored so less dark mice will be born
dark-colored mice are favored so more light mice are born
light-colored mice are favored so more dark mice will be born
dark-colored mice are favored so fewer light mice will be born
Describe what happens during this stage of mitosis.
chromatin condense, nuclear membrane disappears, and centrioles separate
chromosomes are at the equator of the cell and connect to spindles at the centromere
chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
chromosomes become chromatin and nuclear membrane forms around each set
How has technology helped humans deal with bad weather conditions?
it has decreased the loss of life by giving us more time to prepare
it has increased property damage by increasing severe weather conditions
it has decreased property damage by preventing destructive weather conditions from happening
it has increased the loss of life by reducing the time to prepare
Which soil is the oldest?
A
B
C
D
Which soil is the youngest B, C, or D?
A
B
C
D
How can humans help improve the conditions on Earth?
humans can bring non-native species into the ecosystems
humans can carpool to reduce pollutants in the atmosphere
increase the use of pesticides on plants
humans can use nonrenewable resources to get better energy
T or F: The basic unit of DNA is the nucleotide which contains a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base
(a)
Which statement best explains reproduction?
sexual reproduction creates new species
sexual reproduction creates genetic variation
asexual reproduction creates larger organisms
asexual reproduction allows organisms to adapt easier
How is solar energy better than using fossil fuels?
solar energy is limited and fossil fuels are unlimited
fossil fuels are quickly replenished and solar energy is unlimited
fossil fuels cannot be depleted and solar energy is quickly replenished
solar energy is quickly replenished while fossil fuels are depletable
T or F: Sea floor spreading does not occur at divergent boundaries.
(a)
How can we protect homes against earthquakes?
add waterproof materials to prevent water damage
strengthen walls and reinforce roofs to reduce collapse
add shatterproof shutters and doors to resist fast moving debris
install windows and shutters to resist high pressure from winds
T or F: Earthquakes are concentrated along fault lines.
(a)
True or False: Removing groundwater for use can decrease the water in nearby rivers and springs.
(a)
T or F: Pollutants in groundwater dont change the water quality of lakes and streams.
(a)
Guitars have strings that vibrate which is resonance. What would happen to the sound if the strings increase in length?
pitch will increase and resonance will decrease
pitch will increase and resonance will increase
pitch will decrease and resonance will increase
pitch will decrease and resonance will decrease
If light-colored mice change colors to match their darker environment, what is the best explanation?
darker fur in a darker environment is beneficial
darker fur in a light colored environment is harmful
light fur in a dark environment is beneficial
tan fur in a light colored environment is harmful
T or F: color variations in beetles will help them survive and avoid predators in their environment.
(a)
What is the result of asexual reproduction?
it results in two identical cells with the same genetic information as the parent
it results in two genetically different cells as the parent
it results in genetically identical information but with half of the chromosomes
it results in genetically different information with twice as many chromosomes
T or F: Wind is a renewable energy source. It depends on how fast it replenishes.
(a)
If you cross a heterozygous parent with a homozygous recessive parent, what would the result be?
two heterozygous offspring and two homozygous recessive offspring
two homozygous dominant offspring and two heterozygous offspring
all homozygous dominant offspring
all heterozygous offspring
Which source of energy is most beneficial; hydroelectricity or fossil fuels ?
(a)
The picture is evidence of what evolution concept?
analogous structures that have different ancestors
homologous structures that do not have a common ancestor
analogous structures that have a the same make up
homologous structures that have a common ancestor
