30 Questions
Which statement about the first rock is true?
It is younger than the second rock.
What happens along a convergent boundary between an oceanic plate and a continental plate?
The oceanic plate is subducted beneath the continental plate.
What event is being described when plates get stuck and then release a large amount of energy?
an earthquake
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is most responsible for Hector getting a sunburn?
ultraviolet radiation
Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?
Red
What type of boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?
Transform
What is the most likely reason for the difference in growth of Maria's and Lauren's rose bushes?
Maria's plant received more sunlight.
What should Maria and Lauren have done to ensure their methods were similar?
Controlled other variables such as how much sunlight the plants got.
What is the most likely cause of the difference in water temperature recorded by Javier and Jessica?
Javier recorded degrees Fahrenheit, Jessica recorded degrees Celsius.
Which of the following is an example of the hydrosphere and atmosphere interacting?
Ocean currents influence weather patterns.
What is the main purpose of Maria and Lauren's experiment?
To learn how fast a rose bush grows.
What is a possible variable that Maria and Lauren did not control?
Amount of sunlight the plants received.
What is the main reason for the adaptation of the birds in the Galápagos Islands?
To eat a particular type of food
Where are chromosomes and genes found in eukaryotic cells?
In the cell’s nucleus
What is the relationship between the genetic information of a new organism and its parents in sexual reproduction?
It is a combination of both parents
What is the primary role of genes in an organism?
To specify its traits
What is the theory that explains how organisms adapt to their environment?
Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
What can be inferred about the deer population in the mountains?
It will never adapt to the new environment
What is the primary reason why a rainbow appears after a rainstorm?
The light waves are refracted by moisture in the air and separated into colors
What happens to the light that strikes a wall?
It is absorbed by the wall
What happens to the light energy in the chemical reaction that occurs in a plant?
It is converted into chemical energy stored in the sugar
Why can we see our image in a mirror but not on a wall?
Because not all of the light that reflects off of a wall is directed towards our eyes
What is the advantage of using rechargeable batteries in Katrina’s camera?
They are more environmentally friendly
What is the correct order of the process that occurs in a rainbow?
The light waves are refracted by moisture in the air, then separated into colors
What is the role of krill in the arctic marine food web?
primary consumer
Which method would allow Caleb to best investigate the effect of salt on the boiling point of water?
Add 1 gram of salt to 1 liter of water and leave a second liter free of salt; time how long it takes for each to boil.
What can be concluded from Juan's experiment on ants' food preferences?
The results support Juan's hypothesis.
What is the purpose of the scale from 1 to 10 in the study on reactions to the new medication?
To track the severity of reactions to the medication
What is the control group in the study on reactions to the new medication?
The group of people who did not take the medication
What is the independent variable in Juan's experiment on ants' food preferences?
The type of food presented to the ants
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