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Which best describes the role of a cell in a complex organism?
a) Each cell has one specialized function and is independent of other cells.
b) Each cell is able to carry out all the functions necessary for life, without other cells.
c) Every cell has the same function, and cells work together to allow the organism to survive.
d) Each cell has one specialized function, and cells work together to allow the organism to survive.
What is true about the prevailing westerlies in the northern hemisphere?
a) They are responsible for moving weather patterns from west to east.
b) They are responsible for moving weather patterns from east to west.
c) They are responsible for moving weather patterns from south to north.
d) They are responsible for moving weather patterns from north to south.
Miguel, his mother, and his 3 brothers have brown hair. His sister has blonde hair. What color hair does Miguel's father most likely have?
a) brown
b) blonde
c) black
d) red
Which best describes a characteristic learned by an offspring?
a) a characteristic inherited from its father
b) a characteristic inherited from its mother
c) a characteristic influenced by its environment
d) a characteristic developed as the organism grows
Which statement best compares a tropical rain forest and a deciduous forest?
a) Tropical rain forests are found near the equator, and deciduous forests are found near polar regions.
b) Tropical rain forests are found near the polar regions, and deciduous forests are found near the equator.
c) Tropical rain forests are found near temperate regions, and deciduous forests are found near the equator.
d) Tropical rain forests are found near the equator, and deciduous forests are found near temperate regions.
Why are cooking pots typically made of copper?
a) Copper easily conducts heat.
b) Copper is an insulator of heat.
c) Copper is the most attractive metal.
d) Copper is the least expensive metal.
Which characteristic does a child inherit from his parents?
a) hair style
b) color of eyes
c) favorite sport
d) ability to draw
An amoeba is a single-celled organism. Which best describes the amoeba?
a) It has many cells that function as a simple system.
b) It has many cells that function as a complex system.
c) It has one cell that can carry out everything it needs to survive.
d) It has one cell that needs other cells to help it survive and thrive.
Which will produce the most powerful storms?
a) cold air moving into an area, replacing warm air
b) warm air moving into an area, replacing cold air
c) cold air remaining stationary over an area for a long period of time
d) warm air remaining stationary over an area for a long period of time
Lee is making simple syrup by dissolving sugar into water. Which action will most likely cause the sugar to dissolve more quickly
a) heating the water
b) cooling the water
c) increasing the amount of sugar
d) increasing the amount of water
Which best explains why there is wind in Earth's atmosphere?
a) the evaporation of water
b) the uneven heating of Earth
c) the movement of birds and planes
d) the pull of the ocean currents and tides
Amanda's puppy has white fur. The puppy's mother has brown fur. Which is most likely true about the fur color of the puppy's father?
a) The father's fur is white.
b) The father's fur is brown.
c) The father's fur is black.
d) The father's fur is brown with black spots.
Why are different organisms found at different depths of an ocean ecosystem?
a) The salinity of water varies at different depths.
b) The amount of sunlight varies at different depths.
c) The presence of predators varies at different depths.
d) The cleanliness of the water varies at different depths.
Which body system includes cardiac muscles that help pump blood?
a) circulatory
b) respiratory
c) skeletal
d) nervous
Which best describes what will happen if jet streams continue to move away from the equator?
a) More areas will become hotter and drier.
b) More areas will become cooler and moister.
c) More areas will experience increased snowfall.
d) More areas will experience record-setting rainfall.
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