CJ Science Semester Test

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What do scientists rely on to predict earthquakes?

Back

Seismic data

Front

Where can the highest number of naturally occurring earthquakes be seen in the United States?

Back

Along the Pacific coast

Front

What type of zone does the Pacific coast of the U.S. represent?

Back

Subduction zone

Front

Which areas are most likely to experience hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones?

Back

Equatorial regions

Front

What would you expect to find in areas of the US with very high earthquake risk?

Back

fault lines

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Why do buildings in the northern United States usually have steeper roofs than those in the southern United States?

Back

Heavy snow loads in the North easily slide off steeper roofs, reducing the risk of roof collapse.

Front

Which idea would best help reduce damages caused by river flooding each year?

Back

Build a flood barrier along the riverbank.

Front

What has a student likely observed when replicating an experiment that supports the cell theory?

Back

Cells are the basic unit of life and all living things are composed of one or more cells.

Front

What experimental procedure could be used to find evidence about a characteristic that all living organisms share?

Back

Examine multiple organisms under a microscope to look for cells

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What is a function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Convert sunlight energy into food energy