Science Benchmark - Marking Period 3

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What tool would Olivia and William use to predict the outcome of genetic crosses?

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To predict the outcome of genetic crosses

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Which of the following is an example of natural selection? The orbit of Earth around the sun, A giraffe's long neck evolving over generations, A solar eclipse, The phases of the moon

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A giraffe's long neck evolving over generations

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

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The relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun

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During a school field trip, Abigail and her friends observed a natural phenomenon where the moon passed between the Earth and the sun. Which of the following best describes this event? The moon passing between the Earth and the sun, The change in seasons, The Earth rotating on its axis, The sun moving around the solar system

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The moon passing between the Earth and the sun

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Luna and Aiden are discussing why we experience different seasons throughout the year. What is the primary reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis

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What is the main reason for a solar eclipse?

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The moon passing between the Earth and the sun

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What factor primarily influences the tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the moon

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What is the primary cause of a lunar eclipse?

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The Earth passing between the sun and the moon.

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What is the dependent variable in Benjamin's experiment testing the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

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The growth of the plant

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Which of the following best describes an independent variable in an experiment? A variable that is measured, A variable that is dependent on other variables, A variable that is kept constant, A variable that is changed or controlled

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A variable that is changed or controlled