SSA Bootcamp Part 1

Sinkholes are common where the rock below the land surface is limestone. As the rock dissolves, spaces and caves develop underground. Which of the following is responsible for the formation of sinkholes and caves?

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The gene for curly hair is dominant (C) and the gene for straight hair is recessive (c). Two individuals, who are both heterozygous mate and have offspring. What is the probability the offspring will have a straight hair phenotype?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 0%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

When flowers take in carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis, which two of the earth's spheres interact?

• biosphere and atmosphere

• hydrosphere and geosphere

• cryosphere and biosphere

• cryosphere and biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Based upon the information included in the chart above, “Domain Y” represents which of the following domains?

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Plantae

The state of Florida has many different landforms. Look at the illustration. Which number indicates a delta?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Increased soil erosion is a direct result of humans changing the environment. Which of the following human impacts causes increased soil erosion?

• deforestation

• air pollution

• urbanization

• water pollution

Which steps in the rock cycle create sedimentary rock?

• compaction and cementation

• heat and pressure

• melting and cooling

• weathering and erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Scientist found a fossil they believe to be an early ancestor of the Baleen whale called Ambulocetus. They noticed that the fossils were alike in many ways. Which type of evidence does Ambulocetus provide to support the theory of evolution?

• It shows how the fossil record shows that animals change over time.

• It shows how natural selection changes organisms.

• It shows how genetic variations changes species over time.

• It shows how mutations occurred and changed organisms over time.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Heat energy from the Sun is transferred to Earth primarily by which of the following processes?

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• evaporation

Which rock layer listed below in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

• B

• E

• F

• D

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