Science 7 final exam review

Traits that help an organism survive are called....

• evolution
• natural selection
• adaptations
• habitats

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Most adaptations that help an organism survive are passed on from parent to child as ___traits?

• adaptable
• physical
• more
• inherited

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An organism that survives longer is more likely to produce_______offspring

• less
• the same amount
• more
• no

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________ are changes in genetic material. 

• Genes
• Mutations
• Variations
• Biology

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Differences in traits are called _________ and explain why siblings don't look exactly alike.

• mutations
• variations
• traits
• evolution

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Genetic traits are passed from ________ to ________.

• parent; offspring
• chromosomes; traits
• DNA; genes
• offspring; parents

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A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

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Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

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Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.