Ecosystems Summative Assessment

A seed will not begin to grow without _________.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Which characteristic is common for animals that live in the desert?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Plants on the floor of the rain forest are shaded by tall trees. Plants on the floor of the rain forest have large, green leaves. Choose the best connection.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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A scientist compares a desert plant and a woodland plant. Which of the following might she notice?

• The seed of the desert plant needs less water to grow.

• The desert plant has larger leaves than the woodland plant.

• The woodland plant has flower and the desert plant does not.

• The desert plant has roots and the woodland plant does not.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A hummingbird drinks from pink flowers more often than from white flowers. Describe the result.

• The white flowers grow taller.

• The pink flowers grow taller.

• More white flowers are pollinated.

• More pink flowers are pollinated.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

The place where a shark would most likely live:

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The place where a monkey would most likely live:

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The place where a mouse would most likely live:

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The place where a frog would most likely live:

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A dog carries a seed in its fur. The dog shakes. What part of the plant cycle did the dog assist?

• pollination

• dispersal

• germination