Aquatics Science Final Practice

What occurs when hot water is discharged into a body of water, affecting its normal temperature?

• Chemical pollution

• Thermal pollution

• Radioactive pollution

• Sediment pollution

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which type of pollution has the potential to alter organisms' genetic makeup through exposure?

• Biodegradable waste

• Sediment pollution

• Point source pollution

• Radioactive pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?

• Oil spills

• Industrial waste

• Fertilizer runoff

• Thermal changes

What measurement equals approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (psi)?

• One bar

• Two bars

• Half bar

• Three bars

Which wavelength of light is lost first in ocean water?

• Blue light

• Green light

• Yellow light

• Red light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What determines an object's buoyancy in water?

• Temperature of water

• Amount of water displaced

• Surface tension

• Water salinity

What comprises the lithosphere?

• Core and mantle

• Mantle and asthenosphere

At what depth are most ocean plants found?

• Below 500 feet

• Above 100 feet

• Between 200-300 feet

• Below 1000 feet

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How much faster does sound travel in water compared to air?

• 2.5 times faster

• 3.5 times faster

• 4.5 times faster

• 5.5 times faster

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What happens to deep-sea fish when brought to the surface?

• They immediately die

• They change color

• Their bodies expand dramatically

• They become paralyzed

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4