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Crickets chirp to attract other crickets. The temperatures and rates of their chirping are graphed above. Which statement below is most likely true for the data represented in the graph?

• The cooler the temperature, the louder the crickets chirp.

• The crickets cannot chirp at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C.

• The warmer the temperature, the more often crickets chirp.

• The temperature and the chirping of crickets are not related.

Scientists have spent many years studying the peppered moth, which is a species that has adapted its color from light to dark in reaction to environmental pollution. Which of the following line graphs represents the data from the table?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

According to this graph, which of these is most important in developing the biomass of these plants?

• Nitrates

• Sulfates

• Magnesium

• Iron

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The line graph shows the heights of plants grown in fertilized and unfertilized soil. Based on this information, what will most likely occur on day six?

• Neither plant should increase by 1 cm in height.

• Plant A should increase about 1 cm in height.

• Plant B should increase about 1 cm in height.

• Plant A should increase about 2 cm in height.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

(2004) This chart represents the type and number of items collected in a beach cleanup. Based on the above chart, what percentage of the total items collected from the beaches was plastic?

• 46%

• 49%

• 56%

• 70%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

According to this chart, which planet will most likely have the highest temperatures?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

The chart shows the results of an experiment to test the effects of different plant lights on plant seedling growth. Which group of plants showed the greatest gain in height?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 3

• Group 4

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

According to the graph, which air pollutant decreased the most from 1970 to 1991?

• Carbon Monoxide

• Sulfur Oxides

• Particulates

• Lead

Thrips are tiny insects that can easily be seen on roses. The thrip population changes shown in the graph above are probably caused by —

• increases in human population

• a major climatic change

• seasonal changes

• increased use of insecticides

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How far offshore is the deepest point of the ocean on this graph?

• 0 m

• 5000 m

• 160 km

• 240 km