AZSCI Review

What does "A" represent?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the number of electrons for this element?

• 20

• 60

• 40

• 41

Most volcanoes and earthquakes occur...

• along the coast

• along tectonic plate boundaries

• in the Arctic

• in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

William discovered that two modern-day species have very similar DNA. He concludes that the two species are closely related. What type of evidence did William MOST LIKELY use to reach his conclusion?

• fossil evidence

• DNA evidence

• structural evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which is true about the Theory of Natural Selection?

• Not all organisms that are born survive to reproduce,

• Organisms compete with each other to survive.

• Variations exist among organisms.

• All of answers are true.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The pictures are from different types of animals. What can be said about them that is true?

• They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

• They all have different bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

• They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a different ancestor.

• They all have similar bones, which implies that they all share a common ancestor.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The ring of fire is where the pacific plate meets other tectonic plates at a tectonic plate boundary. The events that are common in this area include mountain formation, volcanoes and what else?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This map shows where earthquakes have been detected in the past 10 years. Many earthquakes have been detected in the area of the earth that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. Which claim best supports why earthquakes are common in this area?

• Earthquakes cause cracks in the tectonic plates

• Earthquakes only occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

• Tectonic plates break apart at fault lines

• Plate movements cause earthquakes near plate boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This image shows the plate boundaries in bold black lines and the ring of fire in red. What is the relationship between the boundaries and the most common area of active volcanoes?

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are in areas of colder climates

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are focused on the antarctic place

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are near plate boundaries

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are near the southern part of the world

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What instrument would be most appropriate for detecting moderate tremors in order to locate an Earthquakes epicenter?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Weather buoy

• Seismograph