CFE Review

Which of these rock layers is relatively the newest?

• Kaibab formation

• Zoraster Granite

• Redwall limestone

• Unkar group

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following orders the rock layers accurately from oldest to youngest?

• F, E, D, C, B, A

• A, B, C, D, E, F

• D, A, B, C, E, F

• F, E, A, B, C, D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does the pencil in this picture show about light?

• Light is refracted when it hits a curved object.

• Light is reflected when it hits a curved object.

• Light is refracted when it passes from air into water.

• Light is reflected when it passes from air into water.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following explains what environmental and physical characteristics of the finches led Darwin to develop his theory?

• Darwin concluded that the beaks were different because the finches were not related species on the different islands.

• Darwin concluded that the beaks were different because they are attracting various predators that will eat them for energy.

• Darwin concluded that the beaks were different because they acquired traits that developed based on the food source.

• Darwin concluded that the beaks were different because the food source allowed for survival of the trait that was best and passed on.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A hurricane passes through the Gulf of Mexico and destroys the coastal regions of NW Florida. Which is a likely impact of this event on biodiversity?

• Species brought in by the storm surge will displace species native to the coastal wetlands.

• Species reliant on coastal wetlands for survival may experience a decline in population due to loss of habitat.

• Coastal wetlands will grow exponentially with the input of nutrients from storm upwelling and biodiversity will increase in these areas.

• Excessive salt from the storm surge will flood coastal wetlands and raise salinity to intolerant levels for the local species, causing a decrease i

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following could be an effect of polar air being trapped in the arctic?

• Countries in the northern hemisphere will have a normal winter.

• Countries in the northern hemisphere will experience a colder winter.

• Countries in the northern hemisphere will not experience winter at all.

• Countries in the northern hemisphere will experience a warmer winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What impact did the discovery and synthesizing of insulin have on diabetics?

• It increased their life expectancy.

• It decreased their life expectancy.

• It had no impact on their life expectancy.

• It improved life expectancy in the beginning but began losing its ability over time.

Which of the following is a primary factor in the greenhouse effect?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the main function of the mitochondria in cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following elements is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Iodine

• Magnesium