NC EOG 8

A scientist has a hypothesis that a large volcanic eruption caused a change in global temperature. Which information gained from ice cores is MOST useful in supporting the scientist's hypothesis?

• levels of dissolved oxygen

• identities of trace metals

• estimates of natural radioactivity

• amounts of atmospheric dust

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which project is MOST LIKELY to interest a scientist working at a biotechnology company?

• study and reconstruction of fossilized bones

• conservation of key species within ecosystems

• development of genetically modified corn plants

• prevention of sewage leaking into water supplies

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-5

Which source of water pollution includes oil and gasoline discharge from automobiles and storm sewer discharge?

• agriculture

• sedimentation

• bacteria

• urban runoff

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which BEST explains the importance of dissolved gases in the ocean?

• They help control pollution.

• They help provide oxygen for aquatic animals.

• They help maintain a constant water temperature.

• They help maintain constant levels of salinity.

Which BEST describes a bio-indicator?

• a species that has a short life span

• a species that depends on specific conditions to survive

• a species that can adapt to a variety of conditions

• a species that has been introduced to an ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What characteristic of aluminum allows it to be made into aluminum foil?

• It is dense.

• It is soluble.

• It is magnetic.

• It is malleable.

After a chemical reaction occurs in an open test tube, measurements indicate that the mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the products remaining in the test tube.  What MOST LIKELY explains the measurements?

• A gas was produced.

• A solid was produced.

• The salinity of the reactants was high.

• The temperature of the reactants was low.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

• burning coal

• using ethanol in cars

• installing solar panels on a home

• generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which are most responsible for creating acid rain pollution?

• nuclear power plants

• coal-burning power plants

• hydroelectric power plants

• wood-burning power plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The table shows the estimated energy production (in quadrillions of BTUs) from fossil fuels over a 20-year period.

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

• Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from oil is increasing.

• Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing.

• Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from coal is increasing.

• Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4