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Many kinds of animals live in the Everglades, including alligators, Florida panthers, and manatees. What characteristic do all three of these animals of the Everglades share?

• They all eat only fish

• They all have a backbone

• They all give birth to live young

• They all make their homes in the water

Samson spotted an animal in his yard that he had never seen before. It was lying on top of a pile of eggs. He could also tell that the animal's skin was tough and scaly. Based on this information, what kind of vertebrate was Samson most likely looking at?

• an amphibian

• a bird

• a mammal

• a reptile

Which organ in the fish is most similar to the human respiratory system?

• the fins

• the gills

• the skin

• the swim bladder

The scales of fish and the feathers of birds are both made from the same protein, called keratin. What is another characteristic birds and most fish share?

• Both are animals that lay eggs

• Both are animals that have teeth

• Both are animals that have cold blood.

• Both are animals that care for their young

Plants have stems that function to provide support. This organ in plants is most similar to which of the following in humans?

• the heart

• the intestine

• the skeleton

• the skin

The poison dart frog and the red"bellied piranha are two dangerous animals that live in the Amazon in South America. What structure do both of these animals have in common?

• backbone

• beak

• gills

• scales

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Identify the correct hierarchical organization of an organism

• Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms

• Organisms, atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

• Organ systems, organisms, atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs

• Organs, organ systems, organisms, atoms, molecules, cells, tissues

Eugene drew the following diagram to describe the levels of structural organization of an animal’s body. At the top of the pyramid he put the animal’s body. The level of organization that is least specialized will be at the bottom. Which of the following should Eugene list at the bottom of his diagram?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which term best fits the level of organization pictured in the diagram?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Single cell

• Organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The diagram shows parts of the human body. These parts work together to help you digest the food you eat.

Which term best describes the entire group of parts that are labeled?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3