Science Review Texas

A recent flood in the area has caused many short term changes to the ecosystem. Which is a long term change?

• Standing water in the streets and sewers

• Temporary displacement of organisms

• Permanent change in the landscape

• Poor water quality in rivers and streams

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Wild Fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?

• Tornado

• hurricane

• Flood

• Forest Fire

The map shows the various ecoregions of Texas. Which ecoregion is most vulnerable to wind erosion from hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Post Oak Savannah

• Blackland Prairies

• Edwards Plateau

• Gulf Prairies and Marshes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In the Edwards Plateau, the limestone rocks are highly vulnerable to chemical and physical weathering. Which of the following land formations would be expected in this area?

• canyons

• lakes

• caves

• rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the type of water that moves underground?

• surface water

• water table

• groundwater

• watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of these most directly prevents erosion in a watershed?

• plant life

• soil type

• agricultural irrigation

• sediment transport

When bleach and other cleaners are poured down the drain and make their way into the water supply, which type of pollution as occurred?

• thermal pollution

• biological pollution

• thermal pollution

• chemical pollution

Which planet would be the most likely place to observe for life?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which characteristic of earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?

• carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

• earth is terrestrial

• proximity to the sun

• presence of ice