Unit 7 Test

Succession leads to a change in the plant species in an area over time. The final stage of succession, which is diverse and remains stable for a long time, is called ...

• secondary succession

• pioneer species

• climax community

• primary succession

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following MOST likely caused the change of species shown in the figure?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• development of a parking lot

• changing nothing

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

After a large volcanic eruption, it may take many years for the ecosystem surrounding the volcano to return to the ecosystem that existed before the eruption. Which of these processes returns ecosystems to their original state?

• succession

• homeostasis

• photosynthesis

• desertification

The Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle is known as “The Grand Canyon of Texas". Which process led to its formation?

• Weathering due to ice wedging

• Erosion by wind and water

• Water erosion by ocean waves

• Deposition by high winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This track shows hurricane Katrina, All of the following would have been effects of this hurricane near New Orleans, EXCEPT

• flooding

• erosion of sand

• wildfires spreading through the area

• destruction of sea grass

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the waves would be the most concerning to a human due to the wave's amount of energy and penetrating ability?

• Radio waves

• Visible lights

• Ultraviolet waves

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so great that -

• it destroys galaxies.

• it creates new stars.

• light cannot escape.

• it destroys stars around it.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Energy from the Sun is produced by -

• nuclear fission converting helium to hydrogen

• nuclear fission converting hydrogen to helium

• nuclear fusion converting helium to hydrogen

• nuclear fusion converting hydrogen to helium

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

When the Sun's rays strike Earth most directly at the equator

• winter solstice

• equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Erosion

• Compaction and cementation

• Melting

• Metamorphism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1