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There is an algal bloom in a bay in a populated area. As the leading marine biologist in the area, what is the most important thing to do, based on scientific evidence about such blooms?

A
warn people about which food is safe to eat
B
develop a strategy to prevent future algal blooms
C
encourage people to go clean the affected area
D
evacuate all wildlife from the bay
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Which most clearly shows evolutionary relationships between species?

A
binomial nomenclature
B
phylogenetic tree
C
common name
D
morphological data
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Which of these can be found in both gymnosperms and angiosperms?

A
vascular tissue and exposed seeds
B
vascular tissue and seeds
C
flowers and vascular tissue
D
enclosed seeds and flowers
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Pandas eat bamboo for energy. What are pandas?

A
producers
B
consumers
C
decomposers
D
autotrophs
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The figures below refer to a herd of water buffalo.Birth rate = 35 Death rate = 7Immigration = 4 Emigration = 17What is this population growth?

A
population increases by 41
B
population decreases by 15
C
population increases by 15
D
population decreases by 24
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Which organism is an animal-like protist?

A
cilia
B
dinoflagellate
C
amoeba
D
truffle
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Which is most likely a source of air pollution?

A
littering
B
CFCs
C
oil spill
D
runoff
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Kudzu is a vine that was brought to the United States from Japan to prevent erosion. Once here, kudzu became invasive. What role does kudzu most likely play in the environment in the United States?

A
Kudzu experiences loss due to overeating by livestock.
B
Kudzu is very susceptible to harsh winter conditions.
C
Kudzu outcompetes native plants for sunlight and nutrients.
D
Kudzu reproduces at a slow rate.
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The overall population of a species decreased. What could have occurred to make this happen?

A
The immigration rate increased, while the death rate decreased.
B
The birth rate decreased, while the death rate increased.
C
The carrying capacity increased, while the immigration increased.
D
The emigration increased, while the birth rate increased.
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Smallpox is a virus that causes a rash that then turns into painful blisters. The last known case of smallpox was in 1977. What is the best explanation for the eradication of smallpox?

A
People are exercising more than they used to.
B
Genetic testing determines who is more prone to smallpox.
C
There was an increase in antibacterial products.
D
An effective vaccine was developed.
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The graph shows the changing levels of hormones during menstruation and ovulation. What happens to hormone levels during ovulation, and why is this important?

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A
The hormone levels increase to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
B
The hormone levels decrease to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
C
The hormone levels increase, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.
D
The hormone levels decrease, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.
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Which best describes an adaptation that could be found in a fish that lives in a slow-flowing stream?

A
the ability to attract prey by glowing
B
extra gills, for oxygen extraction
C
the ability to grow larger
D
extra fat, for warmth
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What is likely to happen to a healthy population that is experiencing exponential growth?

A
It will eventually reach its carrying capacity.
B
It will experience a population crash.
C
It will go extinct in the near future.
D
It will continue to grow exponentially indefinitely.
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Which is an advantage of flowering plants?

A
Flowers attract insects that transport gametes.
B
Flowers give greater access to sunlight.
C
Flowers help transport water and nutrients.
D
Flowers assist plants that live in the water.
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Which scientist disproved the idea that life comes from nonlife?

A
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
B
Louis Pasteur
C
Robert Koch
D
Paul Ehrlich

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