Topographic Maps — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which event is most likely if an index fossil is found in a layer at location 1, but the layer and index fossil are not found at location 2 nearby, which is known to be the same relative age?

A
The layer at location 2 is too old to contain fossils.
B
The locations were too close together.
C
The organism did not exist at location 2.
D
The layers at location 2 formed much earlier than those at location 1.
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Vincent graduated from college with a degree in horticulture and now owns a local plant nursery. He maintains a blog titled, "How to Live a Happy Life,” and writes that people can lead happier lives by varying the routes they usually take home from work.

A
This claim is scientific because it is based on Vincent’s personal experience.
B
This claim is scientific because other people have taken his advice and are now happier.
C
This claim may not be accurate because the blog is produced by someone who is not an expert in the field of human psychology.
D
This claim may not be accurate because most people follow the same route home.
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Which feature of a hypothesis leads to a new experiment?

A
a basis on research
B
a dependency on prior knowledge
C
a possible explanation
D
an ability to be tested
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Which phrase describes an example of a model?

A
a microscope that is used to observe a cell
B
a volcano that can explode made for a science fair project
C
a review paper that explains how a plant species grows
D
a news report that communicates information about climate change

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