Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Natural resources are classified as renewable and nonrenewable. What is the difference between the two?

A
whether or not the resource exists in nature
B
whether or not the resource can be replaced
C
whether or not the resource dwindles in supply
D
whether or not the resource is useful to humans
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Populations of organisms that exhibit a high degree of variation have a greater chance for survival than populations of organisms that show little variation. This statement is

A
always true.
B
usually true.
C
rarely true.
D
never true.
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Gunther touched a hot object and received a minor burn. How did the skeletal system help prevent further damage?

A
The skeletal system helped him move his hand away from the hot object.
B
The skeletal system made red blood cells to heal the injury.
C
The skeletal system helped him sense that the object was hot.
D
The skeletal system protected the nervous system so pain sensations could not be felt when he touched the hot object.
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What is the function of the type of muscle that is pictured below?

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A
support and movement of the skeleton
B
movement of food through the digestive system
C
contraction and relaxation of the heart
D
generation and conduction of electrical signals
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How will Richard’s body react when a friend jumps in front of him and scares him?

A
Richard’s central nervous system will take over, and his peripheral nervous system will play a lesser role.
B
Richard’s peripheral nervous system will take over, and his central nervous system will play a lesser role.
C
Richard’s sympathetic nervous system will take over, and his parasympathetic nervous system will play a lesser role.
D
Richard’s parasympathetic nervous system will take over, and his sympathetic nervous system will play a lesser role.

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