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How do limiting factors most affect population size?

A
stop population growth
B
restrict population growth
C
increase population growth
D
decrease population growth
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By which process does water vapor become a cloud?

A
evaporation
B
transpiration
C
condensation
D
precipitation
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Which statement best compares the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle?

A
Both cycle water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere.
B
Both involve the work of decomposers.
C
Both release oxygen as a waste product.
D
Both require fixation in order to convert molecules.
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Arianne recently traveled abroad where she enjoyed eating food from different countries and learning about different cultures. A week after she returned home, she checked into the hospital with signs of nausea, fever, and diarrhea. What best explains what happened to Arianne?

A
A parasitic bacteria contaminated her food.
B
A mutualistic bacteria infected her digestive system.
C
A commensalistic organism is now living in her intestine.
D
A predatorial organism is consuming her natural bacteria.
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In which aquatic ecosystem does fresh water meet salt water?

A
wetlands
B
intertidal zones
C
estuaries
D
neritic zones
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Zeke makes a Venn diagram to compare Fish A, which lives at the bottom of the open ocean, and Fish B, which lives in a fast-flowing river.

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A
Adapted to its environment
B
Glows to attract prey
C
Long, thin body to aid in swimming in currents
D
Wide, flat body to handle immense pressure
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How does conservation affect biodiversity?

A
It helps to preserve climate change.
B
It decreases species diversity.
C
It helps to preserve biodiversity.
D
It decreases ecosystem diversity.
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How does mining impact the environment?

A
It has a positive impact on the environment by permanently altering the ecosystem.
B
It has a positive impact on the environment by releasing chemicals into the environment.
C
It has a negative impact on the environment by allowing toxic chemicals to harm wildlife.
D
It has a negative impact on the environment by providing new niches for wildlife to inhabit.
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What most likely happened to the population of deer in 1963 and 1964?

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A
The population increased its death rate.
B
The population exceeded past carrying capacity.
C
The population crashed down to 0.
D
The population steadily increased to get closer to carrying capacity.

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