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In terms of force X and force Y, explain why the metal globe remains suspended in air at a fixed position. [1]
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Using evidence from the models, describe how the amount of potential energy in the metal globe changes as the globe moves from position 1 to position 2?
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Identify the organism alive today that is most closely related to the Velociraptor. Use evidence from the models to support your choice. [1]
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The continent of North America is inferred to have moved from its location 360 million years ago to its present-day location. Provide one piece of evidence that supports this past plate motion.
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Geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface. Interpret the cross-sections of Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park to identify two pieces of evidence from either cross-section that supports this statement.
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The surface bedrock at Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Thacher Park are approximately the same geologic age. Identify one piece of evidence shown in both cross-sections that supports this statement.
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Provide two pieces of evidence to support the claim that the chicken is more closely related to the rabbit than it is to the fish. [1]
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solid, liquid, and a gas
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the substance and the plate are a closed system
the substance and the plate are not a closed system
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Which piece of evidence could be used to support the claim that New York State was covered by water about 400 million years ago?
Both Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park have eroded surfaces.
Penn Dixie Park has rock layers similar in age to those in Thacher Park.
Both Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park contain marine fossils in the exposed rock layers.
Both Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park were located over the equator.
Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Thacher Park can be used to organize the geologic history of New York State. Which evidence can be used to support this claim?
Analysis of rock strata and fossils at Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park.
Analysis of the present day elevations of Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park.
The distance of Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park from the equator.
The distance of Penn Dixie Park and Thacher Park from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Which claim explains why the metal globe is suspended in air at a fixed position in the floating globe apparatus?
A) Fields exist between objects that only attract each other.
B) Fields exist between objects that are in contact with each other.
C) Fields exist between objects that only repel each other.
D) Fields exist between objects that are not in contact with each other.
A student increases the current through the electromagnet causing the metal globe to move upwards, closer to the top arm of the apparatus. Which question was the student investigating?
A. How does the amount of current affect the size of the magnetic force on the globe?
B. How does the amount of current affect the direction of the magnetic force on the globe?
C. How does the amount of current affect the size of the gravitational force on the globe?
D. How does the amount of current affect the direction of the gravitational force on the globe?
How did increasing the current through the electromagnet affect the strength of force X and force Y?
A. Force X decreased and force Y was not affected.
B. Force X increased and force Y was not affected.
C. Force Y decreased and force X was not affected.
D. Force Y increased and force X was not affected.
What is the one structure that is found in the early embryonic stages of both the rabbit and the turtle that is not found in their adult forms?
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View the image. Which sequence of fossils shows the correct chronological order of fossil appearance from oldest to youngest?
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Which claim is best supported by the evidence shown in the sequence of rock layers?
A. Rock layer 4 shows evidence of diversity in one period of Earth’s history.
B. Three organisms became extinct before rock layer 6 formed.
C. All six organisms currently exist on Earth.
D. There has been no change in life forms throughout Earth’s history.
Which observation made by the student is evidence that a chemical reaction occurred as the baking soda was heated?
The Bunsen burner was used to heat the baking soda.
The baking soda in the test tube was exposed to air as it was heated.
Droplets of water formed inside the test tube as it was heated.
The temperature of the clamp increased as the test tube was heated.
The student created a model of the carbon dioxide molecule produced by this chemical reaction. Develop the model that the student correctly created to represent the molecular structure of one carbon dioxide molecule by placing the correct symbols (chemicals and bonds) into the grid. Symbols may be used more than once. [1]
The student claimed that the total mass of the substance on the plate would not change while the substance was heated in the oven.
Select the correct terms from the options below and place them in the paragraph to refute the student’s claim. [1]
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A) lessorthe same
B) solid and two gases or solid, liquid, and a gas
C) the substance and the plate are not a closed system or the substance and the plate are a closed system
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Compared to the total number of atoms in baking soda, the total number of atoms in all the products of the reaction is _____________
However, during the reaction, the baking soda would change to a ________________________
As a result, the total mass of the substance on the plate would change because ________________________________________________________
What is the most accurate statement about the atoms in this reaction?
The baking soda molecules broke apart and the atoms formed new substances.
Atoms in the air combined with atoms in baking soda to form new substances.
Some atoms were destroyed as a result of mixing the baking soda with the vinegar.
New atoms were created as a result of stirring the baking soda with the vinegar.
Based on the results of the investigation, which table includes data that supports the claim that thermal energy was absorbed and a gas was produced when baking soda was mixed with vinegar?
