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Which piece of information would be relevant when answering the question: "Which color bee shelter do leaf cutter bees prefer to nest in?"
A. The number of years the leaf cutter bees stayed in the shelter
B. The number of leaf cutter bees in each color shelter
C. What type of social bees like shelters
D. The amount of times leaf cutter bees attacked potential threats to the shelter
B. The number of leaf cutter bees in each color shelter
Which information would be relevant to answer the question “Which reef is better for coral growth?”
A. What kinds of fish species live within the reef
B. How many years old the oldest coral colony is at Reef 1
C. The number of new coral polyps that successfully grew at each reef
D. How often sea turtles feed in the seagrass
C. The number of new coral polyps that successfully grew at each reef
Which information would be relevant to answer the question “Which site is better for native tree growth?”
A. How tall the oldest trees are in Site A
B. The number of saplings that survived and grew each year at both sites
C. What kinds of birds nest in the forest
D. How many deer live in each forest site
B. The number of saplings that survived and grew each year at both sites
Which information is most relevant to answer the question “Which lake has better water quality?”
A. How often people swim in the lakesD. The number and types of macroinvertebrates found in each lake
D. The number and types of macroinvertebrates found in each lake
Which author became a 2023 bestseller sensation on social media for her romance novels, including It Starts with Us?
Colleen Hoover
What evidence from the background information helps you form a claim to answer the question: ”Which color bee shelter do leafcutter bees prefer to nest in?”
A. Because they have no hive to defend, they rarely sting.
B. Every year he recorded how many leafcutter bees chose each shelter for nesting.
C. These bees cut small pieces of leaves and use them to line narrow tubes.
D. They do not form large colonies.
B. Every year he recorded how many leafcutter bees chose each shelter for nesting.
What evidence from the study helps you create a claim about which reef supports more coral growth?
A. “Corals rely on zooxanthellae to make food.”
B. “Corals build calcium carbonate skeletons.”
C. “Each year Dr. Torres measured how many new coral polyps grew at both reefs.”
C. Each year Dr. Torres measured how many new coral polyps grew at both reefs.
What abiotic or biotic factor explains why South Site has much lower tree survival than North Site?
A. Saplings were planted farther apart at South Site.
B. The temperature at South Site is slightly warmer.
C. An invasive insect species is damaging the tree saplings at South Site.
D. South Site has more hikers walking through the forest paths.
C. An invasive insect species is damaging the tree saplings at South Site.
What biotic factor might explain why Lake Murky has fewer sensitive macroinvertebrates?
A. There are more aquatic plants in Lake Murky than Lake Clear.
B. Pollution-tolerant macroinvertebrates outcompete sensitive species in Lake Murky.
C. The water in Lake Murky is colder than Lake Clear.
D. Fish in Lake Clear eat all the pollution-tolerant macroinvertebrates.
B. Pollution-tolerant macroinvertebrates outcompete sensitive species in Lake Murky.
What superhero movie released in 2024 features Spider-Man teaming up with multiple versions of himself from different universes?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
What type of abiotic change did Mr. Dalton make to the bee shelters?
He painted the outside of the shelters different colors
What abiotic factor should we test to answer ”Why does Reef B have a much lower coral population than Reef A?
A. The colors of the coral polyps
B. The water temperature at each reef over recent years.
C. Look for any new fish species
D. Number of divers swimming near each reef
B. The water temperature at each reef over recent years.
Looking at the graph on your information sheet, Which year has the least amount of tree samplings in South Site?
2022
5. Based on the data collected, what conclusion should Dr. Lee make about the lakes?
A. Both lakes have equally healthy water because macroinvertebrates live in both.
B. Lake Clear has higher water quality because it has more sensitive macroinvertebrates and clearer water.
C. Lake Murky has higher water quality because it has more pollution-tolerant macroinvertebrates.
D. Neither lake is affected by environmental changes because macroinvertebrates are present in both.
B. Lake Clear has higher water quality because it has more sensitive macroinvertebrates and clearer water.
Which music artist, known for blending R&B and hip-hop, won the 2024 Grammy for Best Album?
SZA
What conclusion should Mr. Dalton make to answer the question “Which color bee shelter do leafcutter bees prefer to nest in?”
A. The bees prefer the brown shelter because one year it had 6 tubes filled.
B. The bees prefer the red and blue shelters because they were used the most every year.
C. The bees prefer the red shelter because it had the highest average number of tubes filled across the three years.
D. The bees prefer the gray shelter because the number of bees nesting there changed each year.
The bees prefer the red shelter because it had the highest average number of tubes filled across the three years.
What biotic factor should we test to answer ”Why does Reef B have a much lower coral population than Reef A?
A. The colors of the coral polyps
B. The water temperature at each reef over recent years.
C. Cyanide poisoning
D. Amount of native algae at each reef
D. Amount of native algae at each reef
Write a one sentence conclusion for Dr. Carlson to answer the question “Which site supports healthier tree growth?”
North Site supports healthier tree growth because it had a higher number of surviving saplings, No invasive insect species.
Which piece of evidence would best help you make a claim about the water quality of the two lakes?
A. ”Dr. Lee recorded the types and numbers of macroinvertebrates in each lake each year.”
B. “Some macroinvertebrates are very sensitive to pollution.”
C. “Macroinvertebrates include snails, worms, and insect larvae.”
A. “Dr. Lee recorded the types and numbers of macroinvertebrates in each lake each year.”
Which online multiplayer game is famous for its battle royale mode, frequent live events, and building mechanics, remaining popular among teens in 2023?
Fortnite
Both leafcutter bees and honeybees use pollen from flowering plants to feed their young. What project could Mr. Dalton design to help all bees in his ecosystem and support other living organisms in the area?
A. Remove all flowering trees and replace them with grass species.
B. Remove all dandelions and turn the habitat into a weed-free lawn.
C. Study which insects compete with bees for pollen and spray pesticides to eliminate flies and wasps.
D. Research which flowering plants are native to the region and plant many of those species around the habitat.
D. Research which flowering plants are native to the region and plant many of those species around the habitat.
Corals and many other reef animals depend on native algae, sunlight, and stable temperatures. What project could Dr. Torres design to help Reef A, Reef B, and other marine life in the area?
A. Research which native algae best support coral health and plant more of those species around both reefs
B. Clear away seagrass beds
C. Identify fish species that eat coral and remove them using chemicals
D. Remove all native algae
A. Research which native algae best support coral health and plant more of those species around both reefs
Native trees depend on healthy soil, stable temperatures, and low pest pressure. What project could Dr. Carlson design to help the forests and other living things in the ecosystem?
Research which native plants and trees resist invasive insects and plant more of those at both sites.
Both lakes support macroinvertebrates and other aquatic life. What type of project could Dr. Lee design to improve Lake Murky’s water quality while maintaining ecosystem health?
Research fertilizer pollution, reduce runoff, plant aquatic plants that support sensitive macros
Which soccer player won the 2023 Ballon d’Or, recognizing them as one of the best footballers in the world?
Lionel Messi