(01.01 MC) A marine scientist is studying photosynthetic organisms, which use sunlight to produce their own food. She observes that they tend to populate shallower ocean depths. She concludes that photosynthetic organisms can only live in areas of low pressure. Why is this an invalid scientific conclusion? (3 points)

(02.01 MC)Which is an example of negative peer pressure?

(01.04 LC)Which is a characteristic of a person with high self-esteem?

(02.04 MC)A student conducted an experiment to observe what happens to a plant cell when placed in different solutions. Analyze the following observation of a plant cell. What is the best explanation of the movement of molecules?

(03.02 LC) A closed system is best characterized as a system in which: (3 points)

(03.02 MC)One strand of a DNA molecule has the base sequence ATAGGT. The complementary base sequence on the other strand of DNA will be ________.

(01.01 MC) A marine scientist observes that fish are found at higher concentrations closer to the coast of California than farther out in the Pacific Ocean. She concludes the fish populations are always large close to the coasts throughout all oceans. Why is this an invalid scientific conclusion? (3 points)

(02.05 LC)Which of the following is an example of a disease that transmits through skin contact?

(03.01 MC) Loggerhead turtles need an incubation temperature between about 28 and 32 degrees Celsius. When temperatures are higher, more female turtles are produced. When temperatures are lower, more males are produced. When the temperatures exceed this range, the offspring don’t develop and die. Scientists have observed that, in Florida, 90 percent of the turtles born are females. If global climate change continues, what is the best prediction that can be made based on these observations? (3 points)

(02.06 MC)Which of the following is the best example of something a community can do to encourage its residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle?