(01.01 HC)Jordan has an organic garden. He is designing an experiment to determine if a mineral-oil bug spray made of garlic and habanero peppers is more effective on Japanese beetles than one made with just garlic. How could Jordan improve his plan for the experiment as outlined below? Prepare bug sprays, being sure to document ingredients in each type Determine which plants will be sprayed and section off two groups Spray every morning at 8:30 am Record number of beetles on each group at the same times every day Record significant rain or weather events that may affect application of the sprays Photograph damage on both groups of plants at the end of the trial

(02.02 MC)Which of the following statements about STIs is true?

(02.06 MC) Which process of the hydrological cycle is maintained by the ocean’s large surface area? (3 points)

(01.01 HC)Jamie is reviewing a new diet plan that involves purchasing pre-packaged meals and taking a patented energy supplement. In an ad explaining how it works, Jamie reads about a study cited as evidence, supporting the effectiveness of the plan. In the study, two groups were followed: one following the plan and another following a simple low-carbohydrate diet. What should Jamie look for in the study to have full confidence in its scientific reliability?

(01.01 MC)A magazine advertises a protein shake that claims it can help you gain muscle. The fine print at the bottom of the screen says “results are not typical.” Why is this claim considered pseudoscience?

(03.05 MC)Which of the following best describes what happens to a cell’s genetic material during the process of meiosis II?

(02.03 MC)The diagram below shows the structure of an animal cell.Which number label represents the nucleolus?

(03.05 MC)A wolf’s diploid number of chromosomes is 78. How would the number of chromosomes in the wolf’s body cells compare to the number of chromosomes in its gametes?

(01.01 HC)Phoebe observes a group of snowy egrets feeding at several locations near her home. She would like to learn what foods the egrets prefer at each location. What can Phoebe infer from the data in the table?   Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Insects 13 20 18 15 Crawfish 8 15 20 22 Fish 3 11 13 12 Other 5 2 8 4

(01.01 MC)Which of the following would present the strongest evidence in a commercial promoting a new pain reliever?