(03.02 MC) A marine scientist measures the energy found in a system consisting of a shark and fish. After the shark consumes the fish, the marine scientist concluded that chemical energy from the fish was transformed to kinetic energy in the shark. Does this result validate or invalidate the Law of Conservation of Energy? (3 points)

(03.06 LC) The pattern of low and high tides changes the daily habitat for organisms living in intertidal zones. Which condition, specific to the intertidal zone, is especially detrimental to organisms not adapted to low tide? (3 points)

(03.02 MC) Erika’s aunt is considering putting her baby up for adoption and considering adoption agencies. In choosing an agency, she should consider all of the following EXCEPT

(04.01 LC) Which of the following would be considered the BEST example of a balancing and stretching activity?

(04.01 LC) A nutritionally dense food is best defined as

(03.04 LC)  A telehealth physician is best defined as

(04.03 LC) While fruit juice will satisfy some daily requirements, _______ fruits offer the most nutritional value.

(01.01 MC) The oxygen level of a lake suddenly starts decreasing. A biologist believes that photosynthetic organisms in the community have become less efficient at producing oxygen. A geologist believes that changes in the ground have increased the inflow of water into the lake. Why are both of these options valid scientific hypotheses? (3 points)

(03.05 LC) Using the graph below, indicate what type of tide occurs in the Gulf of Mexico. (3 points) © 2016 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

(03.05 LC) Sarah decides to monitor the tides at her local beach. She reads tide charts and creates the graph below. What type of tide occurs at the local beach? (3 points) © 2016 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)