Which of the following best supports the theory of continental drift?

A
South America and Africa have completely different rock layers.

B
A hurricane hits the Gulf of Mexico at the beginning of June.

C
Similar fossils are found on the coasts of South America and Africa.

D
North America and South America are connected by land.

Answer:

C

Similar fossils are found on the coasts of South America and Africa.

Continental drift is a hypothetical argument that affirms that the continents of the Earth shifted over the geological timeline. It says that the landmasses drifted over the oceans hence creating several continents and oceans.

The correct answer is:

Option C. Similar fossils are found on the coasts of South America and Africa.

The explanation for the correct answer is:

Therefore, alike fossils found in various continents supports the theory of continental drift.

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a)succession after a fire
b) tree leaf replacement after a storm
c)decreased sources diversity
d)repeated habitat destruction

The cuticle _____.

keeps the plant from losing too much water
traps oxygen and carbon dioxide in the leaf
transports water from the leaves to the stem
helps the plant absorb water

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Questions 1-19 of 19 | Page 1 of 1
Question 1 (5 points)
(03.01 LC)

Which is an example of a divergent boundary?

a
Great Rift Valley

b
Himalayan Mountains

c
Peru-Chile Trench

d
San Andreas Fault

Question 2 (5 points)
(03.02 MC)

A soil sample is 35 percent sand, 10 percent clay, and 55 percent silt. Use the following soil texture triangle to determine the type of soil present in this sample.

Soil texture triangle. Silty loam soil is approximately 50 percent or less sand, 30 percent or less clay, and 50 percent or more silt. Sandy clay soil is approximately 45 to 65 percent sand, 35 to 55 percent clay, and 20 percent or less silt. Loamy sand soil is approximately 75 to 95 percent sand, 15 percent or less clay, and 25 percent or less silt. Medium loam soil is approximately 25 to 55 percent sand, 5 to 25 percent clay, and 25 to 50 percent silt.
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a
Silty loam

b
Sandy clay

c
Loamy sand

d
Medium loam

Question 3 (5 points)
(03.03 LC)

Which gas is the least abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

a
Argon

b
Carbon dioxide

c
Helium

d
Neon

Question 4 (5 points)
(03.02 MC)

In which of the following scenarios does weathering occur but not erosion?

Lichens growing on boulders dissolve minerals in the rocks.
Sand carried downstream by a river gradually settles to the riverbed.
Wind blowing against a cliff face causes sediment to fall to the ground.
a
I only

b
II only

c
III only

d
I and II only

Question 5 (5 points)
(03.03 MC)

How would the Coriolis effect alter movement of an air mass flowing from a higher to a lower latitude in the Southern Hemisphere?

a
It would deflect the path of the air mass to the east.

b
It would deflect the path of the air mass to the west.

c
It would deflect the path of the air mass to a lower altitude.

d
It would deflect the path of the air mass to a higher altitude.

Question 6 (5 points)
(03.02 MC)

A fast-growing town requires a new source of power. Because the town is located by a fast-flowing river, the town council votes to construct a hydroelectric power plant. How might this activity affect the local watershed?

a
The hydroelectric plant will likely flood the area behind the dam that is constructed.

b
The hydroelectric plant will likely pollute the water flowing down the waterfall.

c
The hydroelectric plant will likely pollute the air above the waterfall, leading to acid rain.

d
The hydroelectric plant will likely quit operating in the summer when the river dries up.

Question 7 (5 points)
(03.05 MC)

The state of California experiences periodic occurrences of severe drought conditions. Which weather phenomenon most likely causes this, and why?

a
El Niño, because of weakening of trade winds

b
El Niño, because of strengthening of trade winds

c
La Niña, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters

d
La Niña, because of decreased upwelling of cooler waters

Question 8 (10 points)
(03.05 HC)

The map below shows winter storm advisories in different parts of the U.S. (indicated in light purple and bright pink). There is a flood watch (indicated in green) due to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall:

The map of the United States is shown. The light purple and bright pink colors in the map indicate a winter storm advisory along the Appalachian Mountains, extending north. The same two colors appear above the Rocky Mountain Range near West Virginia, Utah, and Wyoming. The dark green color is a flood watch south of the Appalachian Mountains.
© National Weather Service 2020

Refer to the map to answer the following questions:
Identify the location(s) of upcoming winter storms in the continental U.S.
Identify the location(s) of upcoming heavy rains or flood in the continental U.S.
Earth's geography, climate, and weather:
Describe the general climate of the identified locations.
Explain how the geography of the identified locations affects precipitation in their region.
In mountainous regions, there are increases in global temperatures that affects that region's climate. Propose a solution for communities in these regions to be able to tolerate their unique climate.
Your answer:
Question 9 (5 points)
(03.05 LC)

Warm ocean water is carried eastward by wind towards South America to cause changes in global climate. Which of these events is described by the statement?

a
El Niño

b
La Niña

c
Land breeze

d
Sea breeze

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How can scientists use vertebrate embryo development to build evidence for the claim that vertebrates are somewhat closely related in the evolutionary history of life on earth

HELP ASAP!! I NEED IT

Which is NOT a PROTOZOAN?

A flagellate
B ciliate
C sporozoan algae
D algae

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What did Baron de Montesquieu argue about government?

How is dna structured

In which structure of the neuron would you expect to find sites of dopamine
synthesis?
a. myelin
b. synapse
c. cell body
d. axon

18. What is precipitation that falls on land and flows over the surface of
the ground?

Which of the following is NOT a form of fossilization?

A.Mineralization

B.Carbonization

C.Cast and Mold

D.Fermentation

use the food web below to answer the following question.
which organism is a tertiary consumer in this food web?
tree
hawk
frog
caterpillar​

Which is an example of scientists using biotechnology to benefit aquaculture?
1. producing a faster-growing salmon species.

2. making new forms of human antibiotics.

3. developing a rot-resistant gene for trees.

4. creating pest-resistant crops.

Animal cells perform functions using energy that is derived from glucose, Which molecule is required for animal cells to obtain the MOST energy possible from a molecule of glucose?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Lactic Acid
D. Water

Tom described a certain phase in mitosis as follows: The centromere splits. The paired chromosomes separate and shift to the opposite sides of the cell, which stretches the cell. Which of the following phases will take place just after the phase described by Tom?

Anaphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Telophase
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how many organs are in the digestive systems​

3. List two products derived from animals for each of the following areas.
Food -
Fiber -
Work -
By-products-
Research -
Entertainment -​

A segment of DNA that codes for the ability to make one type of protein molecule is known as a

PLZ HELP ASAP!!!
Which of the following is a drawback to polyculture?


It allows multiple varieties of plants to exchange multiple resources from and to the soil.

It offers predictable large yields of a single crop.

It allows standardized growing techniques.

It is challenging to development and maintain.

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If a P1000 micropipette reads .25 ml it is equal to ________ ul.

If a P1000 micropipette reads _________ it is equal to 1000 ul.

If a P1000 micropipette reads .45 it is equal to ________ ul.

If a P1000 micropipette reads _______ it is equal to 350 ul.

2.
A snapdragon plant with red flowers (RR) is crossed with a snapdragon plant with
white flowers (WW). Snapdragon flowers show incomplete dominance.
If the cross produces four offspring, how many of each color flower would likely be
produced?

HELP! Label this image regarding protein synthesis

Why is the presence of chlorophyll in plants important?
1. it creates ATP to power the process
2. it captures water to be used in the process
3. it assembles the sugar
4.it absorbs the solar energy needed to create the sugar

Question 7lutiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Examine the following diagram Which of the following layers is or are older than layer D?

WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT? WHAT MAKES UP AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT?
GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT.

Quién propuso el primer mecanismo de herencia a partir de la observación y la experimentación con plantas?

Question #20
Which statement best explains one reason why the cells produced from meiosis are different from the
cells produced during mitosis?
A
During meiosis, one cell divides once into two cells, while in mitosis, the cell divides twice into four
cells.
B.
During meiosis, sections of DNA trade places, producing daughter cells different from the parent
cells, while in mitosis, the daughter cells are identical.
с
During meiosis, the genetic material is not copied, while in mitosis, the genetic material is copied.
D
During meiosis, DNA is intentionally mutated, producing daughter cells with new DNA sequences,
while in mitosis, the DNA does not mutate.

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