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(02.01 LC) Which best describes subduction? (3 points)

(02.06 LC) Which of the following best defines the water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle? (3 points)

(01.03 LC) During which phase of the moon do spring tides typically occur? (3 points)

(01.01 MC) A scientist is investigating the effects of salinity on fish development in the Atlantic Ocean. He places fertilized fish eggs in an aquarium that contains lower salinity than typical Atlantic Ocean water. He observes that the fertilized eggs fail to develop. He concludes that fish eggs do not develop in conditions with low salinity. Why is this an invalid conclusion? (3 points)

(03.03 LC) Which type of wave cannot move without a medium in which to travel? (3 points)

(01.04 MC) Sascha notices that water droplets on her car window sometimes join together to form a larger drop. What property of water is Sascha observing? (3 points)

(01.03 MC) Most species of fish require dissolved oxygen for their metabolism. Why would these species tend to be found in shallow ocean zones? (3 points)

(03.03 MC) The diagram below shows two waves. At which letter (A-D) on the diagram is constructive interference going to occur? (3 points) © 2016 Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences

(02.01 LC) What does the theory of plate tectonics state about the Earth? (3 points)

(01.01 LC) What does a sound scientific conclusion most likely rely upon? (3 points)