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In ancient times, scientists believed that matter could be destroyed by burning or breaking. Modern scientists believe that matter cannot be destroyed. What best accounts for these different opinions? (2 points)

Two states of matter present in the water cycle are described below. State 1: Takes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies. State 2: Spreads across the entire volume of a container and takes its shape. Which of these statements is correct about the two states of matter? (3 points)

Tornadoes are formed due to the meeting of (3 points)

A volcanic eruption takes place in a location. Ash and gas are sent out into the air. Lava flows down the volcano into human habitation. Which Earth systems interact during this process? (3 points)

Which of these is a part of the biosphere? (2 points)

A theory is accepted by scientists when (2 points)

Scientific research shows that our global climate is changing as a result of an increase in greenhouse gases. Arctic sea ice is decreasing in both surface area and thickness. Which of the following statements best describes the consequence of decreasing Arctic sea ice? (3 points)

Which of these statements best describes how scientific thinking is useful in daily life? (2 points)

A student did an experiment with two identical plants, Plant 1 and Plant 2. About 10 mL fertilizer was added to both plants. About 200 mL of water was added to each plant every day. Plant 1 was placed under a desk lamp for 3 hours every day and Plant 2 was placed under the desk lamp for 8 hours every day. The height of the plants was recorded over a period of 5 weeks in the table shown below. Week Height of Plant 1 (in inches) Height of Plant 2 (in inches) 1 12.6 12.6 2 12.9 13.8 3 13.6 14.9 4 13.8 15.7 5 13.9 16.6 Based on the table, which of these conclusions is correct? (2 points)

In the water cycle, which state of matter is water vapor? (3 points)