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(02.03 MC) As global temperatures increase, sea levels rise. Which of the following is a way that rising sea levels negatively impact marine biodiversity? (3 points)

(02.02 MC) What would most likely prevent the inside-out model from becoming an accepted scientific theory? (3 points)

(02.01 MC) The Aleutian Trench is an area where the oceanic Pacific Plate is converging with the continental North American Plate. What can you conclude is happening in this area? (3 points)

(03.02 LC) An isolated system is best characterized as a system in which: (3 points)

(03.02 HC) Phytoplankton use sunlight to gain energy through photosynthesis. As a result of the Law of Conservation of Energy, phytoplankton cannot gain more energy than it consumes. A closed system consisting of an aquarium, phytoplankton, and sunlight is set up. Which of the following methods would best demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Energy? (3 points)

(02.05 HC) A study was conducted to examine the impact of temperature changes on the number of “non-native species” in an area of the mid-Atlantic ocean. The results of the study are shown in the table below.   Temperature (°C) Number of species Sample 1 15 12 Sample 2 22 10 Sample 3 32 23 Sample 4 27 19   What is the relationship between temperature and non-native species? (3 points)

(03.02 HC) A dolphin is living in a closed system consisting of a large aquarium, the dolphin, and its food. Which method could be used to demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Energy? (3 points)

(03.02 MC) A fish eats food, and then swims. How does this example show the Law of Conservation of Energy? (3 points)

(02.01 MC) What aspect of mid-ocean ridges provides the mechanism that allows plate tectonics to occur? (3 points)

(03.01 MC) Polar bears obtain the majority of their annual nutrient reserves during the late winter. They hunt seals on the surface of sea ice. During this time, the sea ice is also at its highest density. Scientists have been measuring the amount of arctic sea ice for decades, and their results can be seen below. © 2016 Nasa.gov Based on the data trends in the graph, what is the most likely prediction regarding the polar bear? (3 points)