CYCLE 2 SCIENCE
http://www.mtle.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/MN036_SG_ITEMS.html Middle Level Science (Grades 5–8) Subtest 1 Sample Items Recommendation for individuals using a screenreader: please set your punctuation settings to "most." Expand All | Collapse All Question 1 1. A wildlife biologist is conducting research to determine the cause of a rapid decline in a local population of raccoons. Which of the following statements concerning the decline of the raccoon population provides a testable hypothesis that would be the most practical to evaluate experimentally? Random changes in genetic fitness have reduced the birth rate of the raccoon population. Changes in diet have led to the outbreak of an unknown infectious disease in the raccoons. Stress from changing climate conditions has reduced the health of the raccoon population. Rabies has become widespread in the raccoon population and has increased mortality rates. Answer to question 1 Answer Enter to