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Try to answer each question on your own before looking at the answer When you get to the end, redo the practice test, OVER and OVER again, the more the better Practice makes…

The Origin of Life Life on Earth began about 3.5 billion years ago. The Earth was covered in a hot, thin soup of water and organic materials. Over time, the molecules became…