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Context related: animals require water for survival
Humans are | [
"A. Air",
"B. Sunlight",
"C. Water",
"D. Plants"
] | 2 | C. Water | openbookqa_additional | animals require water for survival |
Context related: classifying means grouping materials by their properties
As I search among classifications, its groupings of materials, and properties, I may be looking for | [
"A. hydrogen peroxide",
"B. aspirin",
"C. vitamins",
"D. petroleum jelly."
] | 2 | C. vitamins | openbookqa_additional | classifying means grouping materials by their properties |
Context related: a computer controls a robot
if a person remotely controls a machine to do something, which of these is required? | [
"A. a thing for information",
"B. these are all incorrect",
"C. a meal to eat",
"D. a floral plant life"
] | 1 | B. these are all incorrect | openbookqa_additional | a computer controls a robot |
Context related: thick feathers can be used for keeping warm
Thick feathers can be used for | [
"A. climbing, cracking nuts and peeling fruit skins.",
"B. courtship and looking for food",
"C. killing prey, preening and feeding young",
"D. staying weatherproof, flexible and free of bacteria"
] | 3 | D. staying weatherproof, flexible and free of bacteria | openbookqa_additional | thick feathers can be used for keeping warm |
Context related: stalactites are formed by deposition
Disposition is the process of forming what? | [
"A. Crystals",
"B. Rocks",
"C. Salactites",
"D. Gemstones"
] | 2 | C. Salactites | openbookqa_additional | stalactites are formed by deposition |
Context related: when a gas in an open container evaporates, that gas spreads out into the air
A balloon is filled with Helium, and then is opened and pressed up to someone's mouth to make a voice high, why does it do this? | [
"A. gas fills the new area",
"B. gas easily is dispersed",
"C. gas moves around freely",
"D. gas is lighter than air"
] | 0 | A. gas fills the new area | openbookqa_additional | when a gas in an open container evaporates, that gas spreads out into the air |
Context related: webbed feet are used for moving faster through water by aquatic animals
Webbed feet aid in what | [
"A. penguins laying eggs on ice",
"B. fish hiding in coral reefs",
"C. gulls dive bombing fish from the sea",
"D. ducks chasing prey underwater"
] | 3 | D. ducks chasing prey underwater | openbookqa_additional | webbed feet are used for moving faster through water by aquatic animals |
Context related: melting point means temperature at which a solid melts
The melting point of a duck would be | [
"A. higher than the body temps",
"B. lower than a refrigerator",
"C. higher than the sun's",
"D. lower than a freezer's"
] | 0 | A. higher than the body temps | openbookqa_additional | melting point means temperature at which a solid melts |
Context related: the Earth being tilted on its axis causes ones side of the Earth to receive less energy from the Sun than the other side
What shows that the Earth being tilted on its axis causes ones side of the Earth to receive less energy from the Sun than the other side? | [
"A. summer in the USA, winter in Australia",
"B. snow will be on the North Pole instead of the South Pole",
"C. seasonal changes take place",
"D. some countries are warmer than others"
] | 0 | A. summer in the USA, winter in Australia | openbookqa_additional | the Earth being tilted on its axis causes ones side of the Earth to receive less energy from the Sun than the other side |
Context related: smell is used for finding food by some animals
If a creature wishes to hunt, which senses would be avoided? | [
"A. sight",
"B. smell",
"C. crawling",
"D. hearing"
] | 2 | C. crawling | openbookqa_additional | smell is used for finding food by some animals |
Context related: An example of hibernation is a frog burying itself in mud
Frogs bury themselves in mud in order to | [
"A. retain energy",
"B. bear young",
"C. find food",
"D. take a nap"
] | 0 | A. retain energy | openbookqa_additional | An example of hibernation is a frog burying itself in mud |
Context related: planets orbit stars
celestial bodies are known to | [
"A. circle balls of hydrogen",
"B. travel through deep space",
"C. crash into each other",
"D. slingshot around the galaxy"
] | 0 | A. circle balls of hydrogen | openbookqa_additional | planets orbit stars |
Context related: riding a bike does not cause pollution
Riding a two wheeled human powered vehicle is good for the environment because | [
"A. it runs without fuel",
"B. it helps people stay in shape",
"C. they are cheaper to maintain",
"D. they are more fun to drive"
] | 0 | A. it runs without fuel | openbookqa_additional | riding a bike does not cause pollution |
Context related: reproduction occurs during adulthood
If an animal is able to reproduce then | [
"A. that animal has matured",
"B. that animal was impregnated",
"C. that animal was in heat",
"D. that animal was interested"
] | 0 | A. that animal has matured | openbookqa_additional | reproduction occurs during adulthood |
Context related: preferences are generally learned characteristics
A kid having a preference is something like | [
"A. he gets bored easily",
"B. he likes having dinner",
"C. he hates eating peas",
"D. he likes blonde girls"
] | 3 | D. he likes blonde girls | openbookqa_additional | preferences are generally learned characteristics |
Context related: decomposition is when a decomposer recycles nutrients from dead organisms to the soil by eating those dead organisms
Worms are excellent decomposers because | [
"A. they eat a lot of rot",
"B. worms eat dead bodies",
"C. they enjoy eating carcasses and expel waste back to earth",
"D. worms enjoy eating dirt and decay"
] | 2 | C. they enjoy eating carcasses and expel waste back to earth | openbookqa_additional | decomposition is when a decomposer recycles nutrients from dead organisms to the soil by eating those dead organisms |
Context related: illness has a negative impact on an organism 's health
Sickness has the potential to | [
"A. strengthen an organism",
"B. test an organism",
"C. eliminate an organism",
"D. eat an organism"
] | 2 | C. eliminate an organism | openbookqa_additional | illness has a negative impact on an organism 's health |
Context related: the floating arrow on a compass always points towards the north
a compass uses iron to locate the northern | [
"A. latitude",
"B. axis",
"C. shoreline",
"D. hemisphere"
] | 1 | B. axis | openbookqa_additional | the floating arrow on a compass always points towards the north |
Context related: migration is when animals move themselves from a cooler climate to a warmer climate for the winter
When geese migrate in the late summer or early autumn, they | [
"A. head to less snowy areas",
"B. prefer to visit florida",
"C. take a scenic route",
"D. travel in small groups"
] | 0 | A. head to less snowy areas | openbookqa_additional | migration is when animals move themselves from a cooler climate to a warmer climate for the winter |
Context related: if an object reflects light toward the eye then that object can be seen
What is the result of an object reflecting light toward the eye? | [
"A. Being blurred",
"B. Being Seen",
"C. Blindness",
"D. Glare"
] | 1 | B. Being Seen | openbookqa_additional | if an object reflects light toward the eye then that object can be seen |
Context related: if two animals eat the same prey then those animals compete for that pey
Two animals with similar diets living in the same environments leads to them | [
"A. vying for the same prey",
"B. forming a strong friendship",
"C. moving to disparate environments",
"D. adopting different types of diets"
] | 0 | A. vying for the same prey | openbookqa_additional | if two animals eat the same prey then those animals compete for that pey |
Context related: mining changes an ecosystem
What does mining change? | [
"A. temperatures",
"B. biological environments",
"C. water levels",
"D. atmospheric pressures"
] | 1 | B. biological environments | openbookqa_additional | mining changes an ecosystem |
Context related: a car engine is a source of heat
A car engine is a source of heat and therefore needs | [
"A. radiator fluid",
"B. water added",
"C. wiper fluid",
"D. gasoline"
] | 0 | A. radiator fluid | openbookqa_additional | a car engine is a source of heat |
Context related: a ruler is used for measuring the length of an object
A ruler is used for measuring the length of what? | [
"A. distance between cities",
"B. air",
"C. stuff",
"D. motivation"
] | 2 | C. stuff | openbookqa_additional | a ruler is used for measuring the length of an object |
Context related: if a population decreases to zero then that organism is extinct
Extinction is the term for an organism which..? | [
"A. Small Population",
"B. Zero Population",
"C. Limited population",
"D. Decreasing Population"
] | 1 | B. Zero Population | openbookqa_additional | if a population decreases to zero then that organism is extinct |
Context related: rocks sometimes contain iron
A student is studying different aspects of science, and today's area is magnetic properties. The student has a magnet, and is testing which sort of objects the magnet will have an attraction to. The student is surprised that the magnet tugs itself towards | [
"A. a plastic cup",
"B. a plaster wall",
"C. a grey stone",
"D. a paper plate"
] | 2 | C. a grey stone | openbookqa_additional | rocks sometimes contain iron |
Context related: cold temperatures cause animals to shiver
Which is most likely to cause an animal to shiver? | [
"A. 5 degrees celsius",
"B. 42 degrees Fahrenheit",
"C. 6 degrees Celsius",
"D. 8 degrees Celsius"
] | 0 | A. 5 degrees celsius | openbookqa_additional | cold temperatures cause animals to shiver |
Context related: a desert environment contains very little food
While many habitats support a great variety of life, and deserts are included, many animals | [
"A. freeze in deserts",
"B. starve in deserts",
"C. are abandoned there",
"D. drown in deserts"
] | 1 | B. starve in deserts | openbookqa_additional | a desert environment contains very little food |
Context related: if an object is close then that object will appear large
Moving your face further from a mirror | [
"A. will make your face appear bigger",
"B. will make your face appear in macro",
"C. will make your wrinkles less obvious",
"D. will make it easier to see your pores"
] | 2 | C. will make your wrinkles less obvious | openbookqa_additional | if an object is close then that object will appear large |
Context related: special tissues in plants transport minerals throughout the plant
Special tissues in plants transport minerals throughout the plant such as | [
"A. water",
"B. starch",
"C. spices",
"D. sugar"
] | 3 | D. sugar | openbookqa_additional | special tissues in plants transport minerals throughout the plant |
Context related: animals live and feed near their habitats
The wolf raises his family near a | [
"A. den",
"B. field",
"C. tree",
"D. mother."
] | 0 | A. den | openbookqa_additional | animals live and feed near their habitats |
Context related: cycles of freezing and thawing water cause ice wedging
something could get wedged during winter if which of these happens? | [
"A. trapped water changes physical form repeatedly",
"B. water flows down a stream",
"C. water drank by a person",
"D. none of these"
] | 0 | A. trapped water changes physical form repeatedly | openbookqa_additional | cycles of freezing and thawing water cause ice wedging |
Context related: the sun is located directly overhead at noon
What is an example of the sun being directly overhead at noon? | [
"A. shadows disappear at noon",
"B. the shadows on trees are longest at noon",
"C. sundials can tell time easiest using shadows",
"D. the sun is hottest at noon"
] | 0 | A. shadows disappear at noon | openbookqa_additional | the sun is located directly overhead at noon |
Context related: gravity causes substances to be pulled down on a planet
What does gravity cause substances on a planet? | [
"A. things to move sideways",
"B. things to be moved upwards",
"C. things to descend to the lowest surface possible",
"D. things to stay in the same place"
] | 2 | C. things to descend to the lowest surface possible | openbookqa_additional | gravity causes substances to be pulled down on a planet |
Context related: motion is a source of kinetic energy in an object
The running of the bulls in mexico is a source of what type of energy for the object? | [
"A. running of bulls",
"B. solar power",
"C. animals",
"D. kinetic"
] | 3 | D. kinetic | openbookqa_additional | motion is a source of kinetic energy in an object |
Context related: as lightness in color of an object increases , the ability of that object to reflect light will increase
a lighter object hue can lead to what? | [
"A. none of these",
"B. positive charge in electricity",
"C. a bad electric conduction",
"D. ability to see yourself in it better"
] | 3 | D. ability to see yourself in it better | openbookqa_additional | as lightness in color of an object increases , the ability of that object to reflect light will increase |
Context related: looking directly at an eclipse of the Sun causes harm to the eyes
When looking at an eclipse, an important thing to remember is | [
"A. to take a photograph",
"B. to look through a window",
"C. to use hands to shield eyes",
"D. avert eyes at all costs"
] | 3 | D. avert eyes at all costs | openbookqa_additional | looking directly at an eclipse of the Sun causes harm to the eyes |
Context related: an island is formed by lava cooling on the ocean floor over time
A small volcano under the sea erupts ever four years. After a few centuries, there will be | [
"A. new ground to inhabit",
"B. a large fish eating a tree",
"C. a burst of fire from the future",
"D. a small crack in a tall mountain"
] | 0 | A. new ground to inhabit | openbookqa_additional | an island is formed by lava cooling on the ocean floor over time |
Context related: recycling resources has a positive impact on the environment
Putting a cardboard box in a bin instead of the trash can | [
"A. conserve energy for later",
"B. save wild animal species",
"C. keep it from the trash",
"D. reduce the height of landfills"
] | 3 | D. reduce the height of landfills | openbookqa_additional | recycling resources has a positive impact on the environment |
Context related: a spider web is used to capture food by spiders
Spiders catch their prey with | [
"A. a silky thread",
"B. trickery",
"C. seduction",
"D. a flyswatter"
] | 0 | A. a silky thread | openbookqa_additional | a spider web is used to capture food by spiders |
Context related: water is a renewable resource
Which has renewable resources? | [
"A. natural gas formations",
"B. oil well",
"C. plastic bag",
"D. Pacific Ocean"
] | 3 | D. Pacific Ocean | openbookqa_additional | water is a renewable resource |
Context related: metal is a thermal conductor
Which of these would let the most heat travel through? | [
"A. a cotton candy at the store",
"B. the new pair of jeans",
"C. the steel spoon in the cafeteria",
"D. a calvin klein cotton hat"
] | 2 | C. the steel spoon in the cafeteria | openbookqa_additional | metal is a thermal conductor |
Context related: iron nails are made of iron
The material that makes up iron nails is known as what on the table of elements? | [
"A. Nail.",
"B. Fe",
"C. Copper",
"D. Au"
] | 1 | B. Fe | openbookqa_additional | iron nails are made of iron |
Context related: weathering means breaking down surface materials from larger whole into smaller pieces by weather
An example of weathering is | [
"A. a smooth sandy beach",
"B. a smooth river stone",
"C. a tall pine tree",
"D. a large sharp boulder"
] | 1 | B. a smooth river stone | openbookqa_additional | weathering means breaking down surface materials from larger whole into smaller pieces by weather |
Context related: shiny things reflect light
Some people put metal tags on their dog's collars, because in darkness, these collars can | [
"A. melt wax",
"B. reflect light",
"C. read books",
"D. stain clothes"
] | 1 | B. reflect light | openbookqa_additional | shiny things reflect light |
Context related: a body of water is a source of water
What can explain that a body of water is a source of water? | [
"A. a bird sitting in a bird bath",
"B. a child splashing in a tub",
"C. a person drinking from a glass of water",
"D. a deer drinking from a lake"
] | 3 | D. a deer drinking from a lake | openbookqa_additional | a body of water is a source of water |
Context related: pollination is when wind carry pollen from one flower to another flower
Inanimate things may be pollinators such as | [
"A. bees",
"B. birds",
"C. wind",
"D. deer"
] | 2 | C. wind | openbookqa_additional | pollination is when wind carry pollen from one flower to another flower |
Context related: as a source of light moves directly overhead of an object , the size of the shadow of that object will decrease
A person's shadow is smallest at what time? | [
"A. 4:00 pm",
"B. 8:00 am",
"C. 12:30 pm",
"D. 6:30 pm"
] | 2 | C. 12:30 pm | openbookqa_additional | as a source of light moves directly overhead of an object , the size of the shadow of that object will decrease |
Context related: the sun is the source of solar energy called sunlight
The source of a type of energy we use is a | [
"A. planet",
"B. star",
"C. meteor",
"D. rock"
] | 1 | B. star | openbookqa_additional | the sun is the source of solar energy called sunlight |
Context related: a compass is used to navigate oceans
if a great water traveler took inventory of their tools, which of these would be in it? | [
"A. a big cooking spoon",
"B. a north facing item",
"C. a big chopping board",
"D. a big iron bender"
] | 1 | B. a north facing item | openbookqa_additional | a compass is used to navigate oceans |
Context related: a pumpkin contains seeds
What contains seeds | [
"A. human.",
"B. whole pumpkin",
"C. soda can",
"D. leaf"
] | 1 | B. whole pumpkin | openbookqa_additional | a pumpkin contains seeds |
Context related: conserving resources has a positive impact on the environment
To have a positive impact on the environment | [
"A. leave lights on",
"B. take shorter showers",
"C. use Styrofoam plates",
"D. take longer showers"
] | 1 | B. take shorter showers | openbookqa_additional | conserving resources has a positive impact on the environment |
Context related: if one mineral can scratch another mineral then that other mineral is softer than that one mineral
If one mineral can scratch another mineral then that other mineral is softer than that one mineral, as can be tested with | [
"A. a diamond and steel",
"B. a rock and glass",
"C. a diamond and agate",
"D. a ruby and salt"
] | 2 | C. a diamond and agate | openbookqa_additional | if one mineral can scratch another mineral then that other mineral is softer than that one mineral |
Context related: the amount of daylight is least in the winter
John, who lives in Minnesota, noticed that the time between sunrise and sunset was the shortest it had been for an entire year. The month was most likely to be | [
"A. July",
"B. January",
"C. September",
"D. April"
] | 1 | B. January | openbookqa_additional | the amount of daylight is least in the winter |
Context related: a graduated cylinder is a kind of instrument for measuring volume of liquids or objects
if a person gets some fruit wine for a gift, how can they measure its volume? | [
"A. they can use a cylinder with unit markings",
"B. none of these",
"C. they can use a tape measure",
"D. they can use a thermometer"
] | 0 | A. they can use a cylinder with unit markings | openbookqa_additional | a graduated cylinder is a kind of instrument for measuring volume of liquids or objects |
Context related: if a substance absorbs solar energy then that substance will increase in temperature
Absorbing sun rays | [
"A. raises the Fahrenheit of an object",
"B. lowers the Celsius of an object",
"C. causes the object to cool",
"D. causes the temperature of the object to descend"
] | 0 | A. raises the Fahrenheit of an object | openbookqa_additional | if a substance absorbs solar energy then that substance will increase in temperature |
Context related: a mirror is used for reflecting light
What did some ancient societies use to reflect light? | [
"A. wood",
"B. plants",
"C. clothing",
"D. rocks"
] | 3 | D. rocks | openbookqa_additional | a mirror is used for reflecting light |
Context related: recycling nonrenewable resources has a positive impact on the conservation of those resources
To positively impact the environment | [
"A. toss plastic bottles in trash receptacles",
"B. use plastic knives and forks for every meal",
"C. scrap metal from old buildings is processed to be used for new construction",
"D. buy a less fuel efficient car"
] | 2 | C. scrap metal from old buildings is processed to be used for new construction | openbookqa_additional | recycling nonrenewable resources has a positive impact on the conservation of those resources |
Context related: skills are learned characteristics
A skill some humans have is | [
"A. ten fingers",
"B. vision",
"C. heart beating",
"D. talking"
] | 3 | D. talking | openbookqa_additional | skills are learned characteristics |
Context related: a switch is used to stop the flow of current in an electrical circuit
A switch is used to stop the flow of currents which causes Joule heating in | [
"A. thermostat",
"B. solar energy",
"C. magnetic fields",
"D. electrical circuit."
] | 3 | D. electrical circuit. | openbookqa_additional | a switch is used to stop the flow of current in an electrical circuit |
Context related: birds sometimes eat insects
Birds eat nuts, but sometimes they eat | [
"A. wolves",
"B. bugs",
"C. dogs",
"D. cats"
] | 1 | B. bugs | openbookqa_additional | birds sometimes eat insects |
Context related: jet streams may deflect the air masses moved by the prevailing westerlies
air masses are pushed by westerlies but stopped by | [
"A. gravity",
"B. meandering air currents",
"C. currents",
"D. sunlight"
] | 1 | B. meandering air currents | openbookqa_additional | jet streams may deflect the air masses moved by the prevailing westerlies |
Context related: An example of conservation is not using fossil fuel
An example of conservation is avoiding | [
"A. oil",
"B. sunlight",
"C. fats",
"D. tea"
] | 0 | A. oil | openbookqa_additional | An example of conservation is not using fossil fuel |
Context related: bears eat berries
After a long winter's hibernation, a female bear and her two cubs exit their cave and begin to search for food. One place they check is | [
"A. dry sticks",
"B. dirt pile",
"C. berry bushes",
"D. dead leaves"
] | 2 | C. berry bushes | openbookqa_additional | bears eat berries |
Context related: a complete electrical circuit is a source of electrical energy
Which is a complete circuit? | [
"A. a refrigerator that is running",
"B. a battery removed from a toy",
"C. a clock that is wound-up",
"D. a fuse that has blown"
] | 0 | A. a refrigerator that is running | openbookqa_additional | a complete electrical circuit is a source of electrical energy |
Context related: touch can be used for detecting texture
Pressing your appendages against an object can allow one to | [
"A. sense differences in atomic structure",
"B. sense differences in color",
"C. sense differences in atomic value",
"D. sense differences in material makeup"
] | 3 | D. sense differences in material makeup | openbookqa_additional | touch can be used for detecting texture |
Context related: as ability to preserve food increases , the ability to transport food increases
if a student needs to travel with their lunch for long distances, which of these would have the freshest meal? | [
"A. a student with freshly cooked food",
"B. a student with food containing preservatives",
"C. raw uncooked fish meal",
"D. a student with uncooked beef"
] | 1 | B. a student with food containing preservatives | openbookqa_additional | as ability to preserve food increases , the ability to transport food increases |
Context related: when a cooler object touches a warmer object , thermal conduction occurs
Thermal conduction occurs when | [
"A. I leave a log poker in the fire",
"B. I sit down on a bed",
"C. I wave a flag in the air",
"D. I have a party"
] | 0 | A. I leave a log poker in the fire | openbookqa_additional | when a cooler object touches a warmer object , thermal conduction occurs |
Context related: a plant requires a specific climate to grow and survive
Plants brought to the western United States from the eastern United States often die because of | [
"A. bad planting methods",
"B. small spaces",
"C. the wrong climate",
"D. people kill them"
] | 2 | C. the wrong climate | openbookqa_additional | a plant requires a specific climate to grow and survive |
Context related: wildfire is when a forest catches fire
A tiny spark grows and the result tears through an area of nature and spreads through the mountains, consuming | [
"A. bark and canopies",
"B. a crystal lake",
"C. a snowy mountaintop",
"D. a small bird"
] | 0 | A. bark and canopies | openbookqa_additional | wildfire is when a forest catches fire |
Context related: most predators live near the same environment as their prey
Near which location would an anteater most likely live? | [
"A. swamp",
"B. anthill",
"C. river",
"D. bee hive"
] | 1 | B. anthill | openbookqa_additional | most predators live near the same environment as their prey |
Context related: webbed feet are used for moving faster through water by aquatic animals
One of Kangaroo's unusual features are | [
"A. They have horns",
"B. They speak English",
"C. They can fly",
"D. webbed feet"
] | 3 | D. webbed feet | openbookqa_additional | webbed feet are used for moving faster through water by aquatic animals |
Context related: Earth orbiting the Sun causes seasons to change
As the earth orbits the sun | [
"A. various places experience different weather patterns",
"B. weather is consistent world-wide",
"C. weather is always different",
"D. we all have snow"
] | 0 | A. various places experience different weather patterns | openbookqa_additional | Earth orbiting the Sun causes seasons to change |
Context related: nervous system is an electric conductor
When a person gets hurt physically, the person feels pain because there are | [
"A. magic receptors",
"B. electric reactions",
"C. making nervous",
"D. loud nerves"
] | 1 | B. electric reactions | openbookqa_additional | nervous system is an electric conductor |
Context related: shelter can protect animals from weather
During a sandstorm, a bird looks for a | [
"A. worm",
"B. mate",
"C. stream",
"D. bush"
] | 3 | D. bush | openbookqa_additional | shelter can protect animals from weather |
Context related: cycles of freezing and thawing water cause ice wedging
Roads need repaved in spring because | [
"A. they are cold",
"B. road need it",
"C. they are lumpy",
"D. ice ruins them"
] | 3 | D. ice ruins them | openbookqa_additional | cycles of freezing and thawing water cause ice wedging |
Context related: clouds produce rain
On a rainy day the clouds are | [
"A. low",
"B. small",
"C. white",
"D. gray"
] | 3 | D. gray | openbookqa_additional | clouds produce rain |
Context related: the lunar surface contains many craters
The moon's surface | [
"A. has asteroid impact marks",
"B. is smooth all over",
"C. is filled with lakes",
"D. has a stronger gravitational pull than Earth"
] | 0 | A. has asteroid impact marks | openbookqa_additional | the lunar surface contains many craters |
Context related: scraping an object may cause small particles to break off of that object
I use a knife to chip away at what to make a sculpture | [
"A. A slab of rock",
"B. A bucket of sand",
"C. A glass of water",
"D. A bag of air"
] | 0 | A. A slab of rock | openbookqa_additional | scraping an object may cause small particles to break off of that object |
Context related: an animal requires enough nutrients to maintain good health
An animal living in an environment lacking in food resources | [
"A. will be in poor shape",
"B. will be thriving and lively",
"C. will be switching to a new diet",
"D. will hibernate until more food comes along"
] | 0 | A. will be in poor shape | openbookqa_additional | an animal requires enough nutrients to maintain good health |
Context related: plant requires seed dispersal for reproduction
If plants are going to grow, their seeds need to | [
"A. travel elsewhere",
"B. be eaten",
"C. pass a test",
"D. be washed"
] | 0 | A. travel elsewhere | openbookqa_additional | plant requires seed dispersal for reproduction |
Context related: coal mine is a source of coal under the ground
A coal mine is what? | [
"A. a person who mines for coal",
"B. a rare type of stone",
"C. a place where coal is processed",
"D. a mine that is beneath the earth where coal is found"
] | 3 | D. a mine that is beneath the earth where coal is found | openbookqa_additional | coal mine is a source of coal under the ground |
Context related: living things all require energy for survival
If I wanted to get more energy after exerting myself too much | [
"A. I can consume an apple",
"B. I can go for a run",
"C. I can brush my hair",
"D. I can wash my face"
] | 0 | A. I can consume an apple | openbookqa_additional | living things all require energy for survival |
Context related: a nest is made of branches
Birds build nests out of things such as | [
"A. fragments from plants",
"B. small glass shards",
"C. entire tree trunks",
"D. several flower buds"
] | 0 | A. fragments from plants | openbookqa_additional | a nest is made of branches |
Context related: a thermal insulator slows the transfer of heat
A thermal insulator between a stove and a pan would make the pan get hot | [
"A. slower",
"B. immediately",
"C. same speed",
"D. faster"
] | 0 | A. slower | openbookqa_additional | a thermal insulator slows the transfer of heat |
Context related: raccoons eat waste
The reason raccoons are often found in dumpsters is because they are known to consume | [
"A. waste",
"B. caviar",
"C. cats",
"D. roses"
] | 0 | A. waste | openbookqa_additional | raccoons eat waste |
Context related: large trees block sunlight from reaching the ground
If you desired to keep your house cooler in the summer months | [
"A. plant trees that tower above the ground",
"B. plant ivy around the trees",
"C. plant shrubs around the foundation",
"D. plant trees that stay smaller than dogwoods"
] | 0 | A. plant trees that tower above the ground | openbookqa_additional | large trees block sunlight from reaching the ground |
Context related: cloudy means the presence of clouds in the sky
a cloudy day may obstruct visibility of which of these? | [
"A. the screen on a smartphone",
"B. our planet's closest star",
"C. the teacher in the class",
"D. the waitress's name tag"
] | 1 | B. our planet's closest star | openbookqa_additional | cloudy means the presence of clouds in the sky |
Context related: the shape of body parts is an inherited characteristic
Billy's new puppy had floppy ears. That might be because | [
"A. The puppy's mother had ears that looked the same way",
"B. The puppy was deaf",
"C. The puppy was tired",
"D. The puppy was missing the bones in its ears"
] | 0 | A. The puppy's mother had ears that looked the same way | openbookqa_additional | the shape of body parts is an inherited characteristic |
Context related: biofuel is used to produce electricity by burning
Materials like ethanol are used to produce electricity by _____. | [
"A. hydroelectric power",
"B. renewable energy",
"C. burning",
"D. carbon fixation"
] | 2 | C. burning | openbookqa_additional | biofuel is used to produce electricity by burning |
Context related: measuring the hardness of minerals requires scratching those materials
Hardness of minerals may be measured in certain ways, such as what? | [
"A. heating the minerals to high temperatures",
"B. applying pressure using a sharp, tough object in order to leave marks",
"C. hitting the minerals with a tougher stone",
"D. taking bits of metal and comparing the texture to the minerals"
] | 1 | B. applying pressure using a sharp, tough object in order to leave marks | openbookqa_additional | measuring the hardness of minerals requires scratching those materials |
Context related: water vapor condensing in clouds causes rain
Water vapor condensing in clouds may cause | [
"A. people to use umbrellas",
"B. dogs to take a nap",
"C. rockets to fly to the moon",
"D. the earth to spin"
] | 0 | A. people to use umbrellas | openbookqa_additional | water vapor condensing in clouds causes rain |
Context related: a planet rotating causes cycles of day and night on that planet
At any given time on earth, some countries can be in bed and other are in the middle of the day enjoying the outdoors, why? | [
"A. ocean tides",
"B. animals",
"C. planet rotation",
"D. rotation of sun"
] | 2 | C. planet rotation | openbookqa_additional | a planet rotating causes cycles of day and night on that planet |
Context related: claws are used to catch prey by some predators
An eagle will use their claws to catch which of the following? | [
"A. nuts and berries",
"B. mouse",
"C. lion",
"D. elephant"
] | 1 | B. mouse | openbookqa_additional | claws are used to catch prey by some predators |
Context related: if a body part was burned then that body part was exposed to a lot of heat energy
A man is burned in an accident on the road, which means that at one point he was | [
"A. exposed to extreme heat",
"B. frozen in an ice storm",
"C. crashed into a helicopter",
"D. melted by molten lava"
] | 0 | A. exposed to extreme heat | openbookqa_additional | if a body part was burned then that body part was exposed to a lot of heat energy |
Context related: if food is cooked then heat energy is added to that food
Cooking food requires | [
"A. higher temps to be applied",
"B. a stove to be used",
"C. an oven to be used",
"D. a fire to be built"
] | 0 | A. higher temps to be applied | openbookqa_additional | if food is cooked then heat energy is added to that food |
Context related: birds with beaks of different shapes eat different foods
Why would some birds have beaks that look a lot different than those of other birds? | [
"A. some of the birds eat worms and the other birds have blue feathers",
"B. some of the birds of the same species have lived in a zoo all their lives",
"C. some of the birds take seeds for nourishment and the others look for dead animals for nourishment",
"D. some of the birds like to file down their beaks"
... | 2 | C. some of the birds take seeds for nourishment and the others look for dead animals for nourishment | openbookqa_additional | birds with beaks of different shapes eat different foods |
Context related: high means great in altitude
High can be visually represented by | [
"A. basins",
"B. mountains",
"C. deep sea",
"D. valleys"
] | 1 | B. mountains | openbookqa_additional | high means great in altitude |
Context related: planting trees has a positive impact on an ecosystem
To positively affect the environment | [
"A. cut down trees and shrubs",
"B. drive a gas guzzling car",
"C. use Styrofoam plates and cups",
"D. cultivate dogwoods and oaks"
] | 3 | D. cultivate dogwoods and oaks | openbookqa_additional | planting trees has a positive impact on an ecosystem |
Context related: wiring requires an electrical conductor
What makes the best wiring? | [
"A. rope",
"B. Tungsten",
"C. hemp",
"D. plastic"
] | 1 | B. Tungsten | openbookqa_additional | wiring requires an electrical conductor |
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