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The primary functions of the digestive system are to break down food, absorb nutrients and excrete wastes. Once food is absorbed, what system is responsible for carrying the nutrients to the body cells?
[ "respiratory system", "circulatory system", "nervous system", "skeletal system" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
If you breathe on a mirror, part of the mirror clouds up. What are you actually seeing when you see the mirror cloud up?
[ "Water droplets that formed from cooled water vapor in your breath", "Carbon dioxide that you are breathing out from your lungs", "Oxygen that you are breathing out from your lungs", "Cooled nitrogen in the air around you" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The surface of the Moon is made up of
[ "craters, highlands, and flat areas", "swirling gases", "large bodies of water", "a mixture of gases and water" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which sequence correctly shows the levels of increasing organization in the human body?
[ "tissues -> cells -> organ systems -> organs", "cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ systems", "organs -> organ systems -> cells -> tissues", "organ systems -> organs -> tissues -> cells" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the greatest amount of water vapor?
[ "thermosphere", "mesosphere", "stratosphere", "troposphere" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What should a scientist do to help make sure the results of an experiment are unbiased?
[ "Keep the results a secret.", "Do the math without a calculator.", "Change all of the variables in the experiment.", "Ask other scientists to attempt to reproduce the results." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which property of water allows it to dissolve many different substances?
[ "It is a polar molecule.", "It contains hydrogen atoms.", "It has a high melting point.", "It has a low density." ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Nevada is much drier than regions in California that are at the same latitude. Compared to these regions in California, which feature of Nevada contributes most to this dry climate?
[ "mountain ranges to the west", "high mean elevation", "frequent earthquakes", "soil with a high sand content" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A chemist observed bubbling and fizzing after adding an acid solution to a white powdery substance in a beaker. Which of the following can be inferred?
[ "The acid boiled when poured into the beaker.", "The acid and powder formed a new product.", "A physical reaction produced a gas mixture.", "A reaction occurred that produced heat." ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of the following is visible through a reflecting telescope?
[ "planets around other stars", "black holes in deep space", "moons around Jupiter", "surface of Saturn" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A student is using hydrochloric acid in an investigation. Which piece of safety equipment is most important during this investigation?
[ "mask", "goggles", "fire extinguisher", "disinfectant spray" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Generally, the deeper rock layers of Earth are older than shallower rock layers. How can the collision of two tectonic plates change the order of the rock layers?
[ "The rock layers contain pollutants that dissolve soil.", "The rock layers lack water due to extended droughts.", "The rock layers are compressed forming faults and folds.", "The rock layers are moved closer to rivers which erode landforms." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which instrument should a student use to best examine bacteria?
[ "telescope", "hand lens", "microscope", "computer probes" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Matter that is vibrating is producing ___.
[ "gas", "light", "sound", "shadows" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Falling and rising air and water molecules inside of clouds are believed to be factors in the formation of lightning. Which kind of energy transfer is taking place to cause this weather phenomenon?
[ "electrical to thermal", "thermal to mechanical", "chemical to mechanical", "mechanical to electrical" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Sleet, rain, snow, and hail are forms of
[ "erosion", "evaporation", "groundwater", "precipitation" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A windstorm knocks down many trees in a national park. Timber companies want to get rid of the fallen trees. How would this most likely harm the park ecosystem?
[ "reduces the risk of fire", "decreases erosion problems", "increases the risk of drought", "removes available nutrients" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A plant has yellow flowers. What best explains why the flowers are yellow?
[ "The sunshine colored the flowers yellow.", "The flowers of the parent plants were yellow.", "It was very warm when they flowered.", "It rained every day." ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which tool is used to determine the mass of an object?
[ "ruler", "beaker", "balance", "thermometer" ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Prairie dogs can run very quickly. This adaptation enables the prairie dog to
[ "attract mates.", "intimidate predators.", "escape from predators.", "chase after their young." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A student has a liquid that does not mix with water. To predict whether the liquid will float on water or sink beneath it, which tools should be used to examine the liquid?
[ "ruler and compass", "microscope and voltmeter", "graduated cylinder and balance", "thermometer and Bunsen burner" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Samuel investigated the effect of temperature on the growth of snapdragons. He recorded the results from the investigation and found that snapdragons do not grow well in low temperatures. What is the purpose of this conclusion in the scientific process?
[ "It helps to organize the data.", "It helps to evaluate the hypothesis.", "It helps to prepare for an investigation.", "It helps to collect information from observations." ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of the following best describes the purpose of cellular respiration?
[ "to provide energy for cell activities", "to produce sugar for storage in cells", "to release oxygen for breathing", "to supply carbon dioxide for photosynthesis" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
In a meadow ecosystem, mice receive most of the energy they need to survive directly from which of the following sources?
[ "minerals", "oxygen", "plants", "water" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which environmental stimulus causes leaves on certain trees to change color in autumn?
[ "loss of nutrients in the forest soil", "lower air humidity in the forest", "changes to amount of light", "competition for survival" ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What is the name of the product formed from the reaction shown below? 4Fe(III) + 3O_{2} -> 2Fe_{2}O_{3}
[ "iron (II) oxide", "iron (III) oxide", "oxygen ferrite", "diferrous trioxide" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
[ "spiral", "elliptical", "irregular", "oval" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
One thing that all human cells have in common is that they
[ "control the brain.", "make food.", "move blood.", "take in energy." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which two systems of the body are interacting when a runner sprains his ankle?
[ "the nervous system and the digestive system", "the digestive system and the circulatory system", "the respiratory system and the nervous system", "the muscular system and the nervous system" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It rotates on its axis once about every 10 hours. What time period on Earth would be 10 hours long if Earth rotated on its axis once every 10 hours?
[ "a day", "a week", "a month", "a year" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The elements sulfur (S) and oxygen (O2) combine to form a substance called sulfur dioxide (SO2). Sulfur dioxide is also formed when coal and oil are burned. Sulfur dioxide can best be described as
[ "a metal", "an atom", "a compound", "a nonreactive gas" ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which is a major difference between the life cycles of different types of plants?
[ "the way they die", "the energy they use", "the way they reproduce", "the way they make food" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Sunlight passes through the windows of a car and causes the car seats to get hot. Which type of energy flow is involved in heating the seats?
[ "conduction", "convection", "insulation", "radiation" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When a large oak tree is cut down in a forest, it leaves a gap in the forest canopy which allows smaller trees to quickly grow in the available sunlight. Which interaction is best represented among the smaller trees?
[ "parasitism", "mutualism", "competition", "commensalism" ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
How long does it take for the Moon to rotate on its axis?
[ "one day", "one year", "one week", "one month" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What is one way that humans can maintain good health?
[ "sleep all day", "exercise daily", "eat snacks often", "stay up late" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which is an example of a group of cells with a common structure and function?
[ "stomach", "muscle tissue", "mitochondria", "digestive system" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease caused by an autosomal recessive gene. If each parent carries one sickle cell allele, what are the chances that their child will have sickle cell anemia?
[ "no chance", "one in four", "two in four", "three in four" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which statement describes animal embryos?
[ "display all the features of an adult", "represent the earliest stage of development", "have the same number of cells as a fertilized egg", "have half the number of chromosomes as an adult" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
[ "higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere", "lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere", "higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere", "lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere" ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
As the population in an area grows, water usage increases. Eventually, water usage can outstrip the supply. Which measure to increase the amount of available water demonstrates the best stewardship of the resource?
[ "discovering new reservoirs of water in the aquifer", "reducing water usage through conservation measures", "combining hydrogen with oxygen to make water", "piping in water from an aquifer elsewhere" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which action illustrates a chemical change?
[ "painting a wood chest", "sawing a wood plank", "burning wood chips", "cutting down a tree" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which tool could be used to help someone count the number of ladybugs on a leaf?
[ "hand lens", "meter stick", "microscope", "graduated cylinder" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which two activities use most of the water used in an average U.S. household?
[ "flushing toilets and washing clothes", "washing clothes and using sink faucets", "using sink faucets and showering", "showering and flushing toilets" ]
A
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which are the best tools to use for growing and studying bacterial cultures?
[ "beakers", "Petri dishes", "microscopes", "graduated cylinders" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which effect would the growing of legume crops such as beans and soybeans have?
[ "increase the efficiency of photosynthesis", "greater immunity of crops against diseases", "fewer bacteria in soil and in living organisms", "more usable nitrogen for other plants" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which relationship between Earth's outer core and inner core generates a large portion of Earth's magnetic field?
[ "their relative masses", "their relative motions", "their relative diameters", "their relative circumferences" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which order of succession of natural communities would most likely occur in New York State?
[ "grasses -> trees -> bushes", "trees -> bushes -> grasses", "bushes -> grasses -> trees", "grasses -> bushes -> trees" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
White light can be separated into all of its component colors by
[ "mixing the three primary colors of light.", "passing the light through a prism.", "passing the light through a colored filter.", "using a translucent material to filter the light." ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
An Italian scientist named Alessandro Volta invented the Voltaic pile in 1800. It was able to produce a steady electrical current. Based on this description, what is the modern equivalent of the Voltaic pile?
[ "a wire", "a battery", "a resistor", "a light bulb" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which would cause the most soil to erode from a river bank in just a few days?
[ "animals climbing up the river bank", "acid rain falling onto the river bank", "heat from the sun drying the river bank", "water from a flood flowing over the river bank" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A student is measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder. The student is not tall enough to read the measurement at eye level. Which of these is the best action for the student to take to read the measurement correctly?
[ "stand on a chair", "estimate the amount", "pour out some of the liquid until it is at eye level", "move the graduated cylinder to a lower table" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When Isaac Newton theorized that gravity caused objects to fall to the ground, he had also discovered the force that causes
[ "chemicals to react.", "volcanoes to erupt.", "lightning to strike Earth.", "the planets to orbit the Sun." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A disorder is associated with certain flaws in the human respiratory system. Which is most likely a typical symptom of this disorder?
[ "poor vision", "difficulty breathing", "reduced muscle mass", "increased saliva production" ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of these is the main contributor to the formation of hurricanes?
[ "high barometric pressure", "warm ocean air", "calm ocean surface", "dense surface air" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which statement correctly describes why there are fewer than 24 hours of daylight in Alaska during each day in April?
[ "Earth’s rotation slows during the day.", "Earth’s rotation slows during the night.", "Earth’s rotation causes both day and night.", "Earth’s tilt on its axis causes both day and night." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What best describes objects orbiting in the Kuiper Belt?
[ "metallic", "rocky", "hot", "icy" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Coal was made from the remains of which ancient ecosystem?
[ "rocky islands", "fertile valleys", "green swamps", "fast-flowing rivers" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of these describes a location where minerals are most likely to form?
[ "cooled magma from a volcano", "eroded sediment from a riverbed", "weathered rock from a canyon", "saturated soil from a floodplain" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
In 1971, the bones of an extinct flying dinosaur were discovered. This kind of discovery helps everyone learn more about
[ "impact of humans on Earth.", "effect of gravity on animals.", "history of animal species on Earth.", "likelihood that dinosaurs will reappear." ]
C
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which could be a possible way to prevent wildlife species from becoming endangered?
[ "drinking less water", "establishing more habitats", "cutting down more forests", "stopping underground coal mining" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The chemical reaction of ethane and oxygen produces carbon dioxide and water. Which is the best form to identify reactants and products of the reaction?
[ "a table", "a graph", "a diagram", "an equation" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that occurs when the body attacks its own tissues. Which body system becomes disordered first?
[ "immune", "nervous", "digestive", "circulatory" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Variation in which property between water at different temperatures contributes most to the formation of horizontal ocean layers having distinct temperatures?
[ "density", "viscosity", "turbidity", "acidity" ]
A
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which event would most likely cause a rapid extinction of organisms?
[ "a large asteroid impact", "regional drought", "new glacier formation", "a decrease in the growth of weeds" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When an octopus feels threatened, it can release black ink into the water. The ink MOST likely helps the octopus
[ "move quickly through the water.", "breathe oxygen from the water.", "hide from predators.", "use food faster." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which is a way the agricultural biotechnology industry could have a positive impact on the environment?
[ "by producing crops that are virus resistant", "by making robots to replace large farm machines", "by reducing the need for countries to import food", "by increasing the use of wind farms that produce electricity" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The following statements are from an article in a fitness magazine. Which of these is an opinion?
[ "Exercise increases muscle mass.", "Regular exercise reduces resting heart rate.", "People should exercise because it makes them feel better.", "Those who exercise regularly can increase their life span." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which pair of items will repel each other?
[ "a positively-charged wool sock and a neutral plastic bag", "a neutral cotton sweater and a negatively-charged plastic pellet", "a negatively-charged balloon and a positively-charged piece of paper", "a negatively-charged plastic strip and a negatively-charged piece of cloth" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
In your body, what two organs work together to make sure that oxygen gets to all the other organs of your body?
[ "Lungs and kidneys", "Heart and lungs", "Brain and kidneys", "Heart and liver" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Each organ in the digestive system has a specific function. During digestion, food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. Which statement best describes what takes place in the small intestine?
[ "Nutrients are absorbed from the food.", "Wastes are prepared to pass out of the body.", "Food is churned with acid to break down proteins.", "Excess water is reabsorbed into the blood stream." ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which structure is found in producers in nearly all ecosystems?
[ "stems", "leaves", "rhizomes", "chloroplasts" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A strawberry farmer finds that, after a hard freeze, some of his strawberries are still alive. Which best explains why these strawberries were able to survive?
[ "They have larger leaves to protect the fruit than the other strawberries.", "They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.", "They are able to reproduce more quickly than the other strawberries.", "The color of the strawberries is darker, and they maintain ...
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which event would most likely result in more food for organisms that are scavengers?
[ "Fish die and sink to the bottom of a pond.", "Trees take up and store water with roots.", "Beavers build a new dam and lodge.", "Plants get more sunshine and water." ]
A
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When you are riding a bicycle at night, your bicycle's reflectors help people in cars see your bicycle. How do bicycle reflectors work?
[ "They are made of a special material that gives off its own light.", "They are hooked up to batteries that allow them to produce light.", "They bounce light back from other sources.", "They are covered with paint that glows in the dark." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
From Earth, the Sun appears brighter than any other star because the Sun is the
[ "newest star.", "largest star.", "hottest star.", "closest star." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Scientists found fish fossils in the desert. What do the fossils tell about this environment when the fish were alive?
[ "There was a forest with large trees.", "There were lakes with water plants.", "There were mountains with glaciers.", "There was a desert with large rocks." ]
B
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Chinese and European societies can use different but effective technologies when addressing medical questions. What does this demonstrate?
[ "Varied approaches can yield successful technologies.", "Not all technologies behave according to scientific laws.", "The development of science and technology are independent.", "Technology results more from practice than from scientific knowledge." ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
The exotic plant Melaleuca, or Australian Pine, has increased the intensity of fires across the Everglades. The amount of fuel available for fires has increased due to the presence of the Melaleuca. The Melaleuca releases massive numbers of seeds in response to fire, drought, and herbicide damage. Which best describes the reason the Melaleuca has been able to survive?
[ "adaptation", "competition", "diversification", "mutation" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Water that is used to cool nuclear power plants can be released into water bodies, causing an area called a thermal plume. A thermal plume can be 12-18°C warmer than surrounding waters. Although some fish may be attracted to the warmer water, other organisms may not be able to survive. Government officials order a study to determine the effects of a thermal plume in a water body near a nuclear power plant in North Carolina. Which factor most related to temperature should the study focus on in order to determine whether the thermal plume is damaging the health of the water system?
[ "pH", "dissolved oxygen", "nutrient concentration", "turbidity" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What is a galaxy?
[ "a moon that orbits a planet", "a planet that orbits the Sun", "a very large system of stars that is held together by gravity", "a very large system of planets that is held together by the Sun" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which part of a strawberry plant absorbs most of the water needed by the plant?
[ "flowers", "fruits", "leaves", "roots" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
In cherry tomatoes, red color (R) is dominant to yellow color (r). If two heterozygous plants are crossed, what percentage of the offspring will be yellow?
[ "0%", "25%", "50%", "100%" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which situation is an example of a feedback system in the body that maintains homeostasis?
[ "a mouse pushing a lever to release food", "a dog going to a food bowl when a bell rings", "students receiving star stickers for good behavior", "the brain signaling blood vessels to return to normal" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which human organ system produces sperm or egg cells?
[ "digestive system", "nervous system", "respiratory system", "reproductive system" ]
D
train
null
ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
In the human body the digestion of proteins takes place primarily in which two organs?
[ "Mouth and stomach", "Stomach and small intestine", "Liver and gall bladder", "Pancreas and large intestine" ]
B
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
What is the source of the organic matter needed for most fertile soils?
[ "moving water", "eroded sand", "decaying plants", "weathered bedrock" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A scientist finds the bones of a dinosaur. What could help the scientist determine the approximate age of the dinosaur bones?
[ "the birds living in the area of the bones", "the weather conditions in the area of the bones", "the kinds of trees living in the area of the bones", "the index fossils in the area of the bones" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A pond is near river but not connected to it. What would most likely allow fish to move from the pond to the river?
[ "a fire", "a drought", "a snowstorm", "a flood" ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A characteristic that all living organisms have in common is they
[ "need similar food.", "have the same life span.", "live in the same climate.", "are made of cells." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When the cells in an organism divide and reproduce, the organism can grow. Which cell organelle contains the genetic material for reproduction?
[ "the nucleus", "the ribosome", "the mitochondrion", "the endoplasmic reticulum" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Measurements of carbon dioxide concentrations in the air taken over the past decade have shown a
[ "leveling off.", "slow increase.", "steady decline.", "dramatic increase." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
All matter is made up of particles called
[ "cells", "molecules", "atoms", "compounds" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of the following energy conversions takes place in a battery-operated flashlight?
[ "electrical -> mechanical -> light", "chemical -> mechanical -> light", "chemical -> electrical -> light", "nuclear -> electrical -> light" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of these is most likely harmful to an ecosystem?
[ "Building new homes in a wetland", "Taking away airplanes from an airport", "Planting trees in an orchard", "Adding floors to an office building" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which units are best to measure the amount of rain that fell during a thunderstorm?
[ "centimeters", "degrees Celsius", "grams", "seconds" ]
A
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Noah visited a park that had many oak trees. Which best describes the role of an oak tree in its ecosystem?
[ "Oak trees can live for a long time.", "Oak trees have leaves that change colors.", "Oak trees have strong branches and trunks.", "Oak trees are a source of food and shelter for animals." ]
D
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
Which of these resources will most likely be depleted first?
[ "Wind", "Solar energy", "Fossil fuels", "Water" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
When athletes begin to exercise, their heart rates and respiration rates increase. At what level of organization does the human body coordinate these functions?
[ "at the tissue level", "at the organ level", "at the system level", "at the cellular level" ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy
A student heated a pan of soup on a stove. While stirring the soup with a metal spoon, the student noticed the spoon became very warm. What is the most likely reason the spoon became warm?
[ "The stirring action heated the spoon.", "Warm air in the room heated the spoon.", "Heat from the soup was transferred to the spoon.", "The student's hand transferred heat to the spoon." ]
C
train
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ai2_arc_ARC-Easy