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Mercury_SC_415480
Which change would most likely increase the number of salamanders?
{ "text": [ "flood", "drought", "fire", "landslide" ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ] }
A
More water needed. Habitat destruction bad. Water increases habitat. Flood brings water. Answer: (A).
true
Mercury_7172795
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Why is skin considered to be an organ?
{ "text": [ "It is made of cells.", "It acts as a barrier.", "It is made of tissues.", "It is part of an organism." ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ] }
C
Made of tissues. Acts as unit. Meets organ criteria. Answer: (C).
true
NCEOGA_2013_8_59
Which food provides the most energy for the body in the shortest amount of time?
{ "text": [ "potato", "meat", "milk", "fruit" ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ] }
D
Fast energy source needed Simple carbs are key Fruit has simple carbs Answer: (D).
true
Mercury_7219643
Screech owls have two color variations-red and grey. What advantage does the grey screech owl have over the red screech owl in a habitat that is made up of trees with dark-colored bark?
{ "text": [ "nesting", "feeding", "reproduction", "camouflage" ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ] }
D
Dark bark matches grey. Camouflage is the key. Answer: (D).
true
Mercury_SC_412487
A scientist is measuring the amount of movement along a fault. Which tool is best used for making this measurement?
{ "text": [ "barometer", "stopwatch", "meter stick", "magnifying lens" ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ] }
C
Measuring movement. Along a fault. Needs distance tool. Meter stick measures. Answer: (C).
true