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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this Cepaea snail's phenotype for the shell banding trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. The Cepaea snail's observable version of the shell banding trait is a banded shell. So, the snail's phenotype for the s...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Sharon acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Solution: Read the passage carefully. Lake Titicaca is a large, deep lake on the border between Peru and Bolivia. Dry, windy conditions are common each year in June, July, and August. The underlined part of the passage tells you about the usual ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Senator Logan announced today that she plans to cut funding to early childhood education programs. The last thing we need is a government official who hates children! Solution: The text argues that Senator Logan hates children, because she wants to cut educ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Tennessee? Solution: Nashville is the capital of Tennessee.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a book? Solution: A book should be in italics. The correct title is **When It Passes By**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is grooming a dog a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether grooming a dog is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is grooming a dog something you can touch? No. Is grooming a dog a job you might pay someone else to do? Yes. So, grooming a dog is a service.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Louie's phenotype for the cheek color trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Louie's observable version of the cheek color trait is pale orange cheeks. So, Louie's phenotype for the cheek color trait is pale or...
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Question: [QUESTION]Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Richmond. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Richmond? Solution: The population of Richmond fell by 8,000 people. Many of the people who have left are probably trying to sell t...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? compost rotting cooking a pancake Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Compost forms from the remains of plants and animals, such as vegetable scraps and egg shells. Compost rotting is a chemical change. As the compost rots, it breaks down and turns in...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a book? Solution: Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between. The word of is not important, so it should not be capitalized. The correct title is The Story of Man.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these organisms contains matter that was once part of the phytoplankton? Solution: Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows that starts from the phytoplankton.There are four paths matter can take from the phytoplan...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Africa.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Grenada.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the Goliath heron. Solution: A Goliath heron's scientific name is Ardea goliath. The first word of its scientific name is Ardea. Ardea herodias is in the genus Ardea. The first word of its scientific name is Ardea. So, Ardea herodias and Ardea goliath are in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? While waiting for her search results, Beth exclaimed, "My Internet connection is as speedy as a snail!" Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. As speedy as a snail suggests that the...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is North Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Maureen felt intimidated by the steep cliff that she faced on her first rock-climbing adventure. Solution: The sentence is a statement and ends with a period. It is a declarative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Tracy investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest west? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the west arrow is pointing. North Dakota is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two ships. Which ship was moving at a higher speed? Solution: Look at the distance each ship moved and the time it took to move that distance. One ship moved 185 miles in 5 hours. The other ship moved 85 miles in 5 hours. Notice that each ship spent the same amount of time movi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which closing is correct for a letter? Solution: The second closing is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Doug complained that the air was too humid today. Solution: Read the text carefully. Doug complained that the air was too humid today. Humidity is the amount of water in the air. This passage tells you about the humidity today where Doug lives. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? "This is the best day of my life," Mr. Hogan mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. The best day of my lif...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest east? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the east arrow is pointing. New York is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Doug has a scar on his left leg. Solution: Children do not inherit their parent's scars. Instead, scars are caused by the environment. People can get scars after they get hurt. So, having a scar is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which better describes the Białowieża Forest ecosystem? Solution: A temperate deciduous forest is a type of ecosystem. Temperate deciduous forests have the following features: warm, wet summers and cold, wet winters, soil that is rich in nutrients, and only a few types of trees. So, the Białowieża F...
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the skunk is a consumer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the skunk is a consumer because it eats another organism. The skunk in this food chain eats the persimmon.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this canoe made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the canoe. The canoe is made of wood.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: The magnets in Pair 1 attract. The magnets in Pair 2 repel. But whether the magnets attract or repel affects only the direction of the magnetic force. It does not affect the magnitud...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The first greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Grandpa Billy is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is slate a mineral or a rock? Solution: The properties of slate match the properties of a rock. So, slate is a rock.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these organisms contains matter that was once part of the bear sedge? Solution: Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows that starts from the bear sedge. Arrows point to the mushroom from the grizzly bear and the b...
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a smaller distance between magnets, the magnitude of the magnetic force between them is greater. There is a smalle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a complete sentence? Solution: Grandma Bella and Grandpa Fred kiss the children before bed is a complete sentence. The subject is Grandma Bella and Grandpa Fred, and the verb is kiss.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the fruit texture trait? Solution: The cucumber plant's genotype for the fruit texture gene is FF. The cucumber plant's genotype of FF has only F allelles. The F allele is for bumpy fruit. So, the cucumber plant's phenotype for the fruit ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which closing is correct for a letter? Solution: The second closing is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words sweet and meet rhyme. They both end with the eet sound. The word ride does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a movie? Solution: A movie should be in italics. The correct title is **Raiders of the Lost Ark**.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Ohio? Solution: Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Wisconsin? Solution: Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other. The south pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract e...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Samuel inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Kenneth investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Look at the picture. Which word best describes how these marbles feel to the touch? Solution: Look at the picture. The word smooth describes how these marbles feel to the touch. Rough and hairy can also describe how something feels to the touch. But they do not describe these marbles.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a can of soda pop? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a can of soda pop is 320 milliliters. 320 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the plains zebra. Solution: A plains zebra's scientific name is Equus quagga. Equus quagga has the same scientific name as a plains zebra. So, these organisms are in the same species. Camelus bactrianus does not have the same scientific name as a plains zeb...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the common kestrel. Solution: A common kestrel's scientific name is Falco tinnunculus. Falco tinnunculus has the same scientific name as a common kestrel. So, these organisms are in the same species. Pelecanus rufescens does not have the same scientific nam...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest west? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the west arrow is pointing. South Dakota is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a complete sentence? Solution: Coach West talked to her team before the game is a complete sentence. The subject is Coach West, and the verb is talked.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's legs are also adapted for wading? Solution: Look at the picture of the flamingo. Long legs help the flamingo keep its body above the surface of the water while wading. Thin legs are easier to move through the water. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adapta...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the solid. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Illinois? Solution: Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other. The north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract e...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nebraska? Solution: Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Wayne described the situation he was facing with his boss as a catch-22. Solution: The source of the allusion catch-22 is literature. Joseph Heller coined the term "catch-22" in his 1961 novel of the same name. In the novel, if an army pilot ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a sentence fragment? Solution: Circles the date on her wall calendar is a sentence fragment. It is missing a subject.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Toby took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain. Solution: The sentence is simple. It is a single independent clause. Toby took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table M...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Africa.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a water balloon? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a water balloon is 465 milliliters. 465 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]When might a giant tortoise sleep for weeks at a time? Solution: Look at the text in bold below. It tells you when a giant Galápagos tortoise might sleep for weeks at a time. The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are home to the giant tortoise. These tortoises are massive, weighing nearly five ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Arkansas? Solution: Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Deion's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the brown pelican. Solution: A brown pelican's scientific name is Pelecanus occidentalis. Pelecanus occidentalis has the same scientific name as a brown pelican. So, these organisms are in the same species. Ardea cocoi does not have the same scientific name...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the pickerel frog. Solution: A pickerel frog's scientific name is Lithobates palustris. Atelopus zeteki does not have the same scientific name as a pickerel frog. So, Lithobates palustris and Atelopus zeteki are not in the same species. Lithobates palustris...
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Question: [QUESTION]Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her organization? In the 1800s, egrets were hunted in the United States for their long white plumes (feathers). As a result, the birds were nearly wiped out completely. Thankfully, conservation measures were put ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: An American alligator is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. A manta ray is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Texas? Solution: Austin is the capital of Texas.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the seed color trait? Solution: The bitter melon plant's genotype for the seed color gene is dd. The bitter melon plant's genotype of dd has only d alleles. The d allele is for light brown seeds. So, the bitter melon plant's phenotype for...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these cities is marked on the map? Solution: The city is Detroit, Michigan. New York City, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are marked with gray circles on the map below.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? At twenty-one, Bruce felt overwhelmed with adult responsibilities and wished he could fly off to Neverland. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. Neverland alludes to the story of Peter Pan, a boy who l...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: A goldfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Goldfish are popular as pets in many countries today. They were first kept as pets by people in ancient China. A western rattlesnake is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Rattlesnakes have f...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Solution: Read the passage carefully. Eastern Colorado is in the Great Plains. This part of the United States often experiences windy conditions year-round. Windmills, like the one in this picture, use energy from the wind to pump water. The und...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. Blue is a color. This color is blue. The caramel corn is not blue. Sugar has a sweet taste. The caramel corn is sweet.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? water boiling on a stove breaking a plate Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Water boiling on the stove is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The liquid changes into a gas, but a different type of matter is not formed. Breaking a plate i...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which three months have over 200millimeters of precipitation in Singapore? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Singapore, look at the graph. Choice "Jan" is incorrect. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "May" is incorrect. Ch...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which letter opening is more formal? Solution: The second letter opening is more formal. It uses the recipient's personal title and last name. The other opening uses the recipient's first name, suggesting a more familiar relationship.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are the same as in Pair 2. The distance between the magnets is also the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this milk carton made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the milk carton. The milk carton is made of plastic. Some milk cartons are made of cardboard that is covered with wax. The wax keeps the milk from soaking into the cardboard.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Isabella had her fifteen minutes when her video of kayaking with dolphins went viral. Solution: The source of the allusion fifteen minutes is modern history. In a catalog that accompanied an exhibit of his work, pop artist Andy Warhol said, "...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Wyoming? Solution: Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? After a jog around the block, Alice collapsed on the couch and declared with a wheeze, "Well, I'm ready to run a marathon." Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. Ready to run a mar...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a house a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a house is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a house something you can touch? Yes. Is a house a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a house is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? ice melting in a glass molding clay into the shape of a pot Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Ice melting in a glass is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The solid ice becomes liquid, but it is still made of water. A different type of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Indiana? Solution: Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Casper's phenotype for the Tobiano patterning trait? Solution: Casper's genotype for the Tobiano patterning gene is BB. Casper's genotype of BB has only B allelles. The B allele is for having Tobiano patterning. So, Casper's phenotype for the Tobiano patterning tra...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of ant is the head of the colony? Solution: Look at the text in bold below. It tells you which type of ant is the head of the colony. A single ant colony may have millions of ants living together in a nest with many tunnels and rooms. The queen ant is the head of the colony, but each ant ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert? Solution: Look at the picture of the camel. The camel has sand-colored fur covering its skin. It is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal h...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which water balloon has more thermal energy? Solution: The two water balloons are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the hotter water balloon has more thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The first greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Ms. Harrington is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Leah should either stop reading those sappy paranormal romance novels or finally admit that she doesn't believe in empowering women. Solution: The text argues that Leah either must give up reading a certain type of book or admit she doesn't believe in femal...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this pea plant's genotype for the pod shape gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The pea plant has one allele for inflated pods (D) and one allele for constricted pods (d). So, the plant's genotype for the p...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest north? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the north arrow is pointing. West Virginia is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is South America.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Isaiah and Jeanette trade to each get what they want? Solution: Isaiah wanted broccoli in his lunch and Jeanette was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Isaiah has tomatoes. Jeanette has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading othe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which phrase has a more negative connotation? Solution: Snooping for something has a more negative connotation. Snooping is looking for something without permission.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Jayce can play the viola. Solution: People are not born knowing how to play the viola. Instead, some people learn how to play. So, playing the viola is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the European green toad. Solution: A European green toad's scientific name is Bufo viridis. Lithobates blairi does not have the same scientific name as a European green toad. So, Bufo viridis and Lithobates blairi are not in the same species. Bufo viridis h...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? The water made a sound like kittens lapping. —Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, The Yearling Solution: The text includes a simile, using like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike. Like kittens lapping compares the sound of water to the sound of...
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