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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a movie? Solution: Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between. The word and is not important, so it should not be capitalized. The correct title is Marley and Me.
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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 "May" is incorrect. Choice "Jun" is incorrect. Choice "Jul" is incorrect. Choice "Aug" is incorrect. Ch...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the probability that a guppy produced by this cross will be homozygous recessive for the body color gene? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: Each particle in the two samples has the same mass, but the particles in sample B have a higher average speed than the particles in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Louisiana? Solution: Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. A piece of apple turning brown is a (). Solution: A piece of apple turning brown is a chemical change. The apple reacts with oxygen in the air and turns into a different type of matter. If you scrape off the brown layer of the apple, the inside is still white. The inside hasn'...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a long-distance running race? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a long-distance running race is 11 kilometers. 11 millimeters, 11 centimeters, and 11 meters are all too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the direction of this pull? Solution: The force of Earth's gravity pulls the diver downward. The direction of the pull is toward the center of Earth.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Arctic Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore . . . —Edgar Allen Poe, "The Raven" Solution: The text uses assonance, the repetition of a vowel sound in a series of nearby words. The words rare, radiant, maiden, angels, and name share a vowel...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's skin is also adapted for survival in cold places? Solution: Look at the picture of the Arctic wolf. The Arctic wolf has thick fur covering its skin. Its skin is adapted for survival in cold places. The Arctic wolf uses its fur to keep warm in cold weather. Now look at each animal. Fig...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the elementary substance. Solution: Look at the chemical formula for each substance, and count the number of symbols in the formula. Then, decide if the substance is an elementary substance. The chemical formula for bromomethane contains three symbols: C for carbon, H for hydrogen, and Br for...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the green particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of green particles, look at both the number of green particles and the volume of the solvent in each...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a compound sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction or. Danielle will fly to India, or she will sail to Hawaii.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Nathan and Doug trade to each get what they want? Solution: Nathan wanted broccoli in his lunch and Doug was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Nathan has tomatoes. Doug has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other things wou...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Indian Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following organisms is the secondary consumer in this food web? Solution: Secondary consumers eat primary consumers, and primary consumers eat producers. So, in a food web, secondary consumers have arrows pointing to them from primary consumers. Primary consumers have arrows pointing to...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Joey investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Nickel is (). Solution: You can tell whether nickel is an elementary substance or a compound by counting the number of symbols in its chemical formula. A symbol contains either one capital letter or a capital letter followed by one or two lowercase letters. The chemical formu...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Colton starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Colton need to pull with a larger force? Solution: Look for the friend who is heavier. A friend who weighs 32 pounds is heavier than a friend who weighs 27 pounds. So, to move the wagon ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the smooth newt. Solution: A smooth newt's scientific name is Lissotriton vulgaris. The first word of its scientific name is Lissotriton. Taricha torosa is in the genus Taricha. The first word of its scientific name is Taricha. So, Taricha torosa and Lissotri...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a hammer? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a hammer is 22 centimeters. 22 meters and 22 kilometers are both too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. I decided to take advantage of the opportunity that (). Solution: Complete the sentence with the phrase was knocking at my door. It describes the opportunity as if it were a person presenting himself.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a bottle of dish soap? Solution: The best estimate for the volume of a bottle of dish soap is 2 cups. 2 fluid ounces is too little and 2 gallons is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Moxie's phenotype for the coat color trait? Solution: Moxie's genotype for the coat color gene is LL. Moxie's genotype of LL has only L allelles. The L allele is for a black coat. So, Moxie's phenotype for the coat color trait must be a black coat. To check this an...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Minnesota? Solution: Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Looking at his life, we couldn't help but see Grayson as a Job-like figure. Solution: The source of the allusion Job is the Bible. In the Bible, Job remains faithful and loyal to God, even after the unjust loss of his possessions, family, and...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Dominic investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the softest? Solution: Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when pressed or squeezed. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the nylon track suit is the softest. If you squeeze nylon, it will change shape.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? cutting an apple breaking a rock in half Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Cutting an apple is a physical change. The apple gets a different shape. But it is still made of the same type of matter as the uncut apple. Breaking a rock in half is a phys...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Pennsylvania.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a newspaper? Solution: A newspaper should be in italics. The correct title is **The Red and Black**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word factoid in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses factoid in its traditional sense: something made up presented as a true fact. As a geneticist, Janet dislikes many popular sci-fi movies because they often present audiences with factoids that misrepresent her f...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Bernie and Whitney trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Bernie wants broccoli. Whitney wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
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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 2 attract. The magnets in Pair 1 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]Complete the sentence. The city of Rome was located (). Solution: Look at the map. Now find the city labeled Rome. Four groups—the Latins, Etruscans, Sabines, and Greeks—are nearby. So this map shows that Rome was located near the territories of several different peoples. These choices are not corre...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The largest planet is made mainly of ice. Solution: The table tells you that Jupiter is the largest planet and that Jupiter is made mainly of gas. So, the largest planet is made mainly of gas.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these organisms contains matter that was once part of the bilberry? 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 bilberry. The only arrow pointing to the barren-ground caribou starts from...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Greg's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which specific humidity level was measured within the outlined area shown? Solution: Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which specific humidity levels those colors represent. The legend tells you that this air mass contained air with specific humidit...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the North American beaver. Solution: A North American beaver's scientific name is Castor canadensis. The first word of its scientific name is Castor. This organism and the North American beaver are in the same genus and the same species! Both organisms have t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the green particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of green particles, look at both the number of green particles and the volume of the solvent in each...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The volume of Uranus is less than one-tenth of the volume of Saturn. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of one-tenth the volume of Saturn. Then compare the result to the volume of Uranus. The volume o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Sophie has a scar on her left elbow. 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]What is the volume of a bathtub? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a bathtub is 310 liters. 310 milliliters is too little.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bowl of oatmeal has a higher temperature? Solution: The two bowls of oatmeal are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the bowl of oatmeal with more thermal energy has a higher temperature.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Pete's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Colette's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Assume all other forces on the chisel are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on the chisel? Solution: To determine if there is a net force on the chisel, look at the forces: The hammer is pushing the chisel forward with a force of 40 N. The block of marble is pushing the chisel backward ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Bubbles forming when baking soda and vinegar are mixed is a (). Solution: Bubbles forming when baking soda and vinegar are mixed is a chemical change. The baking soda and vinegar change into different types of matter. Some of this matter bubbles up as a gas.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Connecticut.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Frank's Falstaffian nature makes him stand out at a party. Solution: The source of the allusion Falstaffian is Shakespeare. Sir John Falstaff, a comical character in several of William Shakespeare's plays, is known for his cheerful sociabilit...
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word running on a dictionary page with the following guide words? rapidly - resign Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since running is not between the guide words rapidly - resign, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: Each particle in sample B has more mass than each particle in sample A. The particles in sample B also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample A. So, the particle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these three objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. None of the objects are fuzzy. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. The melted marshmallow is stretchy, but the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these four objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. Sugar has a sweet taste. The balloon is not sweet. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. All four objects are stretchy. You can see clearly through a tran...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a human front tooth? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a human front tooth is 10 millimeters. 10 centimeters, 10 meters, and 10 kilometers are all too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a compound sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction and. Mr. Clarke cleans the chimney, and Mrs. Clarke washes the car.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Senator King 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 King hates children, because she wants to cut educat...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of California? Solution: Sacramento is the capital of California.
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Question: [QUESTION]Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Fairview. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Fairview? Solution: The population of Fairview fell by 8,000 people. Many of the people who have left are probably trying to sell t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Asia.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a compound sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and. On the ferry to Ellis Island, Eve took a photograph, and now it's sitting in a frame on her dresser at home.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Lindsey, I've told you a million times: you need to dry the dishes before you put them away. Solution: The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. A million times is an exaggeration, since it is unlikely that ...
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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: Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the same material. The smaller the magnets, the smaller the magnitude of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A cassowary is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Cassowaries have wings, but they cannot fly! They can run very fast. A cane toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Toads do not have teeth! They swallow their food whole. A ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted for flight? Solution: Look at the picture of the flamingo. The flamingo has large, powerful wings. It is adapted for flight. Long, powerful wings help the flamingo travel long distances by air. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation. Th...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Colony included land that would later become the state of Maine. Maine was never its own colony.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Melissa plays basketball. Solution: People are not born knowing how to play basketball. Instead, some people learn how to play basketball. Playing the sport takes practice. So, playing basketball is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word brim on a dictionary page with the following guide words? beloved - butter Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since brim is between the guide words beloved - butter, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is South America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The clay flower pot is not bouncy. A breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. The clay flower pot is breakable.
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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. Vermont is farthest north.
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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]Based on the event chain, which house does the wolf blow down last? Solution: An event chain uses arrows to show the order of events. This event chain shows the main events from the fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Follow the arrows to see the order of events. An arrow points from A wolf comes alon...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one substance that is not a mineral. Solution: Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of minerals. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of minerals. Molasses is a liquid. But all minerals are solids. Molasses is made by humans. But minerals are not ...
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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]What is the mass of a pair of boots? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a pair of boots is 2 kilograms. 2 grams is too light.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? The farmer will grow corn in that field. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, grow. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bird's beak is also adapted to crack large, hard nuts? Solution: Look at the picture of the Alexandrine parakeet. The Alexandrine parakeet has a thick hooked beak. Its beak is adapted to crack large, hard nuts. The Alexandrine parakeet uses its thick beak to crack the shell of a nut by squeezi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Fiji.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is Rhizophora mangle made up of one cell? Solution: Rhizophora mangle is a plant. Plants are made up of many cells.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the main persuasive appeal used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to logos, or reason. It uses a specific point of comparison (the amount of iron in one ounce).
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Alvin's phenotype for the fur color trait? Solution: Alvin's genotype for the fur color gene is ff. Alvin's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for light fur. So, Alvin's phenotype for the fur color trait must be light fur. To check this answer, cons...
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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 is the capital of Georgia? Solution: Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Kentucky? Solution: Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky.
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each pizza decreased, which means that the thermal energy of each pizza decreased. So, thermal energy was transferred from each pizza to the surroundings.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a complex sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the complex sentence. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the subordinating conjunction although. Although she left her house early, Nora barely made it to the train station in ti...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Camille gazed at the ancient pug that seemed to sleep all day and noted, "You're an energetic puppy!" Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. An energetic puppy shows verbal irony becaus...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean reaches from the shores of Antarctica to 60° South latitude.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Great Victoria Desert ecosystem? Solution: A hot desert is a type of ecosystem. Hot deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain, dry, thin soil, and many different types of organisms. So, the following statements describe the Great Victoria Desert ecosys...
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word pea on a dictionary page with the following guide words? paid - powder Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since pea is between the guide words paid - powder, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these three objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A rough object feels scratchy when you touch it. None of the objects are rough. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. None of the objects are fuzzy. A translucent o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Taklamakan Desert ecosystem? Solution: A cold desert is a type of ecosystem. Cold deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain or snow, dry, thin soil, and long, cold winters. So, the following statement describes the Taklamakan Desert ecosystem: a small ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Pennsylvania.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Jennifer and Melissa trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Jennifer wants broccoli. Melissa wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the fish below. Solution: A gray tree frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. There are many kinds of tree frogs. Most tree frogs are very small. They can walk on thin branches. An eastern newt is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Some...
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