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Question: [QUESTION]Is there a sentence fragment? We called a taxi for Mr. McClure. Whose car was towed from the no-parking zone in front of the firehouse. Solution: There is a sentence fragment that does not express a complete thought. We called a taxi for Mr. McClure. Whose car was towed from the no-parking zone in f...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the barn owl. Solution: A barn owl's scientific name is Tyto alba. The first word of its scientific name is Tyto. This organism and the barn owl are in the same genus and the same species! Both organisms have the same scientific name, Tyto alba. Sciurus vulga...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Cuba. Does Cuba have any territorial disputes? Cuba claims to own Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, which is a disputed territory. In other words, multiple countries or groups claim that the area rightfully belongs to them. The United States controls ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one animal that has all of the reptile traits listed above. Solution: To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group. Reptiles have the following traits: They have scaly, waterproof skin. They make eggs with shells. Compare each animal's traits to the group's t...
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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 A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Deb is good at knitting hats. Solution: People are not born knowing how to knit. Instead, many people learn how to knit. Knitting well takes practice. So, knitting well is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? While waiting for her search results, Jessica 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 ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the animal. Solution: A fir tree is a plant. It has green leaves. The leaves of fir trees are called needles. A chili pepper is a plant. It has many green leaves. Chili peppers give food a spicy flavor. A sheep is an animal. It eats plants. People raise sheep for their fur, meat, and milk. A ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism. Solution: This organism is photosynthetic: The text tells you that common fig plants use carbon dioxide and water to make food. This is evidence that the common fig is a photosynthetic organism. This organism is not photosynthetic: ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. Fine rays of sunlight () through the tangle of leaves overhead. Solution: Complete the sentence with the word peered. It describes the rays of sunlight as if they were people looking through the trees.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Mrs. Crosby decided not to argue with the name her daughter had chosen for their new kitten, figuring it was a matter of a rose by any other name. Solution: The source of the allusion a rose by any other name is Shakespeare. In Shakespeare's ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Jonathan's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. As tidy as an overgrown garden shows verbal irony because an overgrown garden is not tidy.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a coffee pot? Solution: The best estimate for the volume of a coffee pot is 10 cups. 10 fluid ounces is too little and 10 gallons is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]In the 1760s, smuggling was an important part of the colonial economy. What does smuggling mean? Solution: Smuggling means shipping goods into or out of a place secretly or illegally. Why did the colonists smuggle? Smuggling was a way for the colonists to trade with anyone they wanted. British laws ...
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Question: [QUESTION]The city of Wildgrove has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Wildgrove's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? Solution: Floods destroyed the cough drop factories in Wildgrove....
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Austin'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 sociabili...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? angle - assign Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since architect is between the guide words angle - assign, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Henry acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a hammer? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a hammer is 18 centimeters. 18 millimeters is too short. 18 meters and 18 kilometers are too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Emma investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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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 bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. All three objects are bouncy. A colorful object has one or more bright colors. The rubber ball and the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor? From across the room, Uncle Fernando's laughter was booming thunder. Solution: From across the room, Uncle Fernando's laughter was booming thunder. The words laughter and thunder are compared without the word like or as. So, the sentence uses a metaphor.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Edgar's '64 Impala groaned as he turned the ignition. Yet again he resolved to refurbish it over the summer. Solution: The text uses personification, giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Edgar's '64 Impala groaned describes the car as if it we...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Brianna is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years. Solution: The sentence is compound-complex. It is made up of two independent clauses and a dependent clause. The dependent clause b...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Maryland? Solution: Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Ethanol is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether ethanol is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. . Use the legend to determine the chemical element represented by each color. The colors and atomic symbols from the legend are shown in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of New York? Solution: Albany is the capital of New York.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. As Reid rushed down the hill, the wind () his ears. Solution: Complete the sentence with the phrase sang in. It describes the wind as if it were a singer.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which pencil has a lower temperature? Solution: The two pencils are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the pencil with less thermal energy has a lower temperature.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Duncan's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Barbara's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bottle of water has a higher temperature? Solution: The two bottles of water are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the bottle of water with more thermal energy has a higher temperature.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? It's an open secret that Omar is writing a book based on his experiences living in Singapore. He never talks about it, but almost all his friends know. Solution: The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms. Open secret is a c...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has the most thermal energy? Solution: All three cherry pies have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 87°F pie is the hottest, it has the most thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one animal that has all of the amphibian traits listed above. Solution: To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group. Amphibians have the following traits: They spend part of their lives in water and part on land. They have moist skin. They make eggs with no ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. The mutation in the () affected the structure and function of the (). Solution: A mutation in a gene may affect the protein it encodes. So, the mutation in the CLCN1 gene affected the structure and function of the chloride channel protein.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Indian Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Justine and Caleb trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Justine wants broccoli. Caleb 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]Suppose Ayana decides to join the Theater Club. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Ayana wants or needs: Ayana will give up the chance to be in the Photography Club. She would have had more fun in the Photography Club than ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bird's beak is also adapted to catch fish? Solution: Look at the picture of the Amazon kingfisher. The Amazon kingfisher has a long, straight beak with a sharp tip. Its beak is adapted to catch fish. The Amazon kingfisher can use its beak to grab the slippery body of a fish underwater. It can ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for swimming? Solution: Look at the picture of the parakeet auklet. The parakeet auklet has webbed feet. Its feet are adapted for swimming. As it swims, the parakeet auklet uses its webbed feet to push itself through water. Now look at each animal. Figure out whi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has less thermal energy? Solution: The two bricks have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 150°C brick is colder than the 155°C brick, it has less thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which closing is correct for a letter? Solution: The first closing is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The second greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Aunt Becky is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a skateboard? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a skateboard is 7 pounds. 7 ounces is too light and 7 tons is too heavy.
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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]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Delaware.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is New Zealand.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a rubber duck a solid or a liquid? Solution: A rubber duck is a solid. You can squeeze a rubber duck. But it will still have a size and shape of its own.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the purple particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles, look at both the number of purple particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Logan starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Logan need to pull with a larger force? Solution: Look for the friend who is heavier. A friend who weighs 25 pounds is heavier than a friend who weighs 24 pounds. So, to move the wagon at...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the pink particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles, look at both the number of pink particles and the volume of the solvent in each con...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Dean investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Don't try to tell me that you only watch educational programming, Marie! I know for a fact that your sister only watches reality television. Solution: The text argues that Marie must watch reality television, because her sister watches reality television. H...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this cucumber plant's genotype for the fruit texture gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The cucumber plant has two alleles for bumpy fruit (F). So, the plant's genotype for the fruit texture gene is FF.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the invertebrate. Solution: Like other spiders, an orb weaver is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover. A cat is a mammal. Like other mammals, a cat is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
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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]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. New Mexico is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Connecticut? Solution: Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a run-on sentence? Solution: Mr. Vance wrote the problem on the board, Mitch found the answer is a run-on sentence. It has two sentences that are joined by just a comma: Mr. Vance wrote the problem on the board and Mitch found the answer.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the text to describe the diagram. Solute particles moved in both directions across the permeable membrane. But more solute particles moved across the membrane (). When there was an equal concentration on both sides, the particles reached equilibrium. Solution: Look at the diagram again. It ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word is not like the others? Solution: Saw, shovel, and hammer go together. They are tools. Window is not a tool, so it is not like the other words.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun he could refer to Tyler or Bob. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. He has been replaced with Tyler. After Ty...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Sidney was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways. Solution: The source of the allusion spartan is Greek history. Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifferenc...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the blue particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles, look at both the number of blue particles and the volume of the solvent in each con...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is chalk a mineral or a rock? Solution: The properties of chalk match the properties of a rock. So, chalk is a rock.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Washington? Solution: Olympia is the capital of Washington.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the great gray owl. Solution: A great gray owl's scientific name is Strix nebulosa. The first word of its scientific name is Strix. Camelus dromedarius is in the genus Camelus. The first word of its scientific name is Camelus. So, Camelus dromedarius and Stri...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Roger investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the euphemism in this text suggest? William is big-boned, so despite being in middle school, he often shops in the men's department. Solution: The text uses a euphemism, a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic. The euphemism big-boned suggests that ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a complete sentence? Solution: Coach Johnson talked to her team before the game is a complete sentence. The subject is Coach Johnson, and the verb is talked.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The first sentence states a fact. A honeybee can make one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. It can be proved by looking up information about honeybees. The second sentence states an opinion. Bees are especially useful insects because they can mak...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Solution: Read the passage carefully. Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia. The arrival of a storm brought dark clouds on the first day of June. The underlined part of the passage tells you about the clouds seen in Malaysia on June 1. This pass...
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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]Which statement describes the Cerrado ecosystem? Solution: A savanna grassland is a type of ecosystem. Savanna grasslands have the following features: warm summers and warm winters, a rainy season and a dry season, and soil that is poor in nutrients. So, the following statements describe the Cerrado...
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Jason decides to go as a superhero. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Jason wants or needs: Jason will give up the chance to wear the costume he is more excited about.
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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]Why might grooming eggs increase the reproductive success of a female European earwig? Complete the claim below that answers this question and is best supported by the passage. Grooming eggs increases the chances that (). Solution: Look for the part of the passage that describes the effect of groomi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Although the researchers did produce statistically significant results, their sample size was small. They seemed to be slightly economical with the truth when they claimed that their study was generalizable to the greater population. Solution: The text us...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? feather - fling Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since fix is between the guide words feather - fling, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Mona, 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 Mon...
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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 hare. During the winter, the Arctic hare has thick fur covering its skin. Its skin is adapted for survival in cold places. The Arctic hare uses its fur to keep warm in cold weather. Now look ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is hematite a mineral or a rock? Solution: Hematite has all the properties of a mineral. So, hematite is a mineral.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Emir plays hockey. Solution: People are not born knowing how to play hockey. Instead, some people learn how to play hockey. Playing the sport takes practice. So, playing hockey is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which better describes the Steigerwald 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 Steigerwald...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the silver gull. Solution: A silver gull's scientific name is Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae. The first word of its scientific name is Chroicocephalus. Caprimulgus macrurus is in the genus Caprimulgus. The first word of its scientific name is Caprimulgus. So...
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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 before. Before you explain your position, please listen carefully to Cody's idea.
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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. Maine is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Mary and Lisa trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Mary wants broccoli. Lisa 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]Which tense does the sentence use? Julia and Sofia race down the hill. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, race. The verb tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word factoid in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses factoid in its traditional sense: something made up presented as a true fact. As a geneticist, Suzie dislikes many popular sci-fi movies because they often present audiences with factoids that misrepresent her ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bowl of oatmeal has more thermal energy? Solution: The two bowls of oatmeal are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the hotter bowl of oatmeal has more thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A rabbit is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Rabbits live underground in burrows. A group of rabbit burrows is called a warren. A toco toucan is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Toucans have large beaks. A toucan's beak can be half as lon...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these continents does the equator intersect? Solution: The equator is the line at 0° latitude. It intersects Africa. It does not intersect Europe or Antarctica.
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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 is a simple sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the simple sentence. It has one subject and predicate. Earth is one of eight planets in our solar system.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which would stretch the most? Solution: Stretchy is a property. A stretchy material gets longer when you pull on it. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine pulling on the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the rubber toy would stretch the most. If you pull on the arms of a rubber ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the animal that has a backbone. Solution: A gorilla is a mammal. Like other mammals, a gorilla has a backbone. A grasshopper is an insect. Like other insects, a grasshopper does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
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