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Question: [QUESTION]In this experiment, which were part of an experimental group? Solution: In this experiment, Elizabeth investigated whether covering side mirrors with plastic bags affects how much ice forms on the mirrors. So, the covered side mirrors were part of an experimental group. There were no bags on the unc...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a caterpillar? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a caterpillar is 35 millimeters. 35 centimeters and 35 kilometers are both too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the liquid. Solution: A coin is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. Many coins are made of solid metal. A crayon is a solid. You can break a crayon into pieces. But each piece will still have a size and shape of its own. Dish soap is a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any con...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the plant. Solution: Basil is a plant. It has green leaves. Basil leaves are used in cooking. A bison is an animal. It eats mostly grass. Bison can use their horns to defend themselves.
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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]What information supports the conclusion that Vicky inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Vivian's phenotype for the Marfan syndrome trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Vivian's observable version of the Marfan syndrome trait is not having Marfan syndrome. So, Vivian's phenotype for the Marfan sy...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the euphemism in this text suggest? Sam 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 Sam ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the information above, complete the sentence. When people say, "President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address," they mean that President Lincoln (). Solution: Gettysburg is a place where an important Civil War battle was fought. An address is a public speech. So, when people say, "P...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Emily investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Kevin put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. Solution: Read the text carefully. Kevin put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. This passage tells you about the temperature this morning where ...
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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]Identify the question that Lauren's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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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. Iowa is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Amanda decides to go on the pirate ship. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Amanda wants or needs: Amanda will give up the chance to go on the Ferris wheel. She would have had more fun on that ride.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a complex sentence? Solution: The second 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 when. Peter was playing the piano in the living room when Dad called him for dinner.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Michigan? Solution: Lansing is the capital of Michigan.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Roald Dahl had a great imagination. Solution: The sentence tells about something, and it ends with a period. It is a declarative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Can Bertholletia excelsa cells make their own food? Solution: Bertholletia excelsa is a plant. Plant cells can make their own food. Plant cells make food using photosynthesis.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Idaho? Solution: Boise is the capital of Idaho.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Denise investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Linda acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Iowa? Solution: Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a tennis racket? Solution: The better estimate for the length of a tennis racket is 65 centimeters. 65 kilometers is too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is an adult alligator? Solution: The best estimate for the length of an adult alligator is 11 feet. 11 inches is too short. 11 yards and 11 miles are too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's body is better adapted for protection against a predator with sharp teeth? Solution: Look at the picture of the painted turtle. The painted turtle has a hard outer shell. Its body is adapted for protection against a predator with sharp teeth. The hard shell makes it difficult for pred...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? As Pablo sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him. Solution: The sentence is complex. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the subordinating conjunction as. As Pablo sat down on the...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a news magazine? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a news magazine is 8 ounces. 8 pounds and 8 tons are both too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Assume all other forces on Rita are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Rita? Solution: To determine if there is a net force on Rita, look at the forces: Earth's gravity is pulling Rita down with a force of 600 N. The seat of the cart is pushing Rita up with a force of 1,200 N. The for...
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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. Delaware is farthest north.
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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]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 do these two changes have in common? water freezing into ice bending a paper clip Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Water freezing into ice is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The water changes from solid to liquid. But the ice is still made of the same type of matter as...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Chanel's phenotype for the body hair trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Chanel's observable version of the body hair trait is a hairless body. So, Chanel's phenotype for the body hair trait is a hairless bo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Sodium bromide is (). Solution: You can tell whether sodium bromide is an elementary substance or a compound by counting the number of atomic symbols in its chemical formula. An atomic symbol consists of either one capital letter or a capital letter followed by one or two low...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the true statement. Solution: Genes are passed down from parents to offspring. When an organism reproduces, it passes copies of its genes to its offspring. This is how information about inherited traits is passed down. All organisms have genes. All organisms have genes that contain informatio...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the main persuasive appeal used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to pathos, or emotion. It links the product to feelings of happiness.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word is not like the others? Solution: Hen, chicken, and duck go together. They are birds. Girl is not a bird, so it is not like the other words.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the fruit taste trait? Solution: You need to determine the muskmelon plant's phenotype for the fruit taste trait. First, consider the alleles in the plant's genotype for the fruit taste gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominan...
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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]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The second greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Debbie is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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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]What is the capital of Pennsylvania? Solution: Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is there a surplus or a shortage of trumpets? Solution: At the current price, there are too many trumpets for sale. There are 15 trumpets, but only 8 people want to buy one. So, there is a surplus of trumpets. The music store will not get any money for the leftover trumpets.
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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 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 if. If we hike Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, we won't see Mooney Falls.
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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]Which is this organism's common name? Solution: Acanthaster planci is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Acanthaster planci is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that crown-of-thorns sea star is the common name.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: A fire salamander is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Fire salamanders can release poison from their skin. This poison helps protect them from predators. A cobra is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Most cobras have a wide, fla...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? My mom is a partner at a prominent law firm; she's not exactly Carol Brady. Solution: The source of the allusion Carol Brady is television. In the television series The Brady Bunch, Carol Brady dedicates herself to the care of her six childre...
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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 hard object does not change shape when pressed or squeezed. None of the objects are hard. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. All three objects are s...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Connor's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Jen has a scar on her left knee. 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]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 property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. The stuffed puppy is soft. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The stuffed puppy is not bouncy.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Delaware? Solution: Dover is the capital of Delaware.
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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]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? half - history Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since hen is between the guide words half - history, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? President Hamilton is an effective communicator, because he has a natural talent for speaking with people. Solution: The text argues that President Hamilton is an effective communicator because he communicates well. However, the "evidence" is just a restate...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal. Solution: A gray wolf is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Wolves often live in family groups. A wolf mother, father, and their children travel together. A coral snake is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Coral snakes spend most of their time underground or hi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Kathleen 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 ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word blubber on a dictionary page with the following guide words? barn - beetle Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since blubber is not between the guide words barn - beetle, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words dine and mine rhyme. They both end with the ine sound. The word heat does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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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 strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are farther apart, the magnetic force between them is weaker. The magnets in Pair 1 are farther apart than the magne...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is an adult great white shark? Solution: The best estimate for the length of an adult great white shark is 6 yards. 6 inches and 6 feet are both too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the algae is a producer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the algae is a producer because it makes its own food. The algae uses carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make its own food.
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Question: [QUESTION]In 1800, where did most Americans live? Solution: In 1800, the United States looked like this. The western boundary was the Mississippi River. However, most Americans lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic Coast. The darker parts of the map show where the most people lived. The rest of the country wa...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Hayley's test show? 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. Texas is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these oceans does the prime meridian intersect? Solution: The prime meridian is the line at 0° longitude. It intersects the Atlantic Ocean. It does not intersect the Indian Ocean or the Pacific Ocean.
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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 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. North Dakota is farthest east.
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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]Which tense does the sentence use? We will miss you very much! Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, miss. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]Last year, there were seven men's clothing stores on Main Street in Bluepoint. This year, there are only three. What probably happened to the overall supply of men's shirts in Bluepoint? Solution: When four men's clothing stores closed on Main Street, the number of suppliers went down. There were fe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted for flight? Solution: Look at the picture of the gray-headed albatross. The gray-headed albatross has long, powerful wings. It is adapted for flight. Long, powerful wings help the gray-headed albatross travel long distances by air. Now look at each animal. Figure out whi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Our competitors use unhealthy sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners. But Rev-Up Energy Drink contains one hundred percent real cane sugar to fuel your body better. Solution: The text argues that Rev-Up is healthier than other energy drinks. However, e...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? bending a paper clip breaking a rock in half Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Bending a paper clip is a physical change. After you bend it, the paper clip has a different shape. But it is still made of the same type of matter. Breaking a rock in ha...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Sean is not qualified to run the Environmental Club. Have you seen his sister's huge, horrifically inefficient car? The planet cries whenever she turns on the ignition. Solution: The text argues that Sean isn't qualified to run the Environmental Club becaus...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? There are twice as many ice planets as rocky planets. Solution: The table tells you that there are two ice planets and four rocky planets. So, there are half as many ice planets as rocky planets.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which i in column 2? Solution: The fire department is in column 2.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a kiddie pool? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a kiddie pool is 1,070 liters. 1,070 milliliters is too little.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: Like other octopuses, a common octopus is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has a soft body. A praying mantis is an insect. Like other insects, a praying mantis is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A turkey vulture is...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? clutch - curse Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since criminal is between the guide words clutch - curse, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word literally in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses literally in its traditional sense: in a factual, non-exaggerated way. The curry that the chef prepared was so spicy that Garrett literally had to drink three glasses of milk to ease the pain. The second text ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Kansas? Solution: Topeka is the capital of Kansas.
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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 fragile object will break into pieces if you drop it. None of the objects are fragile. Blue is a color. This color is blue. The spring and the basketball are not bl...
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Question: [QUESTION]Hanukkah is a holiday in which religion? Solution: Hanukkah is a holiday in the religion of Judaism. Followers of Judaism are known as Jews.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which organ stores solid waste before it is released from the body? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of relationship is formed when a woolly bat roosts in a tropical pitcher plant's trap? Solution: When a woolly bat roosts in a tropical pitcher plant's trap, the bat can hide from predators and bad weather. So, the bat benefits from its relationship with the plant. The plant absorbs nutri...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? clown - crocodile Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since cobbler is between the guide words clown - crocodile, it would be found on that page.
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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 strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are farther apart, the magnetic force between them is weaker. The magnets in Pair 2 are farther apart than the magne...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? Akiko teaches Norma about customs in Japan. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, teaches. The verb ends in -es and tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a bench? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a bench is 4 meters. 4 millimeters and 4 centimeters are too short. 4 kilometers is too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this spoon made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the spoon. The spoon is made of metal. Spoons can also be made of plastic. Some spoons are even made from corn!
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Question: [QUESTION]Which would smell more? Solution: Smelly is a property. A smelly material has a strong smell. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine smelling the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the soap would smell more. Dish soap has a strong smell.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Hanson inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is syenite a mineral? Solution: Syenite does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, syenite is not a mineral.
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