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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]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]What is the capital of Vermont? Solution: Montpelier is the capital of Vermont.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Barry's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses conversational language (real quick). The first sentence uses formal language in place of the conversational language, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Linda inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Peter's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the probability that a budgerigar parakeet produced by this cross will be heterozygous for the body feather color gene? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Much to our shock, Elijah chose to turn the other cheek when Dana insulted him in a meeting. Solution: The source of the allusion turn the other cheek is the Bible. In the Bible, Jesus counsels his followers to resist retaliation. He says tha...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Mike inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A pelican is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Brown pelicans live near water. They can dive underwater to catch fish. A golden frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Frogs live near water or in damp places. Most frogs lay...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which part of the orange tree makes the seeds? Solution: Flowers make seeds. After a flower is pollinated, male cells from the pollen combine with eggs. This is called fertilization. The fertilized eggs grow into seeds. The fruit can grow around the seeds. But the fruit does not make seeds. Both the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. The Fourth Amendment says that the government needs to have () before it can search a person. Solution: The Fourth Amendment says that the government needs to have a good reason before it can search a person or his or her property. The Fourth Amendment says that "unreasonable ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Mason decides to bake blueberry muffins. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Mason wants or needs: Mason will give up some muffins. He could have made more cranberry muffins than blueberry muffins.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A porcupinefish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Porcupinefish can puff up their bodies with air or water to scare off predators. A white stork is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Storks wade in shallow water to look for food. St...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Utah? Solution: Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is smoother? Solution: Smooth is a property. A smooth material is not rough or bumpy. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the butter is smoother. If you touch a stick of butter, it will not feel rough or bumpy.
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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]What can Erik and Lily trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Erik wants broccoli. Lily 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 temperature shown by this thermometer. Solution: Find the top of the red liquid. Now look at the scale to the right. The top of the red liquid is halfway between 40 and 50. So, the temperature is 45°F.
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Lee lives in a town with hot summers and freezing cold winters. Solution: Read the text carefully. Lee lives in a town with hot summers and freezing cold winters. This passage tells you about the usual temperatures where Lee lives. It does not d...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The first sentence states a fact. The California Gold Rush began after gold was discovered in 1848. It can be proved by reading a book about the California Gold Rush. The second sentence states an opinion. People who moved to California for gold were greedy. G...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it is used without its antecedent. The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. It has been replaced with one source. ...
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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 Cassie acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Jayden inherited this trait? Solution:
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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 she could refer to Mary or Laura. After Mary discussed the new research methods with Laura, she decided to try some of them out. The first answer choice shows...
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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]What do these two changes have in common? chemicals in a battery reacting to power a flashlight an old sandwich rotting in a trashcan Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Chemicals in a battery reacting to power a flashlight is a chemical change. When the flashlight is turned on, the chemicals...
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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 trait did Canis dirus have? Select the trait you can observe on the fossil. 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, and the particles in both samples have the same average speed. So, the particles in both samples have the same average kinetic ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? herring - hue Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since hot is between the guide words herring - hue, 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 hard object does not change shape when pressed or squeezed. All three objects are hard. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. None of the objects are s...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two beluga whales. Which beluga whale was moving at a lower speed? Solution: Look at the distance each beluga whale moved and the time it took to move that distance. One beluga whale moved 20 kilometers in 5 hours. The other beluga whale moved 30 kilometers in 5 hours. Notice t...
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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 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 of the following could Meg and Tammy's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Shawna acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Ethan inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? We can watch the presidential debate, which will be broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century. Solution: The sentence is compound-complex. It is made up of two independent clauses and a depende...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the allusion in this text suggest? Cody seems to have the Midas touch. Without any special experience or training, he launched a thriving business and then established a well-respected charity. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. The a...
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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, Valeria! I know for a fact that your sister only watches reality television. Solution: The text argues that Valeria must watch reality television, because her sister watches reality televisio...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged among green leaves? Solution: Look at the picture of the leaf insect. The leaf insect has a green leaf-shaped body. It is adapted to be camouflaged among green leaves. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out which anim...
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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. Santiago cleans the chimney, and Mrs. Santiago washes the car.
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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 Arctic Ocean. It does not intersect the Pacific Ocean or the Indian Ocean.
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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 his could refer to Ken's or his brother's. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. His has been replaced with Ken...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? The hum of the computer concerned David. Was the problem with the power supply or the hard drive? Solution: The text uses onomatopoeia, a word that expresses a sound. Hum represents the sound the computer was making.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this binder made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the binder. The binder is made of two different materials. The cover is made of plastic, and the rings are made of metal.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of an elephant? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of an elephant is 4,630 kilograms. 4,630 grams is too light.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nevada? Solution: Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following best describes a community on the Serengeti plains? Solution:
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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 ice pop is not blue. Sugar has a sweet taste. The ice pop is sweet.
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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]Which part of an apple tree might grow into a new tree? Solution: A seed can grow into a new tree. When a seed lands on the ground, it can germinate and grow into a new plant. An apple tree's leaves use photosynthesis to make food for the tree. The leaves do not grow into a new tree.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? territory - tissue Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since thrown is between the guide words territory - tissue, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the true statement. Solution: Eye color is an example of a gene. An organism's eye color is affected by its genes. But eye color is not a gene. Eye color is a trait, which is an observable characteristic of an organism. Genes affect traits. Genes contain information about inherited traits. Ge...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the yellow particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles, look at both the number of yellow particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two buses. Which bus was moving at a higher speed? Solution: Look at the distance each bus moved and the time it took to move that distance. One bus moved 265 kilometers in 5 hours. The other bus moved 210 kilometers in 5 hours. Notice that each bus spent the same amount of tim...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nevada? Solution: Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is New Jersey.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Alexa has naturally red hair. Solution: Humans do not choose their natural hair color. Instead, children get their natural hair color from their parents. So, Alexa's hair color is an inherited trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? tying a shoelace breaking a piece of glass Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Tying a shoelace is a physical change. The shoelace gets a different shape. But it is still made of the same type of matter. Breaking a piece of glass is a physical change....
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to use its neck to appear large and scary to a predator? Solution: Look at the picture of the bearded dragon. When frightened, the bearded dragon can spread out its hood to appear larger and more dangerous. If a predator is nearby, the hood can help scare it away. Now lo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the arrows, which of the following living things is a consumer? Solution: Consumers eat other living things. So, there are arrows in a food web that point from other living things to consumers. The sea cucumber has an arrow pointing to it from the plainfin midshipman. So, the sea cucumber i...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Africa.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The second sentence states a fact. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. It can be proved by looking at a map of Georgia. The first sentence states an opinion. Atlanta is too hot in the summer. Too hot shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another perso...
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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 pelican is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Brown pelicans live near water. They can dive underwater to catch fish. An olive toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Toads do not have teeth! They swallow their food whole.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Trevor always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor. Solution: The sentence is compound. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and. Trevor always approaches ...
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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]What do these two changes have in common? mixing sand and water a rock heating up in a campfire Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Mixing sand and water is a physical change. Adding water makes the sand wet. But both the sand and water are still made of the same type of matter as before. A r...
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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 is the mass of a can of soup? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a can of soup is 15 ounces. 15 pounds and 15 tons are both too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the Victoria crowned pigeon. Solution: A Victoria crowned pigeon's scientific name is Goura victoria. The first word of its scientific name is Goura. Strix aluco is in the genus Strix. The first word of its scientific name is Strix. So, Strix aluco and Goura ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the temperature of the air on a hot day? Solution: The better estimate for the temperature of the air on a hot day is 37°C. 37°F is too cold.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Linda inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Rachel is good at knitting scarves. 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]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? lever - loan Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since liquid is between the guide words lever - loan, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The first sentence states a fact. The giant anteater uses its sticky tongue to grab insects. It can be proved by looking up information about anteaters. The second sentence states an opinion. The eating habits of the giant anteater are disgusting. Disgusting s...
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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 figure of speech is used in this text? At twenty-one, Jonathan 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 wh...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the amphibian. Solution: An ostrich is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. The ostrich is the largest bird alive today. Ostriches cannot fly, but they can run very fast. A piranha is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Piranhas have sharp teeth. Piranhas hunt in g...
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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]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Most humans can sense many different smells. Solution: Babies do not need to learn how to smell. They are able to smell naturally. So, the ability to smell is an inherited trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the red kangaroo. Solution: A red kangaroo's scientific name is Macropus rufus. Alligator sinensis does not have the same scientific name as a red kangaroo. So, Macropus rufus and Alligator sinensis are not in the same species. Macropus rufus has the same s...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? Saturn's volume is more than 10,000 times as large as Mercury's. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of 10,000 times the volume of Mercury. Then compare the result to the volume of Saturn. The volume o...
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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]What is the capital of Rhode Island? Solution: Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a bike path? Solution: The better estimate for the length of a bike path is 3 kilometers. 3 centimeters is too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these continents does the prime meridian intersect? Solution: The prime meridian is the line at 0° longitude. It intersects Europe. It does not intersect South America or Australia.
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Question: [QUESTION]Last year, there were seven men's clothing stores on Main Street in Ashland. This year, there are only three. What probably happened to the overall supply of men's shirts in Ashland? Solution: When four men's clothing stores closed on Main Street, the number of suppliers went down. There were fewer ...
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food web, which organism contains matter that eventually moves to the sea cucumber? Solution: Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows to the sea cucumber. The only arrow pointing from the kelp bass leads to the bat...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Alaska? Solution: Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Luther acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's mouth is also adapted to get insects out of burrows? Solution: Look at the picture of the giant anteater. A tube-shaped snout helps the giant anteater reach into a burrow. A long, sticky tongue helps it catch the insects. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Kaylee is good at knitting scarves. 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]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. Missouri 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: Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magnitude of the magnetic force between them is smaller. There is a greate...
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