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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]Which trait did Pentasteria have? Select the trait you can observe on the fossil. Solution:
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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 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 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 fragile object will break into pieces if you drop it. The diamond is not f...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nebraska? Solution: Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the chemical formula for this molecule. Solution: H is the symbol for hydrogen. I is the symbol for iodine. This ball-and-stick model shows a molecule with one hydrogen atom and one iodine atom. The chemical formula will contain the symbols H and I. There is one hydrogen atom, so H will not h...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Hawaii? Solution: Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which order confirmation is more formal? Solution: The first order confirmation is more formal. It uses more elevated language (confirmation). The other order confirmation uses contractions (we'll) and abbreviations (ASAP) and sounds more conversational.
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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 tennis ball is bouncy. A breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. The tennis ball is not breakable.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a leather belt? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a leather belt is 31 inches. 31 feet, 31 yards, and 31 miles are all too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these two objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. Potato chips have a salty taste. Both objects are salty. A sticky object can stick to other things. Neither of the objects are sticky. The property that both objects ha...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Leslie acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a potato? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a potato is 6 inches. 6 feet, 6 yards, and 6 miles are all too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words curl and hurl rhyme. They both end with the url sound. The word gull does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted for climbing trees? Solution: Look at the picture of the Sumatran orangutan. The Sumatran orangutan has long fingers and toes. It is adapted for climbing trees. The Sumatran orangutan uses its long fingers and toes to hold on to branches while climbing. Now look at each ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with a reddish-brown coat to offspring with a black coat? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with a reddish-brown coat or a black coat, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant o...
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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 basketball is not blue. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The basketball is bouncy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a smaller distance between magnets, the magnitude of the magnetic force between them is greater. There is a smalle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? ravenous - rib Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since restart is between the guide words ravenous - rib, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? I understand that you had a medical emergency, but I still cannot accept late homework. If I make an exception for you, I'll have to make exceptions for everybody. Solution: The text argues that making an exception for one student because of a medical emerg...
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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 gum would stretch the most. If you pull on soft chewing gum, it will ge...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has the least thermal energy? Solution: All three crayons have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 6°C crayon is the coldest, it has the least thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Assume that the water balloon's mass did not change. The gravitational potential energy stored between the water balloon and Earth () as the water balloon fell toward Dale. Solution: Think about how the distance between the water balloon and the center of Earth changed. Dale ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which two months have the lowest average precipitation in Salt Lake City? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Salt Lake City, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Jul" is incorrect. Choice "Aug" is incorrect. Choice "Nov" is incorrect...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a hammer? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a hammer is 7 inches. 7 feet, 7 yards, and 7 miles are all too long.
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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. Maryland is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Zeke inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a vacuum cleaner? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a vacuum cleaner is 9 kilograms. 9 grams is too light.
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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]Based on the timeline, which statement is true? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the amphibian below. Solution: A Banggai cardinalfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Cardinalfish often live near coral reefs. They are nocturnal, which means that they are active mostly at night. A loon is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Loons usually...
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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 Steve or Jake. Steve gave Jake a beautifully bound copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude, which is his favorite book. The first answer choi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this shield made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the shield. The shield is made of metal. People can use metal shields to protect themselves. Metal is strong. A sharp sword might dent a shield, but a strong shield is hard to break.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Buttons's phenotype for the fur type trait? Solution: Buttons's genotype for the fur type gene is ff. Buttons's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for curly fur. So, Buttons's phenotype for the fur type trait must be curly fur. To check this answer,...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Charlie inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these cities is marked on the map? Solution: The city is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore are marked with gray circles on the map below.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Oregon? Solution: Salem is the capital of Oregon.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: An ostrich is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. A Mojave rattlesnake is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin.
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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]Based on this information, what is this pea plant's genotype for the pea color gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The pea plant has one allele for yellow peas (E) and one allele for green peas (e). So, the plant's genotype for the pea color...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is chrysotile a mineral? Solution: Chrysotile has all the properties of a mineral. So, chrysotile is a mineral.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the western crowned pigeon. Solution: A western crowned pigeon's scientific name is Goura cristata. The first word of its scientific name is Goura. This organism and the western crowned pigeon are in the same genus and the same species! Both organisms have th...
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Do you know Dalton from soccer camp, or do you have another connection with him? Solution: The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word lily on a dictionary page with the following guide words? lawn - local Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since lily is between the guide words lawn - local, it would be found on that page.
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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 (locals). The first sentence uses formal language in place of the conversational language, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? How do I know that Meg is the most intelligent person in our geometry class? I know because she's so smart. Solution: The text argues that Meg is intelligent because she's smart. However, the "evidence" is just a restatement of the claim itself. This illust...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these two objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. Neither of the objects are stretchy. A breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. Both objects are break...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Audrey's genotype for the Thomsen disease gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Audrey has two alleles for having Thomsen disease (M). So, Audrey's genotype for the Thomsen disease gene is MM.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is this a run-on sentence? A helium-filled balloon called the Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon flight in history in 1978, it landed in a barley field near Paris about 140 hours after lifting off from Presque Isle, Maine. Solution: This is a run-on sentence. It is a comma spl...
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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]What can Lamar and Colette trade to each get what they want? Solution: Lamar wanted broccoli in his lunch and Colette was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Lamar has tomatoes. Colette has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other thin...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? an iceberg melting slowly cooking a pancake Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. An iceberg melting is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. An iceberg is made of frozen water. As it melts, the water changes from a solid to a liquid. But a di...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these two objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A smooth object is not scratchy or rough. Neither of the objects are smooth. A rough object feels scratchy when you touch it. Both objects are rough. The property that ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Karen acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? tearing a piece of paper pouring milk on oatmeal Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Tearing a piece of paper is a physical change. The paper tears into pieces. But each piece is still made of paper. Pouring milk on oatmeal is a physical change. The o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? For Thanksgiving, Mom will cook a turkey. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, cook. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with a gray body to offspring with a golden body? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with a gray body or a golden body, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive alle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Are water droplets a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: Water droplets are a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any container it is in. If you collect water droplets in a bucket, they will take the shape of the bucket. But the water droplets will still take up the same amount of space.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? berry - button Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since blue is between the guide words berry - button, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of an earthworm? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of an earthworm is 6 grams. 6 kilograms is too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? melting glass cooking an egg Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Melting glass is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The glass changes from solid to liquid. But a different type of matter is not formed. Cooking an egg is a chemical change...
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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. Kentucky is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? "Sleeping through the rooster's crowing was no problem," Dale joked with a yawn. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. Sleeping through the rooster's crowing was no problem ironica...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement best describes the average monthly precipitation in Atlanta? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Atlanta, look at the graph. Choice "Oct" is incorrect. Choice "Precipitation does not change much from month to month in Atlanta." is incorrect. The average monthly ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]In this experiment, which were part of an experimental group? Solution: In this experiment, Jenny investigated whether cooling bubble solution affects bubbles. So, the bottles that were cooled down were part of an experimental group. The bottles that were at room temperature were not cooled down. So...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? melting wax baking an apple pie Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Melting wax is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The wax changes from solid to liquid. But it is still made of the same type of matter. Baking an apple pie is a chemical...
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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 capital of Maryland? Solution: Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.
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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 can a pine seed grow into? Solution: A seed can germinate and grow into a new plant. The new plant can grow male and female cones. But a seed does not grow into a male cone or a female cone.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? water evaporating from a lake mixing sand and gravel Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Water evaporating from a lake is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The liquid changes into a gas, but a different type of matter is not formed. Mixi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Dasher's phenotype for the coat color trait? Solution: Dasher's genotype for the coat color gene is ll. Dasher's genotype of ll has only l alleles. The l allele is for a red coat. So, Dasher's phenotype for the coat color trait must be a red coat. To check this ans...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for walking on large, floating leaves? Solution: Look at the picture of the African jacana. The African jacana uses its toes to spread its weight out over a large area. This can help it walk on leaves without sinking into the water. Now look at each animal. Figur...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is the Nile River? Solution: The better estimate for the length of the Nile River is 6,850 kilometers. 6,850 centimeters is too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Seth'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 sociability...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a book? Solution: Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between. The words in and the are not important, so they should not be capitalized. The correct title is The Wind in the Willows.
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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 Chelonoidis nigra made up of many cells? Solution: Chelonoidis nigra is an animal. Animals are made up of many cells.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which month is the wettest on average in Christchurch? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Christchurch, look at the graph. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "May" is incorrect. Choice "Dec" is incorrect. May has an average monthly precipitation of about 70 millimeters. This is...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Ellen acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is fluorite a mineral or a rock? Solution: Fluorite has all the properties of a mineral. So, fluorite is a mineral.
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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. But the distance between the magnets in Pair 1 and in Pair 2 is the same. So, the strength of the magnetic force is the same in b...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's common name? Solution: Ginglymostoma cirratum is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Ginglymostoma cirratum is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that nurse shark is the common name.
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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 him could refer to Brian or Steven. When Brian tried to explain the complicated equation to Steven, his head started spinning. The second answer choice shows a...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Ben has a scar on his left leg. Solution: Children do not inherit their parent's scars. Instead, scars are caused by the environment. People can get scars after they get hurt. So, having a scar is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What evidence of a volcanic eruption does this picture show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a test tube? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a test tube is 15 milliliters. 15 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Polly anticipated that the free makeover her friend was promising would turn out to be a Trojan horse. Solution: The source of the allusion Trojan horse is Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the Greek army tricks the Trojan army into taking...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the living thing. Solution: A piranha is a living thing. Piranhas grow and respond to their environment. They need food and water. Piranhas are made up of many cells. A brick wall is not a living thing. Brick walls do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to...
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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]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Connecticut.
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Question: [QUESTION]In this experiment, which were part of a control group? Solution: In this experiment, Mia investigated whether spraying roses with garlic juice affects how many crown gall tumors form. The roses that were not sprayed did not get garlic juice. So, they were part of a control group.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: A saturn butterfly is an insect. Like other insects, a saturn butterfly is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. Like other spiders, a redback spider is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A grasshopper ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Tonga.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Asia.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a hiking trail? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a hiking trail is 2 miles. 2 inches, 2 feet, and 2 yards are all too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Cutting an apple is a (). Solution: 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.
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