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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has the least thermal energy? Solution: All three mugs of cider have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 29°C mug of cider is the coldest, it has the least thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Peanut's phenotype for the fur color trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Peanut's observable version of the fur color trait is brown fur. So, Peanut's phenotype for the fur color trait is brown fur.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal below. Solution: A bison is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Male bison have horns. They can use their horns to defend themselves. A great white shark is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Great white sharks can live for up to 70 years.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Silver is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether silver is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. In the space-filling model shown above, all of the balls are the same color: . The legend shows that light blue represents the chemical ele...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word disinterested in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses disinterested in its traditional sense: unbiased or impartial. Myra is excellent in her position as class treasurer. She always manages to be disinterested in student council debates about the allocation o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? The residents of Detroit will be delighted by today's forecast; they can expect another unpleasant weekend of heavy snow, sleet, and ice. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. Delighte...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Georgia? Solution: Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
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Question: [QUESTION]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. Maine is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Bryce dropped out of college to travel the world, but a year later, the prodigal son returned home and re-enrolled. Solution: The source of the allusion prodigal son is the Bible. In a Biblical parable, the prodigal son irresponsibly spends t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which excerpt from a student essay is more formal? Solution: The first excerpt from a student essay is more formal. It uses more elevated language (continues to influence the world). The other excerpt uses imprecise language (a really long time ago) and conversational language (totally).
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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 object has the most thermal energy? Solution: All three oranges have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 68°F orange is the hottest, it has the most thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bird's beak is also adapted to filter through mud? Solution: Look at the picture of the Canada goose. The Canada goose has a wide, flat beak. Its beak is adapted to filter through mud. The Canada goose gathers muddy water in its beak. Then, it pushes the water out through gaps along the sides ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bird's beak is also adapted to filter through mud? Solution: Look at the picture of the ringed teal. The ringed teal has a wide, flat beak. Its beak is adapted to filter through mud. The ringed teal gathers muddy water in its beak. Then, it pushes the water out through gaps along the sides of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? vanish - vibrate Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since vessel is between the guide words vanish - vibrate, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Kentucky? Solution: Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the probability that a rose plant produced by this cross will not have thorns? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? oats - onion Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since offer is between the guide words oats - onion, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a song? Solution: A song should be in quotation marks. The correct title is "Any Dream Will Do."
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Silver jewelry tarnishing is a (). Solution: Metal turning less shiny over time is called tarnishing. Silver jewelry tarnishing is a chemical change. The silver reacts with sulfur in the air to form black tarnish. The tarnish is a different type of matter that was not there be...
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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 logical fallacy is used in the text? How can I be expected to do my homework when billions of people around the world are throwing their plastic water bottles away without recycling them? Solution: The text argues that people not recycling somehow prevents the speaker from doing homework. Howe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Diamond is (). Solution: You can tell whether diamond is an elementary substance or a compound by counting the number of symbols in its chemical formula. A symbol contains either one capital letter or a capital letter followed by one or two lowercase letters. The chemical for...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following organisms is the tertiary consumer in this food web? Solution: Tertiary consumers eat secondary consumers. So, in a food web, tertiary consumers have arrows pointing to them from secondary consumers. Secondary consumers have arrows pointing to them from primary consumers. And ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a bathtub? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a bathtub is 320 liters. 320 milliliters is too little.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? chose - confident Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since clung is between the guide words chose - confident, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's limbs are also adapted for climbing trees? Solution: Look at the picture of the Sumatran orangutan. The Sumatran orangutan uses its long limbs to reach branches while climbing. It uses its fingers and toes to grab the branches. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a si...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Rhode Island.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has less thermal energy? Solution: The two glasses of grape juice have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 10°C glass of grape juice is colder than the 15°C glass of grape juice, it has less thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is South Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Brandon inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Fiji.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two bowhead whales. Which bowhead whale was moving at a lower speed? Solution: Look at the distance each bowhead whale moved and the time it took to move that distance. One bowhead whale moved 45 kilometers in 10 hours. The other bowhead whale moved 65 kilometers in 10 hours. N...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a can of soda pop? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a can of soda pop is 330 milliliters. 330 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? I meant what I said And I said what I meant. . . An elephant's faithful One hundred per cent! —Dr. Seuss, Horton Hatches the Egg Solution: The text uses chiasmus, an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reverses the order of words. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Brooke's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Emmet inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the probability that a cat produced by this cross will have straight fur? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]According to Newton's third law, what other force must be happening? Solution: Helen's foot is pushing on the gas pedal. So, Newton's third law tells you that the gas pedal is pushing on Helen's foot.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's mouth is also adapted for bottom feeding? Solution: Look at the picture of the sturgeon. The sturgeon's mouth is located on the underside of its head and points downward. Its mouth is adapted for bottom feeding. The sturgeon uses its mouth to find food hidden in the sediment at the bo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? You may be impressed by Senator Carter's work with low-income communities, but the fact remains that he graduated from an elite university. He couldn't possibly empathize with low-income constituents. Solution: The text argues that Senator Carter can't empa...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is Daucus carota made up of many cells? Solution: Daucus carota is a plant. Plants are made up of many cells.
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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. Kentucky is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of force from each friend's hand slides a pizza slice off of the tray? Solution: Each friend's hand applies a force to a slice of pizza. This force slides the pizza slice off of the tray. The direction of this force is toward each friend's hand. This force is a pull.
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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]Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism. Solution: This organism is photosynthetic: The text tells you that Sphagnum mosses get energy from the sugars they make using carbon dioxide and water. This is evidence that the Sphagnum moss is a photosynthetic organism. This organ...
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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]Which organizational structure does this text primarily use? Solution: The text uses a problem-solution structure to show how architect I.M. Pei modernized the Louvre with an entrance that complemented the existing building. In the text, certain words and phrases help to organize ideas in a problem-...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of three sailboats. Which sailboat was moving at the lowest speed? Solution: Look at the distance each sailboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each sailboat moved does not affect its speed. Notice that each sailboat moved for 5 hours. The sailboat ...
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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 it is used without its antecedent. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. It has been replaced with the newspape...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Magnesium oxide is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether magnesium oxide 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 lege...
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word persuade on a dictionary page with the following guide words? prey - punch Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since persuade is not between the guide words prey - punch, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Minnesota? Solution: Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nevada? Solution: Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Tyler decides to take a trip to Arkansas. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Tyler wants or needs: Tyler will give up the chance to go to Alabama. He would have enjoyed a trip to Alabama more than Arkansas.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: A barking tree frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. There are many kinds of tree frogs. Most tree frogs are very small. They can walk on thin branches. A Mojave rattlesnake is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Rattlesnakes ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these organisms contains matter that was once part of the phytoplankton? Solution: Use the arrows to follow how matter moves through this food web. For each answer choice, try to find a path of arrows that starts from the phytoplankton.There are two paths matter can take from the phytoplank...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a run-on sentence? Solution: We wanted a snack we ate some cherries is a run-on sentence. It has two sentences that are joined without end punctuation: We wanted a snack and We ate some cherries.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two ducks. Which duck was moving at a lower speed? Solution: Look at the distance each duck moved and the time it took to move that distance. One duck moved 755 kilometers in 10 hours. The other duck moved 970 kilometers in 10 hours. Notice that each duck spent the same amount ...
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the brown trout is a consumer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the brown trout is a consumer because it eats another organism. The brown trout in this food chain eats the midge larva.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a plate a solid or a liquid? Solution: A plate is a solid. If someone drops a plate, it may break into pieces. But each piece will still have a size and shape of its own.
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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 closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger. The magnets in Pair 2 are closer together than the...
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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 figure of speech is used in this text? When Donald finally agreed to let his daughter adopt the stray dog, she responded with a smile that was a mile wide. Solution: The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. A smile that was a mile wide is an exa...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long does it take to make a paper airplane? Solution: The better estimate for how long it takes to make a paper airplane is 60 seconds. 60 minutes is too slow.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. He had wasted too many opportunities, and now his last chance was (). Solution: Complete the sentence with the phrase walking out the door. It describes the last chance as if it were a person who was leaving a building.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Jack has naturally straight hair. Solution: Human hair can be naturally straight or naturally curly. Straight and curly are examples of hair texture. Some people use tools to change how their hair looks. But this doesn't affect the natural texture of the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Neon is (). Solution: You can tell whether neon is an elementary substance or a compound by counting the number of symbols in its chemical formula. A symbol contains either one capital letter or a capital letter followed by one or two lowercase letters. The chemical formula f...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? sauce burning on a stove cooking a pancake Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Sauce burning on a stove is a chemical change. High temperatures case the sauce to react with oxygen in the air. The sauce turns black and no longer tastes good. Cooking a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The first sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses overly simple or imprecise language (some things, bring up). The second sentence uses more precise language, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each salmon increased, which means that the thermal energy of each salmon increased. So, thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings to each salmon.
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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]What do these two changes have in common? mixing sand and water carving a piece of wood 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. Carving a p...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the Andean gull. Solution: An Andean gull's scientific name is Chroicocephalus serranus. Chroicocephalus serranus has the same scientific name as an Andean gull. So, these organisms are in the same species. Goura victoria does not have the same scientific n...
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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 south pole of the other magnet. Poles that are the same repel. So, these magnets will repel each o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Vanuatu. Does Vanuatu have any territorial disputes? Vanuatu claims to own Matthew and Hunter Islands, which are disputed islands. In other words, multiple countries or groups claim that the islands rightfully belong to them. France has control...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word is not like the others? Solution: Cent, penny, and dollar go together. They are money. Buy is not money, so it is not like the other words.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, 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. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other...
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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]Compare the motion of two sailboats. Which sailboat was moving at a higher speed? Solution: Look at the distance each sailboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. One sailboat moved 170 kilometers in 10 hours. The other sailboat moved 100 kilometers in 10 hours. Notice that each sailbo...
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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 her could refer to Jill's or Leah's. The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. Her has been replaced with Leah's. J...
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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]Select the animal that does not have a backbone. Solution: A turkey vulture is a bird. Like other birds, a turkey vulture has a backbone. A weaver ant is an insect. Like other insects, a weaver ant does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. Sugar has a sweet taste. The cake batter is sweet. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The cake batter 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]Is a banana a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a banana is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a banana something you can touch? Yes. Is a banana a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a banana is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? The wind was blowing from the west in Ensenada, Mexico, last week. Solution: Read the text carefully. The wind was blowing from the west in Ensenada, Mexico, last week. This passage tells you about the wind direction in Ensenada last week. It de...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? In the darkness, Brittany strained her eyes. Solution: The sentence is in past tense. You can tell because it uses a past-tense verb, strained. The verb ends in -ed and tells you about something that has already happened.
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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]What can Isabelle and Florence trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Isabelle wants broccoli. Florence 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]What is the mass of an apple? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of an apple is 90 grams. 90 kilograms is too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which better describes the Belize Barrier Reef ecosystem? Solution: A tropical coral reef is a type of ecosystem. Tropical coral reefs have the following features: shallow, salty water, bright sunlight, and many different types of organisms. So, the Belize Barrier Reef has salty water. It also has m...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which month is the coolest on average in Detroit? Solution: To describe the average temperature trends in Detroit, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "Nov" is incorrect. Choice "Dec" is incorrect. Choice "Jan" is incorrect. The ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these colonies was Southern Colonies? Solution: Look at the legend on the map. All of the colonies are shaded by region. The Southern Colonies included five colonies: The rest of the Thirteen Colonies were part of the Middle Colonies or New England.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? cheese - cover Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since clever is between the guide words cheese - cover, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these three objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A rough object feels scratchy when you touch it. None of the objects are rough. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The ceramic mug and th...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these cities is marked on the map? Solution: The city is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Denver, Detroit, and Seattle are marked with gray circles on the map below.
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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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