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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? A tiny creature creeps along the vine. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, creeps. The verb ends in -s and tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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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. Mr. Pratt 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: Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the same material. The larger the magnets, the greater the magnitude of t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the Amazon tree boa. Solution: An Amazon tree boa's scientific name is Corallus hortulanus. The first word of its scientific name is Corallus. Chroicocephalus ridibundus is in the genus Chroicocephalus. The first word of its scientific name is Chroicocephalus...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Reggie has naturally red hair. Solution: Humans do not choose their natural hair color. Instead, children get their natural hair color from their parents. So, Reggie's hair color is an inherited trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Maria and Jason trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Maria wants broccoli. Jason 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]Using only these supplies, which question can Judy investigate with an experiment? 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: The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Papua New Guinea. Why does Papua New Guinea share its island with another country? Papua New Guinea takes up the eastern half of the island of New Guinea. The western half is part of Indonesia, an Asian country. Beginning in the 17 th century, ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Jenny was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways. Solution: The source of the allusion spartan is Greek history. Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifference...
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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 north pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Delaware.
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Question: [QUESTION]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]The city of Kingwood has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Kingwood's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? Solution: Floods destroyed the cough drop factories in Kingwood. Th...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Rosa and Alexandra trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Rosa wants broccoli. Alexandra wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which 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]Which object has the least thermal energy? Solution: All three fish tanks have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 17°C fish tank is the coldest, it has the least thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Sam can fly an airplane. Solution: People are not born knowing how to fly an airplane. Instead, some people learn how to fly airplanes. So, flying an airplane is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which holiday greeting is more formal? Solution: The second holiday greeting is more formal. It uses more elevated language (Independence Day, the entire staff). The other holiday greeting uses casual language (happy 4 th, the crew) that is more familiar in tone.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the runner's motion? Solution: The runner is speeding up. So, the runner is accelerating.
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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 larger the magnets, the greater the magnitude of t...
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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]Select the amphibian below. Solution: A flamingo is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. A European green toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this straw made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the straw. The straw is made of plastic. Plastic is a good material to use for a straw because it is waterproof.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a run-on sentence? Solution: Nora just moved here, she's new to our country is a run-on sentence. It has two sentences that are joined by just a comma: Nora just moved here and She's new to our country.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which change best matches the sentence? A natural area, such as a forest or a grassland, catches fire and burns. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the temperature of the air inside of a refrigerator? Solution: The better estimate for the temperature of the air inside of a refrigerator is 3°C. 3°F is too cold.
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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]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 volume of a watering can? Solution: The best estimate for the volume of a watering can is 23 cups. 23 fluid ounces is too little and 23 gallons is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word himself on a dictionary page with the following guide words? hot - hygiene Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since himself is not between the guide words hot - hygiene, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the euphemism in this text suggest? "Thank you for your work over the years," Mrs. Duran said to her gardener. "As of next week, however, your services will no longer be required." Solution: The text uses a euphemism, a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasa...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Regan's Bistro used to be a great place to go for a delicious and carefully prepared dinner, but nobody goes there anymore: it's too crowded. Solution: The text uses a paradox, a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fa...
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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]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 information supports the conclusion that Clare acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of California? Solution: Sacramento is the capital of California.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? Paula and Layla will plan their trip together. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, plan. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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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 logical fallacy is used in the text? Every major league baseball player hits with a wooden bat. So, to improve my hitting, I've switched from an aluminum bat to a wooden one. Solution: The text argues that because professional baseball players hit with a wooden bat, the speaker thinks her hitt...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Betty can fly a helicopter. Solution: People are not born knowing how to fly a helicopter. Instead, some people learn how to fly helicopters. So, flying a helicopter is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother." Solution: The source of the allusion Big Brother is literature. George Orwell's novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their lead...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. In this case, the program is a () source because it (). Solution: Keep in mind that you are trying to learn about African American baseball leagues in the mid-1900 s. In this case, the program is a primary source. It is from the time period and was used by people who participa...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. A firework exploding is a (). Solution: A firework exploding is a chemical change. During the explosion, the type of matter in the firework changes. This change produces sound, heat, and light.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A rough object feels scratchy when you touch it. The tennis ball is not rough. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. The tennis ball is fuzzy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one animal that has all of the mammal traits listed above. Solution: To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group. Mammals have the following traits: They feed their offspring milk. They have fur or hair. Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Se...
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the Arctic hare is a consumer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the Arctic hare is a consumer because it eats another organism. The Arctic hare in this food chain eats the Arctic bell-heather.
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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]What is the capital of Washington? Solution: Olympia is the capital of Washington.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has more thermal energy? Solution: The two glasses of apple juice have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 85°F glass of apple juice is hotter than the 70°F glass of apple juice, it has more thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]In this experiment, which were part of a control group? Solution: In this experiment, Patty investigated whether watering plants with greywater affects the health of the plants. The plants watered with tap water did not get greywater. So, they were part of a control group.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Elijah decides to go as a ghost. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Elijah wants or needs: Elijah will spend some time and money to get the costume.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a water balloon? Solution: The best estimate for the volume of a water balloon is 17 fluid ounces. 17 cups and 17 gallons are both too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Mary's Boutique claims to have "something for everyone," but it is generally understood that their target market is women of a certain age. Solution: The text uses a euphemism, a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant top...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? cabinet - cot Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since cheese is between the guide words cabinet - cot, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The second sentence states a fact. It can be verified by looking up when The Phantom of the Opera became the longest running show on Broadway. The Phantom of the Opera became the longest running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006. The first sentence s...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? nickel - nurse Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since nozzle is between the guide words nickel - nurse, it would be found on that page.
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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]Would you find the word inventor on a dictionary page with the following guide words? idle - irrigate Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since inventor is between the guide words idle - irrigate, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Rolf's phenotype for the fur color trait? Solution: Rolf's genotype for the fur color gene is ff. Rolf's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for brown fur. So, Rolf's phenotype for the fur color trait must be brown fur. To check this answer, consider...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Lacey and Felix trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Lacey wants broccoli. Felix 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]Would you find the word variety on a dictionary page with the following guide words? velvet - voyage Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since variety is not between the guide words velvet - voyage, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? fact - flood Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since fiery is between the guide words fact - flood, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for grabbing prey? Solution: Look at the picture of the white-tailed eagle. The white-tailed eagle has long toes with sharp claws. Its feet are adapted for grabbing prey. The sharp claws can help the white-tailed eagle attack and kill its prey. The long toes can ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following statements describess living in an independent city-state? Solution: Look at the definitions. Putting the definitions together, an independent city-state is a self-ruling city with its own government. So, a city-state rules itself and is not part of a larger country. The ancie...
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Question: [QUESTION]The trucks begin to move at the same speed. Which truck needs a larger force to start moving? Solution: Look for the mail truck that is heavier. A mail truck carrying 300 pounds of mail is heavier than a mail truck carrying 200 pounds of mail. So, the mail truck carrying 300 pounds needs a larger fo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Wendy decides to watch the action movie. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Wendy wants or needs: Wendy will give up the chance to watch the movie that she is more excited about.
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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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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. Arkansas is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest south? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the south arrow is pointing. Mississippi is farthest south.
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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 is the mass of a floor lamp? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a floor lamp is 12 pounds. 12 ounces is too light and 12 tons is too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Sonoran Desert ecosystem? Solution: A hot desert is a type of ecosystem. Hot deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain, dry, thin soil, and many different types of organisms. So, the following statement describes the Sonoran Desert ecosystem: a small a...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Where Eve lives, the wind often blows in from the nearby hills. Solution: Read the text carefully. Where Eve lives, the wind often blows in from the nearby hills. This passage tells you about the usual wind pattern where Eve lives. It does not d...
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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 shiny object reflects a lot of light. You can usually see your reflection in a shiny object. All three objects are shiny. A flexible object can be folded or bent wi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Darnell's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Alabama? Solution: Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the metaphor in this text suggest? Wanda felt a roller coaster of emotions when she heard the news. Solution: The text uses a metaphor, comparing two things that are not actually alike without using like or as. The metaphor Wanda felt a roller coaster of emotions suggests that Wanda had va...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Alabama? Solution: Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Pablo decides to watch the comedy. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Pablo wants or needs: Pablo will give up the chance to watch a movie with his sister.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is granite a mineral? Solution: Granite does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, granite is not a mineral.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a simple sentence? Solution: The second sentence is the simple sentence. It is a single independent clause. The Costa Rican hairy caterpillar wards off predators with its poisonous spines.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the red-billed gull. Solution: A red-billed gull's scientific name is Chroicocephalus scopulinus. Polysticta stelleri does not have the same scientific name as a red-billed gull. So, Chroicocephalus scopulinus and Polysticta stelleri are not in the same spe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Tori's Bistro used to be a great place to go for a delicious and carefully prepared dinner, but nobody goes there anymore: it's too crowded. Solution: The text uses a paradox, a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fac...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which change better matches the sentence? A part of Earth's surface moves and shakes. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]The donkeys move the carts at the same speed. Which cart is pulled with a larger force? Solution: Look for the cart that is heavier. A cart holding 87 pounds is heavier than a cart holding 45 pounds. So, the cart holding 87 pounds needs a larger force to start moving at the same speed as the other c...
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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 8 kilograms. 8 grams is too light.
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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 soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. All three objects are soft. Blue is a color. This color is blue. The dress and the grapefruit are not blue. A st...
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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]Is ethyl alcohol a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: Ethyl alcohol is a liquid you can use to clean things. If you pour ethyl alcohol into a different container, the ethyl alcohol will take the shape of that container. But the ethyl alcohol will still take up the same amount of space.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the chemical formula for this molecule. Solution: B is the symbol for boron. According to the legend, boron atoms are shown in beige. F is the symbol for fluorine. According to the legend, fluorine atoms are shown in light green. This ball-and-stick model shows a molecule with one boron atom ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words stork and cork rhyme. They both end with the ork sound. The word rock does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Sodium bromide is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether sodium bromide is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. . Use the legend to determine the chemical element represented by each color. The colors and atomic symbols from the legend...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Tristan and Lorenzo trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Tristan wants broccoli. Lorenzo 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 capital of Alaska? Solution: Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? meant - musician Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since mischief is between the guide words meant - musician, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this magnifying glass made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the magnifying glass. The magnifying glass is made of two different materials. The handle is made of plastic, and the lens is made of glass.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this tomato plant's genotype for the fruit color gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The tomato plant has two alleles for yellow fruit (f). So, the plant's genotype for the fruit color gene is ff.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Kibale National Forest ecosystem? Solution: A tropical rain forest is a type of ecosystem. Tropical rain forests have the following features: year-round rain and warm temperatures, soil that is poor in nutrients, and many different types of organisms. So, the following ...
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