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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Maine? Solution: Augusta is the capital of Maine.
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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 lines up with 45. So, the temperature is 45°C.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is saliva a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: Saliva is a liquid. A liquid can change shape. But it still takes up the same amount of space. When a dog begs for a treat, saliva might drip from its mouth.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Dominica.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Jen 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: Each particle in the two samples has the same mass, but the particles in sample A have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word bit on a dictionary page with the following guide words? base - bury Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since bit is between the guide words base - bury, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which would stretch more? 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 rubber balloons would stretch more. If you pull on a rubber balloon, it wil...
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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 scratchy object is rough and itchy against your skin. Neither of the objects are scratchy. A colorful object has one or more bright colors. Both objects are colorful....
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Missouri? Solution: Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The second sentence states a fact. Jackie Robinson played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956. It can be proved by reading a history book about Jackie Robinson. The first sentence states an opinion. Jackie Robinson was the most noteworthy baseb...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Barbados.
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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]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]Which tense does the sentence use? Adam and Lisa will help the neighbors. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, help. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these cities is marked on the map? Solution: The city is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. New York City, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh are marked with gray circles on the map below.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a soccer ball a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a soccer ball is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a soccer ball something you can touch? Yes. Is a soccer ball a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a soccer ball is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which organ provides a barrier against contaminants found in the environment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of North Carolina? Solution: Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Chad and Warren trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Chad wants broccoli. Warren 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 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 object has more thermal energy? Solution: The two blocks of iron have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 190°C block is hotter than the 180°C block, it has more thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which organ coordinates muscle movement? Solution:
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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 shiny object reflects a lot of light. Neither of the objects are shiny. The property that both objects have i...
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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. Arkansas is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Maryland.
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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]Which is a simple sentence? Solution: The second sentence is the simple sentence. It has one subject and predicate. Every morning my alarm clock wakes me at six o'clock.
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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. The cook seasons the chicken, and her helper roasts it.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Carter's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a full bag of groceries? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a full bag of groceries is 4 kilograms. 4 grams is too light.
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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 capital of South Carolina? Solution: Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word precious on a dictionary page with the following guide words? paper - push Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since precious is between the guide words paper - push, it would be found on that page.
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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]Which statement is supported by the map? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Ronald and Tammy trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Ronald wants broccoli. Tammy 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 source of the allusion in the sentence below? Ellie 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]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]Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her academic voice? Many people don't recycle because throwing things away is easier, even though doing so can be damaging to the environment. People are lazy and selfish, always wanting what is good for themselv...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Bryan's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word mole on a dictionary page with the following guide words? mission - mumble Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since mole is between the guide words mission - mumble, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the 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 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]Suppose Shane decides to go on the super starship. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Shane wants or needs: Shane will spend more ride tickets on the super starship than he would have spent on the Ferris wheel.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Finn inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word peruse in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses peruse in its traditional sense: to examine in detail. Eddie perused a catalog from his wife's favorite clothing store, searching for the perfect birthday gift. The second text uses peruse in its nontraditional s...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Kenneth's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with black eyes to offspring with red eyes? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with black eyes or red eyes, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's version...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Mr. Goodman argues that we need to do more to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. I doubt that someone so socially awkward would know a thing about office safety. Solution: The text argues that being socially awkward determines knowledge of workplace...
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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]Select the solid. Solution: The air inside a balloon is a gas. A gas spreads out to fill a space. The air inside a balloon spreads out to fill all the space in the balloon. If the balloon pops, the air will spread out to fill a much larger space. A tent is a solid. You can fold a tent or spread it o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Jaylen's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Paul decides to borrow the book from the library. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Paul wants or needs: Paul will give up the chance to keep the book as long as he wants.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. The blanket of snow () the cozy little cottage. Solution: Complete the sentence with the phrase wrapped its arms around. It describes the snow as if it were a person offering a hug.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one substance that is not a rock. Solution: Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of rocks. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of rocks. A marble is made by humans. But rocks are not made by living things. So, a marble is not a rock. Marble is a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Lee has a scar on his left ankle. 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]Which statement describes the Great Basin Desert ecosystem? Solution: A cold desert is a type of ecosystem. Cold deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain or snow, dry, thin soil, and long, cold winters. So, the following statement describes the Great Basin Desert ecosystem: a smal...
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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 word on is not important, so it should not be capitalized. The correct title is Hop on Pop.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Lisa's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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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]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 better describes the Taklamakan Desert ecosystem? Solution: A cold desert is a type of ecosystem. Cold deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain or snow, dry, thin soil, and long, cold winters. So, the Taklamakan Desert has dry, thin soil. It also has long, cold winters.
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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]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words cream and dream rhyme. They both end with the eam sound. The word tram does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's skin is better adapted as a warning sign to ward off predators? Solution: Look at the picture of the opalescent nudibranch. The opalescent nudibranch has stinging cells in its brightly colored skin. Its skin is adapted to ward off predators. The bright colors serve as a warning sign 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: Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are the same as in Pair 2. The distance between the magnets is also the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a flip-flop a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: A flip-flop is a solid. You can bend or fold a flip-flop. But it will still have a size and shape of its own.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. Against all odds, the () train eventually reached the crest of the hill. Solution: Complete the sentence with the word wheezing. It describes the train as if it were a person who is out of breath.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long does it take to do the laundry? Solution: The better estimate for how long it takes to do the laundry is 1 hour. 1 minute is too fast.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? Half of the planets are made mainly of gas or ice. Solution: The table tells you that of the eight planets, two are made mainly of gas and two are made mainly of ice. So, four of the eight, or half, of the planets are made mainly of ga...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal below. Solution: A catfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. A gray wolf is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the pink-backed pelican. Solution: A pink-backed pelican's scientific name is Pelecanus rufescens. The first word of its scientific name is Pelecanus. Falco sparverius is in the genus Falco. The first word of its scientific name is Falco. So, Falco sparverius...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Ann is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years. Solution: The sentence is compound-complex. It is made up of two independent clauses and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begin...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is cheese a mineral? Solution: Cheese does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, cheese is not a mineral.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a blue whale? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a blue whale is 200 tons. 200 ounces and 200 pounds are both too light.
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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. Illinois is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's limbs are also adapted for swimming? Solution: Look at the picture of the northern elephant seal. The northern elephant seal uses its flippers to push itself through water. The flippers can also help it change direction while swimming. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the blue particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles, look at both the number of blue particles and the volume of the solvent in each con...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is North America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this pea plant's phenotype for the pea color trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. The pea plant's observable version of the pea color trait is yellow peas. So, the plant's phenotype for the pea color trait is...
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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. As a teacher of American history, Mr. Ferguson tries to remain disinterested when discussing controversial issues, giving equal attention and ...
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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. Jayce is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Oklahoma? Solution: Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma.
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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]Would you find the word mock on a dictionary page with the following guide words? maintain - measles Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since mock is not between the guide words maintain - measles, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Abby's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Maryland.
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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 organism in the same genus as the blue jay. Solution: A blue jay's scientific name is Cyanocitta cristata. The first word of its scientific name is Cyanocitta. Goura scheepmakeri is in the genus Goura. The first word of its scientific name is Goura. So, Goura scheepmakeri and Cyanocitta c...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Unfortunately, the wild blueberries we picked were as sweet as vinegar. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. As sweet as vinegar shows verbal irony because vinegar is sour, not sweet.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Mr. Silva argues that we need to do more to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. I doubt that someone so socially awkward would know a thing about office safety. Solution: The text argues that being socially awkward determines knowledge of workplace s...
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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 rubber ballon would stretch the most. If you gently pull on a rubber ba...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these four objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A sticky object can attach or stick to other things. All four objects are sticky. A lemon has a sour taste. The honey is not sour. A slippery object is hard to hold on...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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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 A have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word factoid in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses factoid in its traditional sense: something made up presented as a true fact. As a geneticist, Mabel dislikes many popular sci-fi movies because they often present audiences with factoids that misrepresent her f...
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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. Texas is farthest east.
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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: Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are the same as in Pair 2. The distance between the magnets is also the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Wyoming? Solution: Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.
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