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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Vermont? Solution: Montpelier is the capital of Vermont.
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Question: [QUESTION]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. Oklahoma is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A flamingo is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. A helmeted iguana is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert? Solution: Look at the picture of the horned viper. The horned viper has sand-colored scales covering its body. It is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Brenda's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Ethan inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the solid. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Lollipop's phenotype for the fur color trait? Solution: Lollipop's genotype for the fur color gene is ff. Lollipop's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for brown fur. So, Lollipop's phenotype for the fur color trait must be brown fur. To check this ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Indian Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Choose the poem that uses repetition. Solution: This poem uses repetition. It repeats words, phrases, or lines. And he worried about it. And he worried about it.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Devin's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Solution: Read the passage carefully. A high pressure system can push clouds out of an area. The Gobi Desert has high pressure for 250 days per year on average. The underlined part of the passage tells you about the usual pattern of barometric p...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is New York. During the colonial era, New Hampshire and New York both claimed the territory that would later become the state of Vermont. Vermont was never its own colony.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bird's beak is also adapted to crack large, hard nuts? Solution: Look at the picture of the military macaw. The military macaw has a thick hooked beak. Its beak is adapted to crack large, hard nuts. The military macaw uses its thick beak to crack the shell of a nut by squeezing it. The hooked ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words twirl and swirl rhyme. They both end with the irl sound. The word snarl does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Lila investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Samuel decides to take a trip to California. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Samuel wants or needs: Samuel will give up the chance to go to South Carolina. He would have enjoyed a trip to South Carolina more than...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Tanvi investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of New Jersey? Solution: Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the macroalgae is a producer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the macroalgae is a producer because it makes its own food. The macroalgae uses carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make its own food.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a bottle of nail polish? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a bottle of nail polish is 15 milliliters. 15 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of three motorboats. Which motorboat was moving at the highest speed? Solution: Look at the distance each motorboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each motorboat moved does not affect its speed. Notice that each motorboat moved for 5 hours. The mot...
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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]What kind of sentence is this? Wow, that was a loud sneeze! Solution: The sentence tells about something, but it shows surprise and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
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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. You can see clearly through a transparent object. The magnifying glass is transparent, but the car bumper is not. A slippery object is hard to hold onto or stand on. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a simple sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the simple sentence. It has one subject and predicate. Before practice the basketball players stretch on the floor.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? The Small Dark Spot is the name of a cyclone that occurred on the planet Neptune. Solution: The sentence tells about something, and it ends with a period. It is a declarative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Stuart's phenotype for the whisker type trait? Solution: Stuart's genotype for the whisker type gene is hh. Stuart's genotype of hh has only h alleles. The h allele is for curved whiskers. So, Stuart's phenotype for the whisker type trait must be curved whiskers. T...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is harder? Solution: Hard is a property. A hard material keeps its shape when you press on it with your finger. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine pushing on the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the glass bottle is harder. If you squeeze a glass bottle, it will not cha...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is sweat a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: Sweat is a liquid. A liquid can change shape. But it still takes up the same amount of space. When you exercise, drops of sweat may drip down your face.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Nauru.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The largest planet is made mainly of ice. Solution: To decide which planet is the largest, look at the volumes shown in the table and compare the exponents. Jupiter's volume has an exponent of 15, which is the largest out of all the pl...
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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]Select the bird below. Solution: A pelican is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. A gray tree frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Jordan decides to plant the chrysanthemums. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Jordan wants or needs: Jordan will give up the chance to look at the magnolia tree. He thinks it would have looked more beautiful than t...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Iowa? Solution: Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for digging? Solution: Look at the picture of the Alpine marmot. The Alpine marmot has long, straight claws. Its feet are adapted for digging. The Alpine marmot uses its claws to break up soil and move it out of the way. Now look at each animal. Figure out which ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Isaiah knows how to type. Solution: People are not born knowing how to type. Instead, many people learn how to type. So, typing is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor? My dog, Skip, is the security guard for our front yard mailbox. Solution: My dog, Skip, is the security guard for our front yard mailbox. The words Skip and security guard are compared without the word like or as. So, the sentence uses a metaphor.
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Question: [QUESTION]What type of rock is granite? Solution: Granite is an igneous rock. Like other igneous rocks, it forms when melted rock cools and hardens. Melted rock below the earth's surface is called magma. Granite forms from a type of magma that is rich in silica. As the magma cools, minerals such as quartz, fe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is South America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A lemon has a sour taste. The fries are not sour. Potato chips have a salty taste. The fries are salty.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? As Luca sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him. Solution: The sentence is complex. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the subordinating conjunction as. As Luca sat down on the r...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which change best matches the sentence? Water moves loose pieces of rock. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which kind of place usually has quieter neighborhoods? Solution: Suburban areas usually have quieter neighborhoods. There are fewer people, and houses are farther apart.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the Venn diagram, who was a real person? Solution: In a Venn diagram, each circle shows things that are true for a particular topic. The middle, where the two circles overlap, shows things that are true for both topics. This Venn diagram compares Natty Bumppo and Daniel Boone. The detail re...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the European nightjar. Solution: A European nightjar's scientific name is Caprimulgus europaeus. The first word of its scientific name is Caprimulgus. Haliaeetus leucocephalus is in the genus Haliaeetus. The first word of its scientific name is Haliaeetus. So...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which change better matches the sentence? The floor of a valley is covered by water after heavy rain. Solution:
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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 rain boots are not rough. Yellow is a color. This color is yellow. The rain boots are yellow.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Tracy acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? whisper - wrote Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since wipe is between the guide words whisper - wrote, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea. Shivani couldn't tolerate the nauseous odor emanating from the landfill, so she rolled up her car windows as she drove past. The second text uses na...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a tissue a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: A tissue is a solid that can be folded or torn. But if you fold a tissue, it will still have a size and shape of its own. If you tear a tissue into pieces, each piece will still have a size and shape of its own.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Owen's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Victoria's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Dakota's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? You look as if you're licking some invisible something on your lips. Solution: The text uses assonance, the repetition of a vowel sound in a series of nearby words. The words if, licking, invisible, and lips share a vowel sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Gabby 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]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]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 of these continents does the equator intersect? Solution: The equator is the line at 0° latitude. It intersects Asia. It does not intersect Australia or North America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Meg decides to plant the magnolia tree. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Meg wants or needs: The magnolia tree will use up more space than the hydrangeas would have used up.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The volume of Earth is more than ten times the volume of Mercury. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of ten times the volume of Mercury. Then compare the result to the volume of Earth. The volume of E...
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each aquarium decreased, which means that the thermal energy of each aquarium decreased. So, thermal energy was transferred from each aquarium to the surroundings.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Anne inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Breaking a piece of glass is a (). Solution: Breaking a piece of glass is a physical change. The glass gets broken into pieces. But each piece is still made of the same type of matter.
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Question: [QUESTION]Suppose Deb decides to eat the sunflower seeds. Which result would be a cost? Solution: This result is a cost. It involves giving up or spending something that Deb wants or needs: Deb will give up the chance to eat the apple crisp. Deb thinks apple crisp would have tasted better than sunflower seeds...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the animal that has a backbone. Solution: A flounder is a fish. Like other fish, a flounder has a backbone. Like other spiders, a redback spider does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
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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 2 are farther apart than the magne...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The second sentence states a fact. In ancient Egypt, some people were preserved as mummies after they died. It can be proved by reading a book about ancient Egypt. The first sentence states an opinion. Preserving dead people as mummies is definitely gross. Def...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following organisms is the omnivore in this food web? Solution: Omnivores are consumers that eat both producers and other consumers. So, an omnivore has arrows pointing to it from at least one producer and at least one consumer. The Arctic fox has an arrow pointing to it from the bilber...
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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]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Tyrone spoke at the city council meeting, claiming the new recycling regulations were draconian. Solution: The source of the allusion draconian is Greek history. Draco, a government official in seventh-century Athens, Greece, wrote a code of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following organisms is the secondary consumer in this food web? Solution: Secondary consumers eat primary consumers, and primary consumers eat producers. So, in a food web, secondary consumers have arrows pointing to them from primary consumers. Primary consumers have arrows pointing to...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Britney acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the water in a fishbowl a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: The water in a fishbowl is a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any container it is in. If you pour water from a fishbowl into a different container, the water will take the shape of that container. But the water will still take up t...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long does it take to drink a small glass of water? Solution: The better estimate for how long it takes to drink a small glass of water is 30 seconds. 30 hours is too slow.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the invertebrate. Solution: A monarch butterfly is an insect. Like other insects, a monarch butterfly is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A rockfish is a fish. Like other fish, a rockfish is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. A Canadian lynx is a mammal. Like...
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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 they could refer to the Duncans or their relatives. The Duncans see their relatives whenever they visit Florida. The second answer choice shows a possible corr...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of North Dakota? Solution: Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a knife a solid or a liquid? Solution: A knife is a solid. You can bend a knife. But it will still have a size and shape of its own.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is breccia a mineral? Solution: Breccia does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, breccia is not a mineral.
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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]Which material is this tablecloth made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the tablecloth. The tablecloth is made of linen. Linen is made from the stems of flax plants. First, the stems are cut. Then, the stems are soaked in water until they are soft. The soft fibers from the stems are then spun in...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one substance that is not a mineral. Solution: Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of minerals. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of minerals. Hematite is a mineral. A skull is not a pure substance. But all minerals are pure substances. A skul...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea. Wendy couldn't tolerate the nauseous odor emanating from the landfill, so she rolled up her car windows as she drove past. The first text uses naus...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Jen's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Billy acquired this trait? Solution:
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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 lemon has a sour taste. All three objects are sour. You can see clearly through a transparent object. The green apple and the lemon are not transparent. A transluce...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the main persuasive appeal used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to logos, or reason. It focuses on the science behind the product.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which bath towel has more thermal energy? Solution: The two bath towels are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the hotter bath towel has more thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A turkey vulture is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Vultures do not usually hunt live animals. They eat animals that are already dead! This behavior is called scavenging. A sea otter is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Sea otters have ve...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is an antler a mineral? Solution: An antler does not have all the properties of a mineral. So, an antler is not a mineral.
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Question: [QUESTION]Use the timeline to complete the following sentence. The year () was before 100 CE. Solution: Find the year 100 CE on the timeline. Now look for the choice that is to the left of the year 100 CE. The year 300 BCE is to the left of the year 100 CE on the timeline. That means that 300 BCE was before 1...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is sandstone a mineral or a rock? Solution: The properties of sandstone match the properties of a rock. So, sandstone is a rock.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which fish's mouth is also adapted for tearing through meat? Solution: Look at the picture of the great white shark. The great white shark has a large mouth and sharp teeth. Its mouth is adapted for tearing through meat. The great white shark uses its teeth to cut up meat into pieces it can swallow....
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Grayson investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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