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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of relationship is formed when an epiphytic orchid grows on a tree branch in the canopy? Solution: When an epiphytic orchid grows on a tree branch in the canopy, the orchid gets more sunlight and wind than it would if it grew on the forest floor. So, the orchid benefits from its relations...
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Question: [QUESTION]Why is this hummingbird called ruby-throated? Solution: Ruby-throated hummingbirds get their name from the ruby-colored feathers on their throat.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Hector's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Kendrick's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence uses a simile? Solution: This sentence uses a simile: Our boots were as muddy as a pig's hooves. The words boots and pig's hooves are compared using the word as. This sentence uses a metaphor: Our boots were muddy pig's hooves. The words boots and pig's hooves are compared without the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The smallest planet is made mainly of rock. Solution: The table tells you that the smallest planet is Mercury and that Mercury is made mainly of rock. So, the smallest planet is made mainly of rock.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Ken investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Chicken cooking in an oven is a (). Solution: Cooking chicken is a chemical change. The heat causes the matter in the chicken to change. Cooked chicken and raw chicken are different types of matter.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Although Josh hasn't worked in years, his mother prefers to say that he's between jobs right now. Solution: The text uses a euphemism, a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic. Between jobs is an indirect way of say...
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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]What is the capital of Oregon? Solution: Salem is the capital of Oregon.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the yellow particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles, look at both the number of yellow particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the fish below. Solution: A bull shark is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Bull sharks can live in both fresh and salt water. They are found in rivers and in shallow parts of the ocean. An olive toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Toads do...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in the snow? Solution: Look at the picture of the short-tailed weasel. During the winter, the short-tailed weasel has white fur covering its body. It is adapted to be camouflaged in the snow. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each anima...
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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. A turtle shell is made by a living thing. But minerals are not made by living things. So, a turtle s...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of an eyedropper? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of an eyedropper is 3 milliliters. 3 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? When Shivani first joined the track team, she was afraid of jumping, but she got over that hurdle. Solution: The text uses a pun, a word or phrase that humorously suggests more than one meaning. Hurdle refers to an obstacle that one must overcome. It also...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. The Second Amendment says that () have the right to own weapons. Solution: The Second Amendment says that the American people have the right to own weapons. It does not say only certain people have that right. The amendment applies to all Americans. The complete text of the Se...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with pale orange cheeks to offspring with bright orange cheeks? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with pale orange cheeks or bright orange cheeks, consider whether each phenotype is th...
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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 animal's mouth is also adapted for gnawing? Solution: Look at the picture of the nutria. The nutria has large front teeth. Its mouth is adapted for gnawing. The large front teeth can help the nutria break off pieces of food that it can swallow. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal ...
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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 state is highlighted? Solution: This state is Minnesota.
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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]Based on the arrows, which of the following living things is a decomposer? Solution: Decomposers help break down dead living things into simpler matter, such as nutrients. These nutrients can then help plants and other living things grow. In a food web, there is an arrow pointing from another living...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Kiribati.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one animal that has all of the amphibian traits listed above. Solution: To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group. Amphibians have the following traits: They spend part of their lives in water and part on land. They have moist skin. They make eggs with no ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Zach's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the fish below. Solution: An American bullfrog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Frogs live near water or in damp places. Most frogs lay their eggs in water. A yak is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk. Yaks live in cold places. Their long hair helps...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Grenada.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a can of soup? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a can of soup is 13 ounces. 13 pounds and 13 tons are both too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has more thermal energy? Solution: The two bowls of oatmeal have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 105°F bowl of oatmeal is hotter than the 75°F bowl of oatmeal, it has more thermal energy.
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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 south pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other...
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Question: [QUESTION]According to the Seventh Amendment, who has the final say in deciding who wins a court case? Solution: According to the Seventh Amendment, the jury has the final say in deciding who wins a court case. The judge is usually not allowed to change a jury's decision. A jury is a group of regular citizens...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to logos, or reason, by citing research to show that the advertised toothpaste is highly effective.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Athena's phenotype for the fur color trait? Solution: Athena's genotype for the fur color gene is FF. Athena's genotype of FF has only F allelles. The F allele is for orange fur. So, Athena's phenotype for the fur color trait must be orange fur. To check this answe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the boy's motion? Solution: The boy is remaining motionless. So, the boy has a constant velocity.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a caterpillar? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a caterpillar is 24 millimeters. 24 centimeters, 24 meters, and 24 kilometers are all too long.
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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. Texas is farthest south.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Mer's phenotype for the tail spots trait? Solution: Mer's genotype for the tail spots gene is ii. Mer's genotype of ii has only i alleles. The i allele is for an unspotted tail. So, Mer's phenotype for the tail spots trait must be an unspotted tail. To check this a...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is this fly's phenotype for the wing type trait? Solution: You need to determine the fruit fly's phenotype for the wing type trait. First, consider the alleles in the fly's genotype for the wing type gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a full box of cereal? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of a full box of cereal is 24 ounces. 24 pounds and 24 tons are both too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of an earthworm? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of an earthworm is 4 grams. 4 kilograms is too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the great gray owl. Solution: A great gray owl's scientific name is Strix nebulosa. The first word of its scientific name is Strix. Cyanocitta stelleri is in the genus Cyanocitta. The first word of its scientific name is Cyanocitta. So, Cyanocitta stelleri an...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? let - loud Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since librarian is between the guide words let - loud, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Kaylee and Jeffrey trade to each get what they want? Solution: Kaylee wanted broccoli in her lunch and Jeffrey was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Kaylee has tomatoes. Jeffrey has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a TV show? Solution: A TV show should be in italics. The correct title is **Wheel of Fortune**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Why do people come to Panjin Red Beach? Solution: Look at the passage. It tells you why people come to Panjin Red Beach. Panjin Red Beach is in China. For most of the year, the beach is green. But in the fall, it turns bright red! People come from all over to see the beautiful red color.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest north? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the north arrow is pointing. Pennsylvania is farthest north.
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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]Is a stuffed tiger a solid, a liquid, or a gas? Solution: A stuffed tiger is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. When you hold a stuffed tiger in your hands, the stuffed tiger still has a size and shape of its own.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? I can't believe this is Kendra's first time seeing the Pacific Ocean! 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 logical fallacy is used in the text? How could Candice have anything insightful to say about foreign affairs? She grew up on a farm. Solution: The text argues that Candice cannot be insightful about foreign affairs because she grew up on a farm. This is a personal attack that isn't relevant to...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Don't try to tell me that you only watch educational programming, Bridgette! I know for a fact that your sister only watches reality television. Solution: The text argues that Bridgette must watch reality television, because her sister watches reality telev...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the living thing. Solution: A van is not a living thing. A van does not have all the traits of a living thing. Vans need energy, but they do not eat food. They get energy from gasoline or electricity. Vans do not grow. A maple tree is a living thing. Maple trees grow and respond to their envi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which specific humidity level was measured within the outlined area shown? Solution: Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which specific humidity levels those colors represent. The legend tells you that this air mass contained air with specific humidit...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with a gray body to offspring with a golden body? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with a gray body or a golden body, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive alle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's common name? Solution: Gymnothorax funebris is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Gymnothorax funebris is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that green moray eel is the common name.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a parking space? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a parking space is 8 meters. 8 millimeters and 8 centimeters are too short. 8 kilometers is too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the event chain, which house does the first pig live in at the end? Solution: An event chain uses arrows to show the order of events. This event chain shows the main events from the fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Follow the arrows to see the order of events. The last box says, The three ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Franklin noticed that the wind was blowing in from the ocean this afternoon. Solution: Read the text carefully. Franklin noticed that the wind was blowing in from the ocean this afternoon. This passage tells you about the wind direction where Fr...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is the Red Sea? Solution: The best estimate for the length of the Red Sea is 2,250 kilometers. 2,250 centimeters and 2,250 meters are both too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Danielle's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a road from one end of a city to the other? Solution: The better estimate for the length of a road from one end of a city to the other is 10 kilometers. 10 meters is too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words wave and cave rhyme. They both end with the ave sound. The word dash does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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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 plastic slide is harder. A plastic slide does not change shape when yo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is softer? Solution: Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when you press on it. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the cotton head band is softer. If you squeeze cotton fabric, it will change shape.
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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]Which material are these shorts made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the shorts. The shorts are made of nylon. Nylon is a strong, lightweight fabric. Nylon dries quickly, so it is often used to make swim shorts.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is this a sentence fragment? In honor of Washington Irving's famous tale, the town of North Tarrytown, New York, voted to rename itself Sleepy Hollow in 1996. Solution: This is not a sentence fragment. It is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought. In honor of Washington Irving's...
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Do you know Fernando from soccer camp, or do you have another connection with him? Solution: The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Choose the poem that uses alliteration. Solution: This poem uses alliteration. It repeats beginning consonant sounds. He wiped his weeping eyes.
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Question: [QUESTION]Last year, there were seven men's clothing stores on Main Street in Arlington. This year, there are only three. What probably happened to the overall supply of men's shirts in Arlington? Solution: When four men's clothing stores closed on Main Street, the number of suppliers went down. There were fe...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Genes affect traits. Genes contain information about inherited traits. All organisms have genes. All organisms have genes that contain information about their inherited traits. Eye color is an example of a gene. An organism's eye color is affected...
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Question: [QUESTION]Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her organization? For several reasons, plagiarism is a major issue in schools today. Part of the problem is that many students don't even know what plagiarism means exactly. For teachers, it can be a challenge to...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a movie? Solution: A movie should be in italics. The correct title is **Shrek the Third**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The tin foil is not bouncy. An opaque object does not let light through. The tin foil is opaque.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the solid. Solution: A ruler is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. If you put a ruler in a box, the ruler will keep its shape. The air inside a soccer ball is a gas. A gas expands to fill a space. The air fills all the space inside the soccer ball. If air leaks out, it will exp...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the peregrine falcon. Solution: A peregrine falcon's scientific name is Falco peregrinus. Ardea cinerea does not have the same scientific name as a peregrine falcon. So, Falco peregrinus and Ardea cinerea are not in the same species. Strix uralensis does no...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Rudy's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Tuvalu.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Dr. Cameron is unhappy with her new assistant because simple tasks, like fetching coffee, take him years to finish. Solution: The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. Take him years to finish is an exaggera...
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Question: [QUESTION]Where are spores released from? Solution: Mature ferns have spore cases on the underside of their fronds. Spores are released from the spore cases. Heart-shaped plants produce eggs and sperm, not spores.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Dana acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor? The joking boys and girls are silly clowns. Solution: The joking boys and girls are silly clowns. The words boys and girls and clowns are compared without the word like or as. So, the sentence uses a metaphor.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? The Dodson family is going to spend two weeks in Ocean City, but for Mateo it will be a working vacation, since he'll be checking in with the office every day. Solution: The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms. Working va...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Preston acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Sulfur dioxide is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether sulfur dioxide 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]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Mr. Howell's class is so boring! Why are all literature classes so dull? Solution: The text argues that a single boring class indicates that all classes on the same topic are dull. However, this isn't necessarily true. This illustrates a type of logical fal...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a car key? Solution: The better estimate for the length of a car key is 7 centimeters. 7 kilometers is too long.
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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 solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the yellow particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles, look at both the number of yellow particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the temperature of a hot day in the desert? Solution: The better estimate for the temperature of a hot day in the desert is 48°C. 48°F is too cold.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the chemical formula for this molecule. Solution: H is the symbol for hydrogen. According to the legend, hydrogen atoms are shown in light gray. S is the symbol for sulfur. According to the legend, sulfur atoms are shown in yellow. This ball-and-stick model shows a molecule with two hydrogen ...
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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]In this food chain, the weakfish is a tertiary consumer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the weakfish is a tertiary consumer because it eats a secondary consumer. The secondary consumer in this food chain is the butterfish.
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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 Black on White.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Gavin investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a hammer? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a hammer is 19 centimeters. 19 millimeters is too short. 19 meters and 19 kilometers are too long.
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