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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger. The magnets in Pair 1 are closer together than the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in the snow? Solution: Look at the picture of the ptarmigan. During the winter, the ptarmigan has white feathers covering its body. It is adapted to be camouflaged in the snow. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out w...
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Question: [QUESTION]Why did Helen have to learn words in a different way? Solution: Look at the passage. It tells you why Helen had to learn words in a different way. Helen Keller became deaf and blind as a child. She couldn't hear or see. So, she had to learn words in a different way. Helen's teacher used finger spell...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal below. Solution: A gorilla is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Gorillas live in groups called troops. The largest male in the troop is usually the leader. A goldfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Goldfish are popular as pets in many countries...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Jenny has a scar on her right leg. 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 of the following best describes an ecosystem in a tropical cloud forest in Costa Rica? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each refrigerator increased, which means that the thermal energy of each refrigerator increased. So, thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings to each refrigerator.
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Jason's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the Chinese alligator. Solution: A Chinese alligator's scientific name is Alligator sinensis. The first word of its scientific name is Alligator. Eriocheir sinensis and Alligator sinensis are not in the same genus. These organisms are not in the same genus, b...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of an eraser? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of an eraser is 36 grams. 36 kilograms is too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the temperature of a cup of hot coffee? Solution: The better estimate for the temperature of a cup of hot coffee is 140°F. 140°C is too hot.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a can of soda pop? Solution: The best estimate for the volume of a can of soda pop is 12 fluid ounces. 12 cups and 12 gallons are both too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Tara and Jeremiah trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Tara wants broccoli. Jeremiah 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 logical fallacy is used in the text? I can't understand why people are complaining that it's difficult to find a job in this job market. My daughter and I got jobs without any trouble. Solution: The text argues that it's not difficult to find a job in this job market. However, even though the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? pasture - polish Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since pinch is between the guide words pasture - polish, it would be found on that page.
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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. Florida is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it could refer to the program or the opera. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. It has been replaced with the...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Tisha investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted for flight? Solution: Look at the picture of the great blue heron. The great blue heron has large, powerful wings. It is adapted for flight. Long, powerful wings help the great blue heron travel long distances by air. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has ...
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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]Identify the question that Aiden's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's skin is better adapted to hurt an attacking predator? Solution: Look at the picture of the hedgehog. The hedgehog has sharp spines on its skin. Its skin is adapted to hurt an attacking predator. The spines can harm a predator that tries to bite the hedgehog. Now look at each animal. F...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Brett argues that American schools should offer foreign language classes at every level. I disagree. How could Brett not see the value of learning English? Solution: The text argues that Brett claims that Americans should stop learning English and only stud...
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Question: [QUESTION]Oranges do not grow well in cold temperatures. After an unusually cold winter, what will probably happen to the overall supply of oranges? Solution: Cold weather makes it more difficult to grow oranges. Fewer oranges will be grown, and there will probably be fewer oranges to sell. The overall supply...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Judith inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is the Dominican Republic. Why does the Dominican Republic share its island with another country? The Dominican Republic and Haiti share the island of Hispaniola. It is home to the earliest European settlements in the Americas. Christopher Columbu...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The first greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Tucker is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of an ear of corn? Solution: The best estimate for the mass of an ear of corn is 15 ounces. 15 pounds and 15 tons are both too heavy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Solomon Islands.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to pathos, or emotion, by reminding readers of how important their dogs are to them.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following statements is true? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it could refer to his handmade ceramic bowl or her foot. Even after Bobby warned Eva to be careful, she dropped his handmade ceramic bowl on her foot and brok...
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Question: [QUESTION]Marco starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Marco need to pull with a larger force? Solution: Look for the friend who is heavier. A friend who weighs 35 pounds is heavier than a friend who weighs 28 pounds. So, to move the wagon at...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? Maya needs a new pair of shoes. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, needs. The verb ends in -s and tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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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]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? In this election, we've seen the highest voter turnout ever recorded. If you have any doubts about Brad Lloyd's qualifications, just look at how many people have come out to vote for him. Solution: The text argues that Brad Lloyd is the most qualified candi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun them is used without its antecedent. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. Them has been replaced with the regi...
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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. New Hampshire is farthest east.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is these crayons made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the crayons. The crayons are made of two different materials. The label is made of paper. The rest of the crayon is made of wax. Crayons are made by melting the wax and pouring it into special molds.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Utah? Solution: Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the expected ratio of offspring with red fruit to offspring with yellow fruit? Choose the most likely ratio. Solution: To determine how many boxes in the Punnett square represent offspring with red fruit or yellow fruit, consider whether each phenotype is the dominant or recessive allele's v...
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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. The jewels on your necklace sparkle in this light.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Boron trichloride is (). Solution: You can tell whether boron trichloride is an elementary substance or a compound by counting the number of symbols in its chemical formula. A symbol contains either one capital letter or a capital letter followed by one or two lowercase lette...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Brittany and Camilla trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Brittany wants broccoli. Camilla 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 trait did Meiolania have? Select the trait you can observe on the fossil. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which body part pulls on bones to move the body? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses conversational language (real quick). The first sentence uses formal language in place of the conversational language, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word factoid in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses factoid in its traditional sense: something made up presented as a true fact. As a geneticist, Kelly dislikes many popular sci-fi movies because they often present audiences with factoids that misrepresent her ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following was an independent variable in this 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 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]What is the capital of Colorado? Solution: Denver is the capital of Colorado.
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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 fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. All three objects are fuzzy. Blue is a color. This color is blue. The kiwi and the tennis ball are not blue. A fragile object ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which drop of honey has a lower temperature? Solution: The two drops of honey are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the drop of honey with less thermal energy has a lower temperature.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the idiom in this text suggest? Malia has a lot on her plate: she is attending college, has a full-time job as a waitress, and volunteers at the animal shelter. Solution: The text uses an idiom, an expression that cannot be understood literally. The idiom a lot on her plate suggests that M...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Maura inherited this trait? Solution:
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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 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. Louisiana is farthest south.
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Question: [QUESTION]Assume all other forces on Dylan are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Dylan? Solution: To determine if there is a net force on Dylan, look at the forces: Earth's gravity is pulling Dylan down with a force of 400 N. The diving board is pushing Dylan up with a force of 400 N. The forc...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nebraska? Solution: Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the animal that does not have a backbone. Solution: A tiger is a mammal. Like other mammals, a tiger has a backbone. A dung beetle is an insect. Like other insects, a dung beetle does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the comet moth. Solution: A comet moth's scientific name is Argema mittrei. Argema mittrei has the same scientific name as a comet moth. So, these organisms are in the same species. Sphodromantis viridis does not have the same scientific name as a comet mot...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a sofa? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a sofa is 10 feet. 10 inches is too short. 10 yards and 10 miles are too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Flash's phenotype for the horns trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Flash's observable version of the horns trait is not having horns. So, Flash's phenotype for the horns trait is not having horns.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the amphibian below. Solution: A red-spotted newt is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. A human is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Idaho? Solution: Boise is the capital of Idaho.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Mixing copper and tin to make bronze is a (). Solution: Mixing copper and tin to make bronze is a physical change. To make bronze, a furnace melts the copper and tin so that they can be mixed easily. Solid bronze forms when the mixture cools. The copper and tin are now combine...
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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 north pole of one magnet is closest to the south pole of the other magnet. Poles that are different attract. So, these magnets will attract e...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the direction of this push? Solution: The girl pushes the window open. The direction of the push is away from her hands.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Arizona? Solution: Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Wayne acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the solid. Solution: The air inside a balloon is a gas. A gas expands to fill a space. The air inside a balloon expands to fill all the space in the balloon. If the balloon pops, the air will expand to fill a much larger space. Coffee is a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any container it ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a magazine? Solution: A magazine should be in italics. The correct title is **Art of the West**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Asia.
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Question: [QUESTION]When was George Washington Carver born? Solution: George Washington Carver was born sometime between 1861 and 1865, during the Civil War. Historians do not know his exact birth date. George Washington Carver was born on a farm in Missouri. He was born into slavery, but he became free at a young age....
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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 B has more mass than each particle in sample A. The particles in sample B also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample A. So, the particle...
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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]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]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Dolly's phenotype for the coat graying trait? Solution: Dolly's genotype for the coat graying gene is gg. Dolly's genotype of gg has only g alleles. The g allele is for not having a graying coat. So, Dolly's phenotype for the coat graying trait must be not having a...
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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]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 capital of Arkansas? Solution: Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
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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]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 B have a higher average speed than the particles in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a dinner fork? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a dinner fork is 80 grams. 80 kilograms is too heavy.
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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 hard object does not change shape when pressed or squeezed. None of the objects are hard. A soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. All three objects ar...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which phrase has a more negative connotation? Solution: A beast has a more negative connotation. A beast is a dangerous wild animal.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the animal. Solution: A chili pepper is a plant. It has many green leaves. Chili peppers give food a spicy flavor. A cedar tree is a plant. It has small leaves. Cedar trees grow in many parts of the world. Many cedar trees grow on mountains. A brown pelican is an animal. It eats fish. A brown...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? leather - lower Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since little is between the guide words leather - lower, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Africa.
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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]Compare the motion of three blue jays. Which blue jay was moving at the highest speed? Solution: Look at the distance each blue jay moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each blue jay moved does not affect its speed. Notice that each blue jay moved for 10 hours. The blue ja...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a pencil a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a pencil is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a pencil something you can touch? Yes. Is a pencil a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a pencil is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? The loud thunder will wake the baby. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, wake. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Colorado? Solution: Denver is the capital of Colorado.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Keith acquired this trait? Solution:
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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]What is the capital of New Mexico? Solution: Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's scientific name? Solution: Bradypus variegatus is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, Bradypus variegatus is the scientific name.
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