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train/3900
Select the fish below.
[ "mandarinfish", "box turtle", "keel-billed toucan", "yak" ]
0
Fish live underwater. They have fins, not limbs. Fish are cold-blooded. The body temperature of cold-blooded animals depends on their environment. A manta ray is an example of a fish.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Classification
Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. Scientists sort animals into each group based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live. Classification also helps scientists compare similar animals.
A mandarinfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Mandarinfish often live near coral reefs. They eat small worms, snails, and fish eggs. A yak is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk. Yaks live in cold places. Their long hair helps keep them warm. A keel-billed toucan is a bird. It has fe...
train/3901
Which better describes the Serengeti National Park ecosystem?
[ "It has year-round rain. It also has soil that is poor in nutrients.", "It has a rainy season and a dry season. It also has soil that is poor in nutrients." ]
1
Figure: Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park is a savanna grassland ecosystem in Tanzania, a country in eastern Africa.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An environment includes all of the biotic, or living, and abiotic, or nonliving, things in an area. An ecosystem is created by the relationships that form among the biotic and abiotic parts of an environment. There are many different types of terrestrial, or land-based, ecosystems. Here are some ways in which terrestri...
A savanna grassland is a type of ecosystem. Savanna grasslands have the following features: warm summers and warm winters, a rainy season and a dry season, and soil that is poor in nutrients. So, Serengeti National Park has a rainy season and a dry season. It also has soil that is poor in nutrients.
train/3902
Based on the maps above, what was true about the Southern Colonies compared to the other colonies?
[ "The Southern Colonies had worse soil than New England.", "The Southern Colonies had a shorter growing season than the Middle Colonies.", "The Southern Colonies had a longer growing season than the Middle Colonies." ]
2
The two maps below give information about the colonial regions of North America. The first map shows how good the soil was for growing crops. The second map shows how many months out of the year had good weather for growing crops. Look at the maps. Then answer the question below.
closed choice
grade5
social science
us-history
English colonies in North America
Southern colonies: economy and slavery
Look at the maps. These choices are correct: The Southern Colonies had better soil than New England. In the first map, most of the soil in the Southern Colonies is labeled "most fertile." Meanwhile, New England is labeled as "least fertile." Fertile soil is good for growing crops. So, the Southern colonies had better,...
train/3903
Which statement describes the Sahara Desert ecosystem?
[ "It has warm, wet summers.", "It has dry, thin soil.", "It has thick, moist soil" ]
1
Figure: Sahara Desert. The Sahara Desert in northern Africa is the largest hot desert in the world. Less than one-fifth of this desert is covered in sand dunes. Most of the Sahara Desert is covered by bare rock, gravel, and pebbles!
closed choice
grade6
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An environment includes all of the biotic, or living, and abiotic, or nonliving, things in an area. An ecosystem is created by the relationships that form among the biotic and abiotic parts of an environment. There are many different types of terrestrial, or land-based, ecosystems. Here are some ways in which terrestri...
A hot desert is a type of ecosystem. Hot deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain, dry, thin soil, many different types of organisms, and It has thick, moist soil. So, the following statement describes the Sahara Desert ecosystem: a small amount of rain, dry, thin soil, many different types of organi...
train/3904
Which air temperature was measured within the outlined area shown?
[ "0°C", "-20°C", "3°C" ]
1
The map below shows air temperatures in the lower atmosphere on April 19, 2016. The outlined area shows an air mass that influenced weather in North America on that day. Look at the map. Then, answer the question below. Data source: United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth System Research Lab...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Identify and compare air masses
To study air masses, scientists can use maps that show conditions within Earth's atmosphere. For example, the map below uses color to show air temperatures. The map's legend tells you the temperature that each color represents. Colors on the left in the legend represent lower temperatures than colors on the right. For ...
Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which air temperatures those colors represent. 15°C. -20°C is within this range. 0°C and 3°C are outside of this range.
train/3905
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Washington, D.C.", "New York", "Maryland", "New Jersey" ]
2
closed choice
grade4
social science
us-history
English colonies in North America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Maryland.
train/3906
Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? Saturn's volume is more than 10,000 times as large as Mercury's.
[ "false", "true" ]
1
Use the data to answer the question below.
true-or false
grade8
natural science
earth-science
Astronomy
Analyze data to compare properties of planets
A planet's volume tells you the size of the planet. The primary composition of a planet is what the planet is made mainly of. In our solar system, planets are made mainly of rock, gas, or ice. The volume of a planet is a very large quantity. Large quantities such as this are often written in scientific notation. For ex...
To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of 10,000 times the volume of Mercury. Then compare the result to the volume of Saturn. The volume of Saturn is 8.27 x 10^14 km^3, which is more than 6.08 x 10^14 km^3. So, Saturn's volume is more than 10,000 times as large as Mercury's volume.
train/3907
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs." ]
0
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes and shapes.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
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 the magnetic force between them. Magnet A is the same size in both pairs. But Magnet B is smaller in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. So, the magnit...
train/3908
Which month is the wettest on average in Cairo?
[ "March", "January", "September" ]
1
Use the graph to answer the question below.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Use climate data to make predictions
Scientists record climate data from places around the world. Precipitation, or rain and snow, is one type of climate data. A bar graph can be used to show the average amount of precipitation each month. Months with taller bars have more precipitation on average.
To describe the average precipitation trends in Cairo, look at the graph. Choice "Jan" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Sep" is incorrect. January has an average monthly precipitation of about 15 millimeters. This is higher than in any other month. So, January is the wettest month on average.
train/3909
What is the capital of Washington?
[ "Spokane", "Seattle", "Olympia", "Denver" ]
2
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify the 50 state capitals
Olympia is the capital of Washington.
train/3910
Which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles?
[ "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution B", "Solution A" ]
2
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each pink ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater 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 container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of pink particles per milliliter. ...
train/3911
What is the capital of Illinois?
[ "Dallas", "Chicago", "Springfield", "Bismarck" ]
2
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
train/3912
What is the capital of Nebraska?
[ "Omaha", "Chicago", "Lincoln", "Boise" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
train/3913
Identify the question that Eliana's experiment can best answer.
[ "Does linen fabric turn darker than cotton fabric when soaked in a mixture of black dye and water?", "Does fabric turn darker when soaked in a mixture of black dye and water for 15 minutes compared to 30 minutes?" ]
0
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Eliana prepared ten buckets, each with one gallon of boiling water and three tablespoons of black fabric dye. Eliana soaked white linen fabric squares in five of the buckets, and white cotton fabric squares in the other...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
train/3914
Which term matches the picture?
[ "amplitude", "wavelength" ]
0
Read the text. The properties of a light wave affect what we see. One property of a light wave is wavelength. Wavelength measures the distance between one crest to the next. The wavelength of light determines what color, if any, is visible to the human eye. The longest visible waves are red and the shortest visible wav...
closed choice
grade8
language science
word-study
Domain-specific vocabulary
Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
The amplitude of a light wave refers to the distance between the middle of the wave and the point farthest from the center. This point is usually shown as the highest point on the wave, or the wave's crest.
train/3915
What is the capital of Ohio?
[ "Annapolis", "Columbus", "Cheyenne", "Cincinnati" ]
1
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
train/3916
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2." ]
2
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different shapes.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
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 magnitude of the magnetic force. Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magni...
train/3917
Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The largest planet is made mainly of ice.
[ "false", "true" ]
0
Use the data to answer the question below.
true-or false
grade7
natural science
earth-science
Astronomy
Analyze data to compare properties of planets
A planet's volume tells you the size of the planet. The primary composition of a planet is what the planet is made mainly of. In our solar system, planets are made mainly of rock, gas, or ice.
The table tells you that Jupiter is the largest planet and that Jupiter is made mainly of gas. So, the largest planet is made mainly of gas.
train/3918
What is the capital of Tennessee?
[ "Nashville", "Tallahassee", "Cleveland", "Jefferson City" ]
0
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee.
train/3919
Which country is highlighted?
[ "Tuvalu", "Samoa", "Tonga", "Solomon Islands" ]
1
closed choice
grade6
social science
geography
Oceania: geography
Identify and select countries of Oceania
This country is Samoa.
train/3920
Which property do these three objects have in common?
[ "fragile", "transparent", "flexible" ]
2
Select the best answer.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Properties can also tell you how an object will behave when something happens to it. Different objects can have properties in common. You can use these properties to put objects into groups. Grouping objects...
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. You can see clearly through a transparent object. None of the objects are transparent. A flexible object can be folded or bent without breaking easily. All three objects are flexible. A fragile object will break into pieces if you drop it. The rubber...
train/3921
Which animal's mouth is also adapted to eat plant matter?
[ "orca", "zebra" ]
1
Spotted deer are herbivores, or plant eaters. They eat grass and leaves. The deer's mouth is adapted to grind up and eat plant matter. Figure: spotted deer.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths, and necks
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The shape of an animal's mouth is one example of an adaptation. Animals' mouths can be adapted in different ways. For example, a large mouth with sharp teeth might help an animal tear ...
Look at the picture of the spotted deer. The spotted deer has long jaws and flat teeth. Its mouth is adapted to eat plant matter. The long jaws can help the spotted deer reach grass. The flat teeth can help it cut and grind up the food into soft pieces it can swallow. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal ha...
train/3922
Complete the sentence. The Kuril Islands formed at a () boundary.
[ "convergent", "divergent", "transform" ]
0
Read the passage and look at the picture. The Kuril Islands are part of a volcanic arc that begins near northern Japan and runs north toward Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The islands trace a tectonic boundary where the Pacific Plate moves toward and subducts, or sinks, below the Okhotsk Plate. Volcanoes in the Kuril Is...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
earth-science
Plate tectonics
Describe tectonic plate boundaries around the world
The outer layer of Earth is broken up into many pieces called tectonic plates, or simply plates. The breaks between plates are called plate boundaries. Plate boundaries are classified by the way the plates are moving relative to each other: At a divergent boundary, two plates are moving away from each other. At a trans...
To figure out what type of plate boundary formed the Kuril Islands, you need to know how the tectonic plates interacted. To find this out, read the passage carefully. The Kuril Islands are part of a volcanic arc that begins near northern Japan and runs north toward Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The islands trace a tect...
train/3923
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
[ "climate", "weather" ]
1
Figure: Blue Nile Falls. Blue Nile Falls is in Ethiopia. West winds carried mist from the falls across the forest this morning. Hint: Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Weather and climate around the world
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere. Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day. Climate is the pattern of ...
Read the passage carefully. Blue Nile Falls is in Ethiopia. West winds carried mist from the falls across the forest this morning. The underlined part of the passage tells you about the wind direction at Blue Nile Falls this morning. This passage describes the atmosphere at a certain place and time. So, this passage de...
train/3924
Identify the question that Franco's experiment can best answer.
[ "Can pennies hold more drops of water mixed with dish soap or water mixed with hand soap?", "Can pennies hold more drops of pure water or water mixed with hand soap?" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Franco used a dropper to put equal-sized drops of pure water, one at a time, onto a penny. The drops stayed together and formed a dome on the penny's surface. Franco recorded the number of drops he could add before the ...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
train/3925
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
[ "Topeka", "Harrisburg", "Montpelier", "Pittsburgh" ]
1
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Northeast
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
train/3926
Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance.
[ "benzene", "fluorine", "bromomethane" ]
1
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Identify elementary substances and compounds using models
There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are ...
train/3927
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Delaware", "Rhode Island", "New York", "Pennsylvania" ]
0
closed choice
grade5
social science
us-history
English colonies in North America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
The colony is Delaware.
train/3928
Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles?
[ "Solution A", "Solution B", "neither; their concentrations are the same" ]
2
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each blue ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater 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 container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of blue particles per milliliter. ...
train/3929
Which material is this spatula made of?
[ "rubber", "cotton" ]
0
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Materials
Identify multiple materials in objects
A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials. Some objects are made of just one material. Most nails are made of metal. Other objects are made of more than one material. This hammer is made of metal and wood.
Look at the picture of the spatula. The spatula is made of two different materials. The handle is made of wood, and the head is made of rubber.
train/3930
What is the capital of Hawaii?
[ "Helena", "Raleigh", "Honolulu", "Trenton" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify the 50 state capitals
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
train/3931
Identify the question that Bob's experiment can best answer.
[ "Do bananas develop more brown spots when they are kept at room temperature compared to in a cold refrigerator?", "Do bananas develop more brown spots if they are kept in bags with holes compared to bags without holes?" ]
1
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Bob divided 40 evenly among eight paper bags and sealed the bags. He poked 20 small holes in four of the bags and left the other four without holes. He kept the bags at room temperature for three days. Then, Bob opened...
closed choice
grade7
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
train/3932
What is the capital of Colorado?
[ "Colorado Springs", "Boulder", "Denver", "Olympia" ]
2
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify the 50 state capitals
Denver is the capital of Colorado.
train/3933
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.", "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1.", "The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs." ]
1
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Magnets
Compare strengths of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other. You c...
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 magnets in Pair 2. So, the magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1 than in Pair 2.
train/3934
Which three months have an average precipitation of around 3.5inches in Seattle?
[ "May, June, and October", "April, May, and November", "February, March, and October" ]
2
Use the graph to answer the question below.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Use climate data to make predictions
Scientists record climate data from places around the world. Precipitation, or rain and snow, is one type of climate data. A bar graph can be used to show the average amount of precipitation each month. Months with taller bars have more precipitation on average.
To describe the average precipitation trends in Seattle, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "May" is incorrect. Choice "Jun" is incorrect. Choice "Oct" is incorrect. Choice "Nov" is incorrect. Choice "February, March, and October" is incorrect. Feb...
train/3935
Select the organism in the same species as the red kangaroo.
[ "Macropus rufus", "Alligator sinensis", "Macropus agilis" ]
0
This organism is a red kangaroo. Its scientific name is Macropus rufus.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
biology
Classification and scientific names
Use scientific names to classify organisms
Scientists use scientific names to identify organisms. Scientific names are made of two words. The first word in an organism's scientific name tells you the organism's genus. A genus is a group of organisms that share many traits. A genus is made up of one or more species. A species is a group of very similar organisms...
A red kangaroo's scientific name is Macropus rufus. Alligator sinensis does not have the same scientific name as a red kangaroo. So, Macropus rufus and Alligator sinensis are not in the same species. Macropus rufus has the same scientific name as a red kangaroo. So, these organisms are in the same species. Macropus ruf...
train/3936
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2." ]
0
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
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 magnitude of the magnetic force. Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the ...
train/3937
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.", "The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1." ]
2
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Magnets
Compare strengths of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other. You c...
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 magnets in Pair 2. So, the magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1 than in Pair 2.
train/3938
Select the fish below.
[ "toco toucan", "flamingo", "Banggai cardinalfish", "loon" ]
2
Fish live underwater. They have fins, not limbs. Fish are cold-blooded. The body temperature of cold-blooded animals depends on their environment. A piranha is an example of a fish.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Classification
Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. Scientists sort animals into each group based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live. Classification also helps scientists compare similar animals.
A loon is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Loons usually live near lakes. They dive in the water to hunt for food. A toco toucan is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Toucans have large beaks. A toucan's beak can be half as long as its body. A flamingo is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, ...
train/3939
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "sample A", "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample B" ]
2
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
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 particles in sample B have a higher average kinetic energy than the particles in sample A. Because the particles in sample B have the higher average ...
train/3940
What is the capital of Arkansas?
[ "Baton Rouge", "Fayetteville", "Little Rock", "Charlotte" ]
2
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
train/3941
Identify the question that Barry's experiment can best answer.
[ "Do more bacteria grow in liquid with cinnamon than in liquid without cinnamon?", "Does temperature affect how much bacteria can grow in liquid?" ]
0
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Barry mixed bacteria into a nutrient-rich liquid where the bacteria could grow. He poured four ounces of the mixture into each of ten glass flasks. In five of the ten flasks, he also added one teaspoon of cinnamon. He a...
closed choice
grade6
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
train/3942
Which type of force from the pliers takes the nail out of the wood?
[ "pull", "push" ]
0
A pair of pliers is used to take a nail out of a piece of wood. The pliers apply a force to the nail, and the nail comes out of the wood.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Force and motion
Identify pushes and pulls
A force is a push or a pull that one object applies to a second object. The direction of a push is away from the object that is pushing. The direction of a pull is toward the object that is pulling.
The pliers apply a force to the nail. This force takes the nail out of the wood. The direction of this force is toward the pliers. This force is a pull.
train/3943
Select the reptile below.
[ "Mojave rattlesnake", "western toad" ]
0
Reptiles have scaly, waterproof skin. Most reptiles live on land. A helmeted iguana is an example of a reptile.
closed choice
grade2
natural science
biology
Classification
Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. The animals in each group have traits in common. Scientists sort animals into groups based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification.
A western toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. A Mojave rattlesnake is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin.
train/3944
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is greater in Pair 2." ]
1
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different shapes.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
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 magnitude of the magnetic force. Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are...
train/3945
What is the probability that a chicken produced by this cross will have yellow legs?
[ "1/4", "2/4", "3/4", "4/4", "0/4" ]
1
In a group of chickens, some individuals have white legs and others have yellow legs. In this group, the gene for the leg color trait has two alleles. The allele for yellow legs (l) is recessive to the allele for white legs (L). This Punnett square shows a cross between two chickens.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
biology
Genes to traits
Use Punnett squares to calculate probabilities of offspring types
Offspring phenotypes: dominant or recessive? How do you determine an organism's phenotype for a trait? Look at the combination of alleles in the organism's genotype for the gene that affects that trait. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of the trait to a...
train/3946
Which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles?
[ "Solution B", "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution A" ]
2
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each purple ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater 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 each container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of purple particles per mill...
train/3947
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
[ "Little Rock", "Providence", "Newport", "Hartford" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Northeast
Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
train/3948
In this food chain, the gray fox is a consumer. Why?
[ "It eats another organism.", "It makes its own food." ]
0
This diagram shows a food chain from a forest ecosystem in Virginia.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Identify roles in food chains
Every organism needs food to stay alive. Organisms get their food in different ways. A food chain shows how organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Producers make their own food. Many producers use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make sugar. This sugar is food for the producer. Consumers eat other organisms. C...
In this food chain, the gray fox is a consumer because it eats another organism. The gray fox in this food chain eats the skunk.
train/3949
Is a stuffed rabbit a solid, a liquid, or a gas?
[ "a solid", "a liquid", "a gas" ]
0
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
States of matter
Classify matter as solid, liquid, or gas
Solid, liquid, and gas are states of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter can come in different states, or forms. When matter is a solid, it has a definite volume and a definite shape. So, a solid has a size and shape of its own. Some solids can be easily folded, bent, or broken. A piece of paper is a...
A stuffed rabbit is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. When you hold a stuffed rabbit in your hands, the stuffed rabbit still has a size and shape of its own.
train/3950
Which of these states is farthest south?
[ "Idaho", "Minnesota", "Oklahoma", "Illinois" ]
2
closed choice
grade2
social science
geography
Geography
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the south arrow is pointing. Oklahoma is farthest south.
train/3951
Select the reptile below.
[ "Tasmanian devil", "olive toad", "western gorilla", "tokay gecko" ]
3
Reptiles have scaly, waterproof skin. Most reptiles live on land. Reptiles are cold-blooded. The body temperature of cold-blooded animals depends on their environment. A box turtle is an example of a reptile.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Classification
Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are groups of animals. Scientists sort animals into each group based on traits they have in common. This process is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live. Classification also helps scientists compare similar animals.
A Tasmanian devil is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk. Tasmanian devils are meat-eating marsupials. They live on the island of Tasmania, near Australia. A western 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 le...
train/3952
Which property do these four objects have in common?
[ "flexible", "hard", "slippery" ]
2
Select the best answer.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Properties can also tell you how an object will behave when something happens to it. Different objects can have properties in common. You can use these properties to put objects into groups. Grouping objects...
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A hard object does not change shape when pressed or squeezed. The water slide and the ice hockey rink are hard, but the jello is not. A slippery object is hard to hold onto or stand on. All four objects are slippery. A flexible object can be folded o...
train/3953
Which of the following could Fernando's test show?
[ "whether the filter was clogged", "the amount of bacteria in the water before it was filtered", "whether an inexpensive filter would become clogged more often" ]
0
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. The passage below describes how the engineering-design process was used to test a solution to a problem. Read the passage. Then answer the ques...
closed choice
grade8
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Engineering practices
Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. How can you determine what a test can show? You need to figure out what was tested and what was measured. Imagine an engineer needs to design a...
train/3954
Complete the statement. Graphite is ().
[ "a compound", "an elementary substance" ]
1
The model below represents graphite. Graphite is used to make pencil lead.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
chemistry
Atoms and molecules
Classify elementary substances and compounds using models
There are more than 100 different chemical elements, or types of atoms. Chemical elements make up all of the substances around you. A substance may be composed of one chemical element or multiple chemical elements. Substances that are composed of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are ...
Use the model to determine whether graphite is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. In the ball-and-stick model shown above, all of the balls are the same color: . The legend shows that dark gray represents the chemical element with the atomic symbol C. C is the atomic symbol for the chem...
train/3955
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "repel", "attract" ]
1
Two magnets are placed as shown. Hint: Magnets that attract pull together. Magnets that repel push apart.
closed choice
grade2
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. Whether a magnet attracts or repels other magnets depends on the positions of its poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles, called north and south. Here are some examples of magnets....
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 each other.
train/3956
Will these magnets attract or repel each other?
[ "repel", "attract" ]
0
Two magnets are placed as shown.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
physics
Magnets
Identify magnets that attract or repel
Magnets can pull or push on other magnets without touching them. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes are called magnetic forces. Magnetic forces are strongest at the magnets' poles, or ends. Every magnet has two poles: a north pole (N) and a south pole (...
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 south pole of the other magnet. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
train/3957
What is the capital of Missouri?
[ "Jefferson City", "Columbus", "Indianapolis", "Madison" ]
0
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
train/3958
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
[ "weather", "climate" ]
1
Figure: Croatia. The coast of Croatia often has cloudless skies during June, July, and August. Hint: Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
earth-science
Weather and climate
Weather and climate around the world
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere. Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day. Climate is the pattern of ...
Read the passage carefully. The coast of Croatia often has cloudless skies during June, July, and August. This passage tells you about the usual pattern of cloud cover on the coast of Croatia. This passage does not describe what the weather is like on a particular day. So, this passage describes the climate.
train/3959
Based on the event chain, which event happens earlier in the legend?
[ "John Henry gets sick.", "John Henry beats the machine." ]
1
This event chain shows the main events from the legend of John Henry.
closed choice
grade5
language science
writing-strategies
Visual elements
Read graphic organizers
A graphic organizer is a chart or picture that shows how ideas, facts, or topics are related to one another. When you read, look for graphic organizers included in the text. You can use these images to find key information. You can also create your own graphic organizers with information that you've read. Doing this ca...
An event chain uses arrows to show the order of events. This event chain shows the main events from the legend of John Henry. Follow the arrows to see the order of events. An arrow points from John Henry beats the machine in the contest to John Henry gets sick because he worked so hard during the contest. So, John Henr...
train/3960
Which better describes the tide pool ecosystems in Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary?
[ "It has water that is poor in nutrients. It also has only a few types of organisms.", "It has water that is rich in nutrients. It also has many different types of organisms." ]
1
Figure: Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary. Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary is in western Washington State. The park is on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It has many tide pool ecosystems.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An ecosystem is formed when living and nonliving things interact in an environment. There are many types of ecosystems. Here are some ways in which ecosystems can differ from each other: the pattern of weather, or climate the type of soil or water the organisms that live there
A tide pool is a type of ecosystem. Tide pool ecosystems have the following features: daily flooding and draining of seawater, water that is rich in nutrients, and many different types of organisms. So, the tide pool ecosystems in Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary have water that is rich in nutrients. They also have m...
train/3961
Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert?
[ "Namaqua chameleon", "polar bear" ]
0
Thorny devils are lizards that live in the deserts of Australia. The is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. Figure: thorny devil.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: skins and body coverings
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The color, texture, and covering of an animal's skin are examples of adaptations. Animals' skins can be adapted in different ways. For example, skin with thick fur might help an animal...
Look at the picture of the thorny devil. The thorny devil has a yellow-and-brown body. It is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation. The Namaqua chameleon has sand-colored scales covering its body. It ...
train/3962
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.", "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1.", "The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs." ]
2
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Magnets
Compare strengths of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other.
Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. But the distance between the magnets in Pair 1 and in Pair 2 is the same. So, the strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.
train/3963
What is the capital of Arizona?
[ "Tucson", "Phoenix", "Providence", "Anchorage" ]
1
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
train/3964
Which better describes the Serengeti National Park ecosystem?
[ "It has warm winters. It also has a rainy season and a dry season.", "It has year-round rain. It also has soil that is poor in nutrients." ]
0
Figure: Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park is a savanna grassland ecosystem in Tanzania, a country in eastern Africa.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An environment includes all of the biotic, or living, and abiotic, or nonliving, things in an area. An ecosystem is created by the relationships that form among the biotic and abiotic parts of an environment. There are many different types of terrestrial, or land-based, ecosystems. Here are some ways in which terrestri...
A savanna grassland is a type of ecosystem. Savanna grasslands have the following features: warm summers and warm winters, a rainy season and a dry season, and soil that is poor in nutrients. So, Serengeti National Park has warm winters. It also has a rainy season and a dry season.
train/3965
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample A", "sample B" ]
2
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade8
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
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 average kinetic energy than the particles in sample A. Because the particles in sample B have the higher average kinetic energy, sample B mus...
train/3966
What is the capital of West Virginia?
[ "Charleston", "Cambridge", "Huntington", "Little Rock" ]
0
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Charleston is the capital of West Virginia.
train/3967
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnetic force is weaker in Pair 2.", "The magnetic force is weaker in Pair 1." ]
0
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Magnets
Compare strengths of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other.
Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. But the distance between the magnets in Pair 1 and in Pair 2 is the same. So, the strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.
train/3968
What is the capital of Tennessee?
[ "Nashville", "Saint Paul", "Annapolis", "Hartford" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee.
train/3969
What is the name of the colony shown?
[ "Delaware", "Virginia", "New York", "Vermont" ]
2
closed choice
grade8
social science
us-history
Colonial America
Identify the Thirteen Colonies
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.
train/3970
Which solution has a higher concentration of blue particles?
[ "Solution B", "neither; their concentrations are the same", "Solution A" ]
2
The diagram below is a model of two solutions. Each blue ball represents one particle of solute.
closed choice
grade7
natural science
chemistry
Solutions
Compare concentrations of solutions
A solution is made up of two or more substances that are completely mixed. In a solution, solute particles are mixed into a solvent. The solute cannot be separated from the solvent by a filter. For example, if you stir a spoonful of salt into a cup of water, the salt will mix into the water to make a saltwater 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 container. Use the concentration formula to find the number of blue particles per milliliter. ...
train/3971
What is the capital of Florida?
[ "Biloxi", "Chicago", "Tallahassee", "Orlando" ]
2
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida.
train/3972
What can Adriana and Jared trade to each get what they want?
[ "Jared can trade his broccoli for Adriana's oranges.", "Adriana can trade her tomatoes for Jared's broccoli.", "Jared can trade his almonds for Adriana's tomatoes.", "Adriana can trade her tomatoes for Jared's carrots." ]
1
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Adriana and Jared open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Neither Adriana nor Jared got everything that they wanted. The ...
closed choice
grade8
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Look at the table and images. Adriana wants broccoli. Jared 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.
train/3973
What is the capital of Ohio?
[ "Columbus", "Lansing", "Cincinnati", "Lincoln" ]
0
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Midwest
Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
train/3974
What is the direction of this pull?
[ "away from the center of Earth", "toward the center of Earth" ]
1
A mug falls off of a table. The force of Earth's gravity pulls it to the floor.
closed choice
grade4
natural science
physics
Force and motion
Identify directions of forces
A force is a push or a pull that one object applies to another. Every force has a direction. The direction of a push is away from the object that is pushing. The direction of a pull is toward the object that is pulling.
The force of Earth's gravity pulls the mug downward. The direction of the pull is toward the center of Earth.
train/3975
Which term matches the picture?
[ "prokaryotic cell", "eukaryotic cell" ]
0
Read the text. The nucleus is an important feature of a eukaryotic cell. The nucleus is usually round and stores long coiled structures called chromosomes, which contain the cell's genetic material. A prokaryotic cell, by contrast, doesn't have a nucleus. Instead, its chromosomes are loose in the cell, not surrounded b...
closed choice
grade6
language science
vocabulary
Context clues
Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
A prokaryotic cell is a cell that does not have a nucleus. Its chromosomes are loose in the cell.
train/3976
Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature?
[ "neither; the samples have the same temperature", "sample B", "sample A" ]
1
The diagrams below show two pure samples of gas in identical closed, rigid containers. Each colored ball represents one gas particle. Both samples have the same number of particles.
closed choice
grade6
natural science
physics
Particle motion and energy
Identify how particle motion affects temperature and pressure
The temperature of a substance depends on the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance. The higher the average kinetic energy of the particles, the higher the temperature of the substance. The kinetic energy of a particle is determined by its mass and speed. For a pure substance, the greater the mass of...
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 average kinetic energy than the particles in sample A. Because the particles in sample B have the higher average kinetic energy, sample B mus...
train/3977
What is the capital of South Carolina?
[ "New Orleans", "Charleston", "Columbia", "Baton Rouge" ]
2
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.
train/3978
What is the capital of California?
[ "Jersey City", "Los Angeles", "Salt Lake City", "Sacramento" ]
3
closed choice
grade4
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Sacramento is the capital of California.
train/3979
Which better describes the Amazon rain forest ecosystem?
[ "It has soil that is poor in nutrients. It also has many different types of organisms.", "It has cold winters. It also has many different types of organisms." ]
0
Figure: Amazon rain forest. The Amazon rain forest is a tropical rain forest ecosystem located in Brazil, Peru, and several other South American countries.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Describe ecosystems
An ecosystem is formed when living and nonliving things interact in an environment. There are many types of ecosystems. Here are some ways in which ecosystems can differ from each other: the pattern of weather, or climate the type of soil or water the organisms that live there
A tropical rain forest is a type of ecosystem. Tropical rain forests have the following features: year-round rain and warm temperatures, soil that is poor in nutrients, and many different types of organisms. So, the Amazon rain forest has soil that is poor in nutrients. It also has many different types of organisms.
train/3980
Identify the question that Cora's experiment can best answer.
[ "Do radishes grown under bright light get bigger than radishes grown under dim light?", "Do radish plants grown under bright light have more leaves than radish plants grown under dim light?" ]
0
The passage below describes an experiment. Read the passage and then follow the instructions below. Cora planted 20 radish plants in a greenhouse, putting each plant in its own pot. She placed ten of the pots under bright light and the other ten pots under dim light. Cora watered all the plants twice a day. After two ...
closed choice
grade7
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Designing experiments
Identify the experimental question
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. How can you identify the questions that a certain experiment can answer? In order to do this, you need to figure out what was tested and what was measured during the experiment. Imagine an experiment with two groups of daffodil plants. One group of plants was gr...
train/3981
What is the capital of Idaho?
[ "Spokane", "Nampa", "Denver", "Boise" ]
3
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the West
Boise is the capital of Idaho.
train/3982
Select the organism in the same species as the bobcat.
[ "Felis nigripes", "Lynx rufus", "Felis margarita" ]
1
This organism is a bobcat. Its scientific name is Lynx rufus.
closed choice
grade5
natural science
biology
Scientific names
Use scientific names to classify organisms
Scientists use scientific names to identify organisms. Scientific names are made of two words. The first word in an organism's scientific name tells you the organism's genus. A genus is a group of organisms that share many traits. A genus is made up of one or more species. A species is a group of very similar organisms...
A bobcat's scientific name is Lynx rufus. Felis nigripes does not have the same scientific name as a bobcat. So, Lynx rufus and Felis nigripes are not in the same species. Lynx rufus has the same scientific name as a bobcat. So, these organisms are in the same species. Felis margarita does not have the same scientific ...
train/3983
Which continent is highlighted?
[ "Australia", "Antarctica", "North America", "Europe" ]
2
closed choice
grade8
social science
geography
Physical Geography
Oceans and continents
A continent is one of the major land masses on the earth. Most people say there are seven continents.
This continent is North America.
train/3984
Which material is this spring made of?
[ "metal", "wool" ]
0
closed choice
grade2
natural science
physics
Materials
Identify materials in objects
A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
Look at the picture of the spring. The spring is made of metal. Metal is a tough material. It does not break easily. Springs made of metal can be stretched many times without breaking.
train/3985
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2.", "The magnetic force is stronger in Pair 1.", "The strength of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs." ]
0
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
closed choice
grade3
natural science
physics
Magnets
Compare strengths of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The stronger the magnetic force between two magnets, the more strongly the magnets attract or repel each other. You c...
Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger. The magnets in Pair 2 are closer together than the magnets in Pair 1. So, the magnetic force is stronger in Pair 2 than in Pair 1.
train/3986
Which of the following could Joseph's test show?
[ "how well the weather station would work when it was windy", "if the weather station would work when the temperature was 50°C" ]
1
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. The passage below describes how the engineering-design process was used to test a solution to a problem. Read the passage. Then answer the ques...
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grade6
natural science
science-and-engineering-practices
Engineering practices
Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions
People can use the engineering-design process to develop solutions to problems. One step in the process is testing if a potential solution meets the requirements of the design. How can you determine what a test can show? You need to figure out what was tested and what was measured. Imagine an engineer needs to design a...
train/3987
Which of the following organisms is the secondary consumer in this food web?
[ "green algae", "water flea", "rotifer" ]
2
Below is a food web from Little Rock Lake, a freshwater lake ecosystem in Wisconsin. A food web models how the matter eaten by organisms moves through an ecosystem. The arrows in a food web represent how matter moves between organisms in an ecosystem.
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grade5
natural science
biology
Ecosystems
Interpret food webs I
A food web is a model. A food web shows where organisms in an ecosystem get their food. Models can make things in nature easier to understand because models can represent complex things in a simpler way. If a food web showed every organism in an ecosystem, the food web would be hard to understand. So, each food web sho...
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 them from producers. The shiner has an arrow pointing to it from the water flea. The water flea is a prima...
train/3988
What is the probability that a koi fish produced by this cross will have black eyes?
[ "0/4", "3/4", "4/4", "1/4", "2/4" ]
0
In a group of koi fish, some individuals have red eyes and others have black eyes. In this group, the gene for the eye color trait has two alleles. The allele for red eyes (E) is dominant over the allele for black eyes (e). This Punnett square shows a cross between two koi fish.
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grade8
natural science
biology
Genes to traits
Use Punnett squares to calculate probabilities of offspring types
Offspring phenotypes: dominant or recessive? How do you determine an organism's phenotype for a trait? Look at the combination of alleles in the organism's genotype for the gene that affects that trait. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of the trait to a...
train/3989
During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to ().
[ "the surroundings . . . each greenhouse", "each greenhouse . . . the surroundings" ]
0
Two identical greenhouses were next to each other. There were solar panels on the roof of one greenhouse but not on the roof of the other greenhouse. This table shows how the temperature of each greenhouse changed over 2hours.
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grade7
natural science
physics
Thermal energy
Compare thermal energy transfers
A change in an object's temperature indicates a change in the object's thermal energy: An increase in temperature shows that the object's thermal energy increased. So, thermal energy was transferred into the object from its surroundings. A decrease in temperature shows that the object's thermal energy decreased. So, th...
The temperature of each greenhouse increased, which means that the thermal energy of each greenhouse increased. So, thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings to each greenhouse.
train/3990
Which of these states is farthest east?
[ "Louisiana", "Wisconsin", "Virginia", "Nevada" ]
2
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
Geography
Read a map: cardinal directions
Maps have four cardinal directions, or main directions. Those directions are north, south, east, and west. A compass rose is a set of arrows that point to the cardinal directions. A compass rose usually shows only the first letter of each cardinal direction. The north arrow points to the North Pole. On most maps, north...
To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the east arrow is pointing. Virginia is farthest east.
train/3991
What can Wesley and Kylie trade to each get what they want?
[ "Kylie can trade her broccoli for Wesley's oranges.", "Wesley can trade his tomatoes for Kylie's broccoli.", "Kylie can trade her almonds for Wesley's tomatoes.", "Wesley can trade his tomatoes for Kylie's carrots." ]
1
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Wesley and Kylie open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Neither Wesley nor Kylie got everything that they wanted. The ta...
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grade8
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Look at the table and images. Wesley wants broccoli. Kylie 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.
train/3992
What is the capital of Arkansas?
[ "Jefferson City", "Fayetteville", "Jackson", "Little Rock" ]
3
closed choice
grade3
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify state capitals of the Southeast
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
train/3993
What can Felipe and Sanjay trade to each get what they want?
[ "Felipe can trade his tomatoes for Sanjay's broccoli.", "Felipe can trade his tomatoes for Sanjay's carrots.", "Sanjay can trade his almonds for Felipe's tomatoes.", "Sanjay can trade his broccoli for Felipe's oranges." ]
0
Trade happens when people agree to exchange goods and services. People give up something to get something else. Sometimes people barter, or directly exchange one good or service for another. Felipe and Sanjay open their lunch boxes in the school cafeteria. Neither Felipe nor Sanjay got everything that they wanted. The ...
closed choice
grade7
social science
economics
Basic economic principles
Trade and specialization
Look at the table and images. Felipe wants broccoli. Sanjay 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.
train/3994
What is Diego known for?
[ "painting murals", "writing about Mexico" ]
0
Read the passage about Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera was born in Mexico. When he was a child, Diego liked to draw everywhere. He even drew on walls! Diego grew up to be an artist. He never stopped making art on walls. In fact, Diego is famous for his wall art, or murals. Diego liked painting murals because both rich and p...
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grade2
language science
reading-comprehension
Independent reading comprehension
Read and understand informational passages
Look at the passage. It tells you what Diego is known for. Diego Rivera was born in Mexico. When he was a child, Diego liked to draw everywhere. He even drew on walls! Diego grew up to be an artist. He never stopped making art on walls. In fact, Diego is famous for his wall art, or murals.
train/3995
Which property do these three objects have in common?
[ "yellow", "transparent", "fuzzy" ]
1
Select the best answer.
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grade3
natural science
physics
Materials
Compare properties of objects
An object has different properties. A property of an object can tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Properties can also tell you how an object will behave when something happens to it. Different objects can have properties in common. You can use these properties to put objects into groups.
Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. Yellow is a color. This color is yellow. None of the objects are yellow. You can see clearly through a transparent object. All three objects are transparent. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. None of the objects are fuzzy. The property that all...
train/3996
Which animal's mouth is also adapted for gnawing?
[ "marmot", "silky anteater" ]
0
Nutrias eat plant parts such as stems and branches. They eat by biting off small pieces at a time, or gnawing. The 's mouth is adapted for gnawing. Figure: nutria.
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grade4
natural science
biology
Adaptations
Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths, and necks
An adaptation is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can include both body parts and behaviors. The shape of an animal's mouth is one example of an adaptation. Animals' mouths can be adapted in different ways. For example, a large mouth with sharp teeth might help an animal tear ...
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 has a similar adaptation. The marmot has large front teeth. Its mouth is adapted...
train/3997
Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true?
[ "The magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.", "The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 2." ]
1
The images below show two pairs of magnets. The magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. All the magnets shown are made of the same material.
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grade7
natural science
physics
Velocity, acceleration, and forces
Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces
Magnets can pull or push on each other without touching. When magnets attract, they pull together. When magnets repel, they push apart. These pulls and pushes between magnets are called magnetic forces. The strength of a force is called its magnitude. The greater the magnitude of the magnetic force between two magnets,...
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 greater distance between the magnets in Pair 1 than in Pair 2. So, the magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1 than in Pair 2.
train/3998
Based on the timeline, what can you infer about the new British war strategy beginning in 1778?
[ "The British attempted to convince American soldiers to change sides.", "The British tried to get support from the French.", "The British tried to control the Southern Colonies.", "The British put their most most distinguished war generals in charge." ]
2
More than three years after the start of the war, the British changed their war strategy. Look at the timeline of Revolutionary War events from 1778 to 1781. Then answer the question below.
closed choice
grade8
social science
us-history
The American Revolution
The Revolutionary War: conclusion and aftermath
Look at the underlined places where significant battles took place from 1778 to 1781. The listed battles took place in South Carolina, Virginia, and other Southern Colonies. In 1778, the British began focusing on controlling the Southern Colonies. Before 1778, the British strategy had focused on the Middle Colonies and...
train/3999
What is the capital of Hawaii?
[ "Pierre", "Santa Fe", "Sacramento", "Honolulu" ]
3
closed choice
grade5
social science
geography
State capitals
Identify the 50 state capitals
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.