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Which two of the following health issues can result from dangerous sound levels? A oversleeping B food allergies C high blood pressure D sleep loss E concussions
Read more →What is the main point the author is making in this excerpt? A) Ear buds and headsets are unsafe for use due to the risk of hazardous noise levels and hearing loss. B) Even those near someone who is listening to loud music on a headset…
Read more →Which two of the following describe sound frequency and intensity? A the number of sound waves B the speed at which an object moves C the height of an object making noise D the level of loudness E the size of air molecules
Read more →Based on these two excerpts, which two of the following sounds can cause immediate hearing damage? A constant highway traffic B jet taking off C gas-powered lawn mowers D children playing outside E subway trains roaring by
Read more →Based on these two excerpts, which two of the following sounds can cause immediate hearing damage? A constant highway traffic B jet taking off C gas-powered lawn mowers D children playing outside E subway trains roaring by
Read more →What does the image of “the panting of the locomotive” symbolize? A the ongoing support of technological advances B the constant motion of work and business C the steady progression of scientific knowledge D the increased speed of modern…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. Which one of these sounds is closest to the high end of what humans can hear? A the screech of a bat B the rumble of an elephant C the voice of a man D the voice of a woman
Read more →What does the image of “the panting of the locomotive” symbolize? A the ongoing support of technological advances B the constant motion of work and business C the steady progression of scientific knowledge D the increased speed of modern…
Read more →What does the image of “the panting of the locomotive” symbolize? A the ongoing support of technological advances B the constant motion of work and business C the steady progression of scientific knowledge D the increased speed of modern…
Read more →This selection is mainly about A sound and how it can take a toll on our ears. B hearing loss from harsh, unnatural sounds. C natural sounds that are soothing to the ear. D noise and what people can do to eliminate it.
Read more →According to the text, what are two things a person will probably need to do before beginning an electrician apprenticeship? A replace a blown transformer B earn a college degree C take a basic skills test D take classes in electrical…
Read more →Which is a correct way of evaluating the expression 25x + 40x for x = 4? 25x + 40x = x(25 + 40) = 4(25 + 40) = 4 • 65 = 260 25x + 40x = 25(x + 40) = 25(4 + 40) = 25 • 44 = 1,100 25x + 40x = x²(25 + 40) = 4²(25 + 40) = 16 • 65 = 1,040 25x…
Read more →The width of a rectangular garden is 9 feet, and its length is 12 feet. Three of these expressions equal the perimeter of the garden, in feet. Which expression does NOT? 9 + 12 2 • 9 + 2 • 12 9 + 12 + 9 + 12 2(9 + 12)
Read more →In the beginning of the selection, what causes Abeo to remember her past life in Nigeria? A) the pain of her fall on the stairs B) the tarp on a stack of wood C) the sting of a flying insect D) the sound of a screeching owl
Read more →Put the places where Abeo lived in the correct order, from the earliest to the latest. Vermont Benin Nigeria Missouri
Read more →The equation y = mX + b is used to express the equation of a line. Which solution is a correct way to solve this equation for m in terms of y? 1. y = mx + b 2. y – b = mx 3. y/x = m + b 4. y/x – b/x = m
Read more →A formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W. If you know the perimeter (P) and width (W) of a rectangle, which formula can you use to find the length (L)? L = P – 2W – 2 L = P/2 – W L = P/4 – W L = P/2 – 2W
Read more →What equation can be used to show that the slope of the line is the same between any two points? rise 1 · run 1 = rise 2 · run 2 rise 1 —— = run 1 run 2 rise 1 + run 1 = rise 2 + run 2 run 1 —— = rise 2 rise 1
Read more →The red and the blue triangles drawn on the line are similar. What equation can be used to show that the slope of the line is the same between any two points? rise 1 · run 1 = rise 2 · run 2 rise 1 —– = rise 2 run 1 run 2 rise 1 + run 1 =…
Read more →How does this image of a Jackson Pollock painting connect with this selection? A) The author references this artist’s style to help the reader visualize a collection of dead insects in a light fixture. B) The author describes this…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. Which two of the following conclusions can you draw? A Species that survive pesticides are also the ones that are likely to be harmful. B Learning to co-exist with most indoor wildlife can lead to healthier homes.…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. Which two of the following conclusions can you draw? A Species that survive pesticides are also the ones that are likely to be harmful. B Learning to co-exist with most indoor wildlife can lead to healthier homes.…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. Which two of the following conclusions can you draw? A Species that survive pesticides are also the ones that are likely to be harmful. B Learning to co-exist with most indoor wildlife can lead to healthier homes.…
Read more →Which sentence uses the figurative speech simile? A One looks like a soup can with long arms sticking out of either end. B ….where nothing else can survive- places like glacial ice, or oil deposits, or the rainbow-colored sulfur pools of…
Read more →Alvin is a submarine that is used to explore creatures that live in the ocean. Alvin studies how ancient creatures survive in the ocean. Alvin is diving toward the center of the Earth. Alvin is a submarine that is located 200 miles off…
Read more →In this excerpt, what does the phrase “underground labyrinth” refer to? A the animals and plants that live on Earth B Juan de Fuca Ridge, an underwater mountain range C the Dark Energy Biosphere D Alvin the submarine
Read more →Why does the author include this in the selection? A to explain why water is so important to living things B to prove how water is identified on planets in space C to show how water compares to other objects D to argue why water is not…
Read more →Why does the author include this in the selection? A to explain why water is so important to living things B to prove how water is identified on planets in space C to show how water compares to other objects D to argue why water is not…
Read more →This selection primarily A explains NASA’s findings in all of the historical missions to space. B recounts the historic events surrounding NASA’s first mission to Mars. C describes the reasons why scientists and researchers develop…
Read more →Why did Faith Ringgold begin to create story quilts? A She had collected a lot of materials for quilts during her trips overseas. B She wanted to commemorate important events in the civil rights movement. C Her great-great-great…
Read more →In this excerpt, what does the phrase “with many hands making light work” mean? A) With the use of a frame, the quilt would not be too heavy to hold. B) With lots of friends helping out, no one would have too much to do. C) With the…
Read more →In this excerpt, a “tar beach” refers to A a good place to view the night sky. B a polluted beach in Harlem. C a flat surface of a parking lot. D a roof of an apartment building.
Read more →Faith Ringgold probably named her foundation the Anyone Can Fly Foundation because A she hoped to inspire young people who are interested in art to travel to Europe. B she frequently painted birds on her quilts and was enamored with their…
Read more →Based on the information in this selection, you can tell the author has an interest in the A display of quilts. B sale of homemade quilts. C quality of quilting materials. D history of quilting.
Read more →From Faith Ringgold’s point of view, what did people in the art world think about minority artists? A They thought artists from all minorities were impatient about being recognized. B They thought it was important to criticize artists…
Read more →Which sentence supports the author’s description of quilting as an ancient art? A. Quilts may have been used to help slaves navigate the Underground Railroad. B. One popular design on pioneer quilts was a pattern called the wagon wheel.…
Read more →According to this selection, what makes quilts different from other textiles? A They are good at providing warmth in cold weather. B They have two cloth layers with batting in the middle. C They were used by Egyptians to make clothing. D…
Read more →On the coordinate plane, the x-axis is the second number of an ordered pair. x-coordinate y-coordinate x-axis y-axis
Read more →What is the major theme of Faith Ringgold’s work as an artist? A the beauty of landscapes and seascapes B a reflection of African American life C a praise of the value of modern art D the importance of her family and friends
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A) A slave designs and creates quilts that contain coded messages. B) An artist uses quilts to celebrate her beliefs and her heritage. C) An author incorporates quilts into her stories for…
Read more →When Kim Mulkey said, “Women’s basketball is Cheryl Miller,” what did she mean? A. Because of Cheryl Miller, women players now make more than males. B. Without Cheryl Miller, women’s basketball would not have existed. C. Miller’s…
Read more →Why did the Trojans retire Miller’s number 31 jersey? A to signify that she had gone on to become a successful coach B to follow the strict product licensing rules Miller had to follow C to honor her as one of the greatest athletes in the…
Read more →Read this part of the text. McGee’s tone in this part can best be described as A healthy. B eager. C dreamy. D jealous.
Read more →Meteorites are most commonly made of which two materials? A stone B glass C sand D gas E iron
Read more →Why is it sometimes difficult for scientists who study outer space to find meteoroids, even large ones? A It is believed that meteoroids no longer exist in the atmosphere of Earth. B Scientists often do not know where to look to find…
Read more →Dwayne lived in five different states before he started school. Why? A He was a child actor and had to travel for films. B His parents thought moving was a great adventure. C He was always unhappy wherever his family lived. D His family…
Read more →Freewriting has a specific set of rules and guidelines to follow during the process. True False
Read more →Ari has a habit of regular personal writing every morning before beginning work. What BEST describes this practice? O free writing O journaling O brainstorming O pre-writing
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