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Who is the narrator of this selection?

Who is the narrator of this selection? A a man helping a neighbor B a man reading a book C a woman taking a trip D a woman planting a garden

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How does water contribute to the process of photosynthesis?

How does water contribute to the process of photosynthesis? A. It absorbs sunlight B. It provides nutrients C. It carries minerals D. It helps create food

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Why is sunlight important for photosynthesis

Why is sunlight important for photosynthesis?

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Paul Laurence Dunbar and Sojourner Truth share some characteristics. Which descriptors would apply to both of them?

Paul Laurence Dunbar and Sojourner Truth share some characteristics. Which of the following descriptors would apply to both of them? down to earth poetic emotional reflective determined frustrated

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Select the statement(s) that describe the Sun’s photosphere. The surface of the Sun

Select the statement(s) that describe the Sun’s photosphere. – Layer of the Sun where nuclear fusion occurs. – Layer of the Sun where solar activity occurs. – The layer of the Sun where hot plasma rises, then falls as it cools near the…

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Who is the narrator of this selection?

Who is the narrator of this selection? A) a man helping a neighbor B) a man reading a book C) a woman taking a trip D) a woman planting a garden

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Here was a race of beings able to take apart their bodies at will — eyes, arms, and maybe more, all without giving it a second thought! My knowledge of biology came in handy, at this point. Obviously they were simple beings, single-celled, perhaps some sort of early, primitive things. Beings that are no more developed than starfish. Starfish can do the same thing, you know. The narrator thinks he has come across a race of aliens that can

Here was a race of beings able to take apart their bodies at will — eyes, arms, and maybe more, all without giving it a second thought! My knowledge of biology came in handy, at this point. Obviously they were simple beings,…

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What figurative device is used in the phrase “I am fire,” found in the first line?

What figurative device is used in the phrase “I am fire,” found in the first line? A. hyperbole B. metaphor C. oxymoron D. personification

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Drag and drop the words or phrases that accurately label the diagram of the sun Radiative zone Photosphere Chromosphere Corona Granules sunspots lithosphere inner core troposphere solar prominence outer core solar flare convection zone

Drag and drop the words or phrases that accurately label the diagram of the sun. Radiative zone Photosphere Chromosphere Corona Granules sunspots lithosphere inner core troposphere solar prominence outer core solar flare convection zone

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The sentence “I have absolutely no stomach for it” is a figure of speech that means “I don’t like it at all.” But it is meant to be humorous because the narrator

The sentence “I have absolutely no stomach for it” is a figure of speech that means “I don’t like it at all.” But it is meant to be humorous because the narrator A used the same kind of language he had been getting wrong all along. B was…

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Which best describes the type of imagery used in this poem? Which lines from the poem best exhibit the type of imagery identified in the previous question?

Which best describes the type of imagery used in this poem? A urban imagery of the city B natural imagery of spring C different types of animal imagery D disturbing image of war and battle Which lines from the poem best exhibit the type…

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Which of the following statements best describes solar events? Solar events occur on the photosphere and are caused by nuclear fusion. Solar events occur in the chromosphere and are caused by nuclear fusion. Solar events occur on the photosphere and are caused by magnetic disturbances from the Sun. Solar events occur in the radiative zone and are caused by magnetic disturbances from the Sun

Which of the following statements best describes solar events? – Solar events occur on the photosphere and are caused by nuclear fusion. – Solar events occur in the chromosphere and are caused by nuclear fusion. – Solar events occur on…

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Is It Skill or Luck?

Is It Skill or Luck? A) Skill B) Luck C) Both D) None of the above

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The poet uses figurative language in lines 20 and 21 to

The poet uses figurative language in lines 20 and 21 to A reveal Mother prefers singing over cooking B emphasize the coarse sound of the machine C reflect the beauty of the blended produce D describe how Mother’s actions influence a chore

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ΔT’U’V’ is a translation of ΔTUV. Write the translation rule. (x, y) ↦ (x − , y − )

ΔT’U’V’ is a translation of ΔTUV. Write the translation rule. (x, y) ↦ (x − __, y − __)

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From the narrator’s point of view, what is the problem in this selection?

From the narrator’s point of view, what is the problem in this selection? A) Giant insects are eating all the trees. B) Aliens are taking over Earth. C) Monsters are building underwater cities. D) People are shrinking for no reason.

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ΔT’U’V’ is a translation of ΔTUV. Write the translation rule. (x, y) → (x – , y – )

ΔT’U’V’ is a translation of ΔTUV. Write the translation rule. (x, y) → (x – __, y – __)

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The poet does not use spaces between the words in line 12 to—

The poet does not use spaces between the words in line 12 to— A make the reader pause after each word B change the rhyme scheme C create rhythm and steady beat D emphasize the scrolling is continuous

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In which line does the poet use line break to draw attention to a word

In which line does the poet use line break to draw attention to a word? A. Line 13 B. Line 14 C. Line 1 D. Line 7

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In which line does the poet use line break to draw attention to a word?

In which line does the poet use line break to draw attention to a word? A Line 13 B Line 14 C Line 1 D Line 7

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In line 2 the kitchen sink refers to

In line 2 the kitchen sink refers to A the kitchen sink. B any kind of item. C any kind of hardware. D any kitchen appliance.

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In line 2 the kitchen sink refers to

In line 2 the kitchen sink refers to A the kitchen sink. B any kind of item. C any kind of hardware. D any kitchen appliance.

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The box plots shown represent the average mileage of two different types of cars. Use the box plots to compare the data sets. Drag each value to show if it is greater for SUVs, greater for sedans, or if there is not enough information to tell. Range IQR Number of data points Maximum value Mean Median

The box plots shown represent the average mileage of two different types of cars. Use the box plots to compare the data sets. Drag each value to show if it is greater for SUVs, greater for sedans, or if there is not enough information to…

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For the data set shown, find the median, the 1st quartile, and the 3rd quartile. Drag the correct values into the table. 17 18 22 24 26 30 33 37 39 44 26 38 37 20 Minimum 17

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For the data set shown, find the median, the 1st quartile, and the 3rd quartile. Drag the correct values into the table

For the data set shown, find the median, the 1st quartile, and the 3rd quartile. Drag the correct values into the table. 26 38 37 20

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For the data set shown, find the median, the 1st quartile, and the 3rd quartile. Drag the correct values into the table.

For the data set shown, find the median, the 1st quartile, and the 3rd quartile. Drag the correct values into the table. 26 37 20 38

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What is the next number in the sequence 17 18 22 24 26 30 33 37 39 44?

17 18 22 24 26 30 33 37 39 44 26 28 22 38 37 20

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What is 1/5 ÷ 5 and 1/4 ÷ 4 and 1/4 ÷ 4?

1/5 ÷ 5 1/4 ÷ 4 1/4 ÷ 4

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What aspects of the Civil War might have caused the discourse in American literature?

What aspects of the Civil War might have caused the discourse in American literature? A. The impact of colonialism B. The influence of Romanticism C. Social changes in the post-war era D. The emergence of modernism

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What is the author’s purpose in using footnotes in the selection?

What is the author’s purpose in using footnotes in the selection? A. To help the reader understand terms that may be unfamiliar B. To guide the reader through the research cited in the selection C. To define all the Japanese terms used in…

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Which statement accurately describes the slavery in the American colonies in the early 1600s?

Which statement accurately describes the slavery in the American colonies in the early 1600s? A. Slavery did not legally exist so the Africans were initially treated like indentured servants. B. Enslaved people were first brought to the…

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Select the statement that accurately summarizes nebulas

Select the statement that accurately summarizes nebulas. Nebulas are made of plasma and emit light. Nebulas are large clouds of gas and dust in space. Nebulas have cleared their orbit around a star. Nebulas are collections of millions,…

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Which statement accurately describes a galaxy?

Which statement accurately describes a galaxy? A giant cloud of dust and gas where stars begin to form. A collection of billions of stars, gas dust and objects such as planets, moons, and comets, all held together by gravity. An object…

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Which statement accurately describes a galaxy?

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Portugal primarily sent enslaved people from Africa to Europe until about 1518, when the destination shifted to the Americas. Which statement BEST explains the cause of this shift?

Portugal primarily sent enslaved people from Africa to Europe until about 1518, when the destination shifted to the Americas. Which statement BEST explains the cause of this shift? A European countries had too many slaves and farmers were…

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Which geographical feature(s) MOST LIKELY contributed to Portugal’s role in starting the slave trade across the Atlantic?

Which geographical feature(s) MOST LIKELY contributed to Portugal’s role in starting the slave trade across the Atlantic? A. Portugal’s major waterways flowed through most of Africa. B. Portugal was surrounded by water, so enslaved people…

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Why is the declaration that “1619 marked the beginning of slavery in England’s American colonies” an inaccurate statement?

Why is the declaration that “1619 marked the beginning of slavery in England’s American colonies” an inaccurate statement? A England was one of the last to use enslaved people to work in their colonies. B Africans were imported as workers…

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This map shows trade routes established in the sixteenth century. Which statement BEST explains how geography affected the locations of these slave ports?

This map shows trade routes established in the sixteenth century. Which statement BEST explains how geography affected the locations of these slave ports? A Most ports were along the Nile River so enslaved people could be transported…

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How did the illustrated character shown in this image affect Disney’s early career?

How did the illustrated character shown in this image affect Disney’s early career? A Universal showed “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” in theaters even though Disney didn’t think it was good. B “Trolley Troubles” was Disney’s first money-making…

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How do these two excerpts from the text work together?

How do these two excerpts from the text work together? A) Both explain the public demands for more animated films. B) Both show the competition Disney and Iwerks faced. C) Both list reasons why the film industry struggled to make money.…

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Why did the North American colonies choose to import slaves from Africa as opposed to using captured Native Americans as slave labor?

Why did the North American colonies choose to import slaves from Africa as opposed to using captured Native Americans as slave labor? A Native Americans did not know how cultivate plantation crops. B By importing enslaved people from…

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Choose THREE statements that correctly descrie the slave trade and its impact on West Africa

Choose THREE statements that correctly describe the slave trade and its impact on West Africa. A. Slavery did not exist in Africa until after Europeans arrived. B. More enslaved people from West Africa were sent to Brazil than to any…

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The three side lengths of four triangles are given. Which triangle is a right triangle?

The three side lengths of four triangles are given. Which triangle is a right triangle? O Triangle 1: √13, 6, 7 O Triangle 2: 7, 8, 13 O Triangle 3: 10, 11, 12 O Triangle 4: √10, 9, 8

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Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. In a straight line, how far is Jimmy from home?

Jimmy ran 3 miles west from home and then turned north and jogged 4 miles. In a straight line, how far is Jimmy from home? A 3.5 miles B 4 miles C 5 miles D 7 miles E 17 miles

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