In addition to unspoiled nature, the focus of ecotourism is A. centres for visiting tourists. B. shops that sell local goods. C. jobs that pay good salaries. D. local people and their culture.

This selection is mainly about ecotourism and A) what third-world countries are doing to attract ecotourists. B) where ecotourists are most likely to travel. C) why nature holidays are popular with tourists. D) how tourists can lessen their impact on ...

This selection is mainly about a girl named Kamaria and A the teacher who changed her life. B how her grandmother inspired her love of cooking. C her first day at a new middle school. D the grief she felt when she lost her ...

This selection is mainly about the A) woman whose work in mathematics helped solve an important interplanetary mystery. B) people who completed complex calculations before there were calculators and computers. C) first computer networks and how they led to the Internet billions of ...

Three students are working to find the solution set of this system of equations: y = 3x – 4 2y = 6x – 8 Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about each of their methods. Dominick Dominick correctly graphs ...

Choose the one sentence that best shows how a leaking pipe may cause people to get sick. A. Sewage collection pipes are often damaged or broken. B. Cracked and leaky pipes waste water and provide places for bacteria and chemicals ...

Read this excerpt from the text. You can infer from this excerpt that desalination plants A follow the same steps as treatment plants that take in freshwater from reservoirs. B can help solve the need for drinking water in places ...

Three students are working to find the solution set of this system of equations: y = 2x + 6 2y = 4x – 2 Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about each of their methods. Shannon correctly graphs the ...

Why are water towers often tall and placed on high ground? A Tanks hold water in case of fires or emergencies. B Pipes are built to only hold up to low water pressure. C Gravity pushes water from the tank ...

Choose the phrase from the text that best supports the idea that engineers design water systems to work even if a water main breaks. A. coagulants are mixed into the water B. looped together in a grid pattern C. hold ...

Text structure is how authors organize information. Read this excerpt from the text. The author has organized it to show A a possible solution for a problem. B the reason something happened. C a series of steps in a process.

Place these steps in the water treatment process in order from first to last. 1. Flocs are removed from the water. 2. Sand and microbes bind to form flocs. 3. The water flows into a tank to be disinfected. 4. ...

Place these steps in the water treatment process in order from first to last. Flocs are removed from the water. Sand and microbes bind to form flocs. The water flows into a tank to be disinfected. Particles become trapped in ...

Desalination plants could help meet a worldwide need for safe drinking water. Which two problems need to be solved for this to be a good solution? A Salt is left behind after processes that evaporate the water. B Pipes that ...

This text is mainly about how A seawater cannot be made drinkable and usable. B water is treated to make it usable and how it is stored. C companies plan to improve drinking water. D water systems are failing and ...

Which of the following characterizes the “Man-Can” invention? A) coming up with a new luxury product B) finding a solution to a dangerous problem C) looking at a product from a different viewpoint D) stealing someone else’s idea for a ...

Put these steps in inventing a product in the order in which they occur, starting with the first. looking for a solution identifying a problem applying for a patent making a sample

Which of the following was the most important step in getting Sarah’s invention to market? A. Her friends told her how she could improve her product. B. Her dad’s company easily produced samples. C. She tried using contact paper but ...

The statement that inventors create jobs is supported by the fact that A most inventions fail and never make it into the production stage on a large scale. B many immigrants worked hard to become successful inventors in America. C young inventors need ...

Based on this excerpt, ice pop inventor Frank Epperson was different from the other inventors in that he A advertized and sold his product on the Internet. B made money by selling the rights to produce his invention. C never did ...

Which sentence shows that Maddie had confidence in her idea for Snap Caps? She convinced her uncle to give her 50 bottle caps. She displayed her creations on the inside of her locker. She used $300 of her own ...

For each system of equations, drag the true statement about its solution set to the box under the system. One Solution: The graphs of these lines would intersect at one point. Infinitely Many Solutions: Both the right and left ...

The author wrote this selection A) to show readers that young people have good ideas that can lead to successful inventions. B) to encourage readers to ask their parents to help them make a new product. C) to entertain readers ...

This selection is mainly about A) how inventors came up with unique products. B) why patents are important to inventors. C) which kinds of inventions are the most popular. D) what is the best age to become an inventor.

Anubis opened the mummies’ mouths. Why? A so they could breathe B so they could hold things C so they could bite D so they could speak

What can positive actions by responsible hunters lead to? A good public image A decrease in hunting regulations A positive association with game meat An increased number of hunters

What balances the skills and equipment of the hunter with the abilities of the animal to escape? o Fair chase o Limiting factors o Biological surplus o Fair distribution of game

What two things does fair chase emphasize? – Recreation and respect – Confidence and compassion – Expertise and diverse methods – Self-restraint and development of skills

In this excerpt, the word “malnutrition” shows that the tiger was A. not getting enough food. B. getting too much food. C. eating spoiled food. D. eating savory food.

This text is mainly about A) an important woman in the history of the U.S. civil rights movement. B) a time in history when black people were kept separate from white people. C) the laws that gave equal rights to ...

This text is mainly about A) an important woman in the history of the U.S. civil rights movement. B) a time in history when black people were kept separate from white people. C) the laws that gave equal rights to ...

The author explains that Noah’s Lost Ark serves multiple purposes. What are two purposes? A) educate people about exotic animals B) provide safe homes to exotic animals C) train exotic animals to become pets D) give classes on caring for ...

In 1948 President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order that led to a significant change for the United States Armed Forces. What did this order do? A) integrate men into the military as licensed nurses B) allow more WACs to ...

After finding out how much it costs per day to take care of the animals, the Whitehouses most likely felt A) enraged and disgusted. B) outraged and afraid. C) frustrated and confused. D) overwhelmed and concerned.

Based on the selection, both the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women in the Air Force (WAF) were programs that A) provided educational training for women at the same level as U.S. military academies. B) enrolled women in basic ...

Tone is the author or speaker’s attitude toward the topic. In this excerpt, the speaker’s tone is A. confused and unsure. B. detached and bored. C. comical and amusing. D. passionate and forceful.

The previous question asked about U.S. military academies enrolling women. Based on your answer to that question, you can reasonably conclude that A) gender inequality in the military has been slow to change. B) military schools were unaware that women wanted ...

This selection is mainly about A) an animal rescue facility that cares for abused and unwanted exotic animals. B) zoos and the debate about whether animals should be caged for people to see. C) laws in different states that protect ...

The previous question asked about U.S. military academies enrolling women. Based on your answer to that question, you can reasonably conclude that A. gender inequality in the military has been slow to change. B. military schools were unaware that women wanted ...

Why do some believe the Games were stopped? A) Cities were fighting with one another. B) No one had the money to pay for the games. C) People no longer wanted to train for the games. D) The gods wanted ...

The previous question asked about U.S. military academies enrolling women. Based on your answer to that question, you can reasonably conclude that: A) gender inequality in the military has been slow to change. B) military schools were unaware that women wanted to ...

The previous question asked about U.S. military academies enrolling women. Based on your answer to that question, you can reasonably conclude that A) gender inequality in the military has been slow to change. B) military schools were unaware that women wanted to ...

This text describes changes to the Olympics over the years. This text can be best described as A an informational text. B a mystery. C an interview. D a narrative text.

What point is the author most strongly making in this part of the selection from the end? A. Most U.S. military academies began admitting women in response to their heroic achievements in Vietnam during the war. B. Some military schools continued ...

Read the two excerpts. How were the preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the Atlanta Olympics similar? A) Both set records for the amount of people the stadiums could hold. B) Both had to build subways to transport ...

Choose the statement that best expresses the central idea of this selection. A Some military schools continued to exclude women long after others graduated their first female classes. B Since World War II, gender discrimination in the U.S. military has declined to ...

What was the purpose of the Olympic truce? A) to include music and theater in the Olympics B) to honor the Greek gods on Mount Olympus C) to restart the Olympic Games without religious ties D) to stop cities from ...

Choose the statement that best expresses the central idea of this selection. A. Some military schools continued to exclude women long after others graduated their first female classes. B. Since World War II, gender discrimination in the U.S. military has declined to ...

According to the selection, which continent has hosted the most summer and winter Olympic games? A) Asia B) South America C) North America D) Europe

This is an image of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. How does this image connect to the text? A. Scientists are exploring this ice-covered moon for clues about whether it might support life. B. NASA astronauts landed on this moon ...