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The author begins the selection with the familiar idiomatic expression “oil and water don’t mix,” which refers to A the inability to make a decision when presented with multiple options. B two people or things that are very different and…
Read more →Based on what you have read, what is responsible for many improvements to cars? A the number of cars sold each every year B advancements in electronic technology C pollution being released into the atmosphere D car companies trying to…
Read more →The work of which person mentioned in this selection is influential in the field of medicine? A) Susan Murphy’s statistical work B) Michael Shackelford’s actuarial work C) Edith Clarke’s electrical engineering work D) Alan Turing’s…
Read more →Which saying best expresses the main idea of this selection? A “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” B “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: hard work,…
Read more →Based on his early academic years, which two things can you tell about Herrington? A He lost his focus while studying forestry. B He preferred doing manual labor projects. C He wanted to train as a professional chef. D He refused to skip…
Read more →What do the quotes in these two excerpts illustrate about Herrington? A) He believes that most young people lack motivation to succeed, as he did when he had to leave college. B) He feels fortunate to have had important role models in his…
Read more →Read this excerpt. Based on this part, it is reasonable to predict that Hank Aaron would A) speak out about civil rights for everyone. B) ask to be traded to a team not located in Atlanta. C) not hear any more racial slurs or death…
Read more →In this excerpt, the phrase “in fetters” most closely means A) infected. B) in secret. C) clothed. D) in chains.
Read more →In this excerpt, Douglass’ tone could be described as A) calm. B) upbeat. C) accusatory. D) accepting.
Read more →In this excerpt, what would make Douglass’ task “light” and “delightful”? A) being reimbursed for his labor and sufferings as a slave B) getting the benefit of a even a small fee for making this speech C) speaking on a day when the sun…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately evaluate the DNA technology presented. Gel electrophoresis is used to compare DNA fragments lengths to determine relatedness between two individuals. PCR is used to produce large amounts of protein.…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the recombinant plasmid shown. This molecule was made using EcoRI and ligase. This is a DNA molecule that contains foreign DNA. It can be taken into a bacterial cell and used to produce…
Read more →A cylinder with a diameter of 24 inches and a height of 8 inches has the same volume as a cone with a diameter of 12 inches. What is the height of the cone? A. 4 inches B. 16 inches C. 48 inches D. 96 inches
Read more →Which words would BEST replace “stalwart” and “consistently” in the selection? (A) failure; potential (B) heroic; exciting (C) newcomer; likely (D) reliable; straight Which option is the BEST definition of the word “compelling” as used in…
Read more →Which words would BEST replace “stalwart” and “conservative” in the selection? (A) failure; potential (B) heroic; exciting (C) newcomer; likely (D) reliable; straight Which option is the BEST definition of the word “compelling” as used in…
Read more →You are going to a friend’s house to watch a movie. If you drive on Street C, the distance is 3 miles. You need to stop at the movie store on Street A. The store is 1 mile from your house. What is the distance you will drive on Street B…
Read more →Using the methods above, revise this sentence to be more concise: I was so sleepy at my desk yesterday that I was yawning and yawning, so I decided I’d better drink a coffee or else I might fall asleep and nap right there at my desk!…
Read more →Which layer of the Earth has the lowest density? A. The layer that is oldest. B. The layer that is thickest. C. The layer closest to the center. D. The layer farthest from the center.
Read more →If you roll a 6-sided die 18 times, what is the best prediction possible for the number of times you will roll a four? A) 2 times B) 3 times C) 6 times D) 9 times
Read more →If you spin the spinner 72 times, what is the best prediction possible for the number of times it will land on yellow? ____ times Submit
Read more →Which equation can you use to find the cost, c, of each cello lesson? 35c + 15 = 425 15(c + 35) = 425 35(c + 15) = 425 15 + 35 = 425
Read more →If you roll a 6-sided die 6 times, what is the best prediction possible for the number of times you will roll a four? times
Read more →Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts? Provide opportunities for sharing information
Read more →Which scatter plot represents the data given in the table? A B C D
Read more →Which of the following is a benefit of implementing NRF structures and procedures? (Select all that apply.) scaled response, level of appropriate coordination, delivering specific resources
Read more →The National Response Framework is intended to provide guidance to the whole community. This enables whole communities to benefit from national preparedness. In this context, whole community includes? (select all that apply): children,…
Read more →Select the statement(s) which are true about inherited traits. – Dominant traits hide or mask the other traits. – Traits are passed on through our DNA. – Recessive traits hide or mask the other traits. – Chromosomes contain DNA. – Genes…
Read more →Which of the following is the most earth-friendly way to get to a destination? A) jet aeroplane B) sports vehicle C) tour bus D) compact car
Read more →Based on this excerpt, which of the following are often overlooked by both ecotourism companies and travellers? A local residents B nature parks C scenic views D unspoiled settings
Read more →The author believes that a good way to increase a person’s support for environmental programmes is A) to send them a free Green Guide. B) to ask them to increase their “carbon footprint.” C) to persuade them to make a donation. D) to…
Read more →In this excerpt, how does the author support the statement that there is a lot of confusion about the word “ecotourism”? A) by explaining how travel companies benefit from the confusion B) by highlighting the call from environmental…
Read more →People visiting this attraction would not be considered ecotourists mainly because they A would put stress on a precarious cultural site. B would spend too much time taking selfies. C would travel on a tour bus to get to the site. D would…
Read more →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.
Read more →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…
Read more →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 best friend.
Read more →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…
Read more →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 the two lines and…
Read more →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 to enter…
Read more →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 where…
Read more →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 two lines and sees that…
Read more →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 into the pipes. D Pumps help get…
Read more →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 up under the pressure…
Read more →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. D the…
Read more →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. Particles become trapped in…
Read more →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 filter layers.
Read more →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 collect water…
Read more →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 need to be repaired.
Read more →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 new…
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