Sweet, Creamy Science Achieve 3000 Answers

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In the first paragraph, the author presents a riddle in order to A. amuse readers by asserting that ice cream is a light and healthy food choice B. mock manufacturers for adding air to ice cream to reduce costs C. describe in a mysterious manner why manufacturers sell ice cream by volume D. educate readers in a fun way about the importance of air in ice cream	educate readers in a fun way about the importance of air in ice cream
What is this article primarily about? A. The food science behind ice cream’s smooth and creamy texture B. The science behind the brain freeze sensation ice cream can cause C. The large-scale cooling vats used by commercial ice cream makers D. The amount of sugar found in ice cream and other frozen desserts	The food science behind ice cream’s smooth and creamy texture
Which is the closest antonym for the word enhance, as it is used in the article? A. conceal B. intensify C. achieve D. destroy	destroy
According to the article, which should a person do first when making ice cream? A. Churn the mixture to force air into it. B. Warm the mixture of liquids and sugar. C. Add flavors to the mixture. D. Cool the mixture of liquids and sugar.	Warm the mixture of liquids and sugar.
According to the article, what is one benefit of churning ice cream as it freezes? A. Churning decreases the volume of the ice cream. B. Churning makes it easier to taste the sugar’s sweetness. C. Churning allows ice cream to be served at warmer temperatures. D. Churning enhances the texture of the ice cream.	Churning enhances the texture of the ice cream.
In what way does the article contrast soft serve ice cream with hard ice cream? A. Soft serve contains more egg yolk than hard ice cream. B. Soft serve contains more air than hard ice cream. C. Soft serve contains more fat than hard ice cream. D. Soft serve contains more sugar than hard ice cream.	Soft serve contains more air than hard ice cream.
Which of these is a statement of fact? A. Soft serve tastes better than hard ice cream because it’s served at a warmer temperature. B. Ice cream is a treat best served with sprinkles and chocolate syrup on top. C. Ice cream is an emulsion because it’s made of two liquids that don’t normally blend. D. Brain freeze is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure.	Ice cream is an emulsion because it’s made of two liquids that don’t normally blend.
Which is the closest synonym for the word variances? A. exaggerations B. similarities C. contrasts D. calories	contrasts