ACT · Practice test 3

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Question English · 1

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Question English · 1 — 1. The writer wants to suggest that an attempt was made to keep the owls comfortable during transport. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? A. No Change B. Not making a sound as they huddled together with their…

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Question English · 2

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Question English · 2 — 2. Which transition word or phrase is most logical in context? F. No Change G. furthermore, H. likewise, J. after all,

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Question English · 3

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Question English · 3 — 3. The writer wants to illustrate the contrast in the design of the two places the owls were housed. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? A. No Change B. a nest-sized, temperature-controlled container C. a safe…

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Question English · 4

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Question English · 4 — 4. Given that all the following sentences are accurate, which one provides the most effective transition from the first sentence of this paragraph to the rest of the paragraph? F. Imprinting is a form of learning in…

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Question English · 5

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Question English · 5 — 5. Which choice makes the sentence or sentences most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. independently, without C. independently; without D. independently. Without

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Question English · 6

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Question English · 6 — 6. Which choice is least redundant in context? F. No Change G. from the very beginning, H. instantly, J. Delete the underlined portion.

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Question English · 7

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Question English · 7 — 7. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. Oklahoma!, while choosing C. Oklahoma!, choosing D. Oklahoma! chose

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Question English · 8

Multiple choice

Question English · 8 — 8. Which transition word or phrase is most logical in context? F. No Change G. Granted, H. Instead, J. So far,

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Question English · 9

Multiple choice

Question English · 9 — 9. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. story, and everyone who appeared on stage had a single role to play C. story and everyone who appeared on stage, had a single role to…

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Question English · 10

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Question English · 10 — 10. Which choice is clearest and most precise in context? F. No Change G. reshaped H. renovated J. redrafted

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Question English · 11

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Question English · 11 — 11. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. excavation of the ancient city of Uruk, C. excavation, of the ancient city of Uruk D. excavation of the ancient city, of Uruk

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Question English · 12

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Question English · 12 — 12. Which choice is least redundant in context? F. No Change G. clay objects, each one measuring (by itself) only a H. clay objects, each one measuring only a mere J. clay objects, each measuring only a

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Question English · 13

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Question English · 13 — 13. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. shapes: for example, C. shapes: for example D. shapes such as,

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Question English · 14

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Question English · 14 — 14. If the writer were to delete the underlined portion, the essay would primarily lose a detail: F. used to help explain Schmandt-Besserat’s connections within the field of archaeology and her access to museum…

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Question English · 15

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Question English · 15 — 15. Which choice is clearest and most logical in context? A. No Change B. unless C. since D. if

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Question English · 16

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Question English · 16 — 16. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. an equivalent was H. tokens were J. it was

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Question English · 17

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Question English · 17 — 17. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. the proto-cuneiform on the Uruk tablets, which resembled C. with the proto-cuneiform on the Uruk tablets resembling D. the…

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Question English · 18

Multiple choice

Question English · 18 — 18. Which transition word or phrase is most logical in context? F. No Change G. Coincidentally, H. For example, J. Otherwise,

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Question English · 19

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Question English · 19 — 19. Which choice most effectively maintains the essay’s tone? A. No Change B. in grasping the conclusion she made regarding the onset C. forge a greater understanding of the onset D. get it when it comes down to the…

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Question English · 20

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Question English · 20 — 20. Suppose the writer’s primary purpose had been to offer an overview of the artifacts found at a specific archaeological site and the significance of those artifacts. Would this essay accomplish that purpose? F. Yes,…

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Question English · 21

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Question English · 21 — 21. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. He was just nine years old when C. When nine-year-old D. Nine-year-old

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Question English · 22

Multiple choice

Question English · 22 — 22. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. past over H. passed J. past by

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Question English · 23

Multiple choice

Question English · 23 — 23. The writer wants to emphasize Simmons’s eagerness to become a blacksmith. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? A. No Change B. appreciated the opportunity, C. was able to start right away, D. then began the job,

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Question English · 24

Multiple choice

Question English · 24 — 24. Which sequence of sentences makes this paragraph most logical? F. No Change G. 1, 3, 2 H. 2, 3, 1 J. 3, 2, 1

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Question English · 25

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Question English · 25 — 25. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. Charleston: hundreds of gates, fences, and railings, C. Charleston: hundreds of gates, fences, and railings D. Charleston hundreds of…

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Question English · 26

Multiple choice

Question English · 26 — 26. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. have never been H. aren’t J. is not

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Question English · 27

Multiple choice

Question English · 27 — 27. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. whom himself, C. who, D. he,

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Question English · 28

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Question English · 28 — 28. The writer is considering adding the following phrase at this point: —such as the first animals ever to appear in the city’s ironwork— If the writer were to add this phrase here, the essay would primarily gain an…

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Question English · 29

Multiple choice

Question English · 29 — 29. Which choice is clearest and most logical in context? A. No Change B. since C. until D. so

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Question English · 30

Multiple choice

Question English · 30 — 30. Suppose the writer’s primary purpose had been to discuss an artist that not only overcame a particular obstacle but possibly benefited from it. Would this essay achieve that purpose? F. Yes, because it explains how…

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Question English · 31

Multiple choice

Question English · 31 — 31. The writer wants to suggest that the people on the steps aren’t too close together. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? A. No Change B. thronged C. sprinkled D. teeming

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Question English · 32

Multiple choice

Question English · 32 — 32. Which choice most effectively introduces the main focus of the paragraph? F. No Change G. lovely, and the sun glinting off the ocean enchants me. H. lovely; I can’t wait to see more of this amazing city. J. lovely,…

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Question English · 33

Multiple choice

Question English · 33 — 33. Which choice is clearest and most logical in context? A. No Change B. Given how many years I’ve studied C. In the years I’ve spent studying D. Due to years of studying

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Question English · 34

Multiple choice

Question English · 34 — 34. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. boat—with the lower and higher notes H. boat—with the lower and higher notes, J. boat with the lower and higher notes—

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Question English · 35

Multiple choice

Question English · 35 — 35. Which of the following accurate statements, if added here, would most effectively introduce the paragraph? A. The Sea Organ has been “singing” since 2005. B. The pipes make intriguingly dissonant sounds. C. The Sea…

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Question English · 36

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Question English · 36 — 36. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. have always required H. require maintaining J. do require

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Question English · 37

Multiple choice

Question English · 37 — 37. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. Organ’s design—from the pipes’ C. Organs’ design—from the pipes’ D. Organs’ design—from the pipe’s

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Question English · 38

Multiple choice

Question English · 38 — 38. Which choice best provides a reason for the sudden change in volume that the narrator describes later in the sentence? F. No Change G. As I bask in the sun and breathe the sea air, H. While I’m enjoying the relaxing…

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Question English · 39

Multiple choice

Question English · 39 — 39. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. more loud, they’re C. much louder, their D. louder, they’re

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Question English · 40

Multiple choice

Question English · 40 — 40. Which choice makes the sentence or sentences most grammatically acceptable? F. No Change G. waves; while they calm H. waves; to calm J. waves, calming

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Question English · 41

Multiple choice

Question English · 41 — 41. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. with: excitement and opportunity, C. with, excitement and opportunity: D. with excitement and opportunity;

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Question English · 42

Multiple choice

Question English · 42 — 42. Which of the following choices most effectively leads the reader from the previous sentence to the argument that follows in the rest of the essay? F. No Change G. But urban living doesn’t have to be defined by these…

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Question English · 43

Multiple choice

Question English · 43 — 43. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. blocks, in which most automobile traffic, is prohibited C. blocks, in which most automobile traffic is prohibited, D. blocks in which…

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Question English · 44

Multiple choice

Question English · 44 — 44. Given that all the choices are accurate, which one provides the most relevant support for the writer’s main argument? F. No Change G. An analysis by the Barcelona Public Health Agency showed that by reducing local…

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Question English · 45

Multiple choice

Question English · 45 — 45. Which choice most effectively maintains the essay’s tone? A. No Change B. transcend impediments that may arise with respect to C. cope with issues that could pop up around D. overcome potential obstacles to

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Question English · 46

Multiple choice

Question English · 46 — 46. Which choice is clearest and most logical in context? F. No Change G. just as H. though J. unless

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Question English · 47

Multiple choice

Question English · 47 — 47. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? A. No Change B. officials, who should work closely with residents, C. officials should work closely with residents D. as officials work closely with…

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Question English · 48

Multiple choice

Question English · 48 — 48. Suppose the writer had intended for this paragraph to appeal to the reader’s emotions by depicting how neighborhoods would benefit from superblocks. Would this paragraph accomplish that purpose? F. Yes, because it…

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Question English · 49

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Question English · 49 — 49. Which choice is least redundant in context? A. No Change B. who have seen what Barcelona did are piloting comparable designs, C. are piloting comparable designs that are similar, D. on the continent are piloting…

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Question English · 50

Multiple choice

Question English · 50 — 50. The writer is considering adding the following accurate sentence to this paragraph: One resident notes that the areas around superblocks “feel safe, less noisy, and more designed for people.” If the writer were to…

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Question Math · 1

Multiple choice

Question Math · 1 — 1. In the section of Middleton shown on the given map, the avenues and boulevards form a uniform square grid. At the annual Middleton Scavenger Hunt, the winners receive wonderful prizes. Clue 1 states that Clue 2 will…

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Question Math · 2

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Question Math · 2 — 2. The mean of 4 numbers is 45 . The first 3 numbers are 26 , 39 , and 58 . What is the value of the last number? F. 12 G. 32 H. 42 J. 57

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Question Math · 3

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Question Math · 3 — 3. When a = 7 , b = −4 , and c = 5 , abc − a c 2 − ab = ? A. −343 B. −287 C. −63 D. 7

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Question Math · 4

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Question Math · 4 — 4. In the standard ( x,y ) coordinate plane, the vertices of a rectangle are A ( 1,1 ) , B ( 5,1 ) , C ( 5,3 ) , and D ( 1,3 ) . The rectangle is translated to the right 2 units and then down 5 units. What are the new…

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Question Math · 5

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Question Math · 5 — 5. A certain garden has 8 rows of pumpkins with 7 pumpkins in each row. One afternoon the gardener harvested 4 of the rows of pumpkins. That night a tree branch fell and damaged half of the remaining pumpkins. How many…

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Question Math · 6

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Question Math · 6 — 6. A certain triangle has interior angle measures of (6x) ° , (2x) ° , and x° . What is the value of x ? F. 9 G. 12 H. 20 J. 57

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Question Math · 7

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Question Math · 7 — 7. An absolute value function is shown in the standard ( x,y ) coordinate plane. Which of the following lists all the x -intercepts of the graph? y x 2 3 1 1 −1 4 5 6 7 8 9 −4 −4 −5 −2 −3 −3 −2 −1 O A. ( 0,−3 ) only B.…

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Question Math · 8

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Question Math · 8 — 8. Given i = √ _ −1 , what is √ _ 9 + √ _ −144 ? F. 3 √ _ 15 G. 3 √ _ 15 i H. 3 − 12i J. 3 + 12i

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Question Math · 9

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Question Math · 9 — 9. The table gives observed data values for variables x and y . Among all equations of the form y = kx such that k is an integer, there is 1 equation that best fits the data in the table. Based on that equation, which…

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Question Math · 10

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Question Math · 10 — 10. If ⎪4x − 3⎪ = 7 , which of the following is a possible value for x ? F. −3 G. −1 H. 1 J. 3

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Question Math · 11

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Question Math · 11 — 11. The fairness of a particular coin is being investigated by flipping the coin. Which of the following experiment results provides the most evidence that the coin is not fair? A. 1 out of 170,000 flips is a tail. B.…

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Question Math · 12

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Question Math · 12 — 12. Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression? 3x y 2 − 4 x 2 y + 12 x 2 y − 7x y 2 F. −8 x 2 y + 4x y 2 G. − x 2 y + 5x y 2 H. x 2 y − 5x y 2 J. 8 x 2 y − 4x y 2

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Question Math · 13

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Question Math · 13 — 13. A restaurant conducted a survey to determine whether or not its customers like white cake and chocolate cake. The table below shows the results of the survey. Like white cake Do not like white cake Total Like…

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Question Math · 14

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Question Math · 14 — 14. The 1 st through 5 th terms, in order, of an infinite arithmetic sequence are −3 , −7 , −11 , −15 , and −19 . What is the 21 st term of the sequence? F. −63 G. −77 H. −79 J. −83

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Question Math · 15

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Question Math · 15 — 15. All students in a middle school responded either “Yes,” “No,” or “I don’t know” to the question “Do you plan to attend a 4 -year college?” The table gives the number of students in each grade who responded. Two…

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Question Math · 16

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Question Math · 16 — 16. If (x + k) 2 = x 2 + 94x + k 2 , then k = ? F. 47 G. 94 H. 188 J. 376

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Question Math · 17

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Question Math · 17 — 17. Given that f (x) = −10 + x and g (x) = 2 , it must be true that f _ g (x) = ? A. −10 + x _ 2 B. −10 + 2x C. −5 + x _ 2 D. −5 + 2x

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Question Math · 18

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Question Math · 18 — 18. Deon often flies his kite. He can only fly his kite on days with wind. He does not fly his kite on every day with wind. For any given day, let Event A be that there is wind and let Event B be that Deon flies his…

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Question Math · 19

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Question Math · 19 — 19. To determine the number of frogs in a swamp, a biologist catches a random sample of 400 frogs, tags them, and releases them back into the swamp. Four weeks later, the biologist catches a random sample of 140 frogs…

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Question Math · 20

Multiple choice

Question Math · 20 — 20. The inequality 7 (x + 4) > 8 (x − 2) is equivalent to which of the following inequalities? F. x < 2 G. x < 6 H. x < 12 J. x < 44

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Question Math · 21

Multiple choice

Question Math · 21 — 21. In the figure shown, ⟶ PR bisects ∠QPS , m∠QPS = 64° , and m∠RPS = (2x + 10) ° . What is the value of x ? Q P R S A. 11 B. 21 C. 27 D. 53

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Question Math · 22

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Question Math · 22 — 2 22. Given that sin θ = 1_ 3 and cos θ = 2 √ _ 2 _ 3 , what is tan θ ? F. 1 _ 2 √ _ 2 G. 3 _ 2 √ _ 2 H. 2 √ _ 2 _ 3 J. 2 √ _ 2

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Question Math · 23

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Question Math · 23 — 23. The graph of 4 (x + 1) 2 − 5 (y + 9) 2 = 100 is a hyperbola in the standard (x,y) coordinate plane. What is the point of intersection of the hyperbola’s asymptotes? A. (−4,5) B. (−1,−9) C. (1,9) D. (4,−5)

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Question Math · 24

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Question Math · 24 — 24. ( √ _ 3 + √ _ 7 ) 2 = ? F. 10 G. 10 + √ _ 42 H. 10 + 2 √ _ 21 J. 2 √ _ 3 + 2 √ _ 7

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Question Math · 25

Multiple choice

Question Math · 25 — 25. Lines j and k are graphed in the given standard (x,y) coordinate plane. The coordinates at each of the intercepts are integers. Line k is horizontal. y x 2 4 −8 −6 −4 −2 8 6 4 2 −2 −4 −6 O −12 −10 j k One of the…

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Question Math · 26

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Question Math · 26 — 26. Each of a doctor’s 70 patients is insured by 1 of 4 companies. For each company, the table lists the number of her patients that have and do not have a flexible savings account (FSA). One of her patients will be…

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Question Math · 27

Multiple choice

Question Math · 27 — 27. Rectangle R has vertices (−4,3) , (2,3) , (2,−2) , and (−4,−2) in the standard (x,y) coordinate plane. Reflecting R across the x -axis will result in rectangle R′ . Reflecting R′ across the y -axis will result in…

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Question Math · 28

Multiple choice

Question Math · 28 — 28. Let f ( x ) = −x + 5 and g(x) = 4 x 2 + 8x − 4 . One of the following points is a point of intersection of the graphs of y = f ( x ) and y = g ( x ) in the standard ( x,y ) coordinate plane. Which one? F. (−3, 3 _ 4…

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Question Math · 29

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Question Math · 29 — 29. In a particular cleaning solution, the ratio of concentrated solution to water is 3:40 . How many cups of concentrated solution should be added to 5 gallons of water to make the cleaning solution in the given ratio?…

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Question Math · 30

Multiple choice

Question Math · 30 — 30. Points K and W are on the given circle with center C such that WK = 5 √ _ 2 inches and the measure of ∠WCK is 90° . What is the area, to the nearest 0.1 inch, of the circle? C W K F. 31.4 G. 39.3 H. 78.5 J. 157.1

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Question Math · 31

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Question Math · 31 — 31. A formula was evaluated with the nonzero real numbers a , b , m , and d . The resulting equation a = bmd is not true, but it becomes a true equation when m is increased by n . Which of the following equations gives…

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Question Math · 32

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Question Math · 32 — 32. As given, a right pyramid has a square base, PQRS , and a vertex, T . Points M and N are the midpoints of ‾ PQ and ‾ RS . The height of the pyramid is 12 cm, and each side length of the base is 5 cm. Among the…

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Question Math · 33

Multiple choice

Question Math · 33 — 33. In the given figure, ‾ AB and ‾ CD are perpendicular diameters of the circle centered at O . The unshaded areas are made up of a circle, with ‾ OA as a diameter, and a triangle with vertices at O , B , and C . Given…

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Question Math · 34

Multiple choice

Question Math · 34 — 34. The function p is defined by p ( x ) = −4 x 2 . The function r is defined by r ( x ) = p ( x + 6 ) . The graph of y = r ( x ) in the standard ( x,y ) coordinate plane is the graph of y = p ( x ) : F. shifted in the…

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Question Math · 35

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Question Math · 35 — 35. The equation a [ 5 b 1 bc ] = [ 10 2 c d ] is true for the fixed real numbers a , b , c , and d . What is the value of d ? A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 8

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Question Math · 36

Multiple choice

Question Math · 36 — 36. Let a and b represent positive real numbers with the property ⎪a - b- 1⎪ > 0 . Which of the following statements about a and b cannot be true? F. a = b G. a > b H. a − b < 1 J. a − b = 1

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Question Math · 37

Multiple choice

Question Math · 37 — 37. Haruka is a long-distance runner who competes both in 10,000 -meter races and in marathons, which are run over a distance of 26.2 miles. Given that 1.0 mile is approximately 1.6 kilometers, which of the following…

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Question Math · 38

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Question Math · 38 — 38. What is the value of cos (Arcsin ( 8 _ 17 ) ) ? F. 8 _ 17 G. 15 _ 17 H. 8 _ 15 J. 17 _ 8

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Question Math · 39

Multiple choice

Question Math · 39 — 39. An object is launched vertically at 44.1 meters per second from a 931 -meter-tall platform. The function s = −4.9 t 2 + 44.1t + 931 gives the object’s height, s meters, at the time t seconds after launch. What is…

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Question Math · 40

Multiple choice

Question Math · 40 — 40. The table gives values of f (x) , g (x) , and h (x) for all positive integers x ≤ 5 . Given h ( f (g (a) ) ) = 1 where a is a positive integer less than or equal to 5 , what is the value of a ? x f (x) g (x) h (x) 1…

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Question Math · 41

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Question Math · 41 — 41. For all x and y such that y = log 10 (2x) , which of the following expressions is equal to x ? A. ( 1 _ 2 ) 10 y B. 10 y −2 C. 10 √ _ y D. 10 2y

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Question Math · 42

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Question Math · 42 — 42. What is the binomial expansion of (x − 5) 4 ? F. x 4 + 625 G. x 4 − 20 x 2 + 625 H. x 4 − 5 x 3 + 25 x 2 − 125x + 625 J. x 4 − 20 x 3 + 150 x 2 − 500x + 625

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Question Math · 43

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Question Math · 43 — 43. Triangle A has an area of 16 √ _ 3 square feet. Triangle B is the result of a dilation on Triangle A and has sides that are 1 _ 2 as long as the corresponding sides of Triangle A. What is the area, in square feet,…

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Question Math · 44

Multiple choice

Question Math · 44 — 44. The probability distribution for the random variable X is given in the table. What is the expected value of X ? X P (X) 8 0.1 9 0.3 10 0.4 11 0.2 F. 0.3 G. 9.5 H. 9.7 J. 10.0

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Question Math · 45

Multiple choice

Question Math · 45 — 45. A skater’s speed increased over a 6 -second interval. His initial speed was 4 meters per second, and his speed 6 seconds later was 6 meters per second. Which of the following was the average rate of change of the…

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Question Reading · 1

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Question Reading · 1 — 1. A main idea of the first paragraph of Passage A (lines 1–17) is that the: A. narrator immigrated to the United States without knowing any English. B. narrator’s childhood imagination was unfettered and drawn to…

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Question Reading · 2 — 2. In the context of Passage B, the narrator uses the words “traps” (line 65) and “hissing snakes” (line 75) primarily to emphasize: F. her debilitating fear of the intricacies of computers and of early BASIC code. G.…

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Question Reading · 3

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 3 — 3. Passage B indicates that the narrator recalls telling herself that compared to the subtleties of the timeline in Macbeth, the variables in her programming code were: A. less confusing. B. more maddening. C. less…

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Question Reading · 4

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 4 — 4. As it is used in line 90, the word decent most nearly means: F. honorable. G. adequate. H. decorous. J. upstanding.

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Question Reading · 5

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 5 — 5. According to the narrator of Passage B, the first program she successfully coded consisted of: A. a simulation of how to repair a carburetor. B. short black-and-white videos that played on-screen. C. a simple game…

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Question Reading · 6

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 6 — 6. Both passages can best be described as being told from the point of view of a first person narrator who: F. reflects on her beginnings in a technical field. G. describes the many obstacles she faced early in her…

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Question Reading · 7

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 7 — 7. Which of the following statements best describes a main difference in the focus of the passages? A. Passage A describes the narrator’s long-standing interest in engineering, whereas Passage B explains the reasons…

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Question Reading · 8

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Question Reading · 8 — 8. Which of the following quotations from Passage A best reflects a main theme of Passage B? F. “I dreamed of a future with time machines” (lines 11–12). G. “Everything is a puzzle to be solved” (line 16). H. “The…

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Question Reading · 9

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 9 — 9. Based on the passages, both narrators can best be characterized as: A. brash and defiant. B. anxious but capable. C. ambitious and perseverant. D. courageous but cautious.

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Question Reading · 10

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 10 — 10. Based on the passage, which of the following statements best summarizes the progression of Adams and Klotz’s research? F. They conducted preliminary experiments; then, based on those, they formed a hypothesis and…

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Question Reading · 11

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 11 — 11. The main function of the first paragraph (lines 1–10) is to: A. characterize the nature of Adams and Klotz’s professional partnership. B. relate an anecdote that illustrates what a minimalist design is. C. explain…

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Question Reading · 12

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 12 — 12. It can most reasonably be inferred from the passage that study participants would be most likely to choose a subtractive solution after receiving which of the following prompts? F. Adding elements will incur…

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Question Reading · 13

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 13 — 13. In the context of the passage, lines 65–67 mainly function to: A. explain why researchers designed the problems in these experiments to be solved most efficiently with subtractive solutions. B. clarify that the…

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Question Reading · 14

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Question Reading · 14 — 14. As it is used in line 13, the word extent most nearly means: F. distance. G. reach. H. scope. J. degree.

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Question Reading · 15

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 15 — 15. In the passage, the observation that participants simultaneously juggling another task were less likely to choose a subtractive solution is used to support which of the following claims? A. Subtractive solutions may…

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Question Reading · 16

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 16 — 16. As it relates to the passage, one main function of the table is to: F. provide evidence that additive solutions are more effective than subtractive ones. G. explain the differences between subtractive and additive…

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Question Reading · 17

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 17 — 17. Based on the passage and the table, does the information in the table support the claim in lines 32–33? A. Yes, because the table indicates that for all five tasks, the percentage of additive changes far exceeded…

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Question Reading · 18

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 18 — 18. Based on the table, the two tasks with the highest percentages of subtraction changes excluding other changes are: F. make a pattern symmetrical and edit one’s own essay. G. edit one’s own essay and edit someone…

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Question Reading · 19

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 19 — 19. In the context of the passage, the author uses the butterfly example to support the claim that: A. geographic variation within a species should be analyzed trait by trait. B. geographic variation within a species…

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Question Reading · 20

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Question Reading · 20 — 20. The passage makes clear that which of the following groups demonstrates the effects of hybridization? F. The Felis concolor subspecies G. The Haliaeetus leucocephalus species H. The Haliaeetus leucocephalus…

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Question Reading · 21

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 21 — 21. Which event mentioned in the passage occurred last chronologically? A. Peter and Rosemary Grant and their students conducted a field study of finches. B. David Lack delineated character displacement in a study. C.…

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Question Reading · 22

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 22 — 22. In the passage, the author describes the work of Darwin, Lack, and the Grants with what can best be described as: F. envy. G. admiration. H. disbelief. J. nostalgia.

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Question Reading · 23

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 23 — 23. Based on the author’s butterfly example, how would a butterfly from the south of a set geographic area compare to a butterfly from the north of that set geographic area? A. It would be smaller in size. B. It would…

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Question Reading · 24

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 24 — 24. In the context of the passage, the metaphorical phrase “tempest of controversy” (lines 36–37) most nearly suggests that the author and Brown’s critique: F. was incomplete and therefore confusing to the scientific…

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Question Reading · 25

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 25 — 25. Which of the following descriptions best summarizes the difference between hybridization and character displacement as they are presented in the passage? A. Hybridization occurs when two species repel genes where…

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Question Reading · 26

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Question Reading · 26 — 26. According to the passage, the author first came across the character displacement phenomenon when he was studying: F. finches. G. ants. H. butterflies. J. eagles.

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Question Reading · 27

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 27 — 27. Based on the passage, what two factors cause character displacement? A. Competition between species and active avoidance of hybridization B. Competition between species and active hybridization C. Geographic…

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Question Reading · 28

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 28 — 28. The main idea of the first paragraph (lines 1–10) is that: F. Quijada’s main theme in his choreography is relationships. G. the contrast of movement between Quijada’s solar plexus and his limbs is key to his dance…

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Question Reading · 29

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 29 — 29. The details about how Quijada moves his solar plexus and limbs mainly serve to: A. illustrate the changes Quijada’s style has undergone since the beginning of his career. B. provide a contrast with the styles of…

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Question Reading · 30

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 30 — 30. The passage indicates that which of the following is an unexpected aspect of the Rubberbandance Group’s performances? F. The moments of tenderness and humor G. The venues in which they perform H. The young ages of…

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Question Reading · 31

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 31 — 31. The author’s claim that some of the Rubberbandance Group’s work is not perfect is supported by: A. the observation that some of the Rubberbandance Group’s work is raw. B. the judgment that Quijada’s charisma…

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Question Reading · 32

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Question Reading · 32 — 32. According to the passage, the most momentous learning experience Quijada has had to date was with: F. the Rudy Perez Performance Ensemble. G. the Rubberbandance Group. H. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. J.…

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Question Reading · 33

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 33 — 33. According to the passage, Quijada’s sense of not fitting in led to his: A. beginning to teach dance. B. openness to critiques of his work. C. empathy for others who feel they are outsiders. D. critical approach to…

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Question Reading · 34

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 34 — 34. According to the passage, which of the following statements most accurately represents Quijada’s judgment about dance in general and his own work specifically? F. He believes the theme that runs throughout most…

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Question Reading · 35

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 35 — 35. According to the passage, soon after the Rubberbandance Group was founded, it received attention from the public because it: A. was unlike other dance groups. B. won several prestigious awards. C. awkwardly…

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Question Reading · 36

Multiple choice

Question Reading · 36 — 36. The prediction that in the future Quijada will include more choreography using pointe shoes is presented as the perspective of: F. Plamondon. G. Quijada himself. H. Tharp. J. Perez.

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Question Science · 1

Multiple choice

Question Science · 1 — 1. Based on Table 1, what was the β-agarase activity for an aqueous solution having a sodium ion concentration of 5 mM? A. 1.06 nmol/min B. 1.82 nmol/min C. 1.89 nmol/min D. 1.96 nmol/min

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Question Science · 2

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Question Science · 2 — 2. Based on Table 2, for an aqueous solution containing 1 mM of Na+ at a pH of 7.0, approximately how many nanomoles of agarose would be broken down by β-agarase in 5 min at a temperature of 20°C? F. 0.25 nmol G. 0.34…

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Question Science · 3

Multiple choice

Question Science · 3 — 3. Based on Table 1, the β-agarase activity for an aqueous solution containing 25 mM of Ca2+ at 40°C and a pH of 7.0 would most likely be: A. less than 0.10 nmol/min. B. between 0.10 nmol/min and 0.51 nmol/min. C.…

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Question Science · 4

Multiple choice

Question Science · 4 — 4. Consider the claim “For any given metal ion concentration, the β-agarase activity in the presence of Mg2+ is always less than the β-agarase activity in the presence of Na+.” For how many of the concentrations listed…

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Question Science · 5

Multiple choice

Question Science · 5 — 5. How many of the pH values listed in Table 3 are classified as basic? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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Question Science · 6

Multiple choice

Question Science · 6 — 6. Based on Tables 1 and 2, what was the average plant height for the tomato plants grown in the mixture with 35% by volume of vermicompost? F. 48 cm G. 50 cm H. 53 cm J. 55 cm

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Question Science · 7

Multiple choice

Question Science · 7 — 7. The average number of leaves for the tomato plants changed the most between which of the following mixture pairings listed in Table 2? A. Mixture L and Mixture M B. Mixture M and Mixture N C. Mixture N and Mixture O…

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Question Science · 8

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Question Science · 8 — 8. Based on Tables 1 and 2, as the percent by volume of potting soil in a mixture was increased from 50% through 100%, which of average plant height and average number of leaves, if either, always increased? F. Average…

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Question Science · 9

Multiple choice

Question Science · 9 — 9. Based on Table 2, for the tomato plants grown in Mixture M, what was the average yield in kilograms? A. 0.114 kg B. 1.14 kg C. 11,400 kg D. 114,000 kg

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Question Science · 10

Multiple choice

Question Science · 10 — 10. Assume that for each mixture tested in the study, 5 one-day-old tomato plants were grown in the mixture. The following table shows the plant height at 85 days for each individual tomato plant from one of the…

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Question Science · 11

Multiple choice

Question Science · 11 — 11. The data that were averaged to produce the results shown in Figure 2 were most likely collected using which of the following pieces of equipment? A. Thermometer B. pH meter C. Telescope D. Balance

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Question Science · 12

Multiple choice

Question Science · 12 — 12. One of the questions about H. metallica plants that the study was designed to answer was which of the following? F. Does the location of the plants in the understory of tropical rain forests determine whether the…

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Question Science · 13

Multiple choice

Question Science · 13 — 13. The pollination treatments received by Groups 1 and 2 differed in which of the following ways? The pollen received by each Group 1 flower was: A. from the same plant as the flower, whereas the pollen received by…

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Question Science · 14

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Question Science · 14 — 14. For any group, the value shown in Figure 1 was most likely calculated using which of the following expressions? F. number of seeds ____________ total seed mass × 100 G. total seed mass ____________ number of seeds ×…

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Question Science · 15

Multiple choice

Question Science · 15 — 15. Do the results of the study indicate that the nylon bags successfully prevented the normal pollinators from pollinating the H. metallica flowers? A. Yes; only 20% of the flowers receiving the self-pollination…

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Question Science · 16

Multiple choice

Question Science · 16 — 16. What was the total mass of the seeds produced by the Group 3 flowers? F. 0 mg G. 45 mg H. 85 mg J. Cannot be determined from the given information

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Question Science · 17

Multiple choice

Question Science · 17 — 17. Based on the procedures of the study, at which of these 2 times—before sample collection or after sample collection but before filtering—if either, were the collection containers cleaned? A. Before sample collection…

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Question Science · 18

Multiple choice

Question Science · 18 — 18. Based on Figures 2 and 4, the difference between the greatest Sb content from a well in Aquifer 1 and the greatest Sb content from a well in Aquifer 2 was approximately: F. 0.50 nmol/kg. G. 0.95 nmol/kg. H. 1.45…

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Question Science · 19

Multiple choice

Question Science · 19 — 19. Consider the As content from wells located at distances 55 km to 75 km from the recharge zone of Aquifer 1. What is the order of these wells from greatest to least As content? A. 55 km, 60 km, 64 km, 75 km B. 55 km,…

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Question Science · 20

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Question Science · 20 — 20. The use of which of the following measurement tools would have most likely resulted in the most accurate measurement of the volume of the portion removed from each sample? F. 10 mL test tube G. 25 mL flask H. 100 mL…

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Question Science · 21

Multiple choice

Question Science · 21 — 21. Based on the results of the study, for Aquifer 2, the As content and the Sb content each showed an increase over which of the following ranges of distance from the recharge zone? A. From 32 km to 46 km B. From 46 km…

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Question Science · 22

Multiple choice

Question Science · 22 — 22. Based on the procedures of the study, what was the total volume of water collected from Aquifer 2? F. 360 mL G. 500 mL H. 3,000 mL J. 5,500 mL

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Question Science · 23

Multiple choice

Question Science · 23 — 23. Which of the following statements describes how the syringe was most likely manipulated in order to obtain the pressure measurement of 68 kPa in Experiment 1? A. The syringe plunger was moved to set the volume at 5…

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Question Science · 24

Multiple choice

Question Science · 24 — 24. The statement “For a gas sample at constant pressure, volume increases as temperature increases” is supported by the results of which of the experiments? F. Experiment 1 only G. Experiment 3 only H. Experiments 1…

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Question Science · 25

Multiple choice

Question Science · 25 — 25. Suppose that in Experiment 1, after the pressure had been measured at a volume of 20 mL, the temperature of the syringe was then changed to 320 K while holding the volume constant. Based on the results of Experiment…

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Question Science · 26

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Question Science · 26 — 26. In Experiment 2, how many trials, if any, were done at a temperature greater than 0° Celsius? F. 0 G. 2 H. 3 J. 4

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Question Science · 27

Multiple choice

Question Science · 27 — 27. Were the experiments performed with the gas that is most abundant in air? A. Yes; nitrogen was tested in the experiments and makes up the greatest percentage of air. B. Yes; water vapor was tested in the experiments…

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Question Science · 28

Multiple choice

Question Science · 28 — 28. Based on the procedures and results of Experiment 3, at a pressure of 102 kPa, the boiling point of N2 must be: F. less than 279 K. G. between 279 K and 298 K. H. between 298 K and 333 K. J. greater than 333 K.

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Question Science · 29

Multiple choice

Question Science · 29 — 29. Based on the results of Study 2, for which trial was the difference between the average voltage and the calculated voltage greatest, and what was that difference? A. Trial 8; 0.004 V B. Trial 8; 0.005 V C. Trial 10;…

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Question Science · 30

Multiple choice

Question Science · 30 — 30. Consider the circuit that had a voltage of 1.498 V across R2. Based on the results of Study 1, what was the resistance of R2 in this circuit? F. 1 kΩ G. 2 kΩ H. 5 kΩ J. 1,000 kΩ

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Question Science · 31

Multiple choice

Question Science · 31 — 31. Based on the results of Study 1, in which of the following trials, if any, did the student use 2 resistors having the same resistance? A. Trials 1, 2, 3, and 4 only B. Trials 1, 8, 9, and 10 only C. Trials 8, 9, and…

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Question Science · 32

Multiple choice

Question Science · 32 — 32. Based on the results of Study 1, in how many trials was the internal resistance of the voltmeter less than the resistance of R2? F. 0 G. 3 H. 4 J. 10

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Question Science · 33

Multiple choice

Question Science · 33 — 33. Suppose another circuit had been tested in Study 1 and the voltage across R2 had been 4.354 V. If the resistances of R1 and R2 were each 1 kΩ, the resistance of RV in this circuit would most likely have been: A.…

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Question Science · 34

Multiple choice

Question Science · 34 — 34. The power dissipated by a resistor is equal to the square of the voltage across the resistor divided by the resistance. Based on Table 1, in which trial was the power dissipated by R2 the greatest? F. Trial 2 G.…

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Question Science · 35

Multiple choice

Question Science · 35 — 35. Based on Figure 1, the most likely purpose of the thermometer was to measure the temperature of the: A. liquid in the CF. B. liquid in the DF. C. vapor in the condenser. D. vapor in the DH.

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Question Science · 36

Multiple choice

Question Science · 36 — 36. Consider the opinion given by Student 4 concerning the vapor that reached the condenser first. Suppose that enough of that vapor had condensed to form 200.0 mL of liquid. The volume of ethanol, if any, that the…

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Question Science · 37

Multiple choice

Question Science · 37 — 37. Which of the students indicated that the composition of the vapor formed when the ethanol/water mixture is boiled is different than the composition of the liquid mixture in the DF? A. Student 1 only B. Students 2…

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Question Science · 38

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Question Science · 38 — 38. Which of the following statements describes a difference between the opinion given by Student 2 and the opinion given by Student 3? Student 2 stated that: F. the vapor that reaches the condenser first will be at…

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Question Science · 39

Multiple choice

Question Science · 39 — 39. Atmospheric pressure is 1 atm at an altitude of 0 m. Suppose that the distillation described in the passage were carried out at an altitude of 1,000 m. For a distillation at that altitude, which of the following…

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Question Science · 40

Multiple choice

Question Science · 40 — 40. Benzene, which has a BP of 80.2°C at 1 atm of pressure, forms an azeotrope with H2O. Based on information provided in the passage, the BP of this azeotrope is most likely: F. less than 80.2°C. G. between 80.2°C and…

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