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Which digestive organ is the last organ food passes through before reaching your stomach esophagus mouth epiglottis pharynx
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The pharynx is the last organ food passes through before reaching the stomach.
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Starches and sugars belong to which class of nutrients? (1 point)

carbohydrates

fats

proteins

enzymes
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Starches and sugars belong to the class of nutrients called carbohydrates.
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Your skin, lungs, and kidneys are all part of the ________, which removes wastes from the body. (1 point) Responses gallbladder gallbladder enzyme process enzyme process excretory system excretory system nervous system
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Your skin, lungs, and kidneys are all part of the excretory system, which removes wastes from the body.
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All of the chemical reactions that occur inside your body’s cells to produce energy are called (1 point) Responses peristalsis. peristalsis. metabolism. metabolism. excretion. excretion. binge eating. binge eating.
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All of the chemical reactions that occur inside your body's cells to produce energy are called metabolism.
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The amount of energy in food is measured in (1 point) Responses nutrients. nutrients. calories. calories. fiber. fiber. metabolism. metabolism.
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The amount of energy in food is measured in calories.
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Balancing calories with activity level results in (1 point) Responses weight gain. weight gain. maintaining weight. maintaining weight. weight loss. weight loss. an eating disorder.
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Balancing calories with activity level results in maintaining weight.
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The liver secretes _______, which aids in the digestion of fats. (1 point) Responses enzymes enzymes proteins proteins urea urea bile
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The liver secretes bile, which aids in the digestion of fats.
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Which of the following play(s) a role in determining a person’s weight? (Select all that apply.) (2 points) Responses heredity heredity activity level activity level body mass index (BMI) body mass index (BMI) body composition
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The following play a role in determining a person's weight:

- Heredity
- Activity level
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Body composition
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Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins. (1 point) Responses true true false false
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True. Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.
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Spinach and other leafy green vegetables are nutrient-dense foods. (1 point) Responses true true false false
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True. Spinach and other leafy green vegetables are nutrient-dense foods.
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Most of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place in the large intestine. (1 point) Responses true or false
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False. Most of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place in the small intestine, not the large intestine.
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The MyPlate plan recommends having more protein than vegetables for each meal. (1 point) Responses true or false
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False. The MyPlate plan recommends having more vegetables than protein for each meal.
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Every person has the same calorie needs. (1 point) Responses true or false
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False. Every person does not have the same calorie needs. Calorie needs vary based on factors such as age, gender, body composition, activity level, and overall health.
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Building Vocabulary Unit Test 1 of 141 of 14 Items Question Use the sentence to answer the question. Certain trees, in fact, produce seeds only when fire heats them. If the fire removes thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local animals. Fire also may kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage otherwise healthy trees. Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence? (1 point) Responses "water, plants, animals" "water, plants, animals" "thick shrubs, plants, trees" "thick shrubs, plants, trees" "seeds, fire, animals" "seeds, fire, animals" "insects, pests, fire"
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The set of context clues that best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence is "thick shrubs, plants, trees."
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Use the sentences to answer the questions. Tension exists between the ranchers who feel threatened by wolves and the conservationists who want to see wolves protected. Many ranchers want to remove federal protection for the gray wolves. Which of the following describes what the word conservationists means in the first sentence? (1 point) Responses a person who pursues animals for food a person who pursues animals for food a person who wants to preserve the environment and wildlife a person who wants to preserve the environment and wildlife a person who works for the government a person who works for the government a person who owns animals for selling them
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The word conservationists in the first sentence is best described as "a person who wants to preserve the environment and wildlife."
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Use the sentence to answer the question. Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically—she’s a drama major—but I told my mother I’d go anyway. I hadn’t seen my grandmother since she’d been admitted to Lawnrest. Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically? (1 point) Responses "I hadn't seen my grandmother" "I hadn't seen my grandmother" "Annie was in bed" "Annie was in bed" "she's a drama major" "she's a drama major" "she'd been admitted" "she'd been admitted"
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The clearest context clue for theatrically in the sentence is "Annie was in bed."
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Use the sentences to answer the question. Inside, I was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile. Which of the following is the meaning of antiseptic? (1 point) Responses cold cold clean clean fragrant fragrant smoky
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The meaning of antiseptic in the sentence is "clean."
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The words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?(1 point) Responses an important person in the community an important person in the community the occupation an individual has the occupation an individual has someone who performs an action someone who performs an action a goal that people want to do
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The suffix -er typically refers to "someone who performs an action."
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The suffix -ant means "tending to" and the word root -vig- means "watchful." Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?(1 point) Responses asleep asleep alert alert absentminded absentminded alive alive
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The best synonym for vigilant, based on the given information, is "alert."
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Gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. He includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. Which reference would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete?(1 point) Responses glossary glossary vocabulary vocabulary dictionary dictionary thesaurus
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To understand the description of the athlete as "pugnacious," Gentry should refer to a dictionary.
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Use the sentence to answer the question. The ferocious tiger rolled over onto his back and nipped lightly at her cubs as they played around her. What part of speech is ferocious? (1 point) Responses adverb adverb adjective adjective verb verb noun noun
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The word "ferocious" in the sentence is an adjective.
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Use the sentence to answer the question. The crowd was large, so the speaker had to use a megaphone in order to be heard. Which of the following does the root mega- mean in megaphone? (1 point) Responses magnificent magnificent miniature miniature sound sound huge
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The root "mega-" in megaphone means "huge."
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Hydr- means “water” in Greek. Which of the following is the most likely meaning of hydrotherapy?(1 point) Responses a large pool of water a large pool of water a scientific compound containing water a scientific compound containing water a type of therapy that uses water a type of therapy that uses water a source of water
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The most likely meaning of hydrotherapy, based on the information provided, is "a type of therapy that uses water."
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Use the sentences to complete the activity. A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment. In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence.
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The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" in the first sentence are the examples of specific ecosystems mentioned in the following sentence: forests, grasslands, and savannas. These examples suggest that "vegetation" refers to the various types of plants and vegetation found in these environments where wildfires occur. Additionally, the mention that wildfires burn in "wildland vegetation" further supports the understanding that vegetation relates to plant life in general.
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Use the excerpt to complete the activity. Now it was my mother’s turn to sigh. “Look,” I said, to cheer her up. “I’m thinking about shaving the moustache off.” Even though I wasn’t for a long time. Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement. “Your grandmother probably won’t even recognize you,” she said. And I saw the shadow fall across her face. In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word.
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In the excerpt, the meaning of postponement is delaying or putting off an action or decision. The words "I'm thinking about shaving the moustache off" and "Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement" provide the clearest context clues for the word postponement, indicating that it refers to the act of delaying or postponing something.
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In 1–2 sentences, explain how a dictionary helps readers better understand unfamiliar words.
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A dictionary helps readers better understand unfamiliar words by providing the meaning, pronunciation, and sometimes examples of usage for those words. It serves as a valuable tool for expanding vocabulary and improving comprehension.
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In 1–2 sentences, explain how the knowledge of etymology benefits readers.
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Knowledge of etymology benefits readers by providing insights into the origins and historical development of words, which can increase their understanding of vocabulary, improve interpretation skills, and make connections across different language systems.
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How did the Sumerians increase food production? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia. They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia. They imported new types of crops from Europe. They imported new types of crops from Europe. They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands. They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands. They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily. They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily. They relied solely on slave labor to increase food production. They relied solely on slave labor to increase food production.
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The two correct answers are:

- They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
- They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
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Which Sumerian innovation that was created for everyday use could also be used for artistic expression? (1 point) Responses cuneiform cuneiform irrigation irrigation seed funnels seed funnels wheels wheels
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The Sumerian innovation that could be used for both everyday use and artistic expression is cuneiform.
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Which statement best describes Sumerian religion? (1 point) Responses They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods. They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods. They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs. They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs. They worshiped many different gods and goddesses. They worshiped many different gods and goddesses. They worshipped one all-powerful God.
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The statement that best describes Sumerian religion is: They worshiped many different gods and goddesses. Sumerians had a polytheistic belief system, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses that they worshipped.
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Which statement correctly describes how hydrolysis causes chemical weathering?(1 point) Responses Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock. Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock. Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock. Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock. Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock. Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock. Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce clay, weakening the rock.
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The statement that correctly describes how hydrolysis causes chemical weathering is: Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.
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Which is responsible for the formation of rust on metals?(1 point) Responses hydrolysis hydrolysis oxidation oxidation acid rain acid rain carbonic acid
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Oxidation is responsible for the formation of rust on metals.
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How does air pollution impact chemical weathering?(1 point) Responses Pollutants mix with air and water to make acid rain. Pollutants mix with air and water to make acid rain. Pollutants cover rocks with a toxic layer that weakens them. Pollutants cover rocks with a toxic layer that weakens them. Pollutants react with minerals inside rocks and weaken them. Pollutants react with minerals inside rocks and weaken them. Pollutants prevent carbon from mixing with water.
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Air pollution impacts chemical weathering by pollutants mixing with air and water to form acid rain. This acid rain then reacts with minerals inside rocks, weakening them over time.
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What products are produced when water reacts with sodium in rocks?(1 point) Responses salt solution and clay minerals salt solution and clay minerals clay minerals and calcium carbonate clay minerals and calcium carbonate clay minerals and iron oxide clay minerals and iron oxide salt solution and iron oxide
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When water reacts with sodium in rocks, the products that are produced are salt solution and clay minerals.
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Which feature is the main characteristic of a biographical text?(1 point) Responses a particular focus on a person's life a particular focus on a person's life an argument presented from the author's perspective an argument presented from the author's perspective text features text features figurative language
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The main characteristic of a biographical text is a particular focus on a person's life. Biographical texts provide detailed accounts and information about the life of a specific individual.
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Which of the following categories would an article about the environmental impact of recycling most likely fall into?(1 point) Responses narrative nonfiction narrative nonfiction biography biography informative nonfiction informative nonfiction memoir
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An article about the environmental impact of recycling would most likely fall into the category of informative nonfiction. This type of article would provide factual information about the topic and aim to educate readers about the subject matter.
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In which subgenre would you be most likely to find an argumentative text?(1 point) Responses autobiography autobiography narrative nonfiction narrative nonfiction biography biography informative nonfiction
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In the subgenre of informative nonfiction, you would be most likely to find an argumentative text.
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How did trade affect the Akkadians? (1 point) Responses It encouraged military invasions of their land. It encouraged military invasions of their land. It spread their culture and brought new goods. It spread their culture and brought new goods. It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire. It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire. It created a new class of artisans.
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Trade affected the Akkadians by spreading their culture and bringing new goods. With trade, the Akkadians had access to a wider range of resources and foreign products, which enriched their society and facilitated cultural exchange.
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How can an igneous rock turn into a sedimentary rock?(1 point) Responses through cementation, pressure and erosion through cementation, pressure and erosion through erosion, pressure and cementation through erosion, pressure and cementation through erosion, heat and pressure through erosion, heat and pressure through heat, erosion and pressure
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An igneous rock can turn into a sedimentary rock through erosion, pressure, and cementation. Through erosion, the igneous rock is weathered and broken down into smaller particles. These particles are then subjected to pressure and become compacted, followed by cementation when minerals bind the particles together, forming a sedimentary rock.
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Which is needed to turn an igneous rock or sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?(1 point) Responses melting and cooling melting and cooling heat and pressure heat and pressure erosion and deposition erosion and deposition freezing and cementation
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Heat and pressure are needed to turn an igneous rock or sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock. The existing rock is subjected to intense heat and pressure, which causes its minerals and textures to change, resulting in the formation of a metamorphic rock.
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Which statement is correct about uplifting and burial in the rock cycle?(1 point) Responses Uplifting exposes rocks to cooling, while burial exposes rocks to cementation. Uplifting exposes rocks to cooling, while burial exposes rocks to cementation. Uplifting exposes rocks to cementation, while burial exposes rocks to cooling. Uplifting exposes rocks to cementation, while burial exposes rocks to cooling. Uplifting exposes rocks to heat and pressure, while burial exposes rocks to erosion. Uplifting exposes rocks to heat and pressure, while burial exposes rocks to erosion. Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure. Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.
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Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.
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Which term refers to the general subject of a text?(1 point) Responses outline outline topic topic central idea central idea supporting detail
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The term that refers to the general subject of a text is the topic. The topic provides a broad overview of what the text is about.
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Why is it helpful to name the central ideas of a text?(1 point) Responses to learn additional details about the topic of the text to learn additional details about the topic of the text to help you read with greater focus on the text's purpose to help you read with greater focus on the text's purpose to give you an overview of the ideas in the text to give you an overview of the ideas in the text to help you define the topic of a text