Venus is sometimes called Earth's "evil twin" due to its physical similarities, yet vastly different atmosphere. The planets are very similar in size and composition, each with an iron core and molten-rock mantle. But while Earth's atmosphere supports many forms of life, Venus's surface is hostile to existence. Its surface is hot enough to melt lead, and all its surface water has evaporated. As if that weren't enough, Venus even rotates in the opposite direction!
How does the author emphasize how different Venus is from Earth?
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The author compares the rotation speeds of the two planets.
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The author uses a simile to compare Venus's hot surface to melting lead.
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The author describes Venus as the "evil" twin because its atmosphere is deadly.
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The author describes Venus's surface as hostile to existence and mentions that all its surface water has evaporated.
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Imagine using your phone to call for help in an emergency and not getting a signal. This situation is still surprisingly common in many rural communities. But as more people rely solely on cell phones, companies are building more signal towers. Having more towers will improve people's ability to place calls when needed, especially in critical situations.
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More communities are installing cell phone towers near residents' homes in order to improve signal strength. But leaders aren't considering the possible impact these towers will have on residential neighborhoods. Cell phone towers can be an eyesore, even if they're disguised as trees or other structures. This could negatively affect the property values of people living near them.
How does Text 1 differ from Text 2 on the topic of building cell phone towers?
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Text 1 suggests that more cell phone towers will ensure that people can get emergency help.
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Text 1 suggests that cell phone towers should be built in rural areas away from neighborhoods.
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Text 1 suggests that communities need to weigh the need for more towers against their negative effects.
Imagine using your phone to call for help in an emergency and not getting a signal. This situation is still surprisingly common in many rural communities. But as more people rely solely on cell phones, companies are building more signal towers. Having more towers will improve people's ability to place calls when needed, especially in critical situations.
Text 2
More communities are installing cell phone towers near residents' homes in order to improve signal strength. But leaders aren't considering the possible impact these towers will have on residential neighborhoods. Cell phone towers can be an eyesore, even if they're disguised as trees or other structures. This could negatively affect the property values of people living near them.
How does Text 1 differ from Text 2 on the topic of building cell phone towers?
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Text 1 suggests that more cell phone towers will ensure that people can get emergency help.
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Text 1 suggests that cell phone towers should be built in rural areas away from neighborhoods.
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Text 1 suggests that communities need to weigh the need for more towers against their negative effects.
Text 1 suggests that more cell phone towers will ensure that people can get emergency help.
Professor Robinson examined the instrument from every angle. He had not yet discovered the origin or the purpose of the object. He felt relatively sure, though, that he had been deliberately chosen to receive it. Whoever left the instrument in the laboratory expected him to unravel the mystery surrounding it.
If this story were made into a movie, how might a filmmaker emphasize its sense of mystery?
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by showing the laboratory and all its regular equipment and tools
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by adding suspenseful sound effects as the professor checks the instrument
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by filming the exterior and surrounding areas of the laboratory to show its setting
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If this story were made into a movie, how might a filmmaker emphasize its sense of mystery?
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by showing the laboratory and all its regular equipment and tools
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by adding suspenseful sound effects as the professor checks the instrument
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by filming the exterior and surrounding areas of the laboratory to show its setting
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by adding suspenseful sound effects as the professor checks the instrument