Question
1. Which statement describes an effect of large asteroid and comet impacts?
They may cause continents to move.
They may cause small craters on Earth’s surface.
They may cause changes limited to within the crater.
They may kick up dust and pollute Earth’s atmosphere.
2. What event might occur when favorable adaptations build up in a population over many generations?
starvation
extinction
migration
speciation
3. Which statement accurately describes tectonic plate movement?
Tectonic plate movement can be prevented with planning.
Tectonic plate movement does not cause environmental change.
Tectonic plate movement does not affect organisms.
Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.
4. A large asteroid impact occurs, kicking up dust that blocks the Sun and prevents plants from photosynthesizing.
What would most likely happen as a result of the asteroid impact?
More earthquakes would occur across the planet.
Some plants would evolve to use dust as a source of food.
Many plants would perform photosynthesis without sunlight.
Many species would eventually die off because they lack a food source.
5. A volcano violently erupts near a small town and wildlife preserve.
Which effect might occur?
Some local species develop new adaptations.
New species form at the wildlife preserve.
Many wildlife species become extinct.
Ash and dust fill the air and reduce sunlight.
6. Humans clear-cut a forest.
Which is one possible way that animals would most likely be affected by this action?
Some animals would adapt.
Some animals would go extinct.
Some animals would evolve.
Some animals would be forced to migrate.
7. The image shows a flooded palm plantation with numerous palm trees partially submerged in water. The high water level suggests either a flood event or a naturally waterlogged area. This scene highlights the impact of extreme weather events on agriculture or the challenges of farming in wetland areas. Which natural occurrence is shown?
drought, short-term environmental change
flooding, short-term environmental change
earthquake, long-term environmental change
tsunami, long-term environmental change
8. Which natural occurrence is an example of a long-term environmental change?
Lightning sparks a forest fire.
An earthquake results in a tsunami.
A river floods due to a strong thunderstorm.
The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.
9. Which is one way that a short-term environmental change will most likely affect organisms within an ecosystem?
It will lead to larger populations.
It will lead to speciation.
It will lead to adaptation.
It will lead to forced migration.
10. What is a possible effect of long-term environmental changes?
adaptation
migration
habitat loss
starvation
They may cause continents to move.
They may cause small craters on Earth’s surface.
They may cause changes limited to within the crater.
They may kick up dust and pollute Earth’s atmosphere.
2. What event might occur when favorable adaptations build up in a population over many generations?
starvation
extinction
migration
speciation
3. Which statement accurately describes tectonic plate movement?
Tectonic plate movement can be prevented with planning.
Tectonic plate movement does not cause environmental change.
Tectonic plate movement does not affect organisms.
Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.
4. A large asteroid impact occurs, kicking up dust that blocks the Sun and prevents plants from photosynthesizing.
What would most likely happen as a result of the asteroid impact?
More earthquakes would occur across the planet.
Some plants would evolve to use dust as a source of food.
Many plants would perform photosynthesis without sunlight.
Many species would eventually die off because they lack a food source.
5. A volcano violently erupts near a small town and wildlife preserve.
Which effect might occur?
Some local species develop new adaptations.
New species form at the wildlife preserve.
Many wildlife species become extinct.
Ash and dust fill the air and reduce sunlight.
6. Humans clear-cut a forest.
Which is one possible way that animals would most likely be affected by this action?
Some animals would adapt.
Some animals would go extinct.
Some animals would evolve.
Some animals would be forced to migrate.
7. The image shows a flooded palm plantation with numerous palm trees partially submerged in water. The high water level suggests either a flood event or a naturally waterlogged area. This scene highlights the impact of extreme weather events on agriculture or the challenges of farming in wetland areas. Which natural occurrence is shown?
drought, short-term environmental change
flooding, short-term environmental change
earthquake, long-term environmental change
tsunami, long-term environmental change
8. Which natural occurrence is an example of a long-term environmental change?
Lightning sparks a forest fire.
An earthquake results in a tsunami.
A river floods due to a strong thunderstorm.
The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.
9. Which is one way that a short-term environmental change will most likely affect organisms within an ecosystem?
It will lead to larger populations.
It will lead to speciation.
It will lead to adaptation.
It will lead to forced migration.
10. What is a possible effect of long-term environmental changes?
adaptation
migration
habitat loss
starvation
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Using the drop-down menus, match the definitions below with the appropriate terms.
All of the living and non-living things in a particular area:
The total variety of organisms that live in the biosphere:
A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring that can breed:
All of the living things in a particular area:
All of the living and non-living things in a particular area:
The total variety of organisms that live in the biosphere:
A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring that can breed:
All of the living things in a particular area:
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1. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
My men stood up and made a fight of it—
backed on the ships, with lances kept in play,
from bright morning through the blaze of noon
so holding our beach, although so far outnumbered;
but when the sun passed toward unyoking time,
then the Achaeans, one by one, gave way.
Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt?
bravery and perseverance
exercise and physical fitness
hospitality and friendliness
freedom and democracy
2. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
"I am Laertes' son, Odysseus.
Men hold me
formidable for guile in peace and war:
this fame has gone abroad to the sky's rim.
Which paraphrase of this excerpt contains the central idea of the speech?
Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his skills.
Odysseus is admired for his actions during war and peace.
Men stand in awe of Odysseus because of his strength shown in war.
Men are impressed with Odysseus simply because he is the son of Laertes.
3. What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to divide their goods equally amongst themselves.
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus returns to the ship and hopes the men will follow.
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus refuses to help them fight the army of Cicones.
4. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
I shall not see on earth a place more dear,
though I have been detained long by Calypso,
loveliest among goddesses, who held me
in her smooth caves, to be her heart's delight,
as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,
desired me, and detained me in her hall.
But in my heart I never gave consent.
Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass
his own home and his parents? In far lands
he shall not, though he find a house of gold.
What characteristics of Odysseus, the story’s epic hero, are most shown in this excerpt?
knowledge and strength
confidence and courage
leadership and perseverance
character and loyalty
5. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Then I sent out two picked men and a runner
to learn what race of men that land sustained.
They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,
who showed no will to do us harm, only
offering the sweet Lotus to our friends—
but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,
never cared to report, nor to return:
they longed to stay forever, browsing on
that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt?
The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
The Lotus-Eaters meant no harm and simply offered the Lotus plant to Odysseus’s men as a gesture of kindness.
The Lotus was a sweet plant that made men forget everything except the idea of obtaining and eating more Lotus plants.
The men sent ashore by Odysseus were swayed by the hospitality of the Lotus-Eaters and abandoned the idea of returning home.
6. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
He saw the townlands
and learned the minds of many distant men,
and weathered many bitter nights and days
in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only
to save his life, to bring his shipmates home.
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt?
Odysseus traveled simply so that he could find his shipmates and bring them home safely.
Odysseus learned much and encountered many obstacles on his long journey to bring himself and his men home safely.
Odysseus was away from home for a long time and overcame many obstacles during his time at sea.
Odysseus and his shipmates spent many long and difficult days at sea during their travels home.
7. Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?
supernatural elements and poetic language
detailed descriptions and informal language
rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
elevated language and lists of historical events
8. Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued
.
9. Which event from The Odyssey best highlights the idea that the ancient Greeks greatly disliked greediness?
Calypso captures and entertains Odysseus to reward him for resisting her many temptations.
The Lotus-Eaters offer Lotus to Odysseus and his men to reward them for their bravery in the Trojan War.
Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.
The Achaeans lose the battle to Odysseus and his men as punishment for not showing hospitality to their guests.
10. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Plunder we took, and we enslaved the women,
to make division, equal shares to all—
but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly!
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of Cicones.
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt?
When Odysseus and his men arrived on the island of Cicones, they enslaved women and feasted on the sheep and cattle they had butchered by the sea.
Although Odysseus tells his men that they need to return quickly to the ship, the men are too busy dividing their findings into equal shares for everyone.
Odysseus warns his men to return to the ship, but many of the men did not listen and instead ran inland to see what else they could take for themselves.
The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.
My men stood up and made a fight of it—
backed on the ships, with lances kept in play,
from bright morning through the blaze of noon
so holding our beach, although so far outnumbered;
but when the sun passed toward unyoking time,
then the Achaeans, one by one, gave way.
Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt?
bravery and perseverance
exercise and physical fitness
hospitality and friendliness
freedom and democracy
2. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
"I am Laertes' son, Odysseus.
Men hold me
formidable for guile in peace and war:
this fame has gone abroad to the sky's rim.
Which paraphrase of this excerpt contains the central idea of the speech?
Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his skills.
Odysseus is admired for his actions during war and peace.
Men stand in awe of Odysseus because of his strength shown in war.
Men are impressed with Odysseus simply because he is the son of Laertes.
3. What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to divide their goods equally amongst themselves.
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus returns to the ship and hopes the men will follow.
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus refuses to help them fight the army of Cicones.
4. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
I shall not see on earth a place more dear,
though I have been detained long by Calypso,
loveliest among goddesses, who held me
in her smooth caves, to be her heart's delight,
as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,
desired me, and detained me in her hall.
But in my heart I never gave consent.
Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass
his own home and his parents? In far lands
he shall not, though he find a house of gold.
What characteristics of Odysseus, the story’s epic hero, are most shown in this excerpt?
knowledge and strength
confidence and courage
leadership and perseverance
character and loyalty
5. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Then I sent out two picked men and a runner
to learn what race of men that land sustained.
They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,
who showed no will to do us harm, only
offering the sweet Lotus to our friends—
but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,
never cared to report, nor to return:
they longed to stay forever, browsing on
that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt?
The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
The Lotus-Eaters meant no harm and simply offered the Lotus plant to Odysseus’s men as a gesture of kindness.
The Lotus was a sweet plant that made men forget everything except the idea of obtaining and eating more Lotus plants.
The men sent ashore by Odysseus were swayed by the hospitality of the Lotus-Eaters and abandoned the idea of returning home.
6. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
He saw the townlands
and learned the minds of many distant men,
and weathered many bitter nights and days
in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only
to save his life, to bring his shipmates home.
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt?
Odysseus traveled simply so that he could find his shipmates and bring them home safely.
Odysseus learned much and encountered many obstacles on his long journey to bring himself and his men home safely.
Odysseus was away from home for a long time and overcame many obstacles during his time at sea.
Odysseus and his shipmates spent many long and difficult days at sea during their travels home.
7. Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?
supernatural elements and poetic language
detailed descriptions and informal language
rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
elevated language and lists of historical events
8. Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued
.
9. Which event from The Odyssey best highlights the idea that the ancient Greeks greatly disliked greediness?
Calypso captures and entertains Odysseus to reward him for resisting her many temptations.
The Lotus-Eaters offer Lotus to Odysseus and his men to reward them for their bravery in the Trojan War.
Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.
The Achaeans lose the battle to Odysseus and his men as punishment for not showing hospitality to their guests.
10. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Plunder we took, and we enslaved the women,
to make division, equal shares to all—
but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly!
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of Cicones.
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt?
When Odysseus and his men arrived on the island of Cicones, they enslaved women and feasted on the sheep and cattle they had butchered by the sea.
Although Odysseus tells his men that they need to return quickly to the ship, the men are too busy dividing their findings into equal shares for everyone.
Odysseus warns his men to return to the ship, but many of the men did not listen and instead ran inland to see what else they could take for themselves.
The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.
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Here are the answers to your questions:
1. **They may kick up dust and pollute Earth’s atmosphere.**
2. **speciation**
3. **Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.**
4. **Many species would eventually die off because they lack a food source.**
5. **Ash and dust fill the air and reduce sunlight.**
6. **Some animals would be forced to migrate.**
7. **flooding, short-term environmental change**
8. **The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.**
9. **It will lead to forced migration.**
10. **adaptation**
Let me know if you need any further explanations or information!
1. **They may kick up dust and pollute Earth’s atmosphere.**
2. **speciation**
3. **Tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.**
4. **Many species would eventually die off because they lack a food source.**
5. **Ash and dust fill the air and reduce sunlight.**
6. **Some animals would be forced to migrate.**
7. **flooding, short-term environmental change**
8. **The peppered moth evolves from a light to a dark color.**
9. **It will lead to forced migration.**
10. **adaptation**
Let me know if you need any further explanations or information!
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GPT-4o mini
Here are the matched definitions with the appropriate terms:
1. **All of the living and non-living things in a particular area:** **Ecosystem**
2. **The total variety of organisms that live in the biosphere:** **Biodiversity**
3. **A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring that can breed:** **Species**
4. **All of the living things in a particular area:** **Community**
Let me know if you need any further assistance!
1. **All of the living and non-living things in a particular area:** **Ecosystem**
2. **The total variety of organisms that live in the biosphere:** **Biodiversity**
3. **A group of organisms that breed and produce offspring that can breed:** **Species**
4. **All of the living things in a particular area:** **Community**
Let me know if you need any further assistance!
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GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers based on the excerpts from "The Odyssey":
1. **bravery and perseverance**
2. **Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his skills.**
3. **After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.**
4. **character and loyalty**
5. **The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.**
6. **Odysseus learned much and encountered many obstacles on his long journey to bring himself and his men home safely.**
7. **rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words**
8. **the importance of home and loyalty to one's homeland**
9. **Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.**
10. **The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.**
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification!
1. **bravery and perseverance**
2. **Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his skills.**
3. **After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.**
4. **character and loyalty**
5. **The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.**
6. **Odysseus learned much and encountered many obstacles on his long journey to bring himself and his men home safely.**
7. **rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words**
8. **the importance of home and loyalty to one's homeland**
9. **Zeus sends dangerous storms to punish Odysseus and his men for their actions on the island of Cicones.**
10. **The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.**
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification!
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