A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Question 16
9 answers
(1 point)
Responses
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872. It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features. The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk. For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
16. Which sentence from the comparison describes an interaction?
(1 point)
Responses
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
systems thinking