How did Kepler develop his second law of motion?(1 point)
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He invented a telescope that was strong enough to view all planets of the solar system along their orbits.
He invented a telescope that was strong enough to view all planets of the solar system along their orbits.
He used a telescope to carefully follow and time the orbital motion of Mars.
He used a telescope to carefully follow and time the orbital motion of Mars.
He made accurate measurements of the positions of all the planets over many years.
He made accurate measurements of the positions of all the planets over many years.
He compared data of planetary motion at different times along orbits.
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He compared data of planetary motion at different times along orbits.
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
Researchers claimed they found a relationship between bumblebee infections and how close the bumblebees were to honeybee apiaries. What evidence from the text best supports this analysis?
(1 point)
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the fact that all the honeybee apiaries researchers tested were infected with both viruses
the fact that all the honeybee apiaries researchers tested were infected with both viruses
the percentage of bumblebees infected base on their proximity to apiaries
the percentage of bumblebees infected base on their proximity to apiaries
the fact that there was a difference between the two types of viruses researchers tested
the fact that there was a difference between the two types of viruses researchers tested
the percentage of flowers that tested positive for viruses and their proximity to apiaries
Researchers claimed they found a relationship between bumblebee infections and how close the bumblebees were to honeybee apiaries. What evidence from the text best supports this analysis?
(1 point)
Responses
the fact that all the honeybee apiaries researchers tested were infected with both viruses
the fact that all the honeybee apiaries researchers tested were infected with both viruses
the percentage of bumblebees infected base on their proximity to apiaries
the percentage of bumblebees infected base on their proximity to apiaries
the fact that there was a difference between the two types of viruses researchers tested
the fact that there was a difference between the two types of viruses researchers tested
the percentage of flowers that tested positive for viruses and their proximity to apiaries
the percentage of bumblebees infected based on their proximity to apiaries
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Everyone has different names for the kind of play we just witnessed. My team calls it a Morganism. That’s because one time last year, my friend Morgan jumped to make a catch, collided with another player, fell down, and still managed to snag the ball.
Based on the paragraph, what is a Morganism?
(1 point)
Responses
an unlikely but successful sports play
an unlikely but successful sports play
a humorous outcome after a tense moment
a humorous outcome after a tense moment
a difficult play in a sports setting
a difficult play in a sports setting
an upset caused by a lucky move in sports
Everyone has different names for the kind of play we just witnessed. My team calls it a Morganism. That’s because one time last year, my friend Morgan jumped to make a catch, collided with another player, fell down, and still managed to snag the ball.
Based on the paragraph, what is a Morganism?
(1 point)
Responses
an unlikely but successful sports play
an unlikely but successful sports play
a humorous outcome after a tense moment
a humorous outcome after a tense moment
a difficult play in a sports setting
a difficult play in a sports setting
an upset caused by a lucky move in sports
an unlikely but successful sports play
What does the prefix en- mean in the words enable and endanger?(1 point)
Responses
related to
related to
across
across
to cause to be
to cause to be
away from
Responses
related to
related to
across
across
to cause to be
to cause to be
away from
to cause to be
Use the sentence to answer the question.
He became class president by promising the electorate he would extend recess time.
Based on the context, who is part of this electorate?
(1 point)
Responses
the students in one class
the students in one class
all students and teachers
all students and teachers
an entire school
an entire school
influential students in a group
He became class president by promising the electorate he would extend recess time.
Based on the context, who is part of this electorate?
(1 point)
Responses
the students in one class
the students in one class
all students and teachers
all students and teachers
an entire school
an entire school
influential students in a group
an entire school
Use the dictionary definition to answer the question.
etcetera (et ‘se tә rә) n.
a Latin word meaning an unspecified number of additional things or persons
unlisted additional items
What part of speech is the word etcetera?
(1 point)
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pronoun
pronoun
verb
verb
noun
noun
adverb
etcetera (et ‘se tә rә) n.
a Latin word meaning an unspecified number of additional things or persons
unlisted additional items
What part of speech is the word etcetera?
(1 point)
Responses
pronoun
pronoun
verb
verb
noun
noun
adverb
noun
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
figurative meaning
figurative meaning
denotative meaning
denotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
negative connotative meanin
What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
figurative meaning
figurative meaning
denotative meaning
denotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
negative connotative meanin
denotative meaning
Use the article to answer the question.
What is the central idea of this article?
(1 point)
Responses
A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience.
A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience.
The central idea is about sign language interpretation.
The central idea is about sign language interpretation.
Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who has brought music shows alive for deaf audiences. Interpreters like Parker are essential.
Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who has brought music shows alive for deaf audiences. Interpreters like Parker are essential.
The central idea is about deaf audiences.
The central idea is about deaf audiences.
What is the central idea of this article?
(1 point)
Responses
A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience.
A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience.
The central idea is about sign language interpretation.
The central idea is about sign language interpretation.
Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who has brought music shows alive for deaf audiences. Interpreters like Parker are essential.
Barbie Parker is an excellent sign language interpreter who has brought music shows alive for deaf audiences. Interpreters like Parker are essential.
The central idea is about deaf audiences.
The central idea is about deaf audiences.
A good sign language interpreter can be very helpful to a deaf audience, but a bad sign language interpreter can ruin an experience.
Use the article to answer the question.
How does the “What they found” section refine the central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title.
It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title.
It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is.
It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is.
It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them.
It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them.
It reveals the advances that have been made on the topic since the studies began.
How does the “What they found” section refine the central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title.
It uncovers the specifics of what makes wild bees sick and answers the question in the title.
It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is.
It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is.
It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them.
It suggests the author’s initial claims were not completely accurate and adjusts them.
It reveals the advances that have been made on the topic since the studies began.
It provides additional nuance that helps readers understand how complex the issue is.
Use the article to answer the question.
Why does the author include a question at the beginning of the 12th paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
Why does the author include a question at the beginning of the 12th paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
Use the article to answer the question.
Which section provides the most evidence supporting the need for new, improved biodegradable plastics?
(1 point)
Responses
“What the researchers did”
“What the researchers did”
“What the scientists found”
“What the scientists found”
“How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name”
“How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name”
“Why it matters”
Which section provides the most evidence supporting the need for new, improved biodegradable plastics?
(1 point)
Responses
“What the researchers did”
“What the researchers did”
“What the scientists found”
“What the scientists found”
“How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name”
“How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name”
“Why it matters”
“How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name”
Use the article to answer the question.
What would happen if you reversed the order of paragraphs 3 and 4?
(1 point)
Responses
The focus of the article would shift from old statistics to trends in the industry.
The focus of the article would shift from old statistics to trends in the industry.
The extent of the problem would be lost on readers because they would not receive all the data.
The extent of the problem would be lost on readers because they would not receive all the data.
The broader implications of an idea would be discussed before the reader understands what the idea is.
The broader implications of an idea would be discussed before the reader understands what the idea is.
The importance of the problem would become clearer because the worldwide impact would be centered sooner.
What would happen if you reversed the order of paragraphs 3 and 4?
(1 point)
Responses
The focus of the article would shift from old statistics to trends in the industry.
The focus of the article would shift from old statistics to trends in the industry.
The extent of the problem would be lost on readers because they would not receive all the data.
The extent of the problem would be lost on readers because they would not receive all the data.
The broader implications of an idea would be discussed before the reader understands what the idea is.
The broader implications of an idea would be discussed before the reader understands what the idea is.
The importance of the problem would become clearer because the worldwide impact would be centered sooner.
The importance of the problem would become clearer because the worldwide impact would be centered sooner.
Use the article to answer the question.
How do the statistics from 1999 connect to the idea that there is a gender problem in journalism today?
(1 point)
Responses
The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.
The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.
The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.
The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.
The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.
The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.
The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
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How do the statistics from 1999 connect to the idea that there is a gender problem in journalism today?
(1 point)
Responses
The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.
The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.
The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.
The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.
The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.
The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.
The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
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The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
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