Which words would help a reader analyze any text, no matter the topic?(1 point)
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scientific vocabulary
scientific vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
general academic vocabulary
supporting vocabulary
supporting vocabulary
subject-specific vocabulary
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general academic vocabulary
Which word or phrase is an example of general academic vocabulary?(1 point)
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main idea
main idea
nutrients
nutrients
agriculture
agriculture
barter
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main idea
main idea
nutrients
nutrients
agriculture
agriculture
barter
main idea
Which sentence explains why subject-specific words are important?(1 point)
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They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field
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They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They help the reader to analyze any type of text, no matter the subject.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They inform the reader that the author is writing about a particular topic.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
They help the reader to learn new vocabulary words.
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field
They inform the reader that the author is an expert in a specific field
Which word or phrase is an example of subject-specific vocabulary?(1 point)
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facts
facts
setting
setting
supporting details
supporting details
cultivate
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facts
facts
setting
setting
supporting details
supporting details
cultivate
cultivate
Imagine a family of farmers in the Neolithic Age. They are a multi-generational family living together on a large farm. They have bees, chickens, and other animals and crops that keep them fed. They have several shelters that are sturdy. Last year, however, floods came and took many of their large animals and rained out their crops. Some of the family died from starvation. They are replanting this year.
What cost and benefit of farming is shown in this situation?
(1 point)
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Farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering.
Farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering.
Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.
Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.
Herding animals and planting crops takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing.
Herding animals and planting crops takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing.
Nomads might come to steal food or animals, but food surpluses lead to specialization of workers.
What cost and benefit of farming is shown in this situation?
(1 point)
Responses
Farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering.
Farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering.
Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.
Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.
Herding animals and planting crops takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing.
Herding animals and planting crops takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing.
Nomads might come to steal food or animals, but food surpluses lead to specialization of workers.
Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.