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Select the appropriate shape for the given volume formula.v = pi r squared h. v = four-thirds pi r cubed. v = l w h. v =
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Calculate the volume of the cone.A cone 27 centimeters high with radius of 13 centimeters. What is the volume of a cone with a
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A box 10 centimeters high, 5 centimeters long, and 5 centimeters wide.Find the volume of a box with a length of 5 cm, a width of
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A scale with a 2 kilogram weight on the left side and a watermelon on the right. The watermelon is lower on the scale than the
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In a presentation about measuring mass, one of your classmates states, "Two objects of the same size will always have the same
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Which statements accurately describe matter? Check all that apply.Only living things are made up of matter. Matter is made up of
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Desiree has a scientific question that she wants to investigate. She has developed a hypothesis and method for her experiment.
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The river that runs through the equatorial region of sub-Saharan Africa is the __________.A. Nile B. Congo C. Niger D. Zambezi
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Local populations refer to the Zambezi River as the “River of Life” because __________.A. it provides irrigation to farms in
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__________ and other cash crops are grown on the fertile lands of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s slopes.A. Oranges B. Rice C. Coffee D.
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__________ are massive bodies of moving ice.A. Glaciers B. Blizzards C. Snow drifts D. Mantles Please select the best answer
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All of the following are located in or near the Great Rift Valley, except __________.A. the Oldavai Gorge B. the Namib Desert C.
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The equatorial region of sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by __________ ecosystems.A. desert B. grassland C. savanna D.
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Which statements describe global warming? Select two answer choices.Global warming can be decreased through deforestation.
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Which situation is an example of nonnative species introduction?A huge volcanic eruption in Washington destroyed many habitats.
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Which human-induced change results in increased competition caused by an initial increase in the number of organisms in a
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Freshwater leeches attach to fish and suck blood from the fish for extended periods of time. This results in sores on the fish
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An ocean food chain is shown.Which organism is a tertiary consumer? clownfish brittle star killer whale octopus
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The use of non-local resources is associated with certain economic and environmental consequences.Please select the best answer
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In the 1980s laws were passed to reduce the amount of certain chemicals used by companies and individuals. According to these
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Kendra is studying the energy pyramid shown.Which statement is supported by the energy pyramid? The ecosystem can support fewer
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Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?a. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees. b.
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In a grassland ecosystem, praying mantises catch and eat grasshoppers. However, there has been a significant decrease in the
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Scientists have a theory about the relationship between climate and biodiversity. Which best describes this theory?Warmer
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Which graph best represents the relationship between sustainability and biodiversity?
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Which of the following is not related to environmental conservation efforts?a. the Endangered Species Act b. the carbon
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?a. United States and Canada b. United States and Russia c. Brazil and
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?a. United States and Canada b. United States and Russia c. Brazil and
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In the Arctic, caribou and musk ox eat different kinds of plants, but the plants they eat typically grow in the same area.
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?a. Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
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Why are nonnative species a threat to biodiversity?They often use up resources that other organisms need. They are not able to
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What is the source of energy in most ecosystems?animals plants oxygen sunlight
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The image illustrates a human-induced environmental change.The image best illustrates which change? pollution wildlife hazard
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Which statement describes the current theory about the relationship between the human population and mass extinction?The human
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In the Sahara, the term erg is used to describe a(n) __________.A. oasis B. sand sea C. rocky mountain D. river Please select
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.A satellite image of Africa with an area circled near Spain and
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The body of water to the north of Africa is the __________.A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Mediterranean Sea D. Red Sea
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.A satellite image of Africa with 4 arrows labeled A, B, C, and D.
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The semiarid grassland region that is a transition zone between a desert to the north and a tropical savannah climate zone to
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Which of the following statements best characterizes farming in the Sahara?A. There is no farming at all in the Sahara. B. There
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Africa is the world’s __________ continent.A. largest B. second largest C. third largest D. smallest Please select the best
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Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.A satellite image of Africa with 4 arrows labeled A, B, C, and D.
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A(n) __________ is a large deposit of sediment at the mouth of a river.A. rift valley B. sand dune C. estuary D. delta Please
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One of the main sources for the Nile River is __________.A. the Mediterranean Sea B. Lake Victoria C. Lake Tanganyika D. the
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Around _____ large oases are scattered throughout the Sahara Desert and support small villages and farming communities.A. 50 B.
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Sand dunes cover about _____ percent of the land in the Sahara.A. 10 B. 25 C. 75 D. 50 Please select the best answer from the
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Most people who settle in the Sahara Desert live near __________.A. large cities B. oases C. camel farms D. sand dunes Please
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Which of the following natural resources is abundant in Africa?A. gold B. natural gas C. magnesium D. coal Please select the
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Which of the following imports has increased over the past 6 years?a. coal b. oil c. lumber d. all of the above Please select
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Which two human activities are believed to be the greatest contributors to global warming?nonnative species introduction and the
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The diagram shows a forest food web.Which organism is both a secondary and tertiary consumer? rabbit fox grasshopper shrew
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Explain how using renewable and recyclable materials can benefit the environment.
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What are the three pressures that lead to biodiversity according to E.O. Wilson’s theory of island biogeography?
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The producer in an energy pyramid contains about 1,000 kcal of energy.About how much of this energy is used by the producer or
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Which describes a relationship in which one organism kills and eats another organism?mutualism predation competition
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Which of the following statements about energy resource availability is true?a. Nonrenewable energy sources will be completely
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?a. geothermal b. solar c. nuclear d. biomass Please select the best answer
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Which of the following is an environmental consequence of importing resources into the United States?a. air pollution b. habitat
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Which of the following statements about biofuels is true?a. Biofuels are composed of 100% renewable materials. b. Algae is the
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Which of the following poses the greatest risk for species extinction?a. expansion of human cities b. increased levels of
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Observation of tool-making among chimpanzees was revolutionary primarily because scientists believed _______.a. chimpanzees
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The participants in a good group discussion should sharea lot more of their opinions than facts. a fairly even amount of facts
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Which of these responses is most likely to be well received by the other participants of a group discussion?When Frida Kahlo
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In 24 games, Jaime has 48 scoring attempts. Which unit rate describes Jaime’s scoring attempts?One-half of a scoring attempt
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Nima can mow 18 yards in 6 days. Which strategy can be used to determine how many yards Nima can mow in 20 days?Add the
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A box of packaged snacks contains 6 individual bags and costs $5.40. Each individual bag contains 18 crackers. What is the cost
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Christina can paint 420 square feet in 105 minutes. Which unit rate describes the scenario?4 square feet per minute One-fourth
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In a preschool, there are 5 students per teacher. There are 10 teachers in the school. How many students are in the school?2 5
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Government instability often leads to humanitarian issues such as __________.A. decreased poverty B. fewer refugees C. increased
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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows.This country severely restricted the rights of its nonwhite
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Kenya’s constitution, approved in 2010, did all of the following except __________.A. include a Bill of Rights B. create a
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In the United States, the president, a civilian, is commander-in-chief of the armed forces. This means that the president is
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.A satellite map of Africa with country boundaries. Countries are
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An unstable government is one that __________.A. is democratically elected B. is authoritarian C. changes hands frequently D.
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Since 1991, this country has had no formal government. Instead,
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.A satellite map of Africa with country boundaries. Countries are
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.A city is rioting, and large groups of criminals are roaming the
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Which country in Africa recently split into two separate independent states?A. Somalia B. Egypt C. Sudan D. Kenya Please select
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Most governments in Africa are __________.A. anarchies B. unstable C. democracies D. monarchies Please select the best answer
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Why do Somali pirates hijack ships?A. to increase their food supply B. to obtain high-tech electronics, such as radios C. to
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The most populous city in Africa is __________.A. Cairo, Egypt B. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia C. Lagos, Nigeria D. Johannesburg, South
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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?a. Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation. b. Recycling glass
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Water resources include water contained in oceans and seas.Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?a. Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
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Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are used within our society. How do the uses of nonrenewable resources compare to the
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Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials.Please select the best answer from the
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Which of the following is not a possible consequence of the U.S. being dependent on foreign energy sources?a. increased prices
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Which of the following countries is the top oil consuming and importing country?a. Saudi Arabia b. Canada c. United States d.
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How does importing coal contribute to pollution?a. If the U.S. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?a. United States and Canada b. United States and Russia c. Brazil and
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Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern?a. Some areas
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Two cars on a roller coaster hold 14 riders combined. If 12 cars are linked together, how many riders can fit on the roller
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A train is traveling at a rate of 150 miles per hour. If the train stays at the same speed, how long will it take to travel 525
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An airplane travels 2,350 miles in 5 hours. Theo did this work to find the unit rate.Rate = StartFraction 2,350 miles Over 5
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Amy spent $6.00 for 2 gallons of gas. Bobby paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gas. Carlos paid $32.00 for 8 gallons of gas. List the
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The table shows the number of heartbeats in minutes for Shen and Adrian.A 3-column table with 2 rows. Column 1 is labeled Person
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Comparing RatesA 3-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Name with entries Sam, Jonah, Abby, Mary. Column 2 is labeled
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Explain how rates and unit rates are alike and how they are different.
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Tyler attempts 240 free throws in 60 minutes. How many free throws did he attempt per minute?4 40 180 300
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What is the unit price for an ounce of coffee if a 120-ounce package costs $9.60?$0.08 per ounce $0.80 per ounce $1.25 per ounce
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