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Every day, millions of germs creep and crawl across people's bodies without them even noticing. It can be difficult to protect
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In the sunny land of France there lived a sweet little girl named Piccola. Her parents were very poor and had to work hard all
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In the sunny land of France there lived a sweet little girl named Piccola. Her parents were very poor and had to work hard all
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For decades, centuries even, the most common way to train a dog was to punish the dog when it did something wrong. This is known
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I had several pets as a child: a parakeet named Lucky, two turtles named Pete and Repeat, and a hamster named Polly who loved to
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The Samson family walked through the front door of their apartment and flipped on the lights. Each of them, Mr. Samson, Mrs.
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It's Tornado season! Kevin George rushed for 140 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Stockton Tornadoes last weekend.
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California Lee and Meby Heather Emme Hettie, whose best friend Cally has moved to California, and her brother, Mitchell, have
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Summer Shiftby Nikki Grimes 1 We packed our bags in June. I braced for a summer of impossible good-byes, and the dread 5 of
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California Lee and Meby Heather Emme Hettie, whose best friend Cally has moved to California, and her brother, Mitchell, have
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California Lee and Meby Heather Emme Hettie, whose best friend Cally has moved to California, and her brother, Mitchell, have
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California Lee and Meby Heather Emme Hettie, whose best friend Cally has moved to California, and her brother, Mitchell, have
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It was difficult to listen to Tommy speak because he droned on and on just like a buzzer that won't stop buzzing.A lively B same
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Use the Weather Map to answer the questions.United States Weather Map weather-map-4-287166-1552417501121 4 Considering there is
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Use the Weather Map to answer the questions.United States Weather Map weather-map-4-287166-1552417501121 3 According to the map,
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Ocean currents influence weather. Which ocean current directly affects the weather along the southernmost coast of the eastern
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How are convection currents produced in the air?A Cold air is less dense, so it rises. As the cold air rises, warm air descends.
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Use the Weather Map to answer the questions.United States Weather Map weather-map-4-287166-1552417501121 5 What type of air mass
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Use the Weather Map to answer the questions.United States Weather Map weather-map-4-287166-1552417501121 6 What is the primary
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How does temperature relate to density?A As temperature decreases, density decreases. B As temperature increases, density
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Because land and water heat and cool at different rates, what does this cause?A deep currents B tides C gravity D winds
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What is the primary reason that air above the equator is heated more than at other places on Earth?A The sunlight coming at the
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An area of high pressure will most likely experience what types of weather?A partly cloudy B heavy rain C storms D sunny E humid
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Bastille DayEvery year on July 14, France celebrates its independence. The French call this day Bastille Day, or La Fête
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The first known democracy came about in Greece about 500 BC when Cleisthenes overthrew Peisistratus. Which of these types of
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Ancient Athenian citizens made decisions directly in the Assembly. This is in contrast to a representative democracy, which isA.
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The Persians landed in the plains near Athens. As their army greatly outnumbered that of the Greeks, the Greeks hoped to find
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Which of these defines "rule by the few" such as in ancient Greece?A. oligarchy B. democracy C. monarchy D. dictatorship
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The establishment of the polis or "city-state" was the greatest political achievement of this society. The polis was a single
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Ancient Athenian citizens made decisions directly in the Assembly. This is in contrast to a representative democracy, which isA.
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In ancient Greece, merchants and traders searched the Mediterranean Sea for natural resources like iron for tools, silver for
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In ancient Greece, merchants and traders searched the Mediterranean Sea for natural resources like iron for tools, silver for
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Which statement best describes the slaves in ancient Athens?A. Athenian slaves had similar rights to the citizens of Athens. B.
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The Persian Wars started when Emperor Darius I began an invasion of Greece. What caused Darius to decide to attack Greece?A.
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The Persians landed in the plains near Athens. As their army greatly outnumbered that of the Greeks, the Greeks hoped to find
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The people of Ancient Greece lived in small, isolated communities that eventually grew into large city-states. Why were these
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Which of the following describes the main role of women in ancient Athens?A. Women were to marry and have children. B. Women
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Directions: Read the following examples of figurative language. Identify the poetic device being used.Their thoughts were like
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We need to ban the use of jet skis on Leech Lake. Simply put, the residents of Leech Lake are sick and tired of the noise. We
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We need to ban the use of jet skis on Leech Lake. Simply put, the residents of Leech Lake are sick and tired of the noise. We
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Passage 1One great way to help the environment is to wash and re-use Ziploc bags. There is no reason to throw a Ziploc bag in
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It is hard for some people to believe that manatees are a distant relative of elephants. After all, manatees live underwater and
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It is hard for some people to believe that manatees are a distant relative of elephants. After all, manatees live underwater and
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Read the passage and answer the question.Water In the past 10 years, public consumption of bottled water has grown a lot. A
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Our understanding about the universe and our place in it has changed over time. New information can cause us to rethink what we
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According to a weather map, a cold air mass is moving into a given area where a warm air mass is currently located. What type of
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What causes wind?A. the angle at which the rays from the sun hit the atmosphere B. gravity pull caused by the moon moving
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According to a weather map, a cold air mass is moving into a given area where a warm air mass is currently located. What type of
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Martha is measuring the barometric pressure in her back yard every thirty minutes. She records her data in the table below.Time
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Dog TrainingFor decades, centuries even, the most common way to train a dog was to punish the dog when it did something wrong.
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Confuciusadapted from Little Journeys by Elbert Hubbard Confucius was a man of aristocratic origin and some official importance
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Brandy has built a computer model of a weather system. She has included information about bodies of water, the Sun, and the
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Which town recorded the lowest temperature?A. Shore City B. Inland Grove C. Seaside Bluff D. Bay Town
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It is a clear, cloudless, windless day in January in Oklahoma City. At noon the temperature is 46°F. What can you expect about
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Jordan took a walk at sunset and noticed that the sky was cloudy. He looked at his outdoor thermometer and saw that it was 30°F
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vMrs. Smith's 3rd grade class collected data about weather conditions at their school. As part of their project the temperature
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e following chart shows the weather in the same city on ten random days last year. Which statement describes the
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Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?A precipitation B cloud cover C wind direction D air pressure
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hich will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?A warm temperatures B cloudy conditions C clear conditions D
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The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will
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Acold front is when a cold air masses advances on a warm air mass and overcast, cloudy days are expected to follow.
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Which of the following symbols shows a cold front is approaching?A B C D
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When water evaporates and then condenses what is formed in the sky?A clouds B a hurricane C a tornado D a change in climate
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The Transcontinental RailroadBuilding the transcontinental railroad across the United States required vast amounts of manpower,
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The Transcontinental RailroadBuilding the transcontinental railroad across the United States required vast amounts of manpower,
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The Transcontinental RailroadBuilding the transcontinental railroad across the United States required vast amounts of manpower,
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What conclusion about ancient Chinese isolation can be drawn from the map?A. The numerous geographic features of Ancient China
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Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of a united China. Which of these changes occurred in China under his leadership?A. A brand
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The Analects of Confucius argues that leadersA. should rule their subjects with love. B. should be elected by their people. C.
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The Mandate of Heaven was first described by the Zhou Dynasty when they defeated the Shang Dynasty and took control of China.
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To facilitate in naval navigation, the Han Dynasty invented theA. sailboat B. automated rudder C. magnetic compass D. astrolabe
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One way the teachings of Confucius had a lasting impact on Chinese government and society was through theA. standardization of
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The political philosophy that people are bad by nature and require someone to control them is known asA. Legalism. B. Daoism. C.
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The Mandate of Heaven was first described by the Zhou Dynasty when they defeated the Shang Dynasty and took control of China.
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The Analects of Confucius argues that leadersA. should be appointed by a king. B. should rule their subjects with love. C.
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Qin Shihuangdi became the first emperor of China around the year 221 BC after he successfully united the country under a single
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Which landform caused China's isolation from the southwest?A. East China Sea B. Himalayas C. Gobi Desert D. Sichuan Basin
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During the Han Dynasty of China, Emperor Wudi decided China should be a Confucian state and not a Taoist state. This
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The Han Dynasty developed which of the following materials?A. marble B. clay C. porcelain D. brick
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ccording to Confucianism, women were expected to beA. obedient. B. fierce. C. strong. D. smart.
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The Mandate of Heaven was first described by the Zhou Dynasty when they defeated the Shang Dynasty and took control of China.
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The idea that greater emphasis was placed on quality leadership during the Han dynasty is shown throughA. the imperial
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One way Qin Shihuangdi united China was byA. making his subjects write in the same way. B. forcing everyone to change their
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What artistic invention was made during the Han Dynasty?A. wood block printing B. sculpting C. embroidering D. silk screening
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Qin Shihuangdi became the first emperor of China around the year 221 BC after he successfully united the country under a single
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I am a lifelong resident of Oak Falls. I attended Katherine Morris Elementary School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Oak
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I am a lifelong resident of Oak Falls. I attended Katherine Morris Elementary School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Oak
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Fronts are boundaries between air masses of different temperatures and humidity levels (e.g., between warm and cold air masses).
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What is this piece of equipment used to do?A. measure the air temperature in a place B. measure the amount of moisture in the
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Which type of cloud most often brings rain storms?A. stratus clouds B. cumulonimbus clouds C. cumulus clouds D. cirrus clouds
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The map below shows the types of precipitation that are predicted for New York on Sunday.Which city or cities are expecting
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It is summer in a certain city. The weather is hot and humid. Which of the following might be expected?A. light winds B. dry
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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Knowing the atmospheric pressure can help people predict the weather. Study the
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People read newspapers to learn what is happening in the world. They want to know that the stories they read are true. A
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People read newspapers to learn what is happening in the world. They want to know that the stories they read are true. A
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People read newspapers to learn what is happening in the world. They want to know that the stories they read are true. A
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The prefix cirro- can be applied to different cloud types. What does this prefix mean?(10 Points) A. Clouds that contain
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Clouds absorb some of the heat that is emitted from Earth’s surface. How does this process affect the temperature of Earth’s
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What is the role tiny, suspended particles in the atmosphere in a cloud?(10 Points) A. Suspended particles help air to rise B.
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Air density is an important measure of weather. Which of these is an appropriate unit for density.(10 Points) A. m/L B. mL/g C.
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