Biology
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English
Math
100
1.In the early 1900's, many children had a disease called rickets. Research showed that the children had a deficiency of a vitamin that is necessary for the proper formation of bones. Which of these vitamins was lacking in the diets of these children? A. vitamin A B.vitamin C C. vitamin D D. vitamin K
What is C. vitamin D
100
1.In 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new version of its food guide. The chart contains recommendations for daily food choices and physical activity. Why would the government take the actions described above? A. to protect the environment B. to promote better health C. to provide assistance to the elderly D. to encourage business competition
What is B. to promote better health
100
Choose the best revision: Amy, who spent many hours practicing, became an accomplished musician and performed at many concerts. A.By practicing many hours, Amy became an accomplished musician and performed at many concerts. B.By practicing to perform at many concerts, Amy spent many hours becoming an accomplished musician. C.By practicing to become an accomplished musician, Amy spent many hours practicing and performing at many concerts. D.By practicing and spending many hours doing so, Amy became an accomplished musician and performed at many concerts.
What is A. By practicing many hours, Amy became an accomplished musician and performed at many concerts.
100
Look at the pattern below. 324, 108, 36, 12, . . . If this pattern continues, what is the next term? A.6 B.4 C.3 D.1
What is B.4
200
Both DNA and RNA A. contain phosphate B. contain amino acids C. are a double helix D. are inorganic
What is A.contain phosphate
200
A treaty signed by the President of the United States must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principle of government does this reflect? A.federalism B.judicial review C.checks and balances D.popular sovereignty
What is A.federalism
200
Choose the best revision: Boston is a historic city with many fine museums and wonderful restaurants, all of which makes it a great city to visit. A.With its many fine museums and wonderful restaurants, historic Boston is a great city to visit. B.With it being a great city to visit, historic Boston has many fine museums, and it also has wonderful restaurants. C. With Boston being a historic city that is great to visit, it has many fine museums and wonderful restaurants. D.With everything that makes Boston a great, historic city to visit, it has fine museums and wonderful restaurants.
What is A.With its many fine museums and wonderful restaurants, historic Boston is a great city to visit.
200
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, . . . If the pattern continues, what will be the tenth term? A.38 B.62 C.66 D.73
What is C.66
300
Which of the following pairs of materials is required for a cell to carry on respiration? A. water and oxygen B.glucose and oxygen C. water and carbon dioxide D. glucose and carbon dioxide
What is B.glucose and oxygen
300
Which of these Maryland courts has authority most similar to the United States Supreme Court? A.Circuit Court B.District Court C.Court of Appeals D.Court of Special Appeals
What is C.Court of Appeals
300
Which of these is a run-on sentence that should be revised? A.If we want these treasures around for future generations, we must vow today to protect the Chesapeake Bay waters. B.Every time we allow unnatural substances to enter the Bay, we reduce our grandchildren’s chances of seeing the wildlife we enjoy. C.People can use their free time cleaning pollution from the water, they can write letters urging their local representatives to keep companies from polluting the Bay. D.No matter how you choose to show your support for the Chesapeake Bay, you must act immediately.
What is C. People can use their free time cleaning pollution from the water, they can write letters urging their local representatives to keep companies from polluting the Bay.
300
Look at the pattern below. a + 5, 2a + 8, 3a + 11, 4a + 14,… If this pattern continues, what will be the next term? A.4a + 16 B.4a + 17 C.5a + 14 D.5a + 17
What is D.5a + 17
400
Water dissolves many substances. This occurs because water has A.surface tension B.polarity C.specific heat D.cohesion
What is B.polarity
400
“Older workers can sue over pay or benefits plans that favor younger employees,…the Supreme Court rules.” USA Today, 2005 What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described above? A.to maintain public order B.to expand productivity C.to provide job training D.to promote equity
What is D. to promote equity
400
Read these sentences related to the excerpt 1.Hal’s Uncle Jim owned a ranch. 2.The ranch was in New Mexico. 3.The ranch was bigger than two small states combined. Which of these most effectively combines the ideas into one sentence? A.Hal’s Uncle Jim owned a ranch in New Mexico bigger than two small states combined. B.Bigger than two small states combined, Hal’s Uncle Jim owned a ranch in New Mexico. C.The ranch Hal’s Uncle Jim owned was bigger than two small states combined in New Mexico. D.Hal’s Uncle Jim, who owned a ranch in New Mexico, was bigger than two small states combined.
What is A. Hal’s Uncle Jim owned a ranch in New Mexico bigger than two small states combined.
400
Look at the pattern below. 5, 10, 20, 40, . . . If this pattern continues, what will be the 6th term?
What is 160
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