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100
Which of these 4 choices would be the most reliable source for information on Alzheimer's? A. Article from the American Medical Association website about Alzheimer's. B. Article in Newsweek about dealing with family members with Alzheimers. C. A webpage found using Google that has Alzheimer's in the title.
What is A. Article from the American Medical Association website about Alzheimer's.
100
Where would you find another for the word serendipity? A. Thesaurus B. Dictionary C. Encyclopedia
What is Thesaurus
100
(I) Although often referred to as tidal waves, a tsunami is not a usual wave which is only much bigger. (II) People unaware of the danger may remain at the shore for collecting fish from the exposed seabed. (III) Instead it is an endlessly on rushing tide that forces its way through any obstacle. (IV) Most of the damage is caused by the huge mass of water behind the initial wave front. (V) The sheer weight of water is enough to pulverize objects in its path, often reducing buildings to their foundations.
What is (II) People unaware of the danger may remain at the shore for collecting fish from the exposed seabed.
100
Select what you think is the most focused research topic? A. What marketing strategies does the Coca-Cola company currently apply? B. What is the Coca-Cola company's future marketing plan? C. What marketing strategies has the Coca-Cola company used in the past?
What is A. What marketing strategies does the Coca-Cola company currently apply?
100
Which of the following is a primary source? a. Newspaper article about the assassination of President Kennedy written on November 23, 1963 b. Information about Creek Indians in World Book Encyclopedia c. Biography of George Washington
What is a. Newspaper article about the assassination of President Kennedy written on November 23, 1963
200
Which of these 4 choices would be the most reliable source for information on the effects of heroin use? A. An article from the Center for Drug Control website about the long-term effects of heroin use. B. An article from the DEA newsletter containing statistics about heroin use by urban males 10-25. C. A newspaper article about the arrest of a heroin dealer.
What is A. An article from the Center for Drug Control website about the long-term effects of heroin use.
200
Where would you find the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr.? a. Encyclopedia b. Almanac c. Brochure
What is encyclopedia
200
(I) Like many insects, ants have six legs. (II) An ant colony consists of the queen ant, workers, soldiers and males. (III) They are very strong so they can run very quickly. (IV) If a man could run as fast for his size as an ant can, he could run as fast as a racehorse. (V) Although many ants are tiny and only three millimeters long they can lift 20 times their own body weight.
What is (II) An ant colony consists of the queen ant, workers, soldiers and males.
200
Select the most focused research topic. A. Do children sent to daycare or pre-school start kindergarten with more developed skills? B. Do children sent to daycare or pre-school start kindergarten with more highly-developed language skills? C. Do children sent to daycare or pre-school start kindergarten with larger vocabularies?
What is B. Do children sent to daycare or pre-school start kindergarten with more highly-developed language skills?
200
Which of the following would be a reliable secondary source about George Washington Carver? a. Photograph of George Washington Carver taken in 1898 b. Television mini-series about George Washington Carver’s life c. A letter from George Washington Carver's wife
What is b. Television mini-series about George Washington Carver’s life
300
Which website would be the most reliable source for researching Tennessee Hope Scholarship Recipient graduation rates. a. www.tn.gov b. www.wikipedia.com c. www.tnmiddleschools.edu
What is a. www.tn.gov
300
Where would you find a map of Peru? a. Encyclopedia b. Almanac c. Atlas
What is C. atlas
300
(I)Rainforests are extremely important in the ecology of the Earth. (II) They cover about 7% of the Earth's surface and are havens for millions of plants and animals. (III) The plants of the rainforests generate much of the Earth's oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (IV) There are many types of tropical rainforests in the world. (V) However these plants are also very important to people in other ways; many are used in new drugs that fight disease and illness.
What is (IV) There are many types of tropical rainforests in the world.
300
Select the most focused research question. A.What are the disease-causing genes that were discovered over the last 100 years? B. What is the importance of genetic research in our lives? C. How the discovery of a genetic basis for obesity change the way in which we treat obese persons, both medically and socially?
What is C. How the discovery of a genetic basis for obesity change the way in which we treat obese persons, both medically and socially?
300
Which is the stronger thesis statement? A.) In the last two decades, many new diseases such as AIDS, West Nile Virus, and SARS have appeared on the scene. B.) Newly discovered diseases such as AIDS, West Nile Virus, and SARS are a serious threat to the health of millions of people the world over.
What is B.) Newly discovered diseases such as AIDS, West Nile Virus, and SARS are a serious threat to the health of millions of people the world over.
400
What would be the most reliable source for finding information about former President Bill Clinton? a. www.wsu.edu/presidentialcandidates b. www.uspresidents.com c. www.whitehouse.gov
What is c. www.whitehouse.gov
400
Where would you find the name of the state that had the highest population in 2010? a. Atlas b. encyclopedia c. almanac
What is C. almanac
400
(I) Blue jeans in the last thirty years have attained such popularity that they have become an American icon. (II) It was not until the late 1960s, however, that blue jeans became the universally worn clothing item it is today. (III) In the history of fashion, no other garment has served as an example of status ambivalence and ambiguity than blue jeans. (IV) At its birth, blue jeans were created for the California coal miners in the mid-nineteenth century. (V) Levi Strauss was 17 years old when he emigrated from Bavaria to New York in 1847.
What is (V) Levi Strauss was 17 years old when he emigrated from Bavaria to New York in 1847.
400
Select the most focused research topic about the education system in the United States. a. State testing options used in the US since 1980s. b. A historical explanation of the high school graduation rates in Tennessee c. The selection process for charter schools in Nashville, Tennessee.
What is c. The selection process for charter schools in Nashville, Tennessee.
400
Which is the stronger thesis statement? A.) The fast food industry has taken much of the blame for America’s health problems, but recent research suggests the problem is far more complex. B.) Because health concerns have become a widespread problem in America, many people have begun to avoid fast food and to eat healthier foods.
What is B.) The fast food industry has taken much of the blame for America’s health problems, but recent research suggests the problem is far more complex.
500
What would be the most reliable source for finding information about the effects of weight loss pills on the heart. a. A science journal about side effects of diet pills b. An advertisement about weight loss c. A medical article about how obesity affects the heart
What is a. A science journal about side effects of diet pills
500
Where would you find the plural form of the word "goose"? a. thesaurus b. encyclopedia c. dictionary
What is C. dictionary
500
(I)Even if it sounds odd to many of us, some ice cream manufacturer allegedly once tried a ketchup ice cream. (II) Ketchup dates back as far as 1600 AD, when sailors traveling to China discovered a sauce called ketsiap. (III) It was a sauce that was made out of soy or oysters and didn't contain tomatoes. (IV) This version quickly changed ingredients to include mushrooms, anchovies and lemon peel. (V) Then in the late 1700's tomato ketchup began the transformation to today's sweet tomato version.
What is (I) Even if it sounds odd to many of us, some ice cream manufacturer allegedly once tried a ketchup ice cream.
500
Select the most focused research topic about former President Bill Clinton. a. Bill Clinton's impact as governor of Arkansas b. The benefits of Bill Clinton's job growth plan. c. The history of changes during Bill Clinton's eight year president term
What is b.The benefits of Bill Clinton's job growth plan.
500
Choose the stronger thesis statement. A.) Without a widespread grass-roots movement to put pressure on the U.S. Congress, the Voting Rights Act would never have been passed. B.) The Voting Rights Act passed by Congress in 1965 included a mass movement of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people.
What is A.) Without a widespread grass-roots movement to put pressure on the U.S. Congress, the Voting Rights Act would never have been passed.
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