Math
A Line with a slope of 4 and y-intercept of -1
y=4x-1
Increasing temperature usually increases reaction rate because particles:
A) Become heavier
B) Move Slower
C) Collide more frequently and energetically
D) Lose mass
C) Collide more frequently and energetically
While automation has reduced the need for repetitive labor, it has also shifted human work toward oversight roles that demand judgement rather than speed.
Which assumption is most central to the author's claim?
A) Automation eliminates human error
B) Oversight roles require different skills than repetitive labor
C) Speed is no longer valuable in the workplace
D) Automation reduces total employment
B) Oversight roles require different skills than repetitive labor
The committee's assurances were perfunctory, satisfying the requirement without demonstrating genuine engagement.
"Perfunctory" most nearly means:
A) Thorough
B) Superficial
C) Reassuring
D) Procedural
B) Superficial
Late in 2025, a major natural disaster affected parts of the U.S. Pacific Northwest. What kind of disaster was it?
A) Major Earthquake
B) Volcanic eruption
C) Severe flooding
D) Wildfire outbreak
C) Severe flooding
A value decreases by 25% and then increases by 25%. Is the final value greater than, equal to, or less than the original?
Less than
A scientist tests the effect of fertilizer concentration on plant height. Plants are grown in identical pots, with the same soil, water, and light. What change would most weaken the conclusion?
A) Using different plant species in each group
B)Measuring height weekly instead of daily
C) Increasing sample size
D) Repeating the experiment
A) Using different plant species in each group
The proposal promises rapid improvement, though its long-term effects remain uncertain.
The author's tone is best described as:
A) enthusiastic
B) Neutral
C) Cautiously optimistic
D) Dismissive
C) Cautiously optimistic
The CEO's apology struck many as disingenuous, carefully worded yet lacking sincere accountability.
"Disingenuous" most nearly means:
A) Ineffective
B) Misleading
C) Insincere
D) Incomplete
C) Insincere
A) Ukraine
B) Sudan
C) Sahel
D) South Korea
D) South Korea
Solve for x:
2x (8x-1)=32
x=8/5
A reaction slows significantly when a catalyst is removed. Which statement best explains why?
A) The reaction now releases less energy
B) The activation energy increased
C) Fewer reactants are present
D) The temperature decreased
B) The activation energy increased
Some critics argue that standardized testing narrows curricula, while supporters contend it provides measurable benchmarks for performance.
Which evidence would best support the critics' argument?
A) Test scores correlate with college success
B) Schools allocate more time to tested subjects than others
C) Standarized tests are nationally regulated
D) Students perform differently under timed conditions
B) Schools allocate more time to tested subjects than others
The reform was initially hailed as transformative, but subsequent evaluations revealed its impact to be modest.
"Transformative" most nearly means:
A) Temporary
B) Revolutionary
C) Unpredictable
D) Controversial
B) Revolutionary
In late 2025, the United States Air Force continued testing and development of the B-21 Raider. What is the B-21's primary purpose?
A) Tactical fighter replacement
B) Long-range stealth bomber
C) Cargo transport aircraft
D) Unmanned reconnaissance drone
B) Long-range stealth bomber
If log2(3x)=5
Find x
x=32/3
A layer of sedimentary rock contains marine fossils on a mountain. Which conclusion is best supported?
A) The mountain formed underwater
B) Sea levels were once higher
C) Fossils moved upward through
D) The fossils are incorrectly dated
B) Sea levels were once higher
Researchers caution that early success in controlled trials does not guarantee effectiveness in real-world conditions.
The author's primary purpose is to:
A) Criticize scientific research
B) Warn against overgeneralization
C) Argue trials are unreliable
D) Promote further experimentation
B) Warn against overgeneralization
The researcher's hypothesis was untenable once contradictory evidence emerged.
"Untenable" most nearly means:
A) Unpopular
B) Unsupported
C) Impossible to defend
D) Inconclusive
C) Impossible to defend
Looking back at 2025, many news outlets listed the year as turbilent which of the following was identified as a dominant theme?
A) Escalating wars abroad and internal culture
B) Global breakthroughs in climate reversal
C) Worldwide economic boom
D) End of all pandemic-related policies
A) Escalating wars abroad and internal culture
A quadratic has roots r and s with r+s=8 and rs=15.
Find the quadratic in standard form.
x2-8x+15
Which situation involves the greatest gravitational force?
A) Two small masses close together
B) Two large masses far apart
C) One large and one small mass close together
D) Two large masses close together
D) Two large masses close together
why: Gravity increases with mass and decreases with distance.
Urban planners increasingly prioritize public transportation, citing reduced emissions and improved accessibility.
Which conclusion is best supported by the passage:
A) Public transportation eliminates traffic
B) Urban planning focuses solely on environmental concerns
C) Transportation policy can address multiple social goals
D) Accessibility is more important than efficiency
C) Transportation policy can address multiple social goals
The argument rests on a spurious correlation, conflating coincidence with causation.
"Spurious" most nearly means:
A) Complicated
B) False
C) Rare
D) Statistical
B) False
Ongoing conflicts in Europe during late 2025 reinforced NATO's focus on:
A) Reducing military cooperation
B) Eliminating air power
C) Ending all military exercises
D) Collective defense among member nations
D) Collective defense among member nations