Science
A study shows that ice cream sales increase as temperature rises. This relationship between the two variables is called:
A) Causation
B) Correlation
C) Bias
D) Hypothesis
B) Correlation
To construct a strong argument, evidence should come from:
A) A single reliable source
B) Multiple relevant sources
C) Only primary sources
D) Personal opinions
B) Multiple relevant sources
When a text leaves matters uncertain or open to interpretation, this creates:
A) Theme
B) Ambiguity
C) Symbolism
D) Conflict
B) Ambiguity
Which sentence maintains consistent verb tense?
A) Sarah walked to the store and buys a sandwich
B) After the movie ended, we went to the coffee shop
C) He is cooking dinner and ate dessert already
D) I go to the gym yesterday and will go again tomorrow
B) After the movie ended, we went to the coffee shop
Which statement about the sum of a rational and irrational number is true?
A) The sum is always rational
B) The sum is always irrational
C) The sum can be either rational or irrational
D) The sum is undefined
B) The sum is always irrational
A city wants to build an industrial zone near a wetland that is home to endangered birds. Which presents the strongest scientific argument against this development?
A) The industrial zone will provide jobs
B) The wetland is beautiful
C) Destroying the wetland may cause species extinction
D) People enjoy walking near the wetland
C) Destroying the wetland may cause species extinction
When examining the causes of the American Civil War, historians must consider the interaction between:
A) Only economic factors
B) Only political factors
C) Multiple political, economic, and social factors
D) Only the slavery issue
C) Multiple political, economic, and social factors
Read this passage: "The scientist's theory was bold, suggesting that life could exist in environments once considered inhospitable. However, the data was inconclusive, leaving open the possibility that further research could either confirm or refute the hypothesis."
Which evidence best supports that the theory is not yet proven?
A) "The scientist's theory was bold"
B) "Life could exist in environments once considered inhospitable"
C) "The data was inconclusive"
D) "Further research could either confirm or refute the hypothesis"
C) "The data was inconclusive"
Which sentence uses a dash appropriately?
A) I need three things milk, bread, and eggs
B) She always thought of one person—her grandmother—when baking cookies
C) The car—it was blue stopped suddenly in the street
D) We need to leave now or—otherwise, we'll miss the bus
B) She always thought of one person—her grandmother—when baking cookies
What is 3x(x^2+2x-5)
A)3x^3+6x^2-15x
B) 3x^2+6x-15
A)3x^3+6x^2-15x
A scientist observes a cell that lacks a nucleus and mitochondria. This is most likely:
A) A plant cell
B) A prokaryotic cell
C) A eukaryotic animal cell
D) A nerve cell
B) A prokaryotic cell
The interpretation of "equal protection under the law" evolved between Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954). This evolution shows:
A) The Constitution was changed to ban segregation
B) Plessy v. Ferguson was final and couldn't be overturned
C) Constitutional interpretation can change over time
D) The original Constitution intended segregation
C) Constitutional interpretation can change over time
Transition words like "however," "therefore," and "meanwhile" help readers understand:
A) The author's mood
B) Relationships between ideas
C) Character development
D) Setting details
B) Relationships between ideas
Context clues help readers:
A) Skip difficult words
B) Determine word meanings from surrounding text
C) Memorize vocabulary lists
D) Avoid reading challenging texts
B) Determine word meanings from surrounding text
Solve 2x+5=13
A) x=4
B) x=6
C) x=8
D) x=9
A
According to collision theory, particles must have sufficient energy and proper orientation to react. The minimum energy needed is called:
A) Kinetic energy
B) Potential energy
C) Activation energy
D) Bond energy
C) Activation energy
When a government faces budget constraints and must choose between funding education or infrastructure, this demonstrates:
A) Poor planning
B) Economic trade-offs due to scarcity
C) Unlimited resources
D) Market failure
B) Economic trade-offs due to scarcity
The three rhetorical appeals are:
A) Ethos, pathos, logos
B) Facts, opinions, evidence
C) Beginning, middle, end
D) Cause, effect, solution
A) Ethos, pathos, logos
Academic vocabulary should be used:
A) Only in formal writing
B) Accurately in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
C) Only when taking tests
D) Only in literature classes
B) Accurately in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
A rental car costs $30 per day plus $0.25 per mile. If the total cost is $55, how many miles were driven?
A) 8080 miles
B) 100100 miles
C) 120120 miles
D) 140140 miles
B) 100 miles
Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
A) Photosynthesis releases energy, while cellular respiration stores energy
B) Cellular respiration converts sunlight into chemical energy
C) Photosynthesis captures energy, while cellular respiration releases energy
D) Both processes produce oxygen as a byproduct
C) Photosynthesis captures energy, while cellular respiration releases energy
The Industrial Revolution's impact on both environment and culture demonstrates how:
A) Economic decisions only affect the economy
B) Political and economic decisions shape environmental and cultural characteristics
C) Geography has no influence on human activity
D) Environmental changes don't affect culture
B) Political and economic decisions shape environmental and cultural characteristics
Read: "The scientist postulated a new theory to explain the unusual phenomenon."
What does "postulated" most likely mean?
A) Ignored
B) Proposed
C) Observed
D) Doubted
B) Proposed
Read this passage: "The new policy promises to revolutionize education, though critics argue that insufficient funding and inadequate teacher training could undermine its effectiveness. Supporters cite successful pilot programs, while opponents point to failed implementations in neighboring districts."
Which statement best demonstrates the type of analysis required for GED RLA success?
A) The passage is about education policy
B) The author supports the new policy
C) The passage presents multiple perspectives on a policy, using evidence from both supporters and critics, while leaving the ultimate effectiveness uncertain
D) Critics are wrong about the policy
C) The passage presents multiple perspectives on a policy, using evidence from both supporters and critics, while leaving the ultimate effectiveness uncertain
Using the Pythagorean theorem, find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of 3 and 4 units.
A) 55 units
B) 77 units
C) 1212 units
D) 2525 units
A) 55 units