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After reading the passage, you can infer that the author...
thinks squirrels are magnificent creatures
likes squirrels equally as well as other woodland animals
despises squirrels because they belong to the rodent family
finds squirrels to be interesting for scientific study
Every year, countless people from some of the northern and central states of the country leave snow, ice and freezing temperatures behind by heading south. These "snowbirds", as they are often called, trade in their gloves and hats for sunscreen and bathing suits. Heading south to escape winter's chill is common, but some travelers do just the opposite. They pack the extra layers and the snow boots and head to the village of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden . Once they arrive, they check into their hotel, but they don't take off their heavy coats and scarves . Why? Because at Sweden's Ice Hotel, everything from the beds to tables is made out of blocks of ice . coldest places in the world during the winter season ? That was a question that a tourist company asked more than 20 years ago. They wanted more tourists so they tried something new. They built a 60 square foot igloo out of ice blocks and held an art exhibit inside. People came, but not that many. exhibit , but arrived too late. Instead of leaving, they spread out their sleeping bags and spent the night in the snow . Suddenly, a brand new idea was born! The tourist company built an entire hotel out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. They advertised this unique hotel all over the world and soon, people came to explore. Now, curious guests check in and enjoy the cold. Then, when the warmth of spring returns, the hotel melts into the ground and disappears. It will be rebuilt when winter returns.
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Why is Neptune's blue color notable?
Neptune is covered in rivers and oceans.
Neptune was formed from another planet.
Neptune was named for the god of the sea.
Neptune is easy to see through a telescope.
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Based on the passage, you can infer that golf trousers are...
longer pants
shorter pants
pants that fit tightly
pant preferred by golfers
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Which characteristic of Mars most likely explains how it got its name?
It is reddish in color.
It is half the diameter of Earth.
It is the fourth planet from the sun.
It is home to a very large mountain.
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Based on the information in the article, readers can assume that
Mercury is one of the inner planets.
Mercury has the shortest orbital period.
Mercury is warmer than the other planets.
Mercury and Venus are around the same size.
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How is Earth different from the other planets mentioned in the article?
It has the fewest moons.
It did not develop at the same time.
The name did not come from a god.
The history of its name is largely unknown.
Every year, countless people from some of the northern and central states of the country leave snow, ice and freezing temperatures behind by heading south. These "snowbirds", as they are often called, trade in their gloves and hats for sunscreen and bathing suits. Heading south to escape winter's chill is common, but some travelers do just the opposite. They pack the extra layers and the snow boots and head to the village of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden . Once they arrive, they check into their hotel, but they don't take off their heavy coats and scarves. Why? Because at Sweden's Ice Hotel, everything from the beds to tables is made out of blocks of ice . season ? That was a question that a tourist company asked more than 20 years ago. They wanted more tourists so they tried something new. They built a 60 square foot igloo out of ice blocks and held an art exhibit inside. People came, but not that many. snow . Suddenly, a brand new idea was born! The tourist company built an entire hotel out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. They advertised this unique hotel all over the world and soon, people came to explore. Now, curious guests check in and enjoy the cold. Then, when the warmth of spring returns, the hotel melts into the ground and disappears. It will be rebuilt when winter returns.
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Why is it fitting that Jupiter is named for Zeus?
It is the largest planet.
It has the most moons.
It is one of the outer planets.
It takes 11.86 years to orbit the sun.
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According to the passage, golfers choose which clubs to carry, but you can infer that it is to a golfer's advantage to have more clubs because...
it makes it easier to hit a wider variety of shots.
it provides alternatives in case clubs break.
it gives the caddy more work to do to earn his pay.
it helps the golfer reach the hole in fewer strokes.
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Which word describes the upkeep of a golf course?
expensive
tedious
cheap
both a and b
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Why aren't black squirrels seen very often?
They exist in very small numbers, so they are nearly extinct.
They are driven away by gray squirrels who generally populate areas where humans live.
They have fur that changes to red halfway through the year.
They burrow deep into the ground where they have food stores.
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Which feature of the lynx is most captivating?
Its ears
Its eyes
Its fur
Its teeth
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When it comes to getting away from danger, the passage says which feature is a hare's best asset?
Its long hind legs
Its keen ears.
Its sharp back claws.
Its ability to swim.
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Which family does the lynx belong to?
The rodent family
The dog family
The wolf family
The cat family
The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks ' were rubbed against the teeth . bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush .
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Which choice best explains why squirrels need lots of hard nuts to eat?
Squirrels like challenges and hard nuts provide them with entertainment and food.
Squirrels have very complicated nests and use the shells of hard nuts to help make their nests.
Squirrels need energy and hard nuts provide the right amount of protein.
Squirrels are gnawers and need nuts to help keep their teeth in shape.
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Why does the author most likely include the story about the lynx and the goat?
To illustrate just how ferocious the lynx is
To help contrast the European lynx with the Canadian lynx
To make the piece more entertaining to read
To warn humans about the dangers of interacting with the lynx
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Based on how the lynx is described in the passage, you can infer that the lynx was often used to symbolize...
an angel
the devil
a soothsayer
the light
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According to the passage, how many clubs does the average golf player use?
4
6
8
It all depends on the golfer
