ACT Science Practice

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What is the expected number of research summary passages on the Science portion of the ACT?

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2-3

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What type of passage should be answered second on the ACT Science section?

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Research Summaries

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How much time should be spent on each passage in the ACT Science section?

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5 minutes per passage

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At what temperature does ethanol expand exactly 1.0 mL?

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38°C

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What does a steeper slope on a line graph indicate about plant growth?

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The plant is growing more quickly.

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What are the three types of passages in the ACT Science section?

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Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints.

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When should you work on Data Representation passages in the ACT Science section?

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Should be answered first.

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What is the purpose of the ACT Science section?

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To assess scientific reasoning and interpretation skills.

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What does a shallower slope on a line graph indicate about plant growth?

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The plant is growing more slowly.

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What is the significance of conflicting viewpoints passages in the ACT Science section?

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They present differing scientific opinions that require analysis.