Reading Passages

What is the primary purpose of reading scientific passages?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide scientific information and insights

• To confuse the reader

• To sell scientific products

When reading a passage about photosynthesis, which of the following is a key concept to understand?

• The role of chlorophyll in capturing light energy

• The process of cellular respiration

• The structure of animal cells

• The function of the human heart

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In a passage discussing Newton's laws of motion, which law explains why a book remains at rest on a table?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Law of Universal Gravitation

A scientific passage describes an experiment where plants are grown under different colored lights. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

• The type of plant

• The color of light

• The growth rate of the plants

• The amount of water given

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When interpreting data from a passage about global warming, which of the following is a potential consequence mentioned?

• Increased ice cap formation

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased global temperatures

• Stabilized weather patterns

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A passage explains the water cycle. Which process is responsible for water vapor turning into clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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In a passage about chemical reactions, which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Burning wood

• Breaking glass

• Dissolving sugar in water

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A passage describes the structure of DNA. What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

When reading about ecosystems, which of the following is a biotic factor?

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Plants

• Soil

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A passage discusses the periodic table. What is the atomic number of an element?

• The number of protons in an atom

• The number of neutrons in an atom

• The number of electrons in an atom

• The total number of protons and neutrons