Paired Passages

What is the primary purpose of paired passages in scientific research?

• To compare and contrast different scientific theories

• To provide a narrative for scientific storytelling

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of scientific papers

• To increase the length of scientific publications

In a paired passage study on plant growth, Passage A discusses the effects of sunlight, while Passage B focuses on water availability. What is the main variable being compared?

• Soil type

• Plant species

• Environmental factors

• Fertilizer use

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following best describes a paired passage experiment in biology?

• An experiment comparing two different species

• An experiment with two control groups

• An experiment with two related but distinct hypotheses

• An experiment with two identical procedures

In a paired passage analysis of chemical reactions, Passage A describes an exothermic reaction, while Passage B describes an endothermic reaction. What is the key difference between these reactions?

• Exothermic reactions absorb heat, endothermic reactions release heat

• Exothermic reactions release heat, endothermic reactions absorb heat

• Both reactions absorb heat

• Both reactions release heat

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

How can paired passages be used to enhance understanding of scientific data?

• By providing conflicting data to confuse the reader

• By offering multiple perspectives on the same data

• By simplifying complex data into a single viewpoint

• By eliminating the need for data analysis

In a paired passage study on climate change, Passage A presents data on global temperature rise, while Passage B discusses its impact on polar ice caps. What is the relationship between the two passages?

• They are unrelated

• They provide a cause and effect relationship

• They contradict each other

• They discuss different topics

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is a common feature of paired passages in scientific literature?

• They always agree with each other

• They present two sides of a scientific argument

• They are written by the same author

• They focus on historical scientific events

In a paired passage experiment, Passage A describes a hypothesis, while Passage B presents the experimental results. What is the purpose of this structure?

• To confuse the reader

• To validate the hypothesis with evidence

• To present unrelated information

• To provide entertainment

Which scientific field frequently uses paired passages to present contrasting theories?

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• All of the above

In a paired passage study on renewable energy, Passage A discusses solar power, while Passage B focuses on wind energy. What is the main theme of the study?

• Fossil fuels

• Non-renewable resources

• Alternative energy sources

• Nuclear power

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-3