Finding Bigfoot: Everything you need to know

What is the author's purpose in the passage about Nyna Heury's encounter with a flying piece of wood?

• To entertain readers with a mysterious story

• To inform readers about the dangers of driving at night

• To persuade readers to believe in Bigfoot

• To describe the natural beauty of Alaska

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How does the structure of the passage about Zadig's Method contribute to the author's purpose?

• By providing a step-by-step guide to scientific research

• By listing the reasons why Bigfoot does not exist

• By comparing different scientific fields

• By narrating a personal experience with Bigfoot

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What is the central idea of the section titled "The Arguments AGAINST Bigfoot"?

• Bigfoot is a well-documented creature.

• There is no concrete evidence to prove Bigfoot's existence.

• Bigfoot has been captured on camera multiple times.

• Scientists are close to discovering Bigfoot.

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Which piece of evidence from the text supports the idea that scientific methods are important in the search for Bigfoot?

• "Nyna Heury drives a cab in Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island."

• "Bigfoot researcher Cliff Barackman has advice for bigfooters about how to take a scientific approach to the search."

• "Bigfoot has an army of doubters."

• "Many people in traditional science are so skeptical of bigfoot."

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What is the author's message in the section "Bringing Science To The Search"?

• Science is unnecessary in the search for Bigfoot.

• Scientific methods can help validate the existence of Bigfoot.

• Bigfoot is a myth that cannot be proven.

• Only experienced researchers can find Bigfoot.

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How does the author use text structure to emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in the search for Bigfoot?

• By listing the steps of the scientific method

• By describing personal encounters with Bigfoot

• By providing a narrative of a Bigfoot sighting

• By comparing Bigfoot to other mythical creatures

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Identify the central idea of the passage about Zadig's Method.

• Bigfoot is a fictional character.

• Observations can lead to significant scientific discoveries.

• Bigfoot hunters are wasting their time.

• The scientific method is outdated.

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Which text evidence supports the claim that many people are skeptical about Bigfoot's existence?

• "Nyna Heury drives a cab in Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island."

• "Bigfoot has an army of doubters."

• "Building a Bigfoot from a Track: ZADIC'S METHOD"

• "Bringing Science To The Search"

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the scientific method in relation to Bigfoot?

• To show that Bigfoot is a proven species

• To highlight the importance of evidence in scientific research

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

• To argue that Bigfoot is a myth

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How does the author use the text structure to support the idea that scientific research is crucial in the search for Bigfoot?

• By providing a chronological history of Bigfoot sightings

• By outlining the steps of the scientific method

• By listing famous Bigfoot researchers

• By describing the physical characteristics of Bigfoot

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