Hare ACT Blitz Final Preparation

Math: Solve for x: (4x + 6)/14 = 5

• 12

• 14

• 18

• 16

"The old house stood on a hill, its windows like dark eyes staring out at the stormy sea. Inside, a single lamp flickered, casting long shadows on the walls. A chill wind whistled through the cracks in the wood, and the sound of the waves crashed against the shore."

What is the setting of this passage?

• A bustling city

• A quiet park

• An old house by the sea

• A modern apartment

A Horticulturist watches several plants over a 6-month period and determines that a plant grows taller when exposed to more sunlight. This is an example of:

• A hypothesis

• A theory

• An observation

• An experiment

Which sentence uses the correct grammar?

• There going to the store.

• They're going to the store.

• Their going to the store.

• There're going to the store.

Math: What is 25% of 1/2?

• 2

• 1

• 1/32

• 1/8

"The study revealed a significant decline in bee populations over the last decade. This decrease is attributed to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Experts warn of potential ecological consequences if the trend continues." What is the main topic of this passage?

• Increase in bee populations

• Causes of climate change

• Decline in bee populations

• Benefits of pesticides

The enzyme RuBisCO plays a pivotal role in the initial steps of photosynthetic carbon fixation, ultimately leading to the production of glucose. However, a byproduct of this process, particularly in environments with high temperatures or low carbon dioxide concentrations, is the release of a diatomic gas. This gas, essential for the electron transport chain in aerobic respiration, constitutes approximately 21% of Earth's atmosphere. What is the name of this diatomic gas?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Nitrogen

She was _____ to win the award.

• determined

• disappointed

• dismayed

• disenchanted

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width that is 1/4 of the length?

• 15 sq cm

• 25 sq cm

• 50 sq cm

• 100 sq cm

"Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of writing, art, and governance. These societies often left behind impressive architectural ruins, such as pyramids and temples. These artifacts provide valuable insights into their daily lives and beliefs." What do the artifacts mentioned in the passage help us understand?

• Modern technology

• Ancient cultures

• ancient religions

• societal issues