MA 1. On the Cartesian plane, which point is located at (4, -2)?

A - 4 units left of the origin and 2 uni...read more A - 4 units left of the origin and 2 units up
B - 4 units right of the origin and 2 un...read more B - 4 units right of the origin and 2 units down
C - 2 units right of the origin and 4 un...read more C - 2 units right of the origin and 4 units down
D - ---

Korrekt svar : B - 4 units right of the origin and 2 units down

BI 2. A disease greatly reduces the population of insects in a forest. Which effect is most likely to occur first?

A - Insect-eating birds may decrease bec...read more A - Insect-eating birds may decrease because they have less food available.
B - Trees will immediately stop producin...read more B - Trees will immediately stop producing oxygen.
C - Decomposers will disappear because i...read more C - Decomposers will disappear because insects are no longer present.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Insect-eating birds may decrease because they have less food available.

GEO 3. A country has rich iron ore deposits, many steel factories, and a large automobile manufacturing industry. Which factor is most likely to have encouraged the growth of its automobile industry?

A - Easy access to raw materials needed ...read more A - Easy access to raw materials needed for making steel and vehicles.
B - A warm tropical climate throughout t...read more B - A warm tropical climate throughout the year.
C - Large areas of fertile land for grow...read more C - Large areas of fertile land for growing crops.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Easy access to raw materials needed for making steel and vehicles.

CHEM 4, A mixture contains sand, iron filings, and salt. Which sequence of separation techniques will correctly separate all three substances?

A - Magnetic separation → Filtration â...read more A - Magnetic separation → Filtration → Evaporation
B - Filtration → Magnetic separation â...read more B - Filtration → Magnetic separation → Distillation
C - Evaporation → Chromatography → F...read more C - Evaporation → Chromatography → Filtration
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Magnetic separation → Filtration → Evaporation

PHY 5. Why do astronauts on the International Space Station appear to float even though Earth's gravity is still acting on them?

A - There is no gravity in space.
B - The space station and the astronauts...read more B - The space station and the astronauts are in continuous free fall around Earth.
C - The space station's engines constant...read more C - The space station's engines constantly push the astronauts upward.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : B - The space station and the astronauts are in continuous free fall around Earth.

SS 6. A historian finds a soldier's diary written during a war and a textbook published 50 years later about the same war. Which source is considered a primary source?

A - The soldier's diary written during t...read more A - The soldier's diary written during the war.
B - The textbook published 50 years late...read more B - The textbook published 50 years later.
C - Both sources are primary sources.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - The soldier's diary written during the war.

PE 7. A student is preparing for a 5 km race. Which meal is the best choice to eat a few hours before the event?

A - Grilled chicken, brown rice, vegetab...read more A - Grilled chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and water.
B - A large bag of candy and a sugary so...read more B - A large bag of candy and a sugary soft drink.
C - Only a glass of water without any fo...read more C - Only a glass of water without any food.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Grilled chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and water.

MA 8. Which ordered pair represents the point that is 3 units left of the origin and 5 units up on the Cartesian plane?

A - (-3, 5)
B - (3, -5)
C - (5, -3)
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - (-3, 5)

BI 9. A farmer removes all the earthworms from a field. Which long-term effect is most likely?

A - The soil may become less fertile bec...read more A - The soil may become less fertile because fewer nutrients are recycled.
B - Plants will grow faster because ther...read more B - Plants will grow faster because there are fewer animals in the soil.
C - The amount of sunlight reaching the ...read more C - The amount of sunlight reaching the field will increase.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - The soil may become less fertile because fewer nutrients are recycled.

GEO 10. A fishing village builds a new deep-water port with modern cold storage facilities. What is the most likely benefit to the local economy?

A - Fish can be stored and transported m...read more A - Fish can be stored and transported more efficiently, increasing trade and reducing waste.
B - The village will no longer need road...read more B - The village will no longer need roads or other forms of transportation.
C - All local farmers will stop growing ...read more C - All local farmers will stop growing crops and become fishermen.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Fish can be stored and transported more efficiently, increasing trade and reducing waste.

CHEM 11. A student wants to separate the different colored dyes in black ink. Which separation technique should the student use?

A - Chromatography
B - Magnetic separation
C - Filtration
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Chromatography

PHY 12. A star is observed to have a red shift in its light spectrum. What does this tell astronomers about the star?

A - The star is moving away from Earth.
B - The star is becoming cooler and will...read more B - The star is becoming cooler and will soon stop shining.
C - The star is moving toward Earth.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - The star is moving away from Earth.

SS 13. Two historians study the same ancient battle. One concludes that poor leadership caused the defeat, while the other believes a lack of supplies was the main reason. What is the best explanation for their different conclusions?

A - Historians may interpret the same hi...read more A - Historians may interpret the same historical evidence in different ways.
B - Only one historian is allowed to stu...read more B - Only one historian is allowed to study historical events.
C - Historical evidence always proves on...read more C - Historical evidence always proves only one possible explanation.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - Historians may interpret the same historical evidence in different ways.

PE 14. During a long football match on a hot day, why is it important for players to drink water regularly?

A - To replace fluids lost through sweat...read more A - To replace fluids lost through sweating and help regulate body temperature.
B - To increase muscle size immediately ...read more B - To increase muscle size immediately during the game.
C - To reduce the need for oxygen during...read more C - To reduce the need for oxygen during exercise.
D - ---

Korrekt svar : A - To replace fluids lost through sweating and help regulate body temperature.

MA 15. Which quadrant does the point (-4, -6) lie in on the Cartesian plane?

A - Quadrant II
B - Quadrant III
C - Quadrant IV
D - ---

Korrekt svar : B - Quadrant III