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Mercury_7075058 | After months of studying and obtaining data on the behavior of birds, biologists from around the world will look at the data and | {
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"come up with several possible interpretations.",
"reject it and do their own investigations.",
"change the data to fit their expectations.",
"publish their own interpretations in a science journal."
]
} | A | Question: After months of studying and obtaining data on the behavior of birds, biologists from around the world will look at the data and
(A) come up with several possible interpretations.
(B) reject it and do their own investigations.
(C) change the data to fit their expectations.
(D) publish their own interpretations in a science journal.
| Answer: (A) come up with several possible interpretations. | Answer: (C) change the data to fit their expectations. | Question: After months of studying and obtaining data on the behavior of birds, biologists from around the world will look at the data and
(A) come up with several possible interpretations.
(B) reject it and do their own investigations.
(C) change the data to fit their expectations.
(D) publish their own interpretations in a science journal.
Answer: (A) come up with several possible interpretations. |
Mercury_SC_400151 | Which mixture can be easily separated by adding water and pouring it through a coffee filter? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"sugar and salt",
"salt and sand",
"sugar and baking soda",
"iron filings and sand"
]
} | B | Question: Which mixture can be easily separated by adding water and pouring it through a coffee filter?
(A) sugar and salt
(B) salt and sand
(C) sugar and baking soda
(D) iron filings and sand
| Answer: (B) salt and sand | Answer: (A) sugar and salt | Question: Which mixture can be easily separated by adding water and pouring it through a coffee filter?
(A) sugar and salt
(B) salt and sand
(C) sugar and baking soda
(D) iron filings and sand
Answer: (B) salt and sand |
NYSEDREGENTS_2007_4_27 | Living things depend on energy from | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"the Sun",
"the Moon",
"soil",
"water"
]
} | A | Question: Living things depend on energy from
(A) the Sun
(B) the Moon
(C) soil
(D) water
| Answer: (A) the Sun | Answer: (D) water | Question: Living things depend on energy from
(A) the Sun
(B) the Moon
(C) soil
(D) water
Answer: (A) the Sun |
Mercury_SC_401614 | Research into the total amount of oil available for use around the world can affect what kind of human choice? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"where to retire",
"how to travel to work",
"what kind of coffee to drink",
"whether to recycle glass and aluminum"
]
} | B | Question: Research into the total amount of oil available for use around the world can affect what kind of human choice?
(A) where to retire
(B) how to travel to work
(C) what kind of coffee to drink
(D) whether to recycle glass and aluminum
| Answer: (B) how to travel to work | Answer: (A) where to retire | Question: Research into the total amount of oil available for use around the world can affect what kind of human choice?
(A) where to retire
(B) how to travel to work
(C) what kind of coffee to drink
(D) whether to recycle glass and aluminum
Answer: (B) how to travel to work |
Mercury_400507 | Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce a saltwater solution. What are the products of this chemical reaction? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"NaCl and H_{2}O",
"NaOH and HCl",
"HCl and NaCl",
"NaOH and H_{2}O"
]
} | A | Question: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce a saltwater solution. What are the products of this chemical reaction?
(A) NaCl and H_{2}O
(B) NaOH and HCl
(C) HCl and NaCl
(D) NaOH and H_{2}O
| Answer: (A) NaCl and H_{2}O | Answer: (D) NaOH and H_{2}O | Question: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce a saltwater solution. What are the products of this chemical reaction?
(A) NaCl and H_{2}O
(B) NaOH and HCl
(C) HCl and NaCl
(D) NaOH and H_{2}O
Answer: (A) NaCl and H_{2}O |
NYSEDREGENTS_2006_4_27 | Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"breathing",
"growing",
"planting",
"polluting"
]
} | D | Question: Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment?
(A) breathing
(B) growing
(C) planting
(D) polluting
| Answer: (D) polluting | Answer: (B) growing | Question: Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment?
(A) breathing
(B) growing
(C) planting
(D) polluting
Answer: (D) polluting |
NYSEDREGENTS_2006_8_1 | Young frogs do not resemble adult frogs. Which term is given to this pattern of development in frogs? | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"asexual reproduction",
"cloning",
"metamorphosis",
"biological adaptation"
]
} | 3 | Question: Young frogs do not resemble adult frogs. Which term is given to this pattern of development in frogs?
(1) asexual reproduction
(2) cloning
(3) metamorphosis
(4) biological adaptation
| Answer: (3) metamorphosis | Answer: (4) biological adaptation | Question: Young frogs do not resemble adult frogs. Which term is given to this pattern of development in frogs?
(1) asexual reproduction
(2) cloning
(3) metamorphosis
(4) biological adaptation
Answer: (3) metamorphosis |
Mercury_SC_416160 | Bones support the body. What pulls and pushes on bones to move them? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"blood",
"nerves",
"muscles",
"skin"
]
} | C | Question: Bones support the body. What pulls and pushes on bones to move them?
(A) blood
(B) nerves
(C) muscles
(D) skin
| Answer: (C) muscles | Answer: (D) skin | Question: Bones support the body. What pulls and pushes on bones to move them?
(A) blood
(B) nerves
(C) muscles
(D) skin
Answer: (C) muscles |
Mercury_7017658 | Which statement best describes why a calcium-fortified juice would advertise that it is good for growing children? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Calcium helps the growth of bones.",
"Calcium provides energy for growth.",
"Children need to drink a lot of fluids.",
"Children need calcium to prevent allergies."
]
} | A | Question: Which statement best describes why a calcium-fortified juice would advertise that it is good for growing children?
(A) Calcium helps the growth of bones.
(B) Calcium provides energy for growth.
(C) Children need to drink a lot of fluids.
(D) Children need calcium to prevent allergies.
| Answer: (A) Calcium helps the growth of bones. | Answer: (B) Calcium provides energy for growth. | Question: Which statement best describes why a calcium-fortified juice would advertise that it is good for growing children?
(A) Calcium helps the growth of bones.
(B) Calcium provides energy for growth.
(C) Children need to drink a lot of fluids.
(D) Children need calcium to prevent allergies.
Answer: (A) Calcium helps the growth of bones. |
Mercury_7094063 | Which of these tectonic plate boundaries is most likely to form a volcano? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a continental plate colliding with a continental plate",
"an oceanic plate sliding past a continental plate",
"a continental plate sliding past a continental plate",
"an oceanic plate colliding into a continental plate"
]
} | D | Question: Which of these tectonic plate boundaries is most likely to form a volcano?
(A) a continental plate colliding with a continental plate
(B) an oceanic plate sliding past a continental plate
(C) a continental plate sliding past a continental plate
(D) an oceanic plate colliding into a continental plate
| Answer: (D) an oceanic plate colliding into a continental plate | Answer: (A) a continental plate colliding with a continental plate | Question: Which of these tectonic plate boundaries is most likely to form a volcano?
(A) a continental plate colliding with a continental plate
(B) an oceanic plate sliding past a continental plate
(C) a continental plate sliding past a continental plate
(D) an oceanic plate colliding into a continental plate
Answer: (D) an oceanic plate colliding into a continental plate |
MCAS_2005_8_28 | Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a whole metal spoon getting hot when one end is in hot soup",
"the inside of a car in the sun getting very hot",
"a tar road getting hotter in the sun than a concrete sidewalk",
"a fireplace fire heating a room on a cold day"
]
} | A | Question: Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?
(A) a whole metal spoon getting hot when one end is in hot soup
(B) the inside of a car in the sun getting very hot
(C) a tar road getting hotter in the sun than a concrete sidewalk
(D) a fireplace fire heating a room on a cold day
| Answer: (A) a whole metal spoon getting hot when one end is in hot soup | Answer: (B) the inside of a car in the sun getting very hot | Question: Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?
(A) a whole metal spoon getting hot when one end is in hot soup
(B) the inside of a car in the sun getting very hot
(C) a tar road getting hotter in the sun than a concrete sidewalk
(D) a fireplace fire heating a room on a cold day
Answer: (A) a whole metal spoon getting hot when one end is in hot soup |
Mercury_7098105 | Alicia gives her brother a push while he is seated on a swing. She finds that after a few seconds, she needs to push again to keep him going. The reason her brother slows down is because the mechanical energy is converted into | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"potential energy that heats the air.",
"chemical energy that moves the swing.",
"kinetic energy which makes the swing slow down.",
"thermal energy that is released into the atmosphere."
]
} | D | Question: Alicia gives her brother a push while he is seated on a swing. She finds that after a few seconds, she needs to push again to keep him going. The reason her brother slows down is because the mechanical energy is converted into
(A) potential energy that heats the air.
(B) chemical energy that moves the swing.
(C) kinetic energy which makes the swing slow down.
(D) thermal energy that is released into the atmosphere.
| Answer: (D) thermal energy that is released into the atmosphere. | Answer: (A) potential energy that heats the air. | Question: Alicia gives her brother a push while he is seated on a swing. She finds that after a few seconds, she needs to push again to keep him going. The reason her brother slows down is because the mechanical energy is converted into
(A) potential energy that heats the air.
(B) chemical energy that moves the swing.
(C) kinetic energy which makes the swing slow down.
(D) thermal energy that is released into the atmosphere.
Answer: (D) thermal energy that is released into the atmosphere. |
Mercury_SC_401775 | An example of a learned behavior is a | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"spider building a web.",
"dog laying down on command.",
"beaver building a dam in a creek.",
"kangaroo jumping away from a predator."
]
} | B | Question: An example of a learned behavior is a
(A) spider building a web.
(B) dog laying down on command.
(C) beaver building a dam in a creek.
(D) kangaroo jumping away from a predator.
| Answer: (B) dog laying down on command. | Answer: (D) kangaroo jumping away from a predator. | Question: An example of a learned behavior is a
(A) spider building a web.
(B) dog laying down on command.
(C) beaver building a dam in a creek.
(D) kangaroo jumping away from a predator.
Answer: (B) dog laying down on command. |
Mercury_7008733 | An atom consists of a nucleus surrounded by | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"ions.",
"protons.",
"neutrons.",
"electrons."
]
} | D | Question: An atom consists of a nucleus surrounded by
(A) ions.
(B) protons.
(C) neutrons.
(D) electrons.
| Answer: (D) electrons. | Answer: (B) protons. | Question: An atom consists of a nucleus surrounded by
(A) ions.
(B) protons.
(C) neutrons.
(D) electrons.
Answer: (D) electrons. |
Mercury_411034 | Which of these causes the atmosphere to change? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"increased inorganic matter in soil",
"increased use of fertilizers on crops",
"increased buildup of greenhouse gases",
"increased rainfall rates near power plants"
]
} | C | Question: Which of these causes the atmosphere to change?
(A) increased inorganic matter in soil
(B) increased use of fertilizers on crops
(C) increased buildup of greenhouse gases
(D) increased rainfall rates near power plants
| Answer: (C) increased buildup of greenhouse gases | Answer: (A) increased inorganic matter in soil | Question: Which of these causes the atmosphere to change?
(A) increased inorganic matter in soil
(B) increased use of fertilizers on crops
(C) increased buildup of greenhouse gases
(D) increased rainfall rates near power plants
Answer: (C) increased buildup of greenhouse gases |
Mercury_7024763 | Which element is most likely to form an ion with a negative 2 charge? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"oxygen",
"nitrogen",
"beryllium",
"magnesium"
]
} | A | Question: Which element is most likely to form an ion with a negative 2 charge?
(A) oxygen
(B) nitrogen
(C) beryllium
(D) magnesium
| Answer: (A) oxygen | Answer: (B) nitrogen | Question: Which element is most likely to form an ion with a negative 2 charge?
(A) oxygen
(B) nitrogen
(C) beryllium
(D) magnesium
Answer: (A) oxygen |
Mercury_7092470 | Mount St. Helens was a cone-shaped mountain that formed when molten material reached the surface of Earth and formed layers. Cone-shaped mountains form as a result of which one of these events? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"hurricanes",
"earthquakes",
"volcanic eruptions",
"sediment depositions"
]
} | C | Question: Mount St. Helens was a cone-shaped mountain that formed when molten material reached the surface of Earth and formed layers. Cone-shaped mountains form as a result of which one of these events?
(A) hurricanes
(B) earthquakes
(C) volcanic eruptions
(D) sediment depositions
| Answer: (C) volcanic eruptions | Answer: (B) earthquakes | Question: Mount St. Helens was a cone-shaped mountain that formed when molten material reached the surface of Earth and formed layers. Cone-shaped mountains form as a result of which one of these events?
(A) hurricanes
(B) earthquakes
(C) volcanic eruptions
(D) sediment depositions
Answer: (C) volcanic eruptions |
Mercury_7043540 | Which process in the water cycle would be accelerated by an increase in temperature? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"runoff",
"evaporation",
"precipitation",
"condensation"
]
} | B | Question: Which process in the water cycle would be accelerated by an increase in temperature?
(A) runoff
(B) evaporation
(C) precipitation
(D) condensation
| Answer: (B) evaporation | Answer: (D) condensation | Question: Which process in the water cycle would be accelerated by an increase in temperature?
(A) runoff
(B) evaporation
(C) precipitation
(D) condensation
Answer: (B) evaporation |
Mercury_184678 | Which of the following foods is highest in polysaccharides? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"broccoli",
"potatoes",
"cheese",
"fish"
]
} | B | Question: Which of the following foods is highest in polysaccharides?
(A) broccoli
(B) potatoes
(C) cheese
(D) fish
| Answer: (B) potatoes | Answer: (D) fish | Question: Which of the following foods is highest in polysaccharides?
(A) broccoli
(B) potatoes
(C) cheese
(D) fish
Answer: (B) potatoes |
TIMSS_2007_8_pg100 | Colored alcohol is used in some glass thermometers. When placed in air of different temperatures, the column of alcohol rises or falls in the glass thermometer. Which of the following best explains why the height of the alcohol column changes? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"The glass contracts when heated.",
"The alcohol contracts when heated.",
"The glass expands more than the alcohol when heated.",
"The alcohol expands more than the glass when heated."
]
} | D | Question: Colored alcohol is used in some glass thermometers. When placed in air of different temperatures, the column of alcohol rises or falls in the glass thermometer. Which of the following best explains why the height of the alcohol column changes?
(A) The glass contracts when heated.
(B) The alcohol contracts when heated.
(C) The glass expands more than the alcohol when heated.
(D) The alcohol expands more than the glass when heated.
| Answer: (D) The alcohol expands more than the glass when heated. | Answer: (C) The glass expands more than the alcohol when heated. | Question: Colored alcohol is used in some glass thermometers. When placed in air of different temperatures, the column of alcohol rises or falls in the glass thermometer. Which of the following best explains why the height of the alcohol column changes?
(A) The glass contracts when heated.
(B) The alcohol contracts when heated.
(C) The glass expands more than the alcohol when heated.
(D) The alcohol expands more than the glass when heated.
Answer: (D) The alcohol expands more than the glass when heated. |
Mercury_7071540 | An organism, such as a nematode worm, may have only 1000 cells. It should be classified as being | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a virus.",
"a bacteria.",
"unicellular.",
"multicellular."
]
} | D | Question: An organism, such as a nematode worm, may have only 1000 cells. It should be classified as being
(A) a virus.
(B) a bacteria.
(C) unicellular.
(D) multicellular.
| Answer: (D) multicellular. | Answer: (C) unicellular. | Question: An organism, such as a nematode worm, may have only 1000 cells. It should be classified as being
(A) a virus.
(B) a bacteria.
(C) unicellular.
(D) multicellular.
Answer: (D) multicellular. |
Mercury_7009783 | The Heliocentric Theory, as supported by Copernicus, revolutionized scientific theories regarding | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"the life cycle.",
"the water cycle.",
"the solar system.",
"the immune system."
]
} | C | Question: The Heliocentric Theory, as supported by Copernicus, revolutionized scientific theories regarding
(A) the life cycle.
(B) the water cycle.
(C) the solar system.
(D) the immune system.
| Answer: (C) the solar system. | Answer: (A) the life cycle. | Question: The Heliocentric Theory, as supported by Copernicus, revolutionized scientific theories regarding
(A) the life cycle.
(B) the water cycle.
(C) the solar system.
(D) the immune system.
Answer: (C) the solar system. |
NYSEDREGENTS_2006_4_18 | Which process causes the leaves of a plant to become larger? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"repair",
"growth",
"decomposition",
"germination"
]
} | B | Question: Which process causes the leaves of a plant to become larger?
(A) repair
(B) growth
(C) decomposition
(D) germination
| Answer: (B) growth | Answer: (D) germination | Question: Which process causes the leaves of a plant to become larger?
(A) repair
(B) growth
(C) decomposition
(D) germination
Answer: (B) growth |
MDSA_2011_5_43 | Wind changes the surface of Earth. Which of these land formations is a result of transportation and deposition by wind? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a delta",
"a glacier",
"a sand dune",
"a mountain peak"
]
} | C | Question: Wind changes the surface of Earth. Which of these land formations is a result of transportation and deposition by wind?
(A) a delta
(B) a glacier
(C) a sand dune
(D) a mountain peak
| Answer: (C) a sand dune | Answer: (A) a delta | Question: Wind changes the surface of Earth. Which of these land formations is a result of transportation and deposition by wind?
(A) a delta
(B) a glacier
(C) a sand dune
(D) a mountain peak
Answer: (C) a sand dune |
Mercury_7206028 | Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Water is a polar molecule.",
"Water contains an oxygen atom.",
"Water has a high surface tension.",
"Water has a high specific heat."
]
} | C | Question: Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
(A) Water is a polar molecule.
(B) Water contains an oxygen atom.
(C) Water has a high surface tension.
(D) Water has a high specific heat.
| Answer: (C) Water has a high surface tension. | Answer: (D) Water has a high specific heat. | Question: Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
(A) Water is a polar molecule.
(B) Water contains an oxygen atom.
(C) Water has a high surface tension.
(D) Water has a high specific heat.
Answer: (C) Water has a high surface tension. |
Mercury_SC_401802 | Which action is the best method to separate a mixture of salt and water? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"using a magnet to extract the salt",
"adding a colored dye to the mixture",
"pouring the mixture through a filter",
"boiling the mixture until the water evaporates"
]
} | D | Question: Which action is the best method to separate a mixture of salt and water?
(A) using a magnet to extract the salt
(B) adding a colored dye to the mixture
(C) pouring the mixture through a filter
(D) boiling the mixture until the water evaporates
| Answer: (D) boiling the mixture until the water evaporates | Answer: (C) pouring the mixture through a filter | Question: Which action is the best method to separate a mixture of salt and water?
(A) using a magnet to extract the salt
(B) adding a colored dye to the mixture
(C) pouring the mixture through a filter
(D) boiling the mixture until the water evaporates
Answer: (D) boiling the mixture until the water evaporates |
NYSEDREGENTS_2009_8_28 | In humans, a trait can be determined by one pair or many pairs of | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"genes",
"microbes",
"cells",
"organs"
]
} | 1 | Question: In humans, a trait can be determined by one pair or many pairs of
(1) genes
(2) microbes
(3) cells
(4) organs
| Answer: (1) genes | Answer: (3) cells | Question: In humans, a trait can be determined by one pair or many pairs of
(1) genes
(2) microbes
(3) cells
(4) organs
Answer: (1) genes |
NAEP_2009_4_S7+14 | Which animal develops inside its mother before it is born alive? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Butterfly",
"Cat",
"Duck",
"Frog"
]
} | B | Question: Which animal develops inside its mother before it is born alive?
(A) Butterfly
(B) Cat
(C) Duck
(D) Frog
| Answer: (B) Cat | Answer: (D) Frog | Question: Which animal develops inside its mother before it is born alive?
(A) Butterfly
(B) Cat
(C) Duck
(D) Frog
Answer: (B) Cat |
NYSEDREGENTS_2007_8_2 | Which sequence correctly shows the levels of organization for structure and function in a human? | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system",
"organ system -> cell -> tissue -> organ",
"tissue -> organ -> organ system -> cell",
"cell -> organ -> tissue -> organ system"
]
} | 1 | Question: Which sequence correctly shows the levels of organization for structure and function in a human?
(1) cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system
(2) organ system -> cell -> tissue -> organ
(3) tissue -> organ -> organ system -> cell
(4) cell -> organ -> tissue -> organ system
| Answer: (1) cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system | Answer: (4) cell -> organ -> tissue -> organ system | Question: Which sequence correctly shows the levels of organization for structure and function in a human?
(1) cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system
(2) organ system -> cell -> tissue -> organ
(3) tissue -> organ -> organ system -> cell
(4) cell -> organ -> tissue -> organ system
Answer: (1) cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system |
Mercury_SC_401138 | Which adaptation allows a fish to get oxygen underwater? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"fins",
"lungs",
"gills",
"heart"
]
} | C | Question: Which adaptation allows a fish to get oxygen underwater?
(A) fins
(B) lungs
(C) gills
(D) heart
| Answer: (C) gills | Answer: (B) lungs | Question: Which adaptation allows a fish to get oxygen underwater?
(A) fins
(B) lungs
(C) gills
(D) heart
Answer: (C) gills |
NYSEDREGENTS_2016_4_14 | The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"season of the year",
"Moon's changing appearance",
"direction of the wind",
"arrival of a severe storm"
]
} | A | Question: The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the
(A) season of the year
(B) Moon's changing appearance
(C) direction of the wind
(D) arrival of a severe storm
| Answer: (A) season of the year | Answer: (C) direction of the wind | Question: The number of daylight hours in New York State changes with the
(A) season of the year
(B) Moon's changing appearance
(C) direction of the wind
(D) arrival of a severe storm
Answer: (A) season of the year |
Mercury_7038535 | Which instrument would be used when studying a unit on amphibian anatomy? | {
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a beaker",
"a telescope",
"a dissecting kit",
"a graduated cylinder"
]
} | C | Question: Which instrument would be used when studying a unit on amphibian anatomy?
(A) a beaker
(B) a telescope
(C) a dissecting kit
(D) a graduated cylinder
| Answer: (C) a dissecting kit | Answer: (A) a beaker | Question: Which instrument would be used when studying a unit on amphibian anatomy?
(A) a beaker
(B) a telescope
(C) a dissecting kit
(D) a graduated cylinder
Answer: (C) a dissecting kit |
ACTAAP_2008_7_1 | Which is a reason for Arkansas having multiple seasons? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"the tilt of Earth's axis",
"the speed of Earth's orbit",
"Earth's distance from the Sun",
"Earth gravitational pull toward the Moon"
]
} | A | Question: Which is a reason for Arkansas having multiple seasons?
(A) the tilt of Earth's axis
(B) the speed of Earth's orbit
(C) Earth's distance from the Sun
(D) Earth gravitational pull toward the Moon
| Answer: (A) the tilt of Earth's axis | Answer: (C) Earth's distance from the Sun | Question: Which is a reason for Arkansas having multiple seasons?
(A) the tilt of Earth's axis
(B) the speed of Earth's orbit
(C) Earth's distance from the Sun
(D) Earth gravitational pull toward the Moon
Answer: (A) the tilt of Earth's axis |
Mercury_SC_409672 | Jessica watches the Sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the Sun? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"The distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing.",
"The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing.",
"Earth is revolving around the Sun.",
"Earth is rotating on its axis."
]
} | D | Question: Jessica watches the Sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the Sun?
(A) The distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing.
(B) The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing.
(C) Earth is revolving around the Sun.
(D) Earth is rotating on its axis.
| Answer: (D) Earth is rotating on its axis. | Answer: (C) Earth is revolving around the Sun. | Question: Jessica watches the Sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the Sun?
(A) The distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing.
(B) The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing.
(C) Earth is revolving around the Sun.
(D) Earth is rotating on its axis.
Answer: (D) Earth is rotating on its axis. |
Mercury_414502 | To which planet do National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientists hope to send humans next? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Mars",
"Venus",
"Jupiter",
"Mercury"
]
} | A | Question: To which planet do National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientists hope to send humans next?
(A) Mars
(B) Venus
(C) Jupiter
(D) Mercury
| Answer: (A) Mars | Answer: (B) Venus | Question: To which planet do National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientists hope to send humans next?
(A) Mars
(B) Venus
(C) Jupiter
(D) Mercury
Answer: (A) Mars |
NYSEDREGENTS_2011_8_28 | Which force keeps the planets in their orbits around the Sun? | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"gravity",
"magnetism",
"electricity",
"friction"
]
} | 1 | Question: Which force keeps the planets in their orbits around the Sun?
(1) gravity
(2) magnetism
(3) electricity
(4) friction
| Answer: (1) gravity | Answer: (4) friction | Question: Which force keeps the planets in their orbits around the Sun?
(1) gravity
(2) magnetism
(3) electricity
(4) friction
Answer: (1) gravity |
Mercury_7189805 | The endangered Florida manatee is a large, aquatic mammal that feeds on sea grasses in brackish water. Due to where they like to feed, manatees are vulnerable to injuries from boat propellers. If speed zones requiring boats to maintain a low speed are placed in areas where manatees are known to congregate, which will most likely occur? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"less water pollution in manatee habitats will occur",
"manatees will seek alternate food sources",
"new manatee predators will surface",
"manatee populations will increase"
]
} | D | Question: The endangered Florida manatee is a large, aquatic mammal that feeds on sea grasses in brackish water. Due to where they like to feed, manatees are vulnerable to injuries from boat propellers. If speed zones requiring boats to maintain a low speed are placed in areas where manatees are known to congregate, which will most likely occur?
(A) less water pollution in manatee habitats will occur
(B) manatees will seek alternate food sources
(C) new manatee predators will surface
(D) manatee populations will increase
| Answer: (D) manatee populations will increase | Answer: (C) new manatee predators will surface | Question: The endangered Florida manatee is a large, aquatic mammal that feeds on sea grasses in brackish water. Due to where they like to feed, manatees are vulnerable to injuries from boat propellers. If speed zones requiring boats to maintain a low speed are placed in areas where manatees are known to congregate, which will most likely occur?
(A) less water pollution in manatee habitats will occur
(B) manatees will seek alternate food sources
(C) new manatee predators will surface
(D) manatee populations will increase
Answer: (D) manatee populations will increase |
NCEOGA_2013_5_5 | Which is an example of a different substance being formed? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"glass breaking",
"metal melting",
"water freezing",
"wood burning"
]
} | D | Question: Which is an example of a different substance being formed?
(A) glass breaking
(B) metal melting
(C) water freezing
(D) wood burning
| Answer: (D) wood burning | Answer: (B) metal melting | Question: Which is an example of a different substance being formed?
(A) glass breaking
(B) metal melting
(C) water freezing
(D) wood burning
Answer: (D) wood burning |
TIMSS_1995_8_Q14 | A mixture of powdered iron and sulfur is heated. What will be formed? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E"
],
"text": [
"a single element",
"two other elements",
"a solution",
"an alloy",
"a compound"
]
} | E | Question: A mixture of powdered iron and sulfur is heated. What will be formed?
(A) a single element
(B) two other elements
(C) a solution
(D) an alloy
(E) a compound
| Answer: (E) a compound | Answer: (B) two other elements | Question: A mixture of powdered iron and sulfur is heated. What will be formed?
(A) a single element
(B) two other elements
(C) a solution
(D) an alloy
(E) a compound
Answer: (E) a compound |
Mercury_7085890 | Scientists can identify an element by looking at the structure of a single | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"atom.",
"neutron.",
"molecule.",
"electron."
]
} | A | Question: Scientists can identify an element by looking at the structure of a single
(A) atom.
(B) neutron.
(C) molecule.
(D) electron.
| Answer: (A) atom. | Answer: (C) molecule. | Question: Scientists can identify an element by looking at the structure of a single
(A) atom.
(B) neutron.
(C) molecule.
(D) electron.
Answer: (A) atom. |
Mercury_7242725 | Newly made proteins are modified in which organelle? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"ribosome",
"endoplasmic reticulum",
"mitochondrion",
"nuclear envelop"
]
} | B | Question: Newly made proteins are modified in which organelle?
(A) ribosome
(B) endoplasmic reticulum
(C) mitochondrion
(D) nuclear envelop
| Answer: (B) endoplasmic reticulum | Answer: (A) ribosome | Question: Newly made proteins are modified in which organelle?
(A) ribosome
(B) endoplasmic reticulum
(C) mitochondrion
(D) nuclear envelop
Answer: (B) endoplasmic reticulum |
MCAS_2007_8_5165 | Which of the following is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction when compared to asexual reproduction? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"There is a greater number of offspring.",
"There is more food available to offspring.",
"There is greater genetic variety in offspring.",
"There is a longer development time for offspring."
]
} | C | Question: Which of the following is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction when compared to asexual reproduction?
(A) There is a greater number of offspring.
(B) There is more food available to offspring.
(C) There is greater genetic variety in offspring.
(D) There is a longer development time for offspring.
| Answer: (C) There is greater genetic variety in offspring. | Answer: (A) There is a greater number of offspring. | Question: Which of the following is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction when compared to asexual reproduction?
(A) There is a greater number of offspring.
(B) There is more food available to offspring.
(C) There is greater genetic variety in offspring.
(D) There is a longer development time for offspring.
Answer: (C) There is greater genetic variety in offspring. |
Mercury_SC_406041 | By attaching to sharks, remora fish eat the scraps of food left behind when the sharks feed. If remoras were not able to attach to sharks, they would most likely | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"attach to boats.",
"not be able to survive.",
"find another source of food.",
"not need to eat anymore."
]
} | B | Question: By attaching to sharks, remora fish eat the scraps of food left behind when the sharks feed. If remoras were not able to attach to sharks, they would most likely
(A) attach to boats.
(B) not be able to survive.
(C) find another source of food.
(D) not need to eat anymore.
| Answer: (B) not be able to survive. | Answer: (D) not need to eat anymore. | Question: By attaching to sharks, remora fish eat the scraps of food left behind when the sharks feed. If remoras were not able to attach to sharks, they would most likely
(A) attach to boats.
(B) not be able to survive.
(C) find another source of food.
(D) not need to eat anymore.
Answer: (B) not be able to survive. |
Mercury_SC_409901 | Plants need a source of energy in order to perform photosynthesis. From which source do plants receive the energy needed to perform photosynthesis? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"oxygen",
"sugar",
"sunlight",
"water"
]
} | C | Question: Plants need a source of energy in order to perform photosynthesis. From which source do plants receive the energy needed to perform photosynthesis?
(A) oxygen
(B) sugar
(C) sunlight
(D) water
| Answer: (C) sunlight | Answer: (A) oxygen | Question: Plants need a source of energy in order to perform photosynthesis. From which source do plants receive the energy needed to perform photosynthesis?
(A) oxygen
(B) sugar
(C) sunlight
(D) water
Answer: (C) sunlight |
Mercury_177433 | What form of energy is stored in a battery? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"chemical",
"sound",
"light",
"heat"
]
} | A | Question: What form of energy is stored in a battery?
(A) chemical
(B) sound
(C) light
(D) heat
| Answer: (A) chemical | Answer: (D) heat | Question: What form of energy is stored in a battery?
(A) chemical
(B) sound
(C) light
(D) heat
Answer: (A) chemical |
MCAS_2005_5_30 | When a light bulb is turned on, energy changes from one form to another. Which of the following best describes this change? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"sound energy to light energy",
"nuclear energy to light energy",
"electrical energy to light energy",
"magnetic energy to light energy"
]
} | C | Question: When a light bulb is turned on, energy changes from one form to another. Which of the following best describes this change?
(A) sound energy to light energy
(B) nuclear energy to light energy
(C) electrical energy to light energy
(D) magnetic energy to light energy
| Answer: (C) electrical energy to light energy | Answer: (A) sound energy to light energy | Question: When a light bulb is turned on, energy changes from one form to another. Which of the following best describes this change?
(A) sound energy to light energy
(B) nuclear energy to light energy
(C) electrical energy to light energy
(D) magnetic energy to light energy
Answer: (C) electrical energy to light energy |
Mercury_7252718 | Which stimulus causes a porcupine to extend its quills? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"lunar effect on Earth",
"seasonal temperature changes",
"threatening behavior by predators",
"environmental encroachment by humans"
]
} | C | Question: Which stimulus causes a porcupine to extend its quills?
(A) lunar effect on Earth
(B) seasonal temperature changes
(C) threatening behavior by predators
(D) environmental encroachment by humans
| Answer: (C) threatening behavior by predators | Answer: (D) environmental encroachment by humans | Question: Which stimulus causes a porcupine to extend its quills?
(A) lunar effect on Earth
(B) seasonal temperature changes
(C) threatening behavior by predators
(D) environmental encroachment by humans
Answer: (C) threatening behavior by predators |
MCAS_2004_8_13 | When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released, it will fly around the room as the air escapes. If compared to space transportation, the escaping air is most similar to what subsystem of a spacecraft? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"guidance",
"propulsion",
"support",
"suspension"
]
} | B | Question: When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released, it will fly around the room as the air escapes. If compared to space transportation, the escaping air is most similar to what subsystem of a spacecraft?
(A) guidance
(B) propulsion
(C) support
(D) suspension
| Answer: (B) propulsion | Answer: (A) guidance | Question: When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released, it will fly around the room as the air escapes. If compared to space transportation, the escaping air is most similar to what subsystem of a spacecraft?
(A) guidance
(B) propulsion
(C) support
(D) suspension
Answer: (B) propulsion |
NYSEDREGENTS_2009_8_1 | The Sun appears larger than other stars because of its | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"yellow color",
"high temperature",
"distance from Earth",
"chemical composition"
]
} | 3 | Question: The Sun appears larger than other stars because of its
(1) yellow color
(2) high temperature
(3) distance from Earth
(4) chemical composition
| Answer: (3) distance from Earth | Answer: (2) high temperature | Question: The Sun appears larger than other stars because of its
(1) yellow color
(2) high temperature
(3) distance from Earth
(4) chemical composition
Answer: (3) distance from Earth |
NAEP_2000_4_S12+2 | How hot is it on the surface of the Sun? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Not quite as hot as boiling water",
"About as hot as fire",
"About 100°F",
"Much hotter than almost anything on Earth"
]
} | D | Question: How hot is it on the surface of the Sun?
(A) Not quite as hot as boiling water
(B) About as hot as fire
(C) About 100°F
(D) Much hotter than almost anything on Earth
| Answer: (D) Much hotter than almost anything on Earth | Answer: (B) About as hot as fire | Question: How hot is it on the surface of the Sun?
(A) Not quite as hot as boiling water
(B) About as hot as fire
(C) About 100°F
(D) Much hotter than almost anything on Earth
Answer: (D) Much hotter than almost anything on Earth |
NYSEDREGENTS_2011_4_3 | Which two observations are both used to describe weather? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"precipitation and runoff",
"temperature and sky conditions",
"wind speed and erosion",
"types of clouds and deposition"
]
} | B | Question: Which two observations are both used to describe weather?
(A) precipitation and runoff
(B) temperature and sky conditions
(C) wind speed and erosion
(D) types of clouds and deposition
| Answer: (B) temperature and sky conditions | Answer: (D) types of clouds and deposition | Question: Which two observations are both used to describe weather?
(A) precipitation and runoff
(B) temperature and sky conditions
(C) wind speed and erosion
(D) types of clouds and deposition
Answer: (B) temperature and sky conditions |
MCAS_2003_8_6 | A scientist combines oxygen and hydrogen to form water. This combination illustrates that water is | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"an atom.",
"an element.",
"a mixture.",
"a compound."
]
} | D | Question: A scientist combines oxygen and hydrogen to form water. This combination illustrates that water is
(A) an atom.
(B) an element.
(C) a mixture.
(D) a compound.
| Answer: (D) a compound. | Answer: (C) a mixture. | Question: A scientist combines oxygen and hydrogen to form water. This combination illustrates that water is
(A) an atom.
(B) an element.
(C) a mixture.
(D) a compound.
Answer: (D) a compound. |
LEAP__7_10336 | In a large forest with many animals, there are only a small number of bears. Which of these most likely limits the population of bears in the forest? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"supply of food",
"type of tree",
"predation by carnivores",
"amount of suitable shelter"
]
} | A | Question: In a large forest with many animals, there are only a small number of bears. Which of these most likely limits the population of bears in the forest?
(A) supply of food
(B) type of tree
(C) predation by carnivores
(D) amount of suitable shelter
| Answer: (A) supply of food | Answer: (B) type of tree | Question: In a large forest with many animals, there are only a small number of bears. Which of these most likely limits the population of bears in the forest?
(A) supply of food
(B) type of tree
(C) predation by carnivores
(D) amount of suitable shelter
Answer: (A) supply of food |
NAEP_2000_4_S21+7 | There is a thunderstorm close to your house. The windows rattle at the same time that you hear the thunder. What causes the windows to rattle? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Sound waves from the thunder",
"Light from the lightning",
"Rain from the clouds",
"The high humidity during the storm"
]
} | A | Question: There is a thunderstorm close to your house. The windows rattle at the same time that you hear the thunder. What causes the windows to rattle?
(A) Sound waves from the thunder
(B) Light from the lightning
(C) Rain from the clouds
(D) The high humidity during the storm
| Answer: (A) Sound waves from the thunder | Answer: (C) Rain from the clouds | Question: There is a thunderstorm close to your house. The windows rattle at the same time that you hear the thunder. What causes the windows to rattle?
(A) Sound waves from the thunder
(B) Light from the lightning
(C) Rain from the clouds
(D) The high humidity during the storm
Answer: (A) Sound waves from the thunder |
Mercury_7173863 | Rocks in warm and humid environments can be weathered faster than rocks in other environments. Which is most likely the next step in the rock cycle for weathered rocks? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"They are cemented.",
"They are compacted.",
"They become eroded.",
"They become molted."
]
} | C | Question: Rocks in warm and humid environments can be weathered faster than rocks in other environments. Which is most likely the next step in the rock cycle for weathered rocks?
(A) They are cemented.
(B) They are compacted.
(C) They become eroded.
(D) They become molted.
| Answer: (C) They become eroded. | Answer: (A) They are cemented. | Question: Rocks in warm and humid environments can be weathered faster than rocks in other environments. Which is most likely the next step in the rock cycle for weathered rocks?
(A) They are cemented.
(B) They are compacted.
(C) They become eroded.
(D) They become molted.
Answer: (C) They become eroded. |
Mercury_7099680 | If the solar system were used as a model of an atom, what would the Sun most likely represent? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"an ion",
"a nucleus",
"a neutron",
"an electron"
]
} | B | Question: If the solar system were used as a model of an atom, what would the Sun most likely represent?
(A) an ion
(B) a nucleus
(C) a neutron
(D) an electron
| Answer: (B) a nucleus | Answer: (C) a neutron | Question: If the solar system were used as a model of an atom, what would the Sun most likely represent?
(A) an ion
(B) a nucleus
(C) a neutron
(D) an electron
Answer: (B) a nucleus |
OHAT_2010_5_14 | A student provides the following directions for brushing teeth: • Turn on the water. • Fill the glass with water and leave the water running. • Put toothpaste on the toothbrush. • Brush for two minutes. • Rinse mouth with the water from the glass. • Rinse the toothbrush with the running water. • Turn off the water. Which change in these directions would conserve the most water? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Brush for three minutes.",
"Turn the water off before brushing.",
"Rinse mouth with the running water.",
"Use less toothpaste on the toothbrush."
]
} | B | Question: A student provides the following directions for brushing teeth: • Turn on the water. • Fill the glass with water and leave the water running. • Put toothpaste on the toothbrush. • Brush for two minutes. • Rinse mouth with the water from the glass. • Rinse the toothbrush with the running water. • Turn off the water. Which change in these directions would conserve the most water?
(A) Brush for three minutes.
(B) Turn the water off before brushing.
(C) Rinse mouth with the running water.
(D) Use less toothpaste on the toothbrush.
| Answer: (B) Turn the water off before brushing. | Answer: (C) Rinse mouth with the running water. | Question: A student provides the following directions for brushing teeth: • Turn on the water. • Fill the glass with water and leave the water running. • Put toothpaste on the toothbrush. • Brush for two minutes. • Rinse mouth with the water from the glass. • Rinse the toothbrush with the running water. • Turn off the water. Which change in these directions would conserve the most water?
(A) Brush for three minutes.
(B) Turn the water off before brushing.
(C) Rinse mouth with the running water.
(D) Use less toothpaste on the toothbrush.
Answer: (B) Turn the water off before brushing. |
Mercury_7245455 | Which of these shows the correct order for the central dogma of molecular biology? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"DNA to protein to RNA",
"RNA to DNA to protein",
"protein to DNA to RNA",
"DNA to RNA to protein"
]
} | D | Question: Which of these shows the correct order for the central dogma of molecular biology?
(A) DNA to protein to RNA
(B) RNA to DNA to protein
(C) protein to DNA to RNA
(D) DNA to RNA to protein
| Answer: (D) DNA to RNA to protein | Answer: (B) RNA to DNA to protein | Question: Which of these shows the correct order for the central dogma of molecular biology?
(A) DNA to protein to RNA
(B) RNA to DNA to protein
(C) protein to DNA to RNA
(D) DNA to RNA to protein
Answer: (D) DNA to RNA to protein |
Mercury_7283238 | Meiosis contributes to the process of reproduction by producing what type of cell? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"aneuploid",
"diploid",
"haploid",
"polyploid"
]
} | C | Question: Meiosis contributes to the process of reproduction by producing what type of cell?
(A) aneuploid
(B) diploid
(C) haploid
(D) polyploid
| Answer: (C) haploid | Answer: (A) aneuploid | Question: Meiosis contributes to the process of reproduction by producing what type of cell?
(A) aneuploid
(B) diploid
(C) haploid
(D) polyploid
Answer: (C) haploid |
Mercury_7085400 | The abundance of a mineral at the surface of Earth most likely depends upon the | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"climate of a particular region.",
"types of elements available in the crust.",
"thicknesses of nearby rock layers.",
"exposure of the elements to the environment."
]
} | B | Question: The abundance of a mineral at the surface of Earth most likely depends upon the
(A) climate of a particular region.
(B) types of elements available in the crust.
(C) thicknesses of nearby rock layers.
(D) exposure of the elements to the environment.
| Answer: (B) types of elements available in the crust. | Answer: (D) exposure of the elements to the environment. | Question: The abundance of a mineral at the surface of Earth most likely depends upon the
(A) climate of a particular region.
(B) types of elements available in the crust.
(C) thicknesses of nearby rock layers.
(D) exposure of the elements to the environment.
Answer: (B) types of elements available in the crust. |
Mercury_7064348 | Which has the greatest effect on aiding the movement of blood through the human body? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"tension",
"friction",
"density",
"gravity"
]
} | D | Question: Which has the greatest effect on aiding the movement of blood through the human body?
(A) tension
(B) friction
(C) density
(D) gravity
| Answer: (D) gravity | Answer: (A) tension | Question: Which has the greatest effect on aiding the movement of blood through the human body?
(A) tension
(B) friction
(C) density
(D) gravity
Answer: (D) gravity |
Mercury_SC_400161 | Why should scientists wear goggles during experiments? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"to block out bright sunlight",
"to magnify small objects",
"to protect their eyes",
"to see in the dark"
]
} | C | Question: Why should scientists wear goggles during experiments?
(A) to block out bright sunlight
(B) to magnify small objects
(C) to protect their eyes
(D) to see in the dark
| Answer: (C) to protect their eyes | Answer: (A) to block out bright sunlight | Question: Why should scientists wear goggles during experiments?
(A) to block out bright sunlight
(B) to magnify small objects
(C) to protect their eyes
(D) to see in the dark
Answer: (C) to protect their eyes |
MCAS_2008_8_5712 | Which of the following organisms produces energy from sunlight? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"worm",
"rabbit",
"hawk",
"grass"
]
} | D | Question: Which of the following organisms produces energy from sunlight?
(A) worm
(B) rabbit
(C) hawk
(D) grass
| Answer: (D) grass | Answer: (A) worm | Question: Which of the following organisms produces energy from sunlight?
(A) worm
(B) rabbit
(C) hawk
(D) grass
Answer: (D) grass |
TIMSS_2003_4_pg86 | Which statement is true for all objects? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"All objects are shiny.",
"All objects are hard.",
"All objects are rough.",
"All objects have mass."
]
} | D | Question: Which statement is true for all objects?
(A) All objects are shiny.
(B) All objects are hard.
(C) All objects are rough.
(D) All objects have mass.
| Answer: (D) All objects have mass. | Answer: (B) All objects are hard. | Question: Which statement is true for all objects?
(A) All objects are shiny.
(B) All objects are hard.
(C) All objects are rough.
(D) All objects have mass.
Answer: (D) All objects have mass. |
Mercury_7012548 | Elements in the same column of the Periodic Table of the Elements all | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"have the same number of protons.",
"share the same atomic structure.",
"have similar physical characteristics.",
"share the same number of neutrons."
]
} | C | Question: Elements in the same column of the Periodic Table of the Elements all
(A) have the same number of protons.
(B) share the same atomic structure.
(C) have similar physical characteristics.
(D) share the same number of neutrons.
| Answer: (C) have similar physical characteristics. | Answer: (B) share the same atomic structure. | Question: Elements in the same column of the Periodic Table of the Elements all
(A) have the same number of protons.
(B) share the same atomic structure.
(C) have similar physical characteristics.
(D) share the same number of neutrons.
Answer: (C) have similar physical characteristics. |
NYSEDREGENTS_2005_4_3 | What is the main function of scales on a fish? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"to protect the fish",
"to attract predators",
"to help the fish find food",
"to help the fish breathe"
]
} | A | Question: What is the main function of scales on a fish?
(A) to protect the fish
(B) to attract predators
(C) to help the fish find food
(D) to help the fish breathe
| Answer: (A) to protect the fish | Answer: (D) to help the fish breathe | Question: What is the main function of scales on a fish?
(A) to protect the fish
(B) to attract predators
(C) to help the fish find food
(D) to help the fish breathe
Answer: (A) to protect the fish |
Mercury_175980 | Which invention made mass production possible? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"the assembly line",
"the airplane",
"the personal computer",
"the telephone"
]
} | A | Question: Which invention made mass production possible?
(A) the assembly line
(B) the airplane
(C) the personal computer
(D) the telephone
| Answer: (A) the assembly line | Answer: (D) the telephone | Question: Which invention made mass production possible?
(A) the assembly line
(B) the airplane
(C) the personal computer
(D) the telephone
Answer: (A) the assembly line |
Mercury_7123148 | What causes a meteoroid to glow as it falls through the atmosphere of Earth? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"wind",
"gravity",
"friction",
"sunlight"
]
} | C | Question: What causes a meteoroid to glow as it falls through the atmosphere of Earth?
(A) wind
(B) gravity
(C) friction
(D) sunlight
| Answer: (C) friction | Answer: (B) gravity | Question: What causes a meteoroid to glow as it falls through the atmosphere of Earth?
(A) wind
(B) gravity
(C) friction
(D) sunlight
Answer: (C) friction |
Mercury_7109445 | The cheetah population around the world has decreased because of poaching and loss of habitat. The surviving population is found to have similar alleles. Which factor is endangering the species' survival the most? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"harmful genetic mutations",
"shrinking of the gene pool",
"decrease in competition",
"increase in adaptations"
]
} | B | Question: The cheetah population around the world has decreased because of poaching and loss of habitat. The surviving population is found to have similar alleles. Which factor is endangering the species' survival the most?
(A) harmful genetic mutations
(B) shrinking of the gene pool
(C) decrease in competition
(D) increase in adaptations
| Answer: (B) shrinking of the gene pool | Answer: (C) decrease in competition | Question: The cheetah population around the world has decreased because of poaching and loss of habitat. The surviving population is found to have similar alleles. Which factor is endangering the species' survival the most?
(A) harmful genetic mutations
(B) shrinking of the gene pool
(C) decrease in competition
(D) increase in adaptations
Answer: (B) shrinking of the gene pool |
Mercury_7016433 | What is generated when the students count and record the number of organisms in the pond water? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"data",
"variables",
"a hypothesis",
"a conclusion"
]
} | A | Question: What is generated when the students count and record the number of organisms in the pond water?
(A) data
(B) variables
(C) a hypothesis
(D) a conclusion
| Answer: (A) data | Answer: (D) a conclusion | Question: What is generated when the students count and record the number of organisms in the pond water?
(A) data
(B) variables
(C) a hypothesis
(D) a conclusion
Answer: (A) data |
Mercury_7093345 | The Mariana Trench is the deepest ocean trench on Earth. This trench occurs at a plate boundary where | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"one plate is sliding past another.",
"one plate is being forced beneath another.",
"two plates are colliding into each other.",
"two plates are pulling apart from each other."
]
} | B | Question: The Mariana Trench is the deepest ocean trench on Earth. This trench occurs at a plate boundary where
(A) one plate is sliding past another.
(B) one plate is being forced beneath another.
(C) two plates are colliding into each other.
(D) two plates are pulling apart from each other.
| Answer: (B) one plate is being forced beneath another. | Answer: (A) one plate is sliding past another. | Question: The Mariana Trench is the deepest ocean trench on Earth. This trench occurs at a plate boundary where
(A) one plate is sliding past another.
(B) one plate is being forced beneath another.
(C) two plates are colliding into each other.
(D) two plates are pulling apart from each other.
Answer: (B) one plate is being forced beneath another. |
AKDE&ED_2008_4_30 | Students want to find out at which temperature bean plants grow tallest. Which science process skill would be used to find this temperature? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"inferring",
"predicting",
"measuring",
"classifying"
]
} | C | Question: Students want to find out at which temperature bean plants grow tallest. Which science process skill would be used to find this temperature?
(A) inferring
(B) predicting
(C) measuring
(D) classifying
| Answer: (C) measuring | Answer: (A) inferring | Question: Students want to find out at which temperature bean plants grow tallest. Which science process skill would be used to find this temperature?
(A) inferring
(B) predicting
(C) measuring
(D) classifying
Answer: (C) measuring |
Mercury_7007945 | When would the highest tides occur along the Texas coast? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"at sunrise",
"at sunset",
"during a full moon",
"during a half moon"
]
} | C | Question: When would the highest tides occur along the Texas coast?
(A) at sunrise
(B) at sunset
(C) during a full moon
(D) during a half moon
| Answer: (C) during a full moon | Answer: (D) during a half moon | Question: When would the highest tides occur along the Texas coast?
(A) at sunrise
(B) at sunset
(C) during a full moon
(D) during a half moon
Answer: (C) during a full moon |
Mercury_7003938 | Sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) combine to form sodium chloride (NaCl), which is commonly known as | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"soap.",
"vinegar.",
"table salt.",
"baking soda."
]
} | C | Question: Sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) combine to form sodium chloride (NaCl), which is commonly known as
(A) soap.
(B) vinegar.
(C) table salt.
(D) baking soda.
| Answer: (C) table salt. | Answer: (D) baking soda. | Question: Sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) combine to form sodium chloride (NaCl), which is commonly known as
(A) soap.
(B) vinegar.
(C) table salt.
(D) baking soda.
Answer: (C) table salt. |
NYSEDREGENTS_2011_4_5 | It rained on a hot summer afternoon and a puddle formed. After several hours, the puddle was gone. Which two processes made the puddle form and then disappear? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"precipitation followed by evaporation",
"deposition followed by evaporation",
"precipitation followed by runoff",
"deposition followed by runoff"
]
} | A | Question: It rained on a hot summer afternoon and a puddle formed. After several hours, the puddle was gone. Which two processes made the puddle form and then disappear?
(A) precipitation followed by evaporation
(B) deposition followed by evaporation
(C) precipitation followed by runoff
(D) deposition followed by runoff
| Answer: (A) precipitation followed by evaporation | Answer: (C) precipitation followed by runoff | Question: It rained on a hot summer afternoon and a puddle formed. After several hours, the puddle was gone. Which two processes made the puddle form and then disappear?
(A) precipitation followed by evaporation
(B) deposition followed by evaporation
(C) precipitation followed by runoff
(D) deposition followed by runoff
Answer: (A) precipitation followed by evaporation |
MCAS_2000_4_2 | Which environmental problem was directly caused by the invention of the automobile? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"storage of nuclear waste",
"increase in air pollution",
"increased use of pesticides",
"flooding in the Midwest"
]
} | B | Question: Which environmental problem was directly caused by the invention of the automobile?
(A) storage of nuclear waste
(B) increase in air pollution
(C) increased use of pesticides
(D) flooding in the Midwest
| Answer: (B) increase in air pollution | Answer: (C) increased use of pesticides | Question: Which environmental problem was directly caused by the invention of the automobile?
(A) storage of nuclear waste
(B) increase in air pollution
(C) increased use of pesticides
(D) flooding in the Midwest
Answer: (B) increase in air pollution |
Mercury_SC_408584 | At some places in Florida, sand on the beaches is being reduced. New sand is brought from other areas and spread on the beaches. What process causes this reduction to the beach sand? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"earthquakes",
"erosion",
"landslides",
"weathering"
]
} | B | Question: At some places in Florida, sand on the beaches is being reduced. New sand is brought from other areas and spread on the beaches. What process causes this reduction to the beach sand?
(A) earthquakes
(B) erosion
(C) landslides
(D) weathering
| Answer: (B) erosion | Answer: (D) weathering | Question: At some places in Florida, sand on the beaches is being reduced. New sand is brought from other areas and spread on the beaches. What process causes this reduction to the beach sand?
(A) earthquakes
(B) erosion
(C) landslides
(D) weathering
Answer: (B) erosion |
Mercury_416644 | Which characteristic of a volvox colony makes it more like a multicellular organism than a simple cluster of unicellular organisms? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"The cells in the colony respond to stimuli separately.",
"The cells in the colony are arranged in a specific shape.",
"Some cells in the colony are specialized for reproduction.",
"Cells in the colony are connected by strands of cytoplasm."
]
} | C | Question: Which characteristic of a volvox colony makes it more like a multicellular organism than a simple cluster of unicellular organisms?
(A) The cells in the colony respond to stimuli separately.
(B) The cells in the colony are arranged in a specific shape.
(C) Some cells in the colony are specialized for reproduction.
(D) Cells in the colony are connected by strands of cytoplasm.
| Answer: (C) Some cells in the colony are specialized for reproduction. | Answer: (A) The cells in the colony respond to stimuli separately. | Question: Which characteristic of a volvox colony makes it more like a multicellular organism than a simple cluster of unicellular organisms?
(A) The cells in the colony respond to stimuli separately.
(B) The cells in the colony are arranged in a specific shape.
(C) Some cells in the colony are specialized for reproduction.
(D) Cells in the colony are connected by strands of cytoplasm.
Answer: (C) Some cells in the colony are specialized for reproduction. |
MSA_2013_8_44 | Students are investigating which type of fruit attracts the most fruit flies. Equally sized pieces of ripe apple, peach, and banana are placed in separate containers. The containers allow fruit flies to enter, but the fruit flies are unable to escape. The containers are placed outside on a picnic table for two days. The most reliable method for collecting data is to count the number of fruit flies | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"on all three types of fruit every two hours",
"on all three types of fruit after each fruit spoils",
"on the banana on Day 1, the apple on Day 2, and the peach on Day 3",
"on the banana after Hour 1, the apple after Hour 2, and the peach after Hour 3"
]
} | A | Question: Students are investigating which type of fruit attracts the most fruit flies. Equally sized pieces of ripe apple, peach, and banana are placed in separate containers. The containers allow fruit flies to enter, but the fruit flies are unable to escape. The containers are placed outside on a picnic table for two days. The most reliable method for collecting data is to count the number of fruit flies
(A) on all three types of fruit every two hours
(B) on all three types of fruit after each fruit spoils
(C) on the banana on Day 1, the apple on Day 2, and the peach on Day 3
(D) on the banana after Hour 1, the apple after Hour 2, and the peach after Hour 3
| Answer: (A) on all three types of fruit every two hours | Answer: (B) on all three types of fruit after each fruit spoils | Question: Students are investigating which type of fruit attracts the most fruit flies. Equally sized pieces of ripe apple, peach, and banana are placed in separate containers. The containers allow fruit flies to enter, but the fruit flies are unable to escape. The containers are placed outside on a picnic table for two days. The most reliable method for collecting data is to count the number of fruit flies
(A) on all three types of fruit every two hours
(B) on all three types of fruit after each fruit spoils
(C) on the banana on Day 1, the apple on Day 2, and the peach on Day 3
(D) on the banana after Hour 1, the apple after Hour 2, and the peach after Hour 3
Answer: (A) on all three types of fruit every two hours |
NCEOGA_2013_8_52 | Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"a virus",
"a bacterium",
"a fungus",
"a parasite"
]
} | D | Question: Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?
(A) a virus
(B) a bacterium
(C) a fungus
(D) a parasite
| Answer: (D) a parasite | Answer: (A) a virus | Question: Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?
(A) a virus
(B) a bacterium
(C) a fungus
(D) a parasite
Answer: (D) a parasite |
VASoL_2010_3_1 | Mold is often found growing on old bread. In a food chain, mold is a ___. | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"decomposer",
"producer",
"consumer",
"scavenger"
]
} | A | Question: Mold is often found growing on old bread. In a food chain, mold is a ___.
(A) decomposer
(B) producer
(C) consumer
(D) scavenger
| Answer: (A) decomposer | Answer: (D) scavenger | Question: Mold is often found growing on old bread. In a food chain, mold is a ___.
(A) decomposer
(B) producer
(C) consumer
(D) scavenger
Answer: (A) decomposer |
NYSEDREGENTS_2011_8_41 | Which form of energy are x rays and ultraviolet light? | {
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
],
"text": [
"nuclear",
"heat",
"electromagnetic",
"chemical"
]
} | 3 | Question: Which form of energy are x rays and ultraviolet light?
(1) nuclear
(2) heat
(3) electromagnetic
(4) chemical
| Answer: (3) electromagnetic | Answer: (4) chemical | Question: Which form of energy are x rays and ultraviolet light?
(1) nuclear
(2) heat
(3) electromagnetic
(4) chemical
Answer: (3) electromagnetic |
Mercury_7213185 | Which of these geographic features most directly influences the climate of Nevada by limiting the amount of water vapor that can reach the state and fall as rain? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Pacific Ocean",
"Colorado River",
"Sierra Nevada Mountains",
"Columbia River Basin"
]
} | C | Question: Which of these geographic features most directly influences the climate of Nevada by limiting the amount of water vapor that can reach the state and fall as rain?
(A) Pacific Ocean
(B) Colorado River
(C) Sierra Nevada Mountains
(D) Columbia River Basin
| Answer: (C) Sierra Nevada Mountains | Answer: (A) Pacific Ocean | Question: Which of these geographic features most directly influences the climate of Nevada by limiting the amount of water vapor that can reach the state and fall as rain?
(A) Pacific Ocean
(B) Colorado River
(C) Sierra Nevada Mountains
(D) Columbia River Basin
Answer: (C) Sierra Nevada Mountains |
Mercury_7250040 | Cells come in two basic types, prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Which cell structure is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"vacuole",
"nucleoid",
"mitochondrion",
"cytoplasm"
]
} | D | Question: Cells come in two basic types, prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Which cell structure is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
(A) vacuole
(B) nucleoid
(C) mitochondrion
(D) cytoplasm
| Answer: (D) cytoplasm | Answer: (C) mitochondrion | Question: Cells come in two basic types, prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Which cell structure is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
(A) vacuole
(B) nucleoid
(C) mitochondrion
(D) cytoplasm
Answer: (D) cytoplasm |
OHAT_2008_5_31 | From which part of the plant does a bee get food? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"flower",
"seed",
"stem",
"root"
]
} | A | Question: From which part of the plant does a bee get food?
(A) flower
(B) seed
(C) stem
(D) root
| Answer: (A) flower | Answer: (B) seed | Question: From which part of the plant does a bee get food?
(A) flower
(B) seed
(C) stem
(D) root
Answer: (A) flower |
Mercury_7150378 | As Earth revolves around the Sun, the number of daylight hours varies from place to place. In which location would the number of daylight hours remain constant? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"North Pole",
"Prime Meridian",
"Equator",
"Antarctica"
]
} | C | Question: As Earth revolves around the Sun, the number of daylight hours varies from place to place. In which location would the number of daylight hours remain constant?
(A) North Pole
(B) Prime Meridian
(C) Equator
(D) Antarctica
| Answer: (C) Equator | Answer: (D) Antarctica | Question: As Earth revolves around the Sun, the number of daylight hours varies from place to place. In which location would the number of daylight hours remain constant?
(A) North Pole
(B) Prime Meridian
(C) Equator
(D) Antarctica
Answer: (C) Equator |
Mercury_SC_401171 | Why does tapping a fork against a water glass produce a sound? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"The air expands.",
"The fork releases electrons.",
"The particles in the objects vibrate.",
"The water in the glass forms ripples."
]
} | C | Question: Why does tapping a fork against a water glass produce a sound?
(A) The air expands.
(B) The fork releases electrons.
(C) The particles in the objects vibrate.
(D) The water in the glass forms ripples.
| Answer: (C) The particles in the objects vibrate. | Answer: (D) The water in the glass forms ripples. | Question: Why does tapping a fork against a water glass produce a sound?
(A) The air expands.
(B) The fork releases electrons.
(C) The particles in the objects vibrate.
(D) The water in the glass forms ripples.
Answer: (C) The particles in the objects vibrate. |
MCAS_2007_5_4794 | A student places a sheet of black construction paper on her desk. What happens to most of the light that strikes the black construction paper? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"The light is bent by the paper.",
"The light reflects off the paper.",
"The light is absorbed by the paper.",
"The light passes through the paper."
]
} | C | Question: A student places a sheet of black construction paper on her desk. What happens to most of the light that strikes the black construction paper?
(A) The light is bent by the paper.
(B) The light reflects off the paper.
(C) The light is absorbed by the paper.
(D) The light passes through the paper.
| Answer: (C) The light is absorbed by the paper. | Answer: (D) The light passes through the paper. | Question: A student places a sheet of black construction paper on her desk. What happens to most of the light that strikes the black construction paper?
(A) The light is bent by the paper.
(B) The light reflects off the paper.
(C) The light is absorbed by the paper.
(D) The light passes through the paper.
Answer: (C) The light is absorbed by the paper. |
TIMSS_2007_4_pg43 | Which of these groups animals are ALL mammals? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"duck, eagle, parrot",
"mouse, monkey, bat",
"butterfly, ant, mosquito",
"crocodile, snake, turtle"
]
} | B | Question: Which of these groups animals are ALL mammals?
(A) duck, eagle, parrot
(B) mouse, monkey, bat
(C) butterfly, ant, mosquito
(D) crocodile, snake, turtle
| Answer: (B) mouse, monkey, bat | Answer: (C) butterfly, ant, mosquito | Question: Which of these groups animals are ALL mammals?
(A) duck, eagle, parrot
(B) mouse, monkey, bat
(C) butterfly, ant, mosquito
(D) crocodile, snake, turtle
Answer: (B) mouse, monkey, bat |
VASoL_2008_5_30 | Which part of a plant cell is responsible for controlling the activities of the other parts of the cell? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Vacuole",
"Nucleus",
"Cell wall",
"Chloroplast"
]
} | B | Question: Which part of a plant cell is responsible for controlling the activities of the other parts of the cell?
(A) Vacuole
(B) Nucleus
(C) Cell wall
(D) Chloroplast
| Answer: (B) Nucleus | Answer: (D) Chloroplast | Question: Which part of a plant cell is responsible for controlling the activities of the other parts of the cell?
(A) Vacuole
(B) Nucleus
(C) Cell wall
(D) Chloroplast
Answer: (B) Nucleus |
Mercury_7144148 | All metabolic functions fall into one of two categories: a breaking down process (catabolic) or a building up process (anabolic). Which is an example of an anabolic process? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"respiration",
"protein synthesis",
"oxygen transport",
"carbohydrate digestion"
]
} | B | Question: All metabolic functions fall into one of two categories: a breaking down process (catabolic) or a building up process (anabolic). Which is an example of an anabolic process?
(A) respiration
(B) protein synthesis
(C) oxygen transport
(D) carbohydrate digestion
| Answer: (B) protein synthesis | Answer: (A) respiration | Question: All metabolic functions fall into one of two categories: a breaking down process (catabolic) or a building up process (anabolic). Which is an example of an anabolic process?
(A) respiration
(B) protein synthesis
(C) oxygen transport
(D) carbohydrate digestion
Answer: (B) protein synthesis |
Mercury_7189368 | Clearing forests of trees and vegetation for human development can have major impacts on the ecosystem. Which would most likely occur after a forested area is cleared? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"an increase in habitat for wildlife",
"a decrease in food competition",
"an increase in soil erosion",
"a decrease in water runoff"
]
} | C | Question: Clearing forests of trees and vegetation for human development can have major impacts on the ecosystem. Which would most likely occur after a forested area is cleared?
(A) an increase in habitat for wildlife
(B) a decrease in food competition
(C) an increase in soil erosion
(D) a decrease in water runoff
| Answer: (C) an increase in soil erosion | Answer: (A) an increase in habitat for wildlife | Question: Clearing forests of trees and vegetation for human development can have major impacts on the ecosystem. Which would most likely occur after a forested area is cleared?
(A) an increase in habitat for wildlife
(B) a decrease in food competition
(C) an increase in soil erosion
(D) a decrease in water runoff
Answer: (C) an increase in soil erosion |
VASoL_2010_5_25 | Which of these is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on Earth? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"Position of the Moon",
"Tilt of Earth on its axis",
"Temperature of the Sun",
"Distance to Mars"
]
} | B | Question: Which of these is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on Earth?
(A) Position of the Moon
(B) Tilt of Earth on its axis
(C) Temperature of the Sun
(D) Distance to Mars
| Answer: (B) Tilt of Earth on its axis | Answer: (A) Position of the Moon | Question: Which of these is the most responsible for the changes of the seasons on Earth?
(A) Position of the Moon
(B) Tilt of Earth on its axis
(C) Temperature of the Sun
(D) Distance to Mars
Answer: (B) Tilt of Earth on its axis |
Mercury_405168 | Turning off the light when leaving a room is an example of | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"conserving energy.",
"wasting energy.",
"using potential energy.",
"using chemical energy."
]
} | A | Question: Turning off the light when leaving a room is an example of
(A) conserving energy.
(B) wasting energy.
(C) using potential energy.
(D) using chemical energy.
| Answer: (A) conserving energy. | Answer: (C) using potential energy. | Question: Turning off the light when leaving a room is an example of
(A) conserving energy.
(B) wasting energy.
(C) using potential energy.
(D) using chemical energy.
Answer: (A) conserving energy. |
MCAS_2000_8_1 | Which list contains only things that are part of our solar system? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"planets, moons, comets",
"galaxies, quasars, asteroids",
"black holes, novas, stars",
"clusters, asteroids, meteors"
]
} | A | Question: Which list contains only things that are part of our solar system?
(A) planets, moons, comets
(B) galaxies, quasars, asteroids
(C) black holes, novas, stars
(D) clusters, asteroids, meteors
| Answer: (A) planets, moons, comets | Answer: (D) clusters, asteroids, meteors | Question: Which list contains only things that are part of our solar system?
(A) planets, moons, comets
(B) galaxies, quasars, asteroids
(C) black holes, novas, stars
(D) clusters, asteroids, meteors
Answer: (A) planets, moons, comets |
Mercury_405946 | A family installs a new heating system in their home. Which is the most desirable result of the new heating system? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"producing more noise pollution",
"decreasing the amount of energy used",
"increasing the use of natural resources",
"increasing the time it takes to heat the home"
]
} | B | Question: A family installs a new heating system in their home. Which is the most desirable result of the new heating system?
(A) producing more noise pollution
(B) decreasing the amount of energy used
(C) increasing the use of natural resources
(D) increasing the time it takes to heat the home
| Answer: (B) decreasing the amount of energy used | Answer: (D) increasing the time it takes to heat the home | Question: A family installs a new heating system in their home. Which is the most desirable result of the new heating system?
(A) producing more noise pollution
(B) decreasing the amount of energy used
(C) increasing the use of natural resources
(D) increasing the time it takes to heat the home
Answer: (B) decreasing the amount of energy used |
Mercury_7164868 | The Andes Mountains in South America formed when an oceanic plate shifted beneath a continental plate. Which other landforms are usually associated with this type of plate boundary? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"barrier islands",
"ocean trenches",
"mid-ocean ridges",
"volcanic island arcs"
]
} | B | Question: The Andes Mountains in South America formed when an oceanic plate shifted beneath a continental plate. Which other landforms are usually associated with this type of plate boundary?
(A) barrier islands
(B) ocean trenches
(C) mid-ocean ridges
(D) volcanic island arcs
| Answer: (B) ocean trenches | Answer: (C) mid-ocean ridges | Question: The Andes Mountains in South America formed when an oceanic plate shifted beneath a continental plate. Which other landforms are usually associated with this type of plate boundary?
(A) barrier islands
(B) ocean trenches
(C) mid-ocean ridges
(D) volcanic island arcs
Answer: (B) ocean trenches |
MCAS_2005_5_7 | Which of the following animals goes through metamorphosis? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"alligator",
"frog",
"lizard",
"turtle"
]
} | B | Question: Which of the following animals goes through metamorphosis?
(A) alligator
(B) frog
(C) lizard
(D) turtle
| Answer: (B) frog | Answer: (C) lizard | Question: Which of the following animals goes through metamorphosis?
(A) alligator
(B) frog
(C) lizard
(D) turtle
Answer: (B) frog |
Mercury_7041038 | Which group of organisms can make food by a process called chemosynthesis? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"scavengers",
"producers",
"consumers",
"decomposers"
]
} | B | Question: Which group of organisms can make food by a process called chemosynthesis?
(A) scavengers
(B) producers
(C) consumers
(D) decomposers
| Answer: (B) producers | Answer: (C) consumers | Question: Which group of organisms can make food by a process called chemosynthesis?
(A) scavengers
(B) producers
(C) consumers
(D) decomposers
Answer: (B) producers |
Mercury_7018043 | Which of these are broken down during chemical, but not physical, changes? | {
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
],
"text": [
"elements",
"mixtures",
"solutions",
"compounds"
]
} | D | Question: Which of these are broken down during chemical, but not physical, changes?
(A) elements
(B) mixtures
(C) solutions
(D) compounds
| Answer: (D) compounds | Answer: (A) elements | Question: Which of these are broken down during chemical, but not physical, changes?
(A) elements
(B) mixtures
(C) solutions
(D) compounds
Answer: (D) compounds |
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