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  • The DENSITY of vegetable oil is less than water, so it floats on top.
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
    a branch of medicine that focuses on bones and muscles
    a body of running water smaller than a river
    the amount of something per unit of area or volume
  • What caused the Death Valley pupfish to adapt?
    the water that it lives in became much saltier
    other species of fish began to live in its habitat
    the population of Death Valley pupfish increased
    the desert in which it lives became colder
  • According to "The Sun Dance," why did the buffalo represent both life and death?
    the Indians were unwilling to kill the buffalo
    the buffalo threatened the Indians lives
    buffalos gave basic needs, like food/warmth, but were killed
    the buffalo and Indians relied n each other for survival
  • What was Death Valley like 50,000 years ago?
    it was a large glacier
    it was a deep lake
    it was the driest desert in America
    it was an active volcano
  • Isabel's HOBBIES, which include hiking, swimming, and rock climbing, have given her opportunities to travel the world.
    creeks
    pastime
    vessel
    orthpedics
  • Which can be inferred from "What's Up?"
    studies done in space help doctors treat people on Earth
    humans will never be able to travel to Mars
    doctors cannot become astronauts
    zero gravity has positive effects on the human body
  • Which would also be a good title for "The Sun Dance"?
    What Did the Plains Indians Eat?
    Why the Sun Dance Should Be Banned
    The Religious Rituals of the Plains Indians
    The Plains Indians Sun Dance: A Symbolic Ritual
  • How do astronauts adjust their sense of balance in zero gravity?
    they use bungee cords to tie down food and utensils
    they experiment with robot technology
    they spend more time on the international space station
    direction is now something that relates to body position
  • Which of the following is NOT true of "The Sun Dance"?
    men and women prepared a circle for the Sioux Dance
    the Sun Dance was held during the winter solstice
    Frederick saw the Sioux version of the Sun Dance
    a sacred pole was placed in the middle of the circle
  • Which would be a good title for the selection "What's Up?"
    What do Astronauts Eat in Space?
    The Challenges of Living in Space
    When Will Humans Travel to Mars?
    The History of the International Space Station
  • Why does Fogg take the hot air balloon to London from Liverpool?
    his ship sinks
    the bridge is broken
    he is attacked at Fort Kearny Station
    he misses the train
  • Which is NOT mentioned as a physical problem or change astronauts may experience?
    their muscles expanding
    their bones becoming less dense
    their hearts beating more slowly
    Space Adaptation Syndrome
  • Camels have ADAPTED to the desert by developing long eyelashes that protect their eyes from sand.
    to make a hole or tunnel in the ground
    to make something sure or certain
    to become better suited for one's environment
    the basic or original meaning of the word or phrase
  • The charity GUARANTEES that all children in the city have access to writing materials.
    burrows
    adapts
    literally
    ensures
  • What do polar bears do to cool off?
    they go on land
    they jump into the icy water
    they hunt for food
    they travel furher north
  • Which is NOT true of the Portia spider?
    it can't think as fast as big animals can
    its brain is the same size as a pinhead
    it only hunts spiders that are smaller than it
    it can break down tasks into small parts
  • What is one problem astronauts face when eating food?
    they have to eat quickly
    they have to eat at the table
    they are not able to eat any food covered in sauce
    they have difficulty getting food into their mouths
  • How do ice worms avoid overheating in sunlight during the day?
    by becoming smaller
    by increasing their cells' energy production
    by eating pollen and snow algae
    by burrowing themselves below the surface of the glaciers
  • How is Fogg rescued from the storm?
    Fix arrives in a new ship
    Passepartout's ship finds Fogg's ship
    Fogg and Auoda wait for Passepartout
    Fogg and Aouda board a later ship
  • The explorer Christopher Columbus took three SHIPS with him on his first voyage to the Americans.
    density
    utensils
    creeks
    vessels
  • How do the fennec fox's ears help it to survive in the desert?
    the fox uses its ears to blend into its surroundings
    the fox uses its ears to scare away predators
    the fox's body releases heat through its ears
    the fox's ears help it from getting too cold
  • How did Frederick Schwatka feel when he saw the Sun Dance?
    excited
    shocked
    bored
    embarrassed
  • Which is NOT true?
    Fogg returns to London on Saturday
    Fogg returns to the club just in time to win the bet
    Fogg decides to marry Auoda
    Fogg pays his friends at the club 20,000 pounds
  • What problems do Fogg and Auoda face once they arrive in Hong Kong?
    Passepartout is unable to get tickets to Japan
    Auoda's relatives have left for Europe
    Fix gets papers to arrest Fogg
    Fix decides to stop following them
  • The temperature outside was so cold that Mary's hair _______ froze as soon as she opened the front door.
    utensil
    ensure
    literally
    burow
  • Which best describes Fogg?
    fearful and lazy
    cautious and sensible
    brave but shy
    adventurous and impulsive
  • Which is NOT true of the International Space Station?
    it is the largest human-made object in space
    it has been in space since November 2000
    only two astronauts participate in the ISS program
    scientists use it as a research laboratory
  • What effect did the cold slopes of volcanoes have on the growth of the silversword plant?
    it now grows from the outside inward
    it has developed leaves that do not reflect light
    it had to develop curved leaves
    it no longer grows on Hawaiian volcanoes
  • Why did the Plains Indians consider eagles sacred?
    they are brave and fast
    they represented the center of the world
    their feather were used to build teepees
    the skulls are used to make altars for the Sun Dance
  • For the Sun Dance, which of the events happens first?
    the young men danced to drum beats
    the elder threaded a sharp bone through the skin
    the young men pulled until the skewer tore through
    the elder used a knife to pierce a hole in the skin
  • Clams _____ deep into the sand to avoid being eaten by birds and other animals.
    utensil
    adapt
    ensure
    burrow
  • Richard washed his clothes in the _______ during his long camping trip.
    pastime
    density
    creek
    pinhead
  • Which of the following happens last?
    Fogg saves Auoda's life
    Fix arrests Fogg in England
    a storm delays Fogg's travls to Hong Kong
    Fogg arrives in London ten minutes before the deadline
  • I cannot complete my math homework because I forgot to bring a writing UTENSIL.
    a tool that is used for a special purpose
    a large boat or ship
    a body of running water smaller than a river
    an activity someone enjoys doing in their free time
  • Why does Fogg decide to travel around the world?
    He wants to prove it is possible in 80 days
    He robbed the bank and is running from the police
    He thinks it will help him get to know Passespartout
    He wants to catch the thief that stole money from the bank
  • What do astronauts do to help prevent bone loss?
    they float while preparing meals
    they return to Earth frequently
    they exercise regularly
    they slide their feet under railings
  • What is "The Sun Dance" about?
    an unusual hunting practice of the Plains Indians
    the history of teepees among the Plains Indians
    the importance of eagles to the Plains Indians
    a traditional dance of the Plains Indians
  • How are the Death Valley pupfish and the fennec fox similar?
    they both live at the top of volcanos
    they both live in ice
    they both live in the arctic
    they both live in the desert
  • Why is Detective Fix following Fogg and Passepartout?
    He thinks Fogg can help him find the bank robber
    He thinks Fogg is the bank robber
    He thinks Passepartout is the bank robber
    He wants to stop Fogg from winning the bet
  • Dr. Sherman is very skilled at treating knee and shoulder injuries because he studied ________.
    density
    utensil
    orthopedics
    vessel
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