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