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1. According to Figure 3, which retinal photoreceptors absorb light at a luminance of

nits?

Rods only

Cones only

Neither rods nor cones

Rods and cones

Information Retrieval, Physics, Data Report

Explanation

Information Retrieval, Physics, Data Report

2. Which choice would most appropriately and effectively lead the reader from the topic of Paragraph 3 to the topic of Paragraph 4?

NO CHANGE

American history, on the other hand, has its own rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert Goddard.

Across the Atlantic, American scientist Dr. Robert Goddard made other discoveries.

Still, however, no one had produced a rocket that could send human beings into space.

Logic and Order

Explanation

Logic and Order

3. Which of the expressions below is equivalent to

Multiple Choice, Algebra

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Algebra

4. The odometer of Meghan's car reads 56,193 at the start of her trip and 56,547 when she reaches her destination. She drove the car for a total of six hours. Based on her odometer readings, what was Meghan's average driving speed during the trip?

57 mph

58 mph

60 mph

59 mph

56 mph

Word Problem, Arithmetic

Explanation

Word Problem, Arithmetic

5. Which of the equations below represents the line that that passes through (-2, -1) and (-3, -4) in the standard (x, y) coordinate plane?

Y = -x + 5

Y = x + 3

Y = -3x − 5

Y = 3x + 5

Y = 3x − 5

Multiple Choice, Coordinate Geometry

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Coordinate Geometry

6. If set A includes {2,3,4,5,6,7}, what is the probability that a number chosen at random from set A will be a prime number?

0

1/6

1/3

1/2

2/3

Multiple Choice, Statistics

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Statistics

7. What is the volume of a cube with each side measuring 5cm?

Multiple Choice, Geometry

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Geometry

8. George's Cookie Shop is considering lowering the price of its $1.25 gingerbread cookies. George estimates that for every $.05 he lowers the price, he will gain three new customers in addition to his regular 92 gingerbread cookie customers. Which of the following equations models George's gingerbread cookie sales in terms of x?

(1.25 + 5x) (92 + .3x)

(1.25 − .05x) (92 + 3x)

(1.25 + 3x) (92 + .05x)

(1.25 − .3x) (92 − 5x)

(1.25 − 3x) (92 + .05x)

Word Problem, Functions

Explanation

Word Problem, Functions

9. In Δ ABC shown above, ∠A =

, ∠C =

, and

has a measure of 10. Which of the following best approximates the length of

?

2.9

4.0

5.3

6.2

8.5

Multiple Choice, Trigonometry

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Trigonometry

10. If a and b are positive real numbers,

is equal to which of the following?

Multiple Choice, Logarithms

Explanation

Multiple Choice, Logarithms

11. In the passage, the narrator demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT:

A strong connection with extended family.

Knowledge of family history.

A desire to return to the past.

A desire to pass on her appreciation of family traditions to her children.

Literature, Prose Fiction

Explanation

Literature, Prose Fiction

12. As used in line 60, cacophony most nearly means which of the following?

Pleasant chirping of birds

Unpleasant and surprising noise

Welcome melody

Flapping of wings

Vocabulary in Context, Prose Fiction

Explanation

Vocabulary in Context, Prose Fiction

13. The main point of the fifth paragraph is that:

New study findings have convinced Dr. Rosenberg to accept the theory of Beringa.

U of M researchers improved upon 1980s research methods.

East Asia was the most likely departure point for the Beringa migration.

Native Americans from North and South America have strong genetic similarities.

Summary/Main Idea, Social Science

Explanation

Summary/Main Idea, Social Science

14. Based on the passage, Guthrie's standing in archeological circles is probably that of a:

Popular university professor.

Respected expert on Alaskan megafaunal animals.

Specialist on tundra fossils.

Principal authority on Pleistocene wildlife.

Interpretive/Inference, Social Science

Explanation

Interpretive/Inference, Social Science

15. A solution containing an unknown amount of sodium chloride in 100g of water freezes at –9.3 degrees Celsius. Based on the results of Experiment 1, the number of moles of NaCl in the solution is approximately:

0.20.

0.25.

0.30.

0.35.

Applied Retrieval, Chemistry, Experiment summary

Explanation

Applied Retrieval, Chemistry, Experiment summary

16. In Experiments 1 and 2, all of the following factors were directly controlled EXCEPT:

The freezing point of the solutions.

The freezing point of water.

The amount of solvent used.

The amount of solute used.

Research, Chemistry, Experiment Summary

Explanation

Research, Chemistry, Experiment Summary

17. her parents

NO CHANGE

Her parent’s

Her parents’

Elizabeth’s parent’s

Punctuation

Explanation

Punctuation

18. Given that all of the choices are true, which one provides the most relevant information with regard to the narrator's understanding of Elizabeth?

NO CHANGE

Refused to eat certain foods at meal times, though she was not choosy about arts and craft projects.

Had refused to eat certain foods at meal times, which students selected from a display at lunch.

Refused to eat any food choices except PB&J at lunchtime.

Logic and Order

Explanation

Logic and Order

19. The distance from the center of Mercury's orbit to each focus is approximately 12,000,000 km. Mercury's orbit has an eccentricity of 0.2. According to Figure 1, which of the following most nearly approximates the length of the semi-major axis of Mercury's orbit?

2,400,000 km

4,800,000 km

48,000,000 km

60,000,000 km

Applied Retrieval, Earth/Space, Data Report

Explanation

Applied Retrieval, Earth/Space, Data Report

20. Three of these choices indicate that the counselor gently convinced Elizabeth. Which choice does NOT do so?

NO CHANGE

Insisted

Requested

Proposed

Similar

Explanation

Similar

21. Had already ate

NO CHANGE

Was already eating

Had just ate

Had already eaten

Agreement

Explanation

Agreement

22. pleasant breathiness

NO CHANGE

Pleasantly breathiness

Pleasantly breathy

Pleasantly and breathy

Comparisons

Explanation

Comparisons

23. The author wants to add a sentence to explain why many boys stop singing at this juncture. Which of the following sentences would best achieve this?

A skillful teacher knows that this is one of the easiest transitions a male singer will ever make.

Many adults stop singing during the transition and need a skillful teacher who can explain to them how to get through it successfully.

Without the help of a skillful teacher, most adolescent males stop singing at this stage.

Even though many boys stop singing at this stage, those who get through it, do well.

Logic and Order

Explanation

Logic and Order

24. various kinds of new ideas

NO CHANGE

New ideas and thoughts

Various new ideas, thoughts,

New ideas

Clear and Precise

Explanation

Clear and Precise

25. A researcher prepared Tube X under the same conditions as Study 1. Tube X was kept at 45°C and monitored for 7 days. On day 4, the number of Didinium nastum individuals in Tube X would most likely be:

2

10

20

40

Applied Retrieval, Biology, Experiment Summary

Explanation

Applied Retrieval, Biology, Experiment Summary

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