Claim: People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day.
Evidence: People can cast their ballot early or by mail.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence in the argument above to determine if the claim is or is not convincing.
The evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claim that people have voting options if they can't get to the polls on Election Day.
People need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their daily diets to reduce health risks. Many Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. This should change so people can be healthier.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the soundness of the reasoning of this claim.
The reasoning of this claim is sound as there is evidence to support that consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help reduce health risks, and data shows that many Americans do not consume enough of them in their diets.
You are interested in adopting a family pet. You see a newspaper article about a local shelter in your neighborhood. You check the internet to see if the shelter has a website. Write a paragraph that explains which source would help you find out what kind of animals the shelter has available for adoption.
To find out what kind of animals the local shelter has available for adoption, the best source would be the shelter's website. Most shelters these days have a website where they provide information about their available pets for adoption, including pictures and descriptions of each animal. Some websites may even offer an interactive feature that allows potential adopters to fill out an application or schedule a visit to the shelter. By visiting the shelter's website, you can get a better idea of the animals available for adoption and choose the right pet that suits your lifestyle and preferences.
Think of a health issue that you would like to research. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would create and use search terms effectively to find information. Include the specific search terms and share how you would make sure the information is reliable.
The health issue that I am interested in researching is "migraines." To create and use search terms effectively, I would start by breaking down the keyword "migraine" into different subtopics such as causes, symptoms, treatments, triggers, etc. Based on these subtopics, I would create search terms such as "migraine causes," "migraine symptoms," "migraine treatment options," "migraine triggers," etc. Additionally, I would use related medical terms, such as "aura," "neurological," and "headache," to broaden my search. To ensure the information is reliable, I would only refer to reputable sources such as scientific articles and peer-reviewed journals. I would also cross-reference my search results with information from government health organizations, such as the CDC, and from recognized medical associations, such as the American Migraine Foundation.
A researcher tagged 40 giant turtles in 2008. In 2009, she returned and captured 50 turtles, 16 of which were tagged. In 2010, she returned again and captured 30 turtles, 8 of which were tagged.
Use a proportion to estimate the turtle population for 2009.
Use a proportion to estimate the turtle population for 2010.
To estimate the turtle population for 2009 using a proportion, we can set up the equation:
tagged turtles in 2009 / total turtles caught in 2009 = tagged turtles in 2008 / total turtle population in 2008
Plugging in the given values, we get:
16 / 50 = 40 / x
Simplifying the equation, we get:
16x = 50 x 40
x = 125
Therefore, we can estimate that the turtle population in 2009 was around 125.
To estimate the turtle population for 2010 using a proportion, we can set up the equation:
tagged turtles in 2010 / total turtles caught in 2010 = tagged turtles in 2008 / total turtle population in 2008
Plugging in the given values, we get:
8 / 30 = 40 / x
Simplifying the equation, we get:
8x = 30 x 40
x = 150
Therefore, we can estimate that the turtle population in 2010 was around 150.