Which are some characteristics of the Middle Colonies? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Some colonists were skilled artisans.
They were all established as Royal colonies.
Most colonists settled for religious reasons.
Agriculture was an important industry.
Colonies were ethnically diverse.
Some colonists were skilled artisans.
Agriculture was an important industry.
Colonies were ethnically diverse.
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Some colonists were skilled artisans.
Agriculture was an important industry.
Which was one similarity between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies?
(1 point)
Both used a large number of slaves for their industries.
Both had some groups that sought religious freedom.
Both relied heavily on fishing industries.
Both were ethnically diverse.
Both had some groups that sought religious freedom.
How was life similar for colonists across the middle colonies?
Households were largely self-sufficient
housing structures across the colonies were similar
they all practiced the same religion
they all settles solely for economic reasons
Households were largely self-sufficient
Which term describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with?(1 point)
narrative
background
connection
allusion
The term that describes a brief reference in a text to a fictional or historical story, person, or event that readers will be familiar with is "allusion."
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Harper had always been a curious child, wanting to know how things operated and what made them run. While watching her father install new light fixtures, she marveled at the intricacies of how electricity worked. She asked her father multiple questions to satisfy her curiosity. Harper's mother had warned her husband against answering every question as it would slow the installation process. "You're opening Pandora's box," she said.
Which of the following is the allusion?
(1 point)
Responses
electricity
electricity
Pandora's box
Pandora's box
light fixtures
light fixtures
Harper
The allusion in this paragraph is "Pandora's box."
What should a reader do if they do not recognize the reference made by an allusion? (1 point)
Responses
Look up the word or phrase.
Look up the word or phrase.
Look for analogies.
Look for analogies.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Recall the definition of allusion.
Use context clues.
If a reader does not recognize the reference made by an allusion, they should use context clues to try to understand its meaning.
What of the following describes the purpose of allusions?(1 point)
Responses
to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide an illustration to support the text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide an explanation of another text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a greater context or meaning to the text
to provide a comparison of the ideas in the text
The purpose of allusions is to provide a greater context or meaning to the text.
In which situation are unbalanced forces acting on an object?(1 point)
Responses
Two people stand on the same side of a large tire. One person pushes the tire and the other pulls the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on the same side of a large tire. One person pushes the tire and the other pulls the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on the same side of a large tire. Both people pull the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on the same side of a large tire. Both people pull the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on opposite sides of a large tire. Both people push the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on opposite sides of a large tire. Both people push the tire with equal force.
Two people stand on opposite sides of a large tire. Both people pull the tire with equal force.
The situation in which unbalanced forces are acting on an object is when two people stand on opposite sides of a large tire and both people pull the tire with equal force.
What is inertia?(1 point)
Responses
the motion of an object
the motion of an object
a force that acts on an object at rest
a force that acts on an object at rest
the speed and direction of an object in motion
the speed and direction of an object in motion
an object’s resistance to a change its motion
Inertia is an object's resistance to a change in its motion.
A balloon floats inside a stopped car. When the car starts moving forward, the balloon appears to move backward relative to the car. Which statement best explains this observation?(1 point)
Responses
Inertia prevents the force of the car from acting on the balloon.
Inertia prevents the force of the car from acting on the balloon.
The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place.
The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place.
The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon.
The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon.
The force of inertia on the balloon balances the force from the motion of the car.
The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon.
Which statement best explains why a paper airplane eventually falls to the ground?(1 point)
Responses
The force from throwing the airplane loses strength as the airplane moves.
The force from throwing the airplane loses strength as the airplane moves.
Inertia prevents new forces from acting on the airplane to keep it up.
Inertia prevents new forces from acting on the airplane to keep it up.
Inertia slows the airplane and pulls it down.
Inertia slows the airplane and pulls it down.
The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down.
The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down.
According to Newton's First Law, what potential impact can an unbalanced force have on an object in motion? (1 point)
Responses
An unbalanced force can only change the object's speed.
An unbalanced force can only change the object's speed.
An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.
An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.
An unbalanced force can only change the object's direction.
An unbalanced force can only change the object's direction.
An unbalanced force will have no impact on an object in motion.