The scuba instructor said that the occasional nurse shark might swim near the reef, but it is not an aggressive species. Seeing a shark was improbable, but he said not to panic if we do.
What does the term improbable mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
harmless
harmless
difficult
difficult
unlikely
unlikely
unpredictable
unpredictable
unlikely
Once they arrive at the junkyard, old cars are dismantled. Their parts are sorted out and organized according to size and value. Small parts are placed in bins, and large parts are placed into piles that make it easier for customers to find things.
What is the meaning of the term dismantled in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
taken apart
taken apart
sold
sold
repaired
repaired
thrown away
taken apart
Dee tried to be consistent with her marathon training. She worked out every other day for months. When it came time to run in the big race, she was more than ready to compete.
What does the term consistent mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
quick
quick
optimistic
optimistic
steady
steady
inventive
steady
The sunset in Key West was one of the most sublime things we had ever seen. Shades of red and orange splashed across the sky in an amazing display of light. Delighted, we sat on the beach and watched in silence until it was over.
What does the word sublime mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
beautiful
beautiful
confusing
confusing
unexceptional
unexceptional
distracting
beautiful
Which statement correctly describes how hydrolysis causes chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce clay, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with carbon dioxide to produce carbonic acid, weakening the rock.
Water reacts with minerals in rocks to produce clay, weakening the rock.
How does air pollution impact chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses
Pollutants prevent carbon from mixing with water.
Pollutants prevent carbon from mixing with water.
Pollutants react with minerals inside rocks and weaken them.
Pollutants react with minerals inside rocks and weaken them.
Pollutants cover rocks with a toxic layer that weakens them.
Pollutants cover rocks with a toxic layer that weakens them.
Pollutants mix with air and water to make acid rain.
Pollutants mix with air and water to make acid rain.