(From "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions", Illuminate)Question: Which sentence tells us something that the authors do not agree on? (1 point)ResponsesIn the late 1880s, about a hundred individuals resided on Easter Island.In the late 1880s, about a hundred individuals resided on Easter Island.At some point, approximately 7,000 people inhabited Easter Island.At some point, approximately 7,000 people inhabited Easter Island.Easter Island can be found in the center of the Pacific Ocean.Easter Island can be found in the center of the Pacific Ocean.Challenges related to food and farming likely contributed to the decrease in Easter Island's population.
(From "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions", Illuminate)Question: How do the facts in "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions" differ from each other?(1 point)ResponsesIn "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale," it says Europeans brought diseases that harmed people on Easter Island, but "An Island of Questions" says Europeans never came there.In "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale," it says Europeans brought diseases that harmed people on Easter Island, but "An Island of Questions" says Europeans never came there."Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" gives answers to the island's mysteries, while "An Island of Questions" only asks questions."Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" gives answers to the island's mysteries, while "An Island of Questions" only asks questions."Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" tells us how the island got its name from a European explorer and talks about their influence, but "An Island of Questions" doesn't mention European exploration."Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" tells us how the island got its name from a European explorer and talks about their influence, but "An Island of Questions" doesn't mention European exploration.In "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale," it says the forests disappeared because people cut down all the trees to move the statues, but "An Island of Questions" blames rats, who ate seeds that would have helped new trees grow.
(From "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions", Illuminate)Question: Which statement expresses a central idea in "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale"?(1 point)ResponsesThe population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887.The population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887.Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants.Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants.Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources.Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources.The Polynesian name for Easter Island refers to its location.
(From "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" and "An Island of Questions", Illuminate)Question: Which statement expresses a central idea in "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale"?(1 point)ResponsesThe population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887.The population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887.Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants.Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants.Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources.Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources.The Polynesian name for Easter Island refers to its location.
(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate)Question: What's the main difference in how "Video Games Should Be Considered Sports" and "Gamers are Not Athletes" talk about video gamers as athletes?(1 point)Responses"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says that eSport gamers aren't physically fit like athletes, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they are true athletes."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says that eSport gamers aren't physically fit like athletes, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they are true athletes."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" thinks eSport gamers are athletes because of their strategies and quick reactions, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they're not healthy and don't move around physically."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they make a lot of money, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they don't have many fans."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they make a lot of money, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they aren't athletes because they don't have many fans."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says eSport gamers are athletes because they're smart, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggests they have slower thinking.
(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate)Question: How are the ideas in the texts different when it comes to the impact of video games on mental health?(1 point)Responses"Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games harm mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they help."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games harm mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they help."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" claims video games don't affect mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" explains why eSport gamers may have poor mental health."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" claims video games don't affect mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" explains why eSport gamers may have poor mental health."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games make you less smart and hurt your mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they make your mind work better."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games make you less smart and hurt your mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they make your mind work better."Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games improve mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggests they make it worse.
(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate)Question: Which sentence BEST expresses the author's central idea in "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport"?(1 point)ResponsesThere is a wide range of video games that show the amount of skill that each eSports player displays.There is a wide range of video games that show the amount of skill that each eSports player displays.ESports is not a sport because of the negative effects that playing video games all day has on the players.ESports is not a sport because of the negative effects that playing video games all day has on the players.The similarities between professional athletes and video gamers supports the argument that eSports should be considered a sport.The similarities between professional athletes and video gamers supports the argument that eSports should be considered a sport.The mental task that goes into gaming is a difficult test for eSports players to overcome.The mental task that goes into gaming is a difficult test for eSports players to overcome.
(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate)Question: How does the author in "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" try to convince us that video gaming is a sport?(1 point)ResponsesThe author says that reaction time is crucial in both video gaming and regular sports.The author says that reaction time is crucial in both video gaming and regular sports.The author mentions studies that suggest video gamers have better thinking skills and quicker reflexes than other pro athletes.The author mentions studies that suggest video gamers have better thinking skills and quicker reflexes than other pro athletes.The author talks about how video gamers can have more fans than any other sport.The author talks about how video gamers can have more fans than any other sport.The author argues that video games are always more physically tough than regular sports.
Which of the definitions in the answer choices below matches the vocabulary term "supporting detail"? (1 point)ResponsesThe main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selectionThe main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selectionDetails that support the central idea, such as facts, examples, statistics, and quotationsDetails that support the central idea, such as facts, examples, statistics, and quotationsA brief statement of the main ideas in a textA brief statement of the main ideas in a textA phrase that means something other than its literal meaning