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Multiple choice📘 6.2.8.HistoryUP.3.c🧠 DOK 2

Question:

Which of the following pairs of world religions share a belief in reincarnation?

Answer Choices:

  • A) Christianity and Islam
  • B) Buddhism and Hinduism
  • C) Judaism and Confucianism
  • D) Sikhism and Taoism
✅ Answer:
Buddhism and Hinduism

💡 Explanation:

  • Both Buddhism and Hinduism believe in the cycle of reincarnation, where the soul is reborn into a new body after death, based on the actions (karma) of the previous life.
  • This belief is central to their teachings and differs from the concepts of afterlife found in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, which do not typically include reincarnation.

Standard: 6.2.8.HistoryUP.3.c | DOK: 2

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Multiple choice📘 L.VL.8.3.c🧠 DOK 2
The scientist observed the reaction with intense concentration. She noted that the substances combined to form a new compound, illustrating the process of synthesis. This chemical synthesis is crucial for creating materials that are not found in nature. Understanding synthesis allows scientists to innovate and develop new technologies.

Question:

What does the word "synthesis" most likely mean based on the passage?

Answer Choices:

  • A) A process of breaking down substances
  • B) A process of combining substances
  • C) A process of observing reactions
  • D) A process of natural occurrence
✅ Answer:
A process of combining substances

💡 Explanation:

  • The word "synthesis" is derived from the Greek root 'syn' meaning 'together' and 'thesis' meaning 'placing'.
  • In the passage, synthesis is described as the process where substances are combined to form a new compound, which aligns with the root meanings.

Standard: L.VL.8.3.c | DOK: 2

Short answer📘 F.TF.A.4🧠 DOK 1

Question:

Explain how the unit circle helps to understand why the sine function is an odd function.

✅ Answer:

The unit circle helps to understand why the sine function is an odd function because for any angle θ \theta , the sine of θ -\theta is equal to the negative of the sine of θ \theta . This reflects the symmetry of sine across the origin on the unit circle, where sin(θ)=sin(θ) \sin(-\theta) = -\sin(\theta) .

💡 Explanation:

  • The sine function is considered odd because it satisfies the condition sin(x)=sin(x) \sin(-x) = -\sin(x) for all x x .

  • On the unit circle, the coordinates of a point corresponding to the angle θ \theta are (cos(θ),sin(θ))(\cos(\theta), \sin(\theta)).

  • When you take the angle θ -\theta , the coordinates become (cos(θ),sin(θ))(\cos(-\theta), \sin(-\theta)), which are (cos(θ),sin(θ))(\cos(\theta), -\sin(\theta)), showing that sin(θ)=sin(θ) \sin(-\theta) = -\sin(\theta) .

  • Thus, the unit circle visually demonstrates the odd symmetry of the sine function.

Standard: F.TF.A.4 | DOK: 1

Short Answer📘 MS-PS1-5🧠 DOK 1

Question:

Explain how the concept of conservation of mass applies to a chemical reaction.

✅ Answer:
In a chemical reaction, the total number of atoms of each element remains the same, which means that the mass is conserved. This means that the mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.

💡 Explanation:

  • According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, atoms are neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction.
  • They are simply rearranged to form new substances.
  • Therefore, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products in a closed system.

Standard: MS-PS1-5 | DOK: 1

Multiple choice📘 F.LE.A.5🧠 DOK 2

Question:

The population of a small town was 5,000 people in 2010 and grew to 6,500 people by 2015. Assuming the population growth follows an exponential model, what is the annual growth rate, expressed as a percentage, of the town's population?

Answer Choices:

  • A) A) 5%
  • B) B) 6%
  • C) C) 7%
  • D) D) 8%
✅ Answer:
A) 5%

💡 Explanation:

  • To find the annual growth rate of an exponential function, we use the formula for exponential growth: P(t)=P0(1+r)t P(t) = P_0(1 + r)^t .

  • Here, P0 P_0 is the initial population, P(t) P(t) is the population at time t t , r r is the growth rate, and t t is the time in years.

  • Substituting the values, we have 6500=5000(1+r)5 6500 = 5000(1 + r)^5 .

  • Solving for r r , we get 1.3=(1+r)5 1.3 = (1 + r)^5 .

  • Taking the fifth root of both sides gives 1+r=1.053 1 + r = 1.053 , so r=0.053 r = 0.053 or 5.3%.

  • Rounding to the nearest percentage gives a growth rate of 5%.

Standard: F.LE.A.5 | DOK: 2

Dropdown📘 S.ID.A.4🧠 DOK 1

Question:

A researcher is analyzing the test scores of a large group of high school students. The scores are normally distributed with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 10. What percentage of students scored below 65?

Answer Choices:

  • A) 16%
  • B) 32%
  • C) 50%
  • D) 68%
✅ Answer:
16%

💡 Explanation:

  • In a normal distribution, scores below one standard deviation from the mean (mean - 1 standard deviation) account for approximately 16% of the data.

  • Since the mean is 75 and the standard deviation is 10, scores below 65 (which is one standard deviation below the mean) represent 16% of the population.

Standard: S.ID.A.4 | DOK: 1

Multiple select📘 6.1.8.CivicsHR.3.c🧠 DOK 4

Question:

Which of the following arguments explain how the expansion of slavery in the United States during the 19th century violated human rights and contradicted American ideals? Select all that apply.

Answer Choices:

  • A) Slavery denied the fundamental human right to freedom, which is considered an inalienable right in American ideals.
  • B) The expansion of slavery contradicted the American ideal of 'all men are created equal,' as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
  • C) Slavery promoted economic growth for all Americans, aligning with the ideal of prosperity for everyone.
  • D) The institution of slavery limited democratic participation and representation for enslaved individuals, contradicting the principles of a democratic society.
  • E) Slavery was a way to integrate and civilize African Americans, aligning with the American ideal of cultural assimilation.
✅ Answer:
Slavery denied the fundamental human right to freedom, which is considered an inalienable right in American ideals.; The expansion of slavery contradicted the American ideal of 'all men are created equal,' as stated in the Declaration of Independence.; The institution of slavery limited democratic participation and representation for enslaved individuals, contradicting the principles of a democratic society.

💡 Explanation:

  • Slavery violated human rights by denying individuals their freedom, which is an inalienable right according to American principles.
  • It also directly contradicted the American ideal that 'all men are created equal,' as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
  • Furthermore, slavery restricted democratic participation, as enslaved people were denied the right to vote or have representation, which runs counter to the democratic ideals upon which the United States was founded.

Standard: 6.1.8.CivicsHR.3.c | DOK: 4