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Class Reader: Thomas Jefferson pages 82-89

Vocab: List 10 Please note: All these questions and answer key
Grammar: Unit 11 pages 98-104
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Class Reader: Thomas Jefferson your teacher in class if there are any questions.
Answer the following standalone questions:
1. What was Benjamin Randolph's response to oger Sherman
Jefferson's request for assistance?
A) He declined politely.
B) He expressed sadness at Jefferson's 6. Who were the two members of the
departure. subcommittee tasked with producing the initial
C) He offered to cook a meal for Jefferson. draft?
D) He suggested hiring another furniture maker. A) Thomas Jefferson and George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
2. What material did Benjamin Randolph use to C) John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
construct Jefferson's portable writing desk? D) John Adams and George Washington
A) Oak
B) Pine 7. Why did Adams refuse to prepare the initial draft?
C) Mahogany A) He lacked writing skills.
D) Maple B) He believed a Virginian should lead the effort.
C) He was too busy with other tasks.
3. Who seconded Richard Henry Lee's resolution D) He did not want to work with Jefferson.
in the passage?
A) Benjamin Randolph 8. What did Jefferson do each morning before
B) Thomas Jefferson beginning his work on the draft?
C) John Adams A) Played the piano
D) Roger Sherman B) Soaked his feet in cold water
C) Went for a jog
4. Why did the Continental Congress decide to D) Read the newspaper
postpone action on the resolution?
A) Due to lack of interest 9. How long did Jefferson work on the draft?
B) To allow for further debate A) Seventeen hours
C) To avoid offending the British Crown B) Seventeen days
D) Because they were busy drafting other C) Seventeen weeks
documents D) Seventeen months

5. Who was appointed to draft a formal 10. What measure did Jefferson believe would
declaration to announce and justify the help ward off colds?
resolution? A) Soaking his feet in cold water
A) Benjamin Randolph B) Drinking hot tea
B) Thomas Jefferson C) Wearing multiple layers of clothing
C) John Adams D) Taking vitamin supplements
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Read the following passage and answer the corresponding questions.

Tuesday morning, South Carolina joined the ranks of those on the side of independence. John Dickinson and
Robert Morris of Pennsylvania did not attend. By their absence, they allowed the rest of their colony's
delegation to vote in favor of the resolution. Caesar Rodney of Delaware dramatically arrived at the last minute,
drenched with mud and rain, just in time to swing his colony's vote in favor of the resolution. The colonies were
unanimous, except for New York, whose delegates abstained from voting at this time. If Britain wanted to
reassert its rule over the colonies, it would have to do so by force.

11. What was Thomas Jefferson's goal in revising A) He disagreed with John Adams.
the document? B) He was frustrated with Congress altering his
A) To make it longer and more detailed drafted document.
B) To distill his ideas of freedom into direct, C) He was concerned about the weather.
concise language D) He was disappointed with Ben Franklin's
C) To include more historical references actions.
D) To present conflicting viewpoints
17. Which colony demanded the deletion of a
12. How did Jefferson's colleagues, Adams and passage condemning the slave trade from
Franklin, react to his document? Jefferson's draft?
A) They suggested numerous major changes. A) Virginia
B) They suggested a few small changes. B) South Carolina
C) They rejected it entirely. C) Georgia
D) They did not provide any feedback. D) North Carolina

13. When did Jefferson present the document to 18. How did John Adams react during the debate
the Continental Congress? over the Declaration?
A) Monday, June 28 A) He remained silent.
B) Friday, June 28 B) He supported every change proposed by
C) Tuesday, July 1 Congress.
D) Monday, July 1 C) He vocally opposed every change.
D) He sided with Jefferson.
14. What was the topic of the debate in the
Continental Congress on July 1? 19. What comforting story did Ben Franklin
A) The contents of Jefferson's document whisper to Jefferson during the debate?
B) The resolution for independence A) A story about signing a declaration
C) The role of individual colonies in the war B) A story about opening a shop
D) The appointment of committee members C) A story about printing hats
D) A story about painting signs
15. Which colony's delegates abstained from
voting on the resolution for independence? 20. What happened on July 4th during the debate
A) Virginia over Jefferson's draft?
B) South Carolina A) The air was thick and humid, and flies were
C) Pennsylvania buzzing around.
D) New York B) Jefferson submitted a new draft.
C) John Adams changed his position.
16. Why was Jefferson upset during the deba D) Delegate Hews of North Carolina supported the
over the Declaration? Declaration.
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Answer the following standalone questions:

21. Who read the Declaration of Independence the governed"
aloud to the Continental Congress? D) "it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish
A) Benjamin Franklin it"
B) John Adams
C) Benjamin Harrison 24. What is declared to be the right of the people
D) Thomas Jefferson when a government becomes destructive of their
rights?
22. What state abstained from voting on the A) The right to petition the government
Declaration of Independence at first? B) The right to establish a new religion
A) Virginia C) The right to alter or abolish the government
B) Massachusetts D) The right to elect new officials
C) New York
D) Pennsylvania 25. According to the Declaration of Independence,
what are some of the unalienable rights endowed
23. Which phrase from the Declaration of by the Creator?
Independence emphasizes the importance of A) Wealth, power, and prestige
consent of the governed? B) Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
A) "We hold these truths to be self-evident" C) Honor, loyalty, and obedience
B) "all men are created equal" D) Freedom of speech, assembly, and religion
C) "deriving their just powers from the consen

Vocabulary: List 10
Complete the below sentences with the correct words:
momentous – postpone – reassert – mahogany – alter – sketched – encroachment – unruffled – omitted
a. The dining table was made of rich_______, adding warmth to the room.
b. He felt the need to _______his authority after the recent challenges to his leadership.
c. The signing of the peace treaty was a _______occasion, marking the end of years of conflict.
d. She decided to ______ her plans and travel to a different destination for her vacation.
e. The construction of the new highway led to the _______of wildlife habitats.
f. She quickly _______out her ideas for the new project before presenting them to her team.
g. Despite the chaos around her, she remained _______and focused on the task at hand.
h. He inadvertently ______an important detail from his report, leading to confusion among his colleagues.
i. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to ________the meeting until next week.

Which of the following sentences use the underlined words incorrectly?

a. The new software made several employees redundant, leading to layoffs within the company.
b. The decision was reached with unanimity among the board members.
c. The government vowed to enlist the outdated law and replace it with more modern legislation.
d. He started as an apprentice at the workshop, eager to learn the trade from experienced craftsmen.

a. His instructions were clear and concise, leaving no room for confusion.
b. She enjoyed deriving inspiration from nature for her artwork.
c. The urgency of the situation distill them to take immediate action.
d. He propped up the ladder against the wall before climbing up to clean the gutters.

a. She felt a sense of thumbed as the deadline for the project drew near.
b. His decision to leave his job would irrevocably change the course of his career.
c. Despite his best efforts, he was rebuffed at every attempt to reconcile with his estranged friend.
d. The jury's decision was unanimous, with all members agreeing on the verdict.
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a. The buzzing of the dress was necessary to ensure the perfect fit.
b. She hesitated before committing to the new project, unsure if she was ready for the challenge.
c. The truth of his statement was self-evident, requiring no further explanation.
d. The company had stringent guidelines in place to ensure product quality and safety.
Grammar: Unit 11 pages 98-104
Checkpoint:
1. Identify the sentence where the capitalization
of a proper noun is incorrect:
a. She visited the Eiffel Tower during her trip to
Paris.
b. My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird" by
Harper Lee.
c. He attended harvard University for his
graduate studies.
2. Identify the sentence where the capitalization
of a proper noun is incorrect:
a. She lives in New York city, the largest city in
the United States.
b. My favorite painting is the Mona Lisa by
Leonardo da Vinci.
c. He studied at cambridge University in england.
3. Choose the sentence where the title of a
literary work is correctly capitalized:
a. Have you read "the adventures of tom sawyer"
by mark twain?
b. I'm excited to see "harry potter and the
sorcerer's stone" in theaters.
c. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is
considered one of the greatest novels of all time.
4. Identify the sentence where the capitalization
of a proper noun is incorrect:
a. She enjoys visiting the Grand Canyon in
Arizona.
b. My favorite movie is "The Lord of the Rings"
trilogy.
c. He studied biology at oxford university in
england.
5. Choose the sentence where the title of a
literary work is correctly capitalized:
a. "The old man and the sea" by Ernest
Hemingway is a classic novella.
b. Have you seen the movie "The Shawshank
Redemption"?
m reading "The animal Farm" by George
ell for my literature class.
6. Identify the sentence where the capitalization of
a proper noun is incorrect:
a. She visited the Grand Canyon during her trip to
Arizona.
b. "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo is set in Paris,
France.
c. He attended cambridge university for his
undergraduate degree.
7. Choose the sentence where the title of a literary
work is correctly capitalized:
a. I'm currently reading "wuthering heights" by
emily brontë.
b. "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis is a
beloved fantasy series.
c. Have you watched "the fault in our stars" movie
adaptation?
8. Identify the sentence where the capitalization of
a proper noun is incorrect:
a. She lives in Los Angeles, California, a bustling
city in the United States.
b. My favorite play is "hamlet" by William
shakespeare.
c. He graduated from Harvard university with a
degree in economics.
9. Choose the sentence where the title of a literary
work is correctly capitalized:
a. I've always enjoyed reading "the catcher in the
rye" by j.d. salinger.
b. "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins
has a loyal fanbase.
c. Have you seen the film adaptation of "the lord
of the flies" by William Golding?
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10. Identify the sentence where the
capitalization of a geographical feature is
correct:
a. The nile river flows through egypt and sudan.
b. Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world.
c. The grand canyon is located in arizona, usa.
11. Choose the sentence where the
capitalization of a historical event is correct:
a. the american civil war lasted from 1861 to
1865.
b. World War II had a significant impact on
global history.
c. The french revolution began in 1789.
12. Identify the sentence where the
capitalization of an official body is correct:
a. the united nations is headquartered in new
york city.
b. The European Union was formed to promote
economic cooperation.
c. The international monetary fund provides
financial assistance to countries in need.
13. Choose the sentence where the
capitalization of a historical period is correct:
a. The Renaissance was a period of cultural and
artistic flourishing in Europe.
b. The great depression had lasting effects on
the global economy.
c. the industrial revolution transformed society
in the 19th century.
14. Identify the sentence where the
capitalization of a geographical feature is
correct:
a. The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in
the world.
b. the amazon river flows through south
america.
c. The himalayas is a mountain range in Asia.
15. Choose the sentence where the
capitalization of a historical event is correct:
a. The american revolution began in 1775.
b. The cold war lasted from 1947 to 1991.
c. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point
in the Civil War.
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16. Identify the sentence where the capitalization
of an official body is correct:
a. the world health organization monitors global
health trends.
b. The federal reserve regulates monetary policy in
the united states.
c. The United Nations Security Council addresses
international conflicts.
17. Choose the sentence where the capitalization
of a historical period is correct:
a. The bronze age occurred before the iron age.
b. The Victorian Era was named after Queen
Victoria of England.
c. the space race took place during the cold war.
18. Identify the sentence where the capitalization
of a geographical feature is correct:
a. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef
system in the world.
b. the english channel separates england from
france.
c. The grand canyon is located in arizona, usa.
19. Choose the sentence where the capitalization
of a historical event is correct:
a. the industrial revolution began in the 18th
century.
b. The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to the
overthrow of the tsarist regime.
c. The civil rights movement fought for equal
rights in the united states.
20. Identify the sentence where the proper
adjective is correctly capitalized:
a. The french chef prepared a delicious meal.
b. The japanese sushi was fresh and flavorful.
c. The Italian restaurant served authentic pasta
dishes.
21. Choose the sentence where the proper
adjective is correctly capitalized:
a. The Victorian architecture of the building was
stunning.
b. The greek mythology inspired many works of art.
c. The roman empire was one of the largest in
history.
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22. Identify the sentence where the proper
adjective is correctly capitalized:
a. The spanish guitarist played beautiful melo
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23. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a
singular apostrophe to show possession:
a. The dogs toy was left outside.
b. The dog's toy was left outside.
c. The dogs' toy was left outside.
24. Choose the sentence with the correct use of
an apostrophe to show possession with an
irregular noun:
a. The childrens' book was filled with colorful
illustrations.
b. The childrens book was filled with colorful
illustrations.
c. The children's book was filled with colorful
illustrations.
25. Identify the sentence with the correct use of
an apostrophe for a contraction:
a. We will not be able to attend the party.
b. We'll n’t be able to attend the party.
c. We won't be able to attend the party.
26. Choose the sentence with the correct use of
an apostrophe to show singular possession:
a. The students project received top marks.
b. The student's project received top marks.
c. The students' project received top marks.
27. Choose the sentence with the correct use of
an apostrophe to show possession with an
irregular noun:
a. The mens' team won the championship.
b. The men's team won the championship.
c. The men team won the championship.
28. Choose the sentence with the correct use of
an apostrophe to show plural possession:
a. The teachers lounge is closed for renovations.
b. The teacher's lounge is closed for renovations.
c. The teachers' lounge is closed for renovations.
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b. The Canadian winter can be harsh and cold.
c. The indian cuisine is known for its diverse
flavors.
29. Identify the sentence with the correct use of an
apostrophe for a contraction:
a. I am not sure if I can make it to the meeting.
b. I'm not sure if I can make it to the meeting.
c. I amn't sure if I can make it to the meeting.
30. Choose the sentence with the correct use of an
apostrophe to show possession with an irregular
noun:
a. The womens' soccer team won the tournament.
b. The women's soccer team won the tournament.
c. The women soccer team won the tournament.
31. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a
period at the end:
a. She walked to the store.
b. She walked to the store,
c. She walked to the store?
32. Choose the sentence with the correct use of an
exclamation point:
a. I can't believe it!
b. I can't believe it?
c. I can't believe it,
33. Identify the sentence with proper period usage
after a title in a name:
a. She visited Doctor. Smith for her check-up.
b. The lecture was delivered by Professor.
Johnson.
c. Mr. Brown went for a walk in the park.
34. Choose the sentence with correct period
placement in a street name abbreviation:
a. Their house is located at 123 Main St.
b. They live on Elm Street, 456.
c. The office building is at 789 Pine Avenue.
35. Identify the sentence with proper period usage
after a title in a name:
a. She met with Mrs. Davis for coffee.
b. They attended a lecture by Professor Smith.
c. Mr Jones lives on Oak Street, Apt 3.
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36. Identify the sentence where an
exclamation point follows an onomatopoeic
sound:
a. The car engine hummed softly!
b. The kettle whistled loudly.
c. The thunder rumbled ominously.
37. Choose the sentence where an
exclamation point is used after an
onomatopoeic sound:
a. The fireworks crackled loudly!
b. The clock ticked rhythmically.
c. The rain pattered gently on the roof.
38. Identify the sentence where an
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41. Identify the sentence with correct comma
usage in a list of nouns:
a. She bought apples oranges and bananas.
b. He enjoys hiking, swimming and cycling.
c. The car is available in red blue and green.
42. Choose the sentence with proper comma
placement in a list of adjectives:
a. It was a large white old house.
b. She wore a beautiful, blue, silk dress.
c. The dog was fluffy brown and small.
43. Identify the sentence that correctly uses
commas in a list of phrases:
a. She enjoys reading cooking and swimming.
b. The party was held in the park, under the stars,
and by the lake.
c. He bought bread, milk, eggs and butter.
44. Identify the sentence with correct comma
usage in a compound sentence:
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exclamation point follows an onomatopoeic
sound:
a. The baby giggled happily.
b. The thunder rumbled ominously!
c. The birds chirped softly.
39. Choose the sentence where an
exclamation point is used after an
onomatopoeic sound:
a. The phone buzzed softly.
b. The doorbell rang loudly!
c. The wind whispered through the trees.
40. Identify the sentence where an
exclamation point follows an onomatopoeic
sound:
a. The leaves rustled gently.
b. The fire crackled merrily!
c. The river flowed peacefully.
e went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk.
e enjoys playing basketball but he's not very
at it.
ey went to the beach they swam in the ocean.
45. Choose the sentence with proper comma
placement in a complex sentence:
a. Although it was raining she went for a walk.
b. He studied hard but he still failed the exam.
c. Despite being tired, he stayed up late to finish
his work.
46. Identify the sentence with correct comma
usage after an introductory element:
a. In the morning, I enjoy drinking coffee.
b. At the beach they built sandcastles.
c. During the movie they ate popcorn.
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47. Choose the sentence with proper comm
placement:
a. Yes I would like some tea.
b. No, I don't want any dessert.
c. Yes he's, coming to the party.
48. Identify the sentence with correct comm
usage in a list of nouns:
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50. Identify the sentence with correct comma
usage with an absolute phrase:
a. His vice trembling with emotions, he delivered
the last lines of his speech.
b. She waited for the bus, tired and frustrated.
c. He walked home a smile on his face.
Anthology: Discovering the Earth: Hotspots
Answer the following standalone questions:
1. What is the thesis statement of introduction?
a. The Hawaiian Islands are part of the larger
Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain.
b. The Hawaiian-Emperor chain was formed
exclusively from volcanic activity.
c. The age of the islands in the Hawaiian-
Emperor chain follows a regular pattern.
d. The hotspot beneath the Pacific Ocean floor
affects the formation and aging of the Hawaiian
Islands.
2. What genre does the text belong to?
a. Scientific research paper
b. Travel guide
c. Historical fiction
d. Adventure novel
3. Which scientific details are mentioned in th
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a. She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
b. He enjoys hiking swimming and cycling.
c. The car is available in red, blue, and green.
49. Choose the sentence with proper comma
placement in a list of adjectives:
a. It was a large, white old house.
b. She wore a beautiful blue silk dress.
c. The dog was fluffy, brown, and small.
51. Choose the sentence with proper comma
placement with an appositive phrase:
a. Her dog Max is friendly.
b. My friend Sarah is coming over.
c. The book, written by Mark Twain, is a classic.
52. Identify the sentence with correct comma
usage with a linking device:
a. She loves hiking, swimming and cycling.
b. He studied hard, therefore, he passed the exam.
c. We went to the park and had a picnic.
text?
a. The number of islands in the Hawaiian-Emperor
chain
b. The location of the Hawaiian Islands in the
North Pacific Ocean
c. The age pattern of the islands in the chain
d. All of the above
4. How does the hotspot work?
a. It causes tectonic plate collisions.
b. It forms islands through upheaval.
c. It generates volcanic activity beneath the ocean
floor.
d. It moves around the Pacific Ocean.
5. What does the understanding of the hotspot and
its effect on the Hawaiian Islands suggest for their
future?
a. Decrease in volcanic activity
b. Increase in tectonic plate collisions
c. Continued formation of new islands
d. None of the above
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Read the following passage and answer the corresponding questions.

Hotspots provide the area they are located in with consistent and relatively calm volcanic activity, compared to
the more violent and irregular eruptions of volcanoes that are found around the borders of tectonic plates. The
driving cause of hotspot formation and continuation is widely agreed to be the phenomenon known as a
mantle plume. Today there are more than one hundred identified mantle plumes located all over the globe. The
model for a mantle plume, proposed by geophysicist William Jason Morgan in 1971, consists of an isolated
column of abnormally hot rock (magma) that originates in the earth's mantle? (the section of the earth that is
in between the core and the crust) and slowly rises upward toward the surface. Ultimately, some of the
magma cools and starts to sink back toward the earth's core and is then replaced by newly heated magma. A
rudimentary example of the mantle plume mechanism is a lava lamp. The semisolid substance that floats in
the lava lamp is heated by a light at the bottom and begins to rise. As it reaches the top, the substance cools
and falls back to the bottom, where the cycle repeats again. In the case of a mantle plume, the columns of
superheated rock eventually contact the earth's crust as they rise and begin to melt the rock of the tectonic
plate.

6. What is a hotspot, as defined in the text? volcano

a. A region of intense tectonic plate collisions geyser
b. A stationary magma pocket in the lithosphere ava lamp
c. A type of volcanic eruption found near hot spring
tectonic plate boundaries
d. A geological feature caused by seismic How long do hotspots typically remain
activity e, according to the text?
ndreds of years
7. According to the text, what drives the llions of years
formation and continuation of hotspots? lions of years
a. Tectonic plate collisions definitely
b. Mantle plumes
c. Earthquakes
d. Seismic waves 11. Which of the following examples illustrates the
relatively small amount of magma output from
8. Who proposed the model for a mantle plume, hotspots compared to other volcanic eruptions?
as mentioned in the text? a. Novarupta eruption in Alaska
a. William Jason Morgan b. Mount Saint Helens eruption in Washington
b. Alfred Wegener c. Krakatoa eruption in Indonesia
c. Charles Richter d. Vesuvius eruption in Italy
d. Harry Hess
12. What is the purpose of the example of the lava
9. What is a rudimentary example of the mantle lamp in the text?
plume mechanism provided in the text? a. To explain the formation of tectonic plates
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b. To illustrate the concept of volcanic eruptio
c. To demonstrate the mechanism of a mantl
plume
d. To describe the properties of magma
13. According to the example of the lava lamp
what happens when the substance reaches th
a. It cools and solidifies
b. It falls back to the bottom
c. It continues to rise indefinitely
d. It explodes violently
Answer the following standalone questions:
15. Which sentence provides evidence for the
claim that hotspots are associated with famous
landmarks?
a. "The most commonly accepted geologic
survey has the number of hotspots in the world in
the forties."
b. "Despite this wide range of disagreement on
the total number, there is almost unanimous
agreement on the location of a number of
hotspots under famous landmarks."
c. "The oldest volcano in the chain is Meiji
Seamount, which is estimated to have begun
forming about 86 million years ago."
d. "Each island is either made up of one or a
number of shield volcanoes."
16. Which sentence provides an example of a
famous landmark associated with a hotspot?
a. "The Hawaii hotspot is suspected of having
been responsible for the creation all the
volcanoes along the Hawaiian-Emperor
seamount chain."
b. "The most commonly accepted geologic
survey has the number of hotspots in the world in
the forties."
c. "The Yellowstone hotspot (located in the
northwestern United States and currently residing
under a portion of Yellowstone National Park)..."
d. "Each island is either made up of one or a
number of shield volcanoes."
17. Which sentence provides evidence for the
claim that hotspots release a consistent amount
of magma over time?
a. "The oldest volcano in the chain is Meiji
Seamount, which is estimated to have begun
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14. What is the significance of the comparison
between the Hawaii hotspot and the Novarupta
eruption in Alaska?
a. To highlight the rarity of volcanic eruptions
b. To emphasize the difference in magma output
between hotspots and other eruptions
c. To demonstrate the similarities between
different types of volcanic activity
d. To explain the impact of volcanic eruptions on
the environment
ing about 86 million years ago."
uring their lives, hotspots release a
istent and relatively small amount of magma
ava, at least compared to some volcanic
tions."
peculative and optimistic lists have a
pot associated with just about every one of
ver 100 mantle plumes that have been
ified."
he model for a mantle plume, proposed by
hysicist William Jason Morgan in 1971,
ists of an isolated column of abnormally hot
(magma) that originates in the earth's
tle."
Which sentence provides evidence for the
m that hotspots are associated with volcanic
ity?
he Hawaii hotspot is suspected of having
responsible for the creation all the
anoes along the Hawaiian-Emperor
mount chain."
he most commonly accepted geologic
ey has the number of hotspots in the world in
orties."
c. "The model for a mantle plume, proposed by
geophysicist William Jason Morgan in 1971,
consists of an isolated column of abnormally hot
rock (magma) that originates in the earth's
mantle."
d. "The semisolid substance that floats in the lava
lamp is heated by a light at the bottom and begins
to rise."
What evidence does the text provide to
characterize shield volcanoes?
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a. They have steep sides and narrow peaks.
b. They have rough and jagged surfaces.
c. They have smooth, gently rising sides, and
broad, flat top.
d. They have deep craters and explosive erup
19. What evidence supports the claim that sh
volcanoes in the Hawaiian Island chain are w
their base on the ocean floor?
a. They are 10 to 50 miles wide at sea level.
b. They are twice as wide at their base on the
ocean floor compared to sea level.
c. They took at least a few hundred thousand
years to form.
d. They emerged as a result of the hotspot lo
there.
20. How does the evidence presented in the t
support the claim that all volcanoes in the
Hawaiian-Emperor chain emerged as a result
the hotspot located there?
a. By explaining the movement of the Pacific
b. By describing the characteristics of shield
volcanoes
c. By detailing the size and age of the shield
volcanoes
d. By providing the distance between the oldest
and newest seamounts in the chain
21. What evidence supports the claim that the
Pacific Plate has been in constant movement
since the Hawaiian-Emperor hotspot became
active?
a. The description of shield volcano characteristics
b. The distance between the Meiji Seamount and
Loihi
c. The rate of movement of the Pacific Plate
d. The age of the islands as you travel north and
west
22. How does the evidence provided in the text
support the claim of the gradual change in age of
the islands as you travel away from the hotspot's
current location?
a. By comparing the width of shield volcanoes at
sea level and on the ocean floor
b. By describing the movement rate of the Pacific
Plate
c. By detailing the distance between the oldest and
newest seamounts in the chain
d. By explaining the characteristics of shield
volcanoes

Read the following passage and answer the corresponding questions.

The Hawaiian Islands, which make up the U.S. state of Hawaii, are one of the most frequently visited and
researched collection of shield volcanoes in the world. They follow a roughly linear? aging pattern that is
similar to the rest of the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain. The oldest island, Kauai, is roughly 5.1 million
years old, and is located the furthest north and west of all of the islands. The large island of Hawaii, which is
made up of a collection of five shield volcanoes (all of which appear to have been above sea level for less than
half a million years), is located about 280 miles (450 km) southeast of Kauai. The youngest seamount, Loihi,
began forming an estimated 400,000 years ago, and could begin to emerge from the Pacific Ocean sometime
in the next 10,000 to 100,000 years. As the islands move away from the hotspots, their volcanic activity stops,
and they cease adding new basalt to themselves, which means that they stop growing. The rocks that make
up the islands also begin to cool and erode. As they cool down, the rocks lose their buoyancy, and the islands
become more susceptible to sinking back toward the ocean floor. Erosion, caused by wind, rain, and other
weather forces, is another factor that affects the life span of these islands.

23. What evidence supports the claim that the
Hawaiian-Emperor chain contains two distinct
sections?
a. The description of the orientation of the chain
b. The range in age of seamounts in the Emperor
section
c. The mention of the Hawaiian Islands
d. The formation of Loihi seamount
24. How does the evidence provided in the text
support the claim of a linear aging pattern in the
Hawaiian Islands?
describing the formation of Loihi seamount
mentioning the orientation of the Hawaiian-
eror chain
detailing the age of the oldest island, Kauai
discussing the cessation of volcanic activity
ands move away from hotspots
What evidence supports the claim that
anic activity stops as islands move away
hotspots?
e description of the orientation of the
aiian-Emperor chain
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b. The mention of Loihi seamount's formation
c. The discussion of erosion as a factor affec
the lifespan of islands
d. The statement about the cessation of addi
new basalt to islands
26. How does the evidence provided in the te
support the claim of islands sinking back to t
ocean floor?
a. By mentioning the formation of Loihi seam
b. By discussing the cooling and erosion of is
rocks
c. By describing the initial elevation above sea
level of islands
d. By detailing the age range of seamounts in the
Emperor section
27. What evidence supports the claim of the
duration of an island cycle in the Hawaiian-
Emperor chain?
a. The mention of Loihi seamount's formation
b. The discussion of initial elevation above sea
level
c. The description of the range in age of
seamounts in the Emperor section
d. The statement about the cessation of volcanic
activity

Spelling: List 9
1. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly? 3. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
a. thin-skinned a. balanced
b. thinker b. exagerated
c. unsined c. fireworks
d. wildfire d. verbal

2. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly? 4. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
a. confined a. politician
b. crucail b. prominense
c. drafted c. versatile
d. endeavor d. worldwide