Content Areas Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
Answer: Although it was raining, we went outside.
When a subordinate clause beginning with 'although' comes before the main clause, a comma separates the two clauses.
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 inches and a height of 6 inches?
Answer: 30 square inches
Area of a triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 square inches.
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and use sunlight and water to convert it into glucose during photosynthesis.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
Answer: To state the main argument or central idea
A thesis statement presents the central claim or argument that the entire essay will support and develop.
Which of the following best describes the concept of supply and demand?
Answer: When demand increases and supply stays the same, prices tend to rise
Basic economics states that when more people want a product but the amount available doesn't increase, sellers can charge higher prices.
Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 18
Answer: x = 6
Subtract 6 from both sides: 2x = 12, then divide both sides by 2: x = 6.
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Answer: A diary written by a Civil War soldier
A primary source is an original document or firsthand account created at the time of the event, such as a personal diary.