Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. Because gold is a soft metal. It is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?    

A. To analyze

B. To recommend

C. To inform

D. To compare

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

Q #1: “The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.   Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?  

A. The federal government’s spending on the space program helps to encourage economic growth

B. $1.5 billion was budgeted last year for social programs while $10 million went to the space program

C. The federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United states

D. the 41 million people who have received federal assistance only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through the space program

Answer Explanation

This statement supports the social media post which states that: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.
Q #2: Letter from the chair of Elkinsiville society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the Interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsiville. In the recent debate over how it this work go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsiville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway. Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?

A. A brochure from the Elkinsiville Chamber of Commerce

B. The opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper

C. A flyer in the bulletin board at the Elkinsiville City Hall

D. A search grade search textbook at Elkinsiville High School

Answer Explanation

The paragraph expresses the opinion of the Elkinsiville Ecological Society and is therefore likely to be published on the opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper
Q #3: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. The tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic metrologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar) the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting, the groundhog, Punxsutawney Grounding Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these rituals and events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by the Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to the Punxsutawney Phil and all the fun inspires each year might provide the loath of hope needed to reach the end of winter. What source would be most useful in determining reliability of Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions over a number of years?

A. A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania

B. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S

C. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

D. A memoir from a member of the Groundhog Club

Answer Explanation

Weather patterns in the last decade would determine the reliability of the predictions of the symbolic metrology of the Groundhog’s day.

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