"The Santa Barbara journal: Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Force Base as it has ended its Delta V Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta V Heavy saw only moderate success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight, expectations for the Delta V Heavy have far exceeded its reality, Future hopes now live with the Atlas V program developed by 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 A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds.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. Of the 41 million people who have received federal assistance. only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through the space program.

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

D. The federal government's spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United States.

Answer Explanation:

This evidence suggests a comparison between the spending on the space program and education, implying that there may be an imbalance in allocation of funds, which could support the argument that the space program is an outdated or misdirected use of taxpayer funds.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

Q #1: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This 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 meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punksutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these 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 Phill 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 impincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punksutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?

A. On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning.

B. Over the years, these events have come to indude a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball

C. 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

D. This tradition has been officially observed in the US, since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions.

Answer Explanation

This statement highlights the additional events and festivities that have become associated with Groundhog Day celebrations, indicating that it is not just about the weather prediction but also about engaging in fun activities.
Q #2: What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is a large, loud insect with long transparent wings, mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out, with delicate, translucent wings and that not only is the cicada loud, but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it is male cicadas that are the noisy ones, to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, which is like the roar of a loud engine. This is because male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum, Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees whereafter the female deposits the eggs into the bark. Wher the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground, with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas, especially the Magicicodo, or periodical cicadas, which regularly emerge in intervals of 13 or 17 years, depending on the species and the location. This is why talk of cicadas in the media is as predictable as their emergence in the US. Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make a buzzing sound?

A. To attract a mate

B. To locate food sources

C. To orient via echolocation

D. To ward off predators

Answer Explanation

The passage states that male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing sound to attract female cicadas when they are ready to mate. This indicates that the buzzing serves as a mating call to attract potential mates.
Q #3: A student is looking for information about the periodic table in a chemistry textbook. Which of the following textbook features should the student use to find the pages where this topic is discussed?

A. References

B. Glossary

C. Index

D. Appendix

Answer Explanation

The index typically lists topics alphabetically along with page numbers where they are discussed in the textbook. By looking up "periodic table" in the index, the student can quickly locate the relevant pages.

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