Opals can be worth a lot of money.
Which piece of evidence supports this inference?
(1 point)
Responses
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
What do readers use to make inferences about a text?(1 point)
Responses
connections to other texts
connections to other texts
their own opinions
their own opinions
evidence from the text
evidence from the text
their life experiences
evidence from the text
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Wolves are quite similar in appearance to domestic German shepherds. They have common physical traits that include shaggy fur, erect ears, and a heavy, curled tail.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Building new stadiums has a limited impact on the economics of a city. People from outside a city where a new stadium is built rarely spend their money at it. Additionally, a new stadium does not usually provide significant employment to the community it is built in.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
City funds should not be used to build a new stadium.
City funds should not be used to build a new stadium.
A new stadium will take employees from existing businesses.
A new stadium will take employees from existing businesses.
A new stadium is an important investment for a community.
A new stadium is an important investment for a community.
Tourists should not have to pay to visit an old stadium.
City funds should not be used to build a new stadium.
Which is responsible for the movement of large plates and formation of volcanoes?(1 point)
Responses
magnetic energy
magnetic energy
electrical energy
electrical energy
thermal energy
thermal energy
mechanical energy
thermal energy
The piece of evidence that supports the inference that opals can be worth a lot of money is:
"Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early."
This suggests that people are willing to spend a significant amount of time and effort searching for opals because they believe that finding valuable opals could lead to a significant financial gain.