Which of the following is the main purpose of a dictionary?(1 point)
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to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide a list of synonyms and antonyms for words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide definitions and pronunciation of words
to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide information about technical words related to a text
to provide a list of words in alphabetical order
The main purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions and pronunciation of words.
Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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a curved symbol above a letter
a curved symbol above a letter
a line above a letter
a line above a letter
a dot in the middle of a word
a dot in the middle of a word
an accent mark
An accent mark is the symbol in a dictionary that shows a stressed syllable.
What is a word's pronunciation?(1 point)
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the origin of a word
the origin of a word
the correct way to spell a word
the correct way to spell a word
the meaning of a word
the meaning of a word
the correct way to say a word
A word's pronunciation refers to the correct way to say a word.
Where is the part of speech located in a dictionary entry?(1 point)
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in parentheses after the entry word
in parentheses after the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
in the numbered definitions that follow the entry word
before the entry word
before the entry word
after the pronunciation
The part of speech is located in parentheses after the entry word in a dictionary entry.
Which of the following describes a stressed syllable?(1 point)
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the first letter of a word
the first letter of a word
the root word
the root word
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word that is silent
the part of a word pronounced with force
A stressed syllable is the part of a word pronounced with force.
What happens when jagged edges of rock plates grind past each other? (1 point)
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subduction
subduction
an earthquake
an earthquake
volcanic formation
volcanic formation
a mountain chain
When jagged edges of rock plates grind past each other, an earthquake can occur.
Which land features are most likely found near a convergent plate boundary?(1 point)
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volcanoes and mountains
volcanoes and mountains
hot springs and geysers
hot springs and geysers
faults and ocean basins
faults and ocean basins
rift valleys and ridges
Volcanoes and mountains are most likely found near a convergent plate boundary.
Which feature is formed at convergent plate boundaries?(1 point)
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San Andreas Fault
San Andreas Fault
Andes Mountains
Andes Mountains
East African Rift Valley
East African Rift Valley
mid-Atlantic Ridge
The Andes Mountains are formed at convergent plate boundaries.
Where do earthquakes normally occur?(1 point)
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at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water
at the edges of Earth’s bodies of water
at the edges of tectonic plates
at the edges of tectonic plates
at the center of Earth’s core
at the center of Earth’s core
at the center of tectonic plates
at the center of tectonic plates
Earthquakes normally occur at the edges of tectonic plates.
In which direction is Hawaii's chain of islands moving?
A map of the Pacific Ocean shows a chain of islands. There is a compass rose in the bottom left corner with an arrow for north pointing toward the top of the map. The first island, labeled Hawaii is in the bottom right corner. Moving toward the upper left corner are the following islands in order: Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molkokai, Oahu, Niihau and ending with Kauai in the uper left corner of the map.(1 point)
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Northwest
Northwest
Southeast
Southeast
Northeast
Northeast
Southwest
Southwest
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Based on the description provided, the chain of islands in Hawaii is moving in a northwest direction.
Which phrase best describes frost wedging?(1 point)
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a type of physical weathering that occurs due to temperature changes
a type of physical weathering that occurs due to temperature changes
a type of physical weathering that occurs due to friction
a type of physical weathering that occurs due to friction
a type of erosion that occurs due to friction
a type of erosion that occurs due to friction
a type of erosion that occurs due to temperature changes