Question: Choose your answer.

A student prepares a report on gradual environmental changes. Which is the best topic for this report?

OPTIONS:
- forest fires in mountain regions
- succession that transforms grassland to forest
- decomposition of a desert rodent
- flash flooding in a country area
My Answer: succession that transforms grassland to forest

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What do ice, a rock, and a piece of aluminum have in common?

OPTIONS:
- They are all solids.
- They are all liquids.
- They are all minerals.
- They are all elements.
My Answer: They are all solids.

Question: Choose your answer.

Which of these soil changes is due only to natural causes?

OPTIONS:
- Loss of minerals due to farming.
- Deserts forming due to tree cutting.
- Flooding due to dam construction.
- Minerals washing out due to heavy rain.
My Answer: Minerals washing out due to heavy rain.

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An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is least likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water?

OPTIONS:
- Ceramic
- Wood
- Glass
- Iron
My Answer:
Wood