Prairie State Achievement Examination 2009-2010
Prairie StateAchievement Examination2009–2010Prairie StateAchievement ExaminationOverview andPreparation Guide for PSAE Day 2Illinois State Board of Education
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2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2Table of ContentsOverview—Prairie State Achievement Examination . 5An Overview for Students . 7Spring 2010 Test Administration Schedule .10PSAE Test Results.11Description of the PSAE .12Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2 .13Preparing for the ISBE-Developed Science Assessment .15ISBE-Developed Science Assessment.17Science Sample Items .18Key for ISBE-Developed Science Sample Items . 32Preparing for the WorkKeys Assessments . 33Some Basic Information. 35Test Taking Tips . 37WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Assessment. 39WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Practice Set. 43Answers to Applied Mathematics Practice Set . 51WorkKeys Reading for Information Assessment . 56WorkKeys Reading for Information Practice Set . 59Answers to Reading for Information Practice Set . 723
InitialismsPSAE — Prairie State Achievement ExaminationISBE — Illinois State Board of Education4
Prairie StateAchievement ExaminationOverview5
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2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2An Overview for StudentsThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides this booklet to help you prepare for the Prairie StateAchievement Examination (PSAE). The first part of this booklet is an overview that answers some basicquestions about the PSAE: What is it? What will it cover? When will it be given? The second part of thisbooklet is a preparation guide for the three tests that you will take on Day 2 of the PSAE.What is the Prairie State Achievement Examination, or PSAE?The PSAE is the state assessment given to grade 11 students and used for school accountability. Current statelaw requires that students take the PSAE to receive a regular high school diploma, unless they are exempt.Therefore, some grade 12 students also participate in the PSAE for this purpose.What subjects does the PSAE test?The PSAE tests four academic subjects: reading, mathematics, science, and writing.When will I take the PSAE?You will take the PSAE on April 28 and 29, 2010. For students who are not in school on one or both of thesetest dates, makeup tests are given two weeks later on May 12 and 13, 2010.If you will be taking the PSAE with accommodations, you will have a two-week testing window during whichyour high school may administer the Day 1 and Day 2 tests.What is the purpose of the PSAE?The PSAE measures your academic achievement with respect to the Illinois Learning Standards anddetermines whether you will receive recognition for excellent performance. PSAE results also show theprogress that schools and the state have made toward meeting the Standards.What are the Illinois Learning Standards?The Illinois Learning Standards are statements of the specific knowledge and skills that every public schoolstudent should learn in school. Thousands of Illinois citizens—teachers, parents, school administrators,employers, community leaders, and representatives of higher education—identified what they believe you willneed to know and be able to do after you graduate from high school.Whether you intend to go directly to a job or plan to attend a vocational or technical school, junior college, orfour-year college, you will have the academic background you will need to compete successfully if you meetthe Illinois Learning Standards. The Standards cover reading, mathematics, science, and writing—all of whichare tested on the PSAE. There are also Standards for social science, physical development and health, finearts, and foreign languages.Where can I find more information about the Illinois Learning Standards?To read more about the Standards, visit the Web site maintained by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)at www.isbe.net/ils/default.htm.What tests will I take on each day of PSAE testing?You will take the ACT Plus Writing on Day 1. The ACT multiple-choice battery consists of four tests:English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT Writing Test is a 30-minute test with a single promptquestion.7
2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2On Day 2 you will take one test developed by ISBE with assistance from Illinois teachers and twoACT-developed WorkKeys tests. The ISBE-developed test is in science. The WorkKeys tests are in readingand mathematics.Why does the PSAE include different kinds of tests?The PSAE is designed to measure progress toward meeting the Illinois Learning Standards and also to providestudents with broad achievement information. For these reasons, ISBE includes tests that measure the IllinoisLearning Standards and that also provide a measure of workplace skills and readiness for college.The four ACT multiple-choice tests measure what you have learned in English, mathematics, reading, andscience. The ACT Writing Test measures what you have learned with regard to making and expressingjudgments, developing and supporting a viewpoint, organizing and presenting ideas logically, andcommunicating clearly in original, first-draft writing. The two WorkKeys tests add depth and breadth; theyaddress the “Applications of Learning” that are part of the Standards for every academic area, and theyincrease the range of skills in reading and mathematics that are assessed. Complete coverage of the Standardsfor science is accomplished by the inclusion of an ISBE-developed test in science.Your PSAE score for each subject will be based on two of the tests that make up the PSAE. For example,PSAE science consists of ACT science on Day 1 and the ISBE-developed science test on Day 2. The charts onpages 11 and 12 show how the tests that make up the PSAE fit together to assess each subject.Why are WorkKeys tests included on the PSAE?ISBE decided to incorporate two WorkKeys tests, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics, into thePSAE for three reasons:(1) WorkKeys tests assess whether you can apply what you have learned in the classroom tonon-classroom situations, as required by the “Applications of Learning” sections of the IllinoisLearning Standards.(2) WorkKeys tests give you a set of scores that you can use to identify the workplace skills you alreadyhave and those you need to acquire.(3) WorkKeys scores are used by many employers as part of the process of determining whether a jobapplicant is suited for a particular job or training program. WorkKeys skill levels have been used todescribe thousands of jobs ranging from entry-level to those requiring postsecondary degrees. Youmay include your WorkKeys scores in your portfolio and present them for comparison with therequirements of the job you are seeking. You may also use your scores toward earning a NationalCareer Readiness Certificate.How and when will I receive my PSAE scores?In the fall, schools will receive the official PSAE score reports for individual students. In addition to yourPSAE score report, you will receive an ACT score report and a score report for each of the two WorkKeystests. ACT will mail your ACT score report to your home address in May or June. The WorkKeys Reading forInformation and Applied Mathematics score reports will be sent to schools about the same time as the PSAEscore reports.Will the PSAE scores become part of my school transcript?Your PSAE score in each subject will be recorded on your transcript, and the subjects in which you earned aPrairie State Achievement Award will be indicated.8
2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2What is a Prairie State Achievement Award?A Prairie State Achievement Award is special recognition given for excellent performance. You will earn anaward for every PSAE subject in which your score is at the Exceeds Standards level. (There is no score oraward for the PSAE as a whole.) Each award you receive will be noted on your transcript, and you willreceive a certificate showing the subjects in which you received an award. Certificates will be sent to yourschool with the PSAE score reports in the fall.Will I receive ACT scores that I can use when I apply to colleges?Yes, as long as you test under standard conditions or with ACT-Approved accommodations (if applicable).You can send the ACT scores that you receive from PSAE testing to colleges of your choice, just as you cansend ACT scores from national testing. You may choose to have your scores sent to up to four colleges at nocost to you. You will be given information about how to have your test scores sent to additional colleges whenyou receive your ACT scores. ACT will mail your score report to your home address in May or June.Are ACT scores from state PSAE testing accepted by colleges and the IllinoisStudent Assistance Commission (ISAC)?Yes. Colleges and universities throughout the United States and ISAC have indicated their willingness to useACT scores reported from state testing.Are ACT scores from state PSAE testing accepted by the National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA)?In 2006, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) implemented rules changes that allow the useof state ACT scores in determining initial eligibility for participation in Division I and Division II sports.These changes were effective January 9, 2006, for Division II and August 1, 2006, for Division I. As a result,students entering college on or after August 1, 2006, can use state ACT scores for both Division I andDivision II initial eligibility. Questions may be directed to the NCAA Eligibility Center at 877/262-1492.Are the WorkKeys scores from PSAE testing accepted for the National CareerReadiness Certificate (NCRC)?Yes, if the tests are taken under standard conditions or with approved accommodations, WorkKeys scores maybe used toward a National Career Readiness Certificate.Should students with disabilities take the PSAE?Students with disabilities must take the PSAE unless they have an Individualized Education Program (IEP)that identifies regular state testing as being inappropriate for them, even with accommodations. Decisionsabout participation and any need for accommodations that students with disabilities may have are made on anindividual basis by each student’s IEP team.Should students with limited English proficiency take the PSAE?Students with limited English proficiency must take the PSAE. As necessary, they may receive state-allowedaccommodations during testing to assist them in understanding the tests. Because these accommodations arenot approved by ACT, ACT scores from these administrations cannot be reported to colleges or universities. Iftranslated versions of the test or other unapproved accommodations are used, WorkKeys scores are not eligiblefor the NCRC.9
2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2Spring 2010 Test Administration ScheduleWhat is the 2010 test administration schedule?ACT EnglishACT MathematicsDay 1Wednesday,April 28, 2010ACT ReadingACT ScienceACT WritingDay 2Thursday,April 29, 2010ISBE-Developed ScienceWorkKeys Applied MathematicsWorkKeys Reading for Information45 minutes (75 questions)60 minutes (60 questions)[required 15-minute break]35 minutes (40 questions)35 minutes (40 questions)[required 5-minute break]30 minutes (one prompt question)40 minutes (45 questions)45 minutes (33 questions)[required 15-minute break]45 minutes (33 questions)NoteStandard time makeup testing for students who are not in school on one or both of these testdates (April 28 and 29) will follow this schedule and be administered on May 12 (Day 1)and May 13 (Day 2).The window for Day 1 accommodations testing is April 28–May 12, 2010, and the windowfor Day 2 accommodations testing is April 29–May 13, 2010.10
2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2PSAE Test ResultsComponent TestsPSAE Test ScoresACT Reading WorkKeys Reading for Information PSAEReadingACT Mathematics WorkKeys Applied Mathematics PSAEMathematicsACT Science ISBE-Developed Science PSAEScienceACT English ACT Writing PSAEWriting11
PSAETestScoresACT English measures two aspects of standard written English: (1) conventions, including punctuation,grammar and usage, and sentence structure [40 questions] and (2) rhetorical skills, including strategy,organization, and style [35 questions]. The test includes five prose passages, each followed by severalmultiple-choice questions. Different types of passages are included so that a variety of skills are assessed.The ACT Writing Test consists of one writing prompt that briefly states an issue and describes two points ofview on the issue. Students respond to a question about their position on the issue. (Students’ essay scores arenot affected by the point of view they take on the issue.)ACT Writing(30 minutes, one promptquestion)ACT science presents seven sets of scientific information in the form of reading passages and data summaries.Each is followed by a series of multiple-choice questions. The content includes biology, chemistry, physics, andEarth and space sciences.ACT Science(35 minutes, 40 multiplechoice questions)ACT English(45 minutes, 75 multiplechoice questions)Applied Mathematics measures a student’s skill in using mathematical reasoning to solve work-relatedproblems. Test takers set up and solve problems like those that occur in a workplace. A calculator may be used,and a formula sheet is provided. The questions are arranged in five levels of increasing difficulty. ACTrecommends the use of a calculator; see pages 40–41 of this booklet for more information.WorkKeys AppliedMathematics(45 minutes, 33 multiplechoice questions)The ISBE-developed science assessment presents scientific information in the form of short prompts, witheach followed by one multiple-choice question. Questions are distributed equally across life sciences, physicalsciences, Earth and space sciences, and science, technology, and society.ACT mathematics questions require the use of reasoning skills to solve practical problems in mathematics insix areas: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, andtrigonometry. Certain types of calculators may be used; see page 5 of Preparing for the ACT for moreinformation.ACT Mathematics(60 minutes, 60 multiplechoice questions)ISBE-Developed Science(40 minutes, 45 multiplechoice questions)Reading for Information includes 15 reading selections that range in length from about 50 up to 300 words.Each selection is followed by one, two, or three multiple-choice questions. The selections are arranged in orderof increasing difficulty.ACT reading includes four 750-word passages. Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions. Twoof the passages are literary texts (one fiction and one nonfiction). The other two passages are informationaltexts (one social science and one natural science).ACT Reading(35 minutes, 40 multiplechoice questions)WorkKeys Reading forInformation(45 minutes, 33 multiplechoice questions)Descriptions of Component TestsComponent TestsDescription of the Prairie State Achievement Examination2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2
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Preparing for theISBE-Developed ScienceAssessment15
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2009–2010 Overview and Preparation Guide for PSAE Day 2ISBE-Developed Science AssessmentYou will take the ISBE-developed science assessment on Day 2 of the PSAE. It will consist of 45 multiplechoice items. You will have 40 minutes to complete this assessment.The questions on the science assessment measure critical thinking skills required in the natural sciences,including interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving. The assessment presentsscientific information in the form of short prompts, with each followed by one multiple-choice question.Test questions are distributed across the Illinois Learning Standards that cover science inquiry; the life,physical, and Earth and space sciences; and the relationship among science, technology, and society.The following pages contain 45 sample questions that were written for the ISBE-developed scienceassessment. Following the samples, you will find a key on page 32 that gives the correct answer for eachquestion.17
Science13Use this information to answer the nextquestion.During cellular respiration, energy fromglucose is converted and stored for use bythe cell in what form?This chart shows a strand of DNAundergoing replication.A.B.C.D.5′CAAG.TAs heat energy in water moleculesAs kinetic energy in ADP moleculesAs potential energy in oxygen moleculesAs chemical energy in ATP moleculesA43′Steven examined 3 different animals. Eachanimal was classified in a different class.Assuming that no mistakes are made, whatwill be the code for the complementary(daughter) strand of DNA that is beingformed?A.B.C.D.3′3′3′3′All 3 animals could be members of whichcategory of biological classification?A.B.C.D.AGTTC 5′AGCCT 5′AGUUC 5′ACTTG 5′2The leaf-tailed gecko, as its name suggests,has evolved a tail shaped like a leaf. Inwhich habitat would this animal mostlikely be found?A.B.C.D.Rain forestDesertTundraPrairie18OrderGenusFamilyPhylum
Science5Which set of drawings demonstrates what happens to cells in plant root tips during growth?A.B.C.D.67In contrast to DNA, an RNA moleculecontains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T).All other bases remain the same. Duringtranscription, an RNA molecule isconstructed from a coding strand of DNAusing complementary coding. How wouldthe RNA molecule coded from this portionof a DNA molecule TACCGG read?A.B.C.D.A female horse has the genotype RrTT.What allele combinations would mostlikely be present in her eggs?A.B.C.D.AUGGCCATGGCCUUGGCCUAGGCC19Rr, TTRT, rTRT, rT, Rr, TTRT, Rt, rT, rt
Science810IWhich organisms in a community will havethe highest concentration of pesticides intheir tissues?JtimeHCDFA.B.C.D.GProducersPrimary consumersSecondary consumersTertiary consumersEB11AWhen a sample of gas in an expandablecontainer is maintained at 0 C and 1 atmof pressure, it has a volume of 2.0 L.Which statement is true about thisrelationship diagram?A.B.C.D.Based on Boyle’s law, what will the volumeof the gas sample be if the pressure isincreased to 3.00 atmospheres while thetemperature is kept at 0 C?C is the ancestor of B, D, E.D is the ancestor of E, H.E is the ancestor of F, G, H.F is the ancestor of G.A.B.C.D.9Some scientists predict that increasingthe amount of carbon dioxide in ouratmosphere will have adverse effects on theenvironment. What is one of these adverseeffects?A.B.C.D.Melting of glaciers and polar iceDepletion of the ozone layerDestruction of the rain forestsCooling effect over Earth200.67 L1.56 L2.05 L3.04 L
Science12Periodic Table of the 262524CoFeMnCr52.00 54.94 55.85 58.9345444342RhRuTcMo95.94 (98) 101.1 102.977767574IrOsReW183.9 186.2 190.2 192.2109108107106MtHsBhSg(263) (262) 186.2 (268)606162635B10.8113Al10 11 12 26.9828313029NiGaZnCu58.69 63.55 65.38 69.7246494847PdInCdAg106.4 107.9 112.4 114.878818079PtTlHgAu195.1 197.0 200.6 204.4110111RgDs(269) Lanthanide CePrNdPmSmEuGdTbDyHoErTmYbLuseries 140.1 140.9 144.2 (147) 150.4 152.0 157.3 158.9 162.5 164.9 167.3 168.9 173.0 175.090919293949596979899100101102103Actinide ThPaUNpPuAmCmBkCfEsFmMdNoLrseries 232.0 (231) 238.0 (237) (244) (243) (247) (247) (251) (252) (257) (258) (259) (260)Potassium (K) is most likely to have similar chemical properties to which elements?A.B.C.D.Ca, Fe, CuLi, Na, CsNa, Ca, RbMg, Be, Rn(222)
Science1315What is the name of the process that formswater droplets on the outside of a coldglass of ice water during a warm, humidday?A.B.C.D.Methanol is a fuel with the potential tosupplement or replace gasoline as anenergy source. Which equation representsthe reaction that takes place whenmethanol is ow many atoms are in exactly 6 g ofcarbon-12?A.B.C.D.1 atom12 atoms3.01 1023 atoms6.02 1023 atoms22C2H5OH 3O2 2CO2 3H2O2CH3OH 3O2 2CO2 4H2OCH3OH N2 H2 O2 2HNO3 CH4C2H5OH N2 H2 O2 2HNO3 2CH4
Science16Acid colorpH range wherecolor change occursBase colorCresol redRed1.0 – 2.0YellowMethyl orangeRed3.2 – 4.4YellowBromthymol blueYellow6.6 – 7.4BluePhenolphthaleinColorless8.0 – 10.0PinkIndicatorA solution turned yellow when either cresol red or bromthymol blue was added. What is the pH ofthe solution?A.B.C.D.Less than 3.2Greater than 6.6Between 2.0 and 6.6Greater than 7.41718Which most likely exhibits well-definedbedding planes?A.B.C.D.Why is the accumulation of thick loessdeposits an important factor in makingIllinois an excellent area for growingcrops?GabbroGraniteObsidianShaleA. Loess forms an impermeable layerbeneath the rich topsoil.B. Loess is a key component of the richtopsoil.C. Loess is made of heavy clay, whichprevents erosion of the rich topsoil.D. Loess blows away easily and exposes therich topsoil.23
Science1921LimestoneConsider a 2-liter glass cylinder with twoholes at different heights. The cylinder isfilled with water, and water is allowed toflow through the two holes, as shown in thedrawing.youngestShaleSandstoneoldestYBased on the rock types and sequenceof the vertical rock column, whatenvironmental change most likelyoccurred?A.B.C.D.waterXglass cylinderSea level was rising.Glaciers covered the area.Floods occurred at regular intervals.Mountain building was occurring.Why does the water flowing from hole Xtravel a greater horizontal distance thanthe water flowing from hole Y?A. Water pressure decreases with depth.B. Water pressure increases with depth.C. The density of water decreases withdepth.D. The density of water increases withdepth.20Which terrestrial planet has the densestatmosphere?A.B.C.D.MercuryVenusEarthMars24
Science2223Which diagram shows what happens whenan ocean plate and a crustal plate meet?Geologists examined the rock structurealong a segment of the coastline of NorthAmerica. They found several large tractsof land that contained rocks and fossilsthat were very different from those inadjacent tracts. Which best explains thisobservation?A.crustal plateA.B.C.D.ocean plateAlluvial depositionPlate tectonicsDiverging boundariesVolcanic eruptionsB.24crustal plateWhich has the greatest effect on oceantides?ocean plateA.B.C.D.C.ocean platecrustal plateocean platecrustal plateD.25CometsMoonSunMars
Science2526Rosa designed this slingshot device.A team of six scientists is conducting astudy of the potential health hazards of anew chemical used in making house paints.One team member’s results show thepossibility of a slight hazard, although thisdoes not show up in any of the studiesperformed by the other team members. Theteam decides to publish all the results andsuggest the need for further investigationinto the possibility of a health hazard.path the ball travelsrubber bandtrajectoryangle 15 pouchrubber bandplatformhandleWhy would they make this decision?A. The other studies are incorrect becausethey did not show evidence of a hazard.B. The team members all believe the resultsof the study showing a slight hazard.C. The group funding the research wanted tofind evidence of a health hazard.D. Even if the studies did not all agree, it isimportant for the scientific community tohave the complete results of the research.She wanted to determine the averagedistance a ball would travel when shotfrom a pouch attached to a pair of postsby rubber bands. In each trial, she shot3 identical balls by pulling the pouch10 cm behind the posts. She held thetrajectory angle, the angle of the path ofthe ball, constant at 15 above horizontal.This chart shows the average distance the3 balls traveled in each trial.TrialAverage distance (m)16.528,036,045.527Which of these would require the leastethical judgment on the part of theexperimenter?A. Testing for the transmission of the AIDSvirus in human beingsB. Testing for excessive iron in a city watersupplyC. Determining the effects on human life ofa newly developed herbicide to be used inan agricultural areaD. Dissecting a live frog in a high schoolbiology classFor one trial, Rosa increased the height ofthe platform beneath the slingshot device50 cm. Which trial likely incorporated thisdesign change?A.B.C.D.Trial 1Trial 2Trial 3Trial 426
Science2830Two spheres having unequal massesare isolated in space from all outsidegravitational effects. The larger sphere ineach figure below has twice the mass of thesmaller sphere.Elements in the same vertical column ofthe periodic table have similar chemicalproperties and combining ratios. Whichstatement accounts for this chemicalbehavior of these elements?Which figure best illustrates the relativesize and correct direction of thegravitational forces acting between thetwo masses?A. They have equal numbers of protons,neutrons, and electrons.B. They have equal numbers of electrons intheir outer energy levels.C. They have equal numbers of neutrons intheir nuclei.D. They have equal numbers of protons intheir nuclei.A.B.31An astronaut carries a favorite coin fromthe surface of Earth to the surface of themoon. Which statement best describes theinertial and gravitational mass of the coinwhen it reaches the surface of the moon?C.A. Inertial and gravitational mass remainunchanged.B. Inertial and gravitational mass decrease.C. Inertial mass remains unchanged andgravitational mass decreases.D. Inertial mass decreases and gravitationalmass remains unchanged.D.29Which causes the aurora borealis(northern lights)?A.B.C.D.Solar windSolar eclipseLunar eclipseComet debris27
Science3234As Earth orbits the sun, Earth travels inan elliptical path with the sun at one focus.Gretchen and Pablo play on the seesaw atrecess. The seesaw pivots at the center.Gretchen weighs 333 N and sits on one endof the seesaw.Which statement about the speed of Earthin its orbit is correct?A. Earth’s speed is greatest when it isfarthest from the sun.B. Earth’s speed is greatest when it isnearest the sun.C. Earth’s speed is constant throughout theorbit.D. Earth’s speed increases with each orbit.KLMNGretchenIf Pablo weighs 444 N, where should he sitto balance the seesaw?A.B.C.D.KLMN33Which is a common characteristic of mostcomets?35A. Comets’ tails point toward the sun.B. Comets gain mass as they approach thesun.C. Comets lose mass as they approach thesun.D. Comets slow down as they approach thesun.What is the first thing a student in alaboratory class should do when achemical spill occurs?A. Cover the spill with paper towelsB. Clean the spill up and then notify theteacherC. Let the spill air dryD. Notify the teacher28
Science3638Which two gases represent most of Earth’satmosphere?What causes the surface of the sun to emitlight and heat?A.B.C.D.A. Convection currents heat the core andconserve energy.B. Hydrogen fuses into helium and releasesenergy.C. Fuel combusts with oxygen and releasesenergy.D. Nuclear explosions go off at the surface.Water vapor, carbon dioxideWater vapor, nitrogenOxygen, carbon dioxideOxygen, nitrogen37New species can form when organisms aregeographically isolated from parentcolonies. Examples of barriers that cancause geographic isolation are mountainranges, rivers, and glaciers. Why wouldbarriers such as these cause new species toevolve over time?39Which would be the best instrument fordetecting earthquake waves?A.B.C.D.A. Isolated populations can only breedamong themselves, keeping geneticchanges within the population.B. Isolated populations produce feweroffspring.C. Isolated populations will breed with otherspecies to form new species.D. Isolated populations produce mutationsmore ometer
Science4041Which design for building a sealed-tubebarometer will work best?A.Why does the Southern Hemispherehave less variation in normal annualtemperature than the Nort
(2) WorkKeys tests give you a set of scores that you can use to identify the workplace skills you already have and those you need to acquire. (3) WorkKeys scores are used by many employers as part of the process of determining whether a job applicant is suited for a particular job or training program. WorkKeys skill levels have been used to
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tail. White-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys leucurus) are smaller than black-tailed prairie dogs at 12 to 14 inches and weigh 1 to 2 pounds. Since white-tailed prairie dogs are quite rare in Montana and classified as a species of concern, this paper will focus only on control of black-tailed prairie dogs. If you
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prairie. The sod house was practical. This type of house used the compact dirt and prairie root system for building bricks. The prairie grass grew very thick creating a strong, intercon-nected, and tightly compacted root system. Homesteaders would cut the sod into usable bricks about 3 feet in length, 1 foot in width, and 4 inches deep.
Some members of the animal study group, for example, were quite sure that prairie dogs lived on the Illinois prairie; some even reported having sighted them. When the mammalogist met with the children, she told them that prairie dogs live on the short and medium grass prairies of the western United States, bu
Black-tailed Prairie Dog Town Organization Black-tailed prairie dogs are highly social, gregarious animals that live in large groupings called “towns” or colonies. The largest prairie dog town on record was found by Vernon Bailey in Texas around 1900: 100 miles wide and 2
GLACIER RIDGE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES . 6. Prairie Prairie style homes are an architectural style that was developed by a creative group of architects led by Frank Lloyd Wright and known as the "Prairie School". Prairie style homes have strong lineal lines with low angled roof pitches. Identifying Features: 4:12 pitched hip .
