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math_qa
mathqa_03_04541
b completes a work in 7 days . a alone can do it in 10 days . if both work together , the work can be completed in how many days ?
[ "3.75 days", "4.11 days", "5.11 days", "6.75 days" ]
B
"1 / 7 + 1 / 10 = 17 / 70 70 / 17 = 4.11 days answer : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04618
Warm weather organisms live in what kind of climates?
[ "icey", "summerlike", "frosty", "frigid" ]
B
warm-weather organisms live in warm climates
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02534
Which of the following data would be most useful for describing the climate of a specific area?
[ "average weekly wind speeds for 1 month", "daily relative humidity levels for 18 months", "total annual precipitation amounts for 2 years", "average high and low monthly temperatures for 20 years" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_04365
Which atomic particle has a positive charge?
[ "the nucleus", "the neutron", "the electron", "the proton" ]
D
A proton is one of three main particles that make up the atom. The other two particles are the neutron and electron. Protons are found in the nucleus of the atom. This is a tiny, dense region at the center of the atom. Protons have a positive electrical charge of one (+1) and a mass of 1 atomic mass unit (amu), which i...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01067
Which action is the best method to separate a mixture of salt and water?
[ "using a magnet to extract the salt", "adding a colored dye to the mixture", "pouring the mixture through a filter", "boiling the mixture until the water evaporates" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_11083
Although what biochemicals circulate throughout the body and come into contact with many different cell types, they only affect cells that possess the necessary receptors?
[ "enzymes", "organs", "hormones", "Cells" ]
C
How Hormones Work Hormones cause changes in target cells by binding to specific cell-surface or intracellular hormone receptors, molecules embedded in the cell membrane or floating in the cytoplasm with a binding site that matches a binding site on the hormone molecule. In this way, even though hormones circulate throu...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01603
Biologists have discovered that the beluga whales of Canada's St. Lawrence River have the highest rates of cancer among animals. What is most likely the reason for this high incidence of cancer in these whales?
[ "chemical and pollutant runoff into the ocean", "average temperatures increased in the region", "depletion of natural prey from the ecosystem", "increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_11111
What exposure risk comes with aerobic respiration?
[ "nitrogen toxicity", "carbon toxicity", "oxygen toxicity", "helium toxicity" ]
C
In summary, aerobic and anaerobic respiration each have advantages under specific conditions. Aerobic respiration produces far more ATP, but risks exposure to oxygen toxicity. Anaerobic respiration is less energy-efficient, but allows survival in habitats which lack oxygen. Within the human body, both are important to ...
sciq
sciq_01_04031
Where are most white blood cells made?
[ "plasma", "lungs", "heart tissue", "the bone marrow" ]
D
White blood cells (WBCs) are usually larger than red blood cells. They do not have hemoglobin and do not carry oxygen. White blood cells make up less than one percent of the blood's volume. Most WBCs are made in the bone marrow, and some mature in the lymphatic system. There are different WBCs with different jobs. WBCs...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04087
Blocking a river creates homes for
[ "satellites", "fish", "rocks", "mermaids" ]
B
damming a river can cause a lake to form
sciq
sciq_01_03311
Venus rotates slowly in a direction opposite to the direction of what?
[ "its orbit", "the sun", "the Earth's orbit", "the orbit of Mars" ]
A
Venus rotates slowly in a direction opposite to the direction of its orbit.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04523
bag a contains red , white and blue marbles such that the red to white marble ratio is 1 : 3 and the white to blue marble ratio is 2 : 3 . bag b contains red and white marbles in the ratio of 1 : 4 . together , the two bags contain 50 white marbles . how many red marbles could be in bag a ?
[ "1", "5", "4", "6" ]
B
6 is the answer . bag a - r : w : b = 2 : 6 : 9 let w in bag a be 6 k bab b - r : w = 1 : 4 let w in bag b be 4 k w = 50 = 6 k + 4 k = > k = 5 total red ' s in bag a will be 2 k = 10 b
sciq
sciq_01_05399
In amniotes that lay eggs, the shell of the egg provides protection for the developing embryo while being permeable enough to allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and this?
[ "tissue", "oxygen", "Protein", "gas" ]
B
Characteristics of Amniotes The amniotic egg is the key characteristic of amniotes. In amniotes that lay eggs, the shell of the egg provides protection for the developing embryo while being permeable enough to allow for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. The albumin, or egg white, provides the embryo with water...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02935
Which part of a pencil comes most directly from rocks?
[ "eraser", "logo", "the middle", "wood" ]
C
pencil lead contains mineral graphite
sciq
sciq_01_01029
The variable is the speed of light. for the relationship to hold mathematically, if the speed of light is used in m/s, the wavelength must be in meters and the frequency in what?
[ "gigawatts", "miles", "centimeters", "hertz" ]
D
The variable is the speed of light. For the relationship to hold mathematically, if the speed of light is used in m/s, the wavelength must be in meters and the frequency in Hertz.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01402
the mall charges 60 cents for the first hour of parking and $ 4 for each additional hour until the customer reaches 4 hours , after that the parking fee is $ 2 per hour . if edward parked his car in the mall for 7 hours and 30 minutes , how much is he going to pay ?
[ "$ 25.2", "$ 22 .", "$ 13 .", "$ 14.5 ." ]
A
"0.60 + 4 * 4 + 2 * 4 + 0.60 = $ 25.2 answer : $ 25.2"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00423
In an experiment, a scientist named Pavlov rang a bell before he fed his dogs, which made the dogs drool. Soon the dogs would drool when they heard the bell, even if they did not receive any food. What type of response did the dogs exhibit?
[ "an instinct", "an inherited trait", "a learned behavior", "a conscious behavior" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00796
4 - fifths of 3 - eighths of a number is 24 . what is 250 per cent of that number ?
[ "100", "160", "120", "200" ]
D
let the number = x . 4 ⁄ 5 × 3 ⁄ 8 x = 24 or x = 24 × 2 × 5 / 3 = 80 ∴ 250 per cent of the number = 250 ⁄ 100 × 80 = 200 answer d
math_qa
mathqa_03_02814
a can do a work in 15 days and b in 20 days . if they work on it together for 4 days then the fraction of the work that is left is ?
[ "1 / 4", "1 / 10", "7 / 15", "8 / 15" ]
D
"explanation : a ’ s one day work = 1 / 15 b ’ s one day work = 1 / 20 ( a + b ) ’ s one day work is = 1 / 15 + 1 / 20 = 7 / 60 their 4 days work = 4 x 7 / 60 = 7 / 15 remaining work = 8 / 15 answer : option d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_02384
Predators which rely on small rodents for food will do what when rodents all die off?
[ "become vegetarians", "increase in population", "have more food", "have lower numbers" ]
D
as the supply of food in an environment decreases , the population of animals in that environment will decrease
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04258
Dicobalt EDTA is used for treating a poisoning case effectively. Which of the following poisoning is treated by dicobalt EDTA?
[ "Cyanide", "Sulfuric acid", "Nitric acid", "H2S" ]
A
aerobic utilization of oxygen. Dicobalt EDTA acts by chelating cyanide to form a harmless product that is excreted in the urine. Cobalt EDTA and aminophenols are more rapid in action, efficacious, and less toxic than nitrites. Ref: The essentials of forensic medicine and toxicology by Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00539
Woods lamp has a frequency of -
[ "250 nm", "300 nm", "320 nm", "360 nm" ]
D
<p>WOOD'S LAMP Hand held device used to diagnose various dermatological conditions.It is a mercury vapour long wave,ultraviolet lamp with an inbuilt wood's filter made of barium silicate with 9% nickel oxide. Opaque to all wavelengths except those between 320 nm and 400 nm with a peak at 365 nm. Flourescence occurs whe...
sciq
sciq_01_04601
What is the name of a long and low hill of sediments which have been deposited by a glacier?
[ "a drumlin", "a floodplain", "a mountain", "a crag" ]
A
A drumlin is a long, low hill of sediments deposited by a glacier. Drumlins often occur in groups called drumlin fields. The narrow end of each drumlin points in the direction the glacier was moving when it dropped the sediments.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04687
the ratio of the present age of sandy to that of molly is 7 : 2 . eight years from now , the ratio of the ages of sandy to molly will be 5 : 2 . what was sandy ' s age 6 years ago ?
[ "18", "24", "30", "36" ]
D
"let the present age of sandy be 7 x years and that of molly be 2 x years . ( 7 x + 8 ) / ( 2 x + 8 ) = 5 / 2 4 x = 24 x = 6 six years ago , sandy ' s age was 7 ( 6 ) - 6 = 36 the answer is d ."
sciq
sciq_01_05453
Some animals prepare for the long winters by storing food and going dormant, a behavior called what?
[ "gestation", "hibernation", "pollination", "resting" ]
B
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00124
Different systems of the human body perform different functions. Which system takes oxygen from the air to be moved by the circulatory system?
[ "the respiratory system", "the digestive system", "the nervous system", "the skeletal system" ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_00629
As per hutton's unconformity, what happened to the intermediate layers of rock?
[ "they metamorphized", "they fused", "they eroded away", "they expanded" ]
C
Look at the rock layers pictured below ( Figure below ); they show a feature called Hutton’s unconformity. The unconformity was discovered by James Hutton in the 1700s. Hutton saw that the lower rock layers are very old. The upper layers are much younger. There are no layers in between the ancient and recent layers. Hu...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02263
sonika bought a v . c . r . at the list price of 18,700 . if the rate of sales tax was 8 % , find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the v . c . r .
[ "20,196", "19,780", "19,680", "19,380" ]
A
"sol . list price of v . c . r . = 18,700 rate of sales tax = 8 % ∴ sales tax = 8 % of 18,700 = 8 ⁄ 100 × 18700 = 1496 so , total amount which sonika had to pay for purchasing the v . c . r . = 18,700 + 1496 = 20,196 . answer a"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01038
In the human body, cellular respiration breaks down sugar molecules after they enter the cell. What results from this process?
[ "growth of bacteria", "release of energy", "activity of enzymes", "production of oxygen" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_06304
What scientist and monk is best known for his experiments with pea plants?
[ "steiner mendel", "gregor mendel", "charles darwin", "aristotle" ]
B
Gregor Mendel was born in 1822 and grew up on his parents’ farm in Austria. He did well in school and became a monk. He also went to the University of Vienna, where he studied science and math. His professors encouraged him to learn science through experimentation and to use math to make sense of his results. Mendel is...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02095
An iris may have trouble thriving in an arid location, or even in a frozen location, because it needs
[ "to be dried and preserved", "a certain climate to boom", "a bucket of ice water", "to be buried in snow" ]
B
a plant requires a specific climate to grow and survive
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03100
In RNTCP what is the schedule for sputum examination after beginning the chemotheraphy, in category I patients -
[ "2, 4 and 6 months", "1, 2 and 3 months", "3, 5 and 6 months", "1, 3 and 5 months" ]
A
- the patient taking category I treatment of DOTS should examine sputum at 2 months. - if the sputum is negative fur bacilli , then continuation phase is staed and sputum is examined at 4 and 6 months. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:188 <\p>
sciq
sciq_01_00575
What type of radio waves exist in the 540 to 1600 khz frequency range?
[ "am radio waves", "sound waves", "microwaves", "fm radio waves" ]
A
AM radio waves are used to carry commercial radio signals in the frequency range from 540 to 1600 kHz. The abbreviation AM stands for amplitude modulation, which is the method for placing information on these waves. (See Figure 24.12. ) A carrier wave having the basic frequency of the radio station, say 1530 kHz, is va...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02162
A plant needing to photosynthesize will want to be placed nearest to a
[ "fridge", "bed", "skylight", "basement" ]
C
a plant requires sunlight for photosynthesis
openbookqa
obqa_02_02602
Folding up rocks can happen when
[ "deer shiver", "snakes rattle", "birds quiver", "bunkers shake" ]
D
earthquakes cause rock layers to fold on top of each other
math_qa
mathqa_03_00389
a sum of money at simple interest amounts to rs . 815 in 3 years and to rs . 884 in 4 years . the sum is :
[ "s . 608", "s . 690", "s . 698", "s . 700" ]
A
"s . i . for 1 year = rs . ( 884 - 815 ) = rs . 69 . s . i . for 3 years = rs . ( 69 x 3 ) = rs . 207 . principal = rs . ( 815 - 207 ) = rs . 608 . answer : option a"
sciq
sciq_01_00165
How metalloids behave in chemical interactions with other elements depends mainly on the number of what, in the outer energy level of their atoms?
[ "protons", "neutrons", "electrons", "positrons" ]
C
How metalloids behave in chemical interactions with other elements depends mainly on the number of electrons in the outer energy level of their atoms. Metalloids have from three to six electrons in their outer energy level. Boron, pictured in the Figure below , is the only metalloid with just three electrons in its out...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01577
Oil, coal, and natural gas are fossil fuels formed under what conditions?
[ "low temperature and high pressure", "high temperature and high pressure", "low temperature and low pressure", "high temperature and low pressure" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_02018
Natural selection cannot create new variations in organisms - these new variations must be created by what, which are usually associated with some sort of abnormality?
[ "infection", "radiation", "pollution", "mutation" ]
D
Introduction All life on Earth is related. Evolutionary theory states that humans, beetles, plants, and bacteria all share a common ancestor, but that millions of years of evolution have shaped each of these organisms into the forms seen today. Scientists consider evolution a key concept to understanding life. Natural ...
sciq
sciq_01_01330
Members of the genus trypanosoma are flagellate protozoa that cause what?
[ "cancer", "sleeping sickness", "hypertension", "mutations" ]
B
Members of the genus Trypanosoma are flagellate protozoa that cause sleeping sickness , which is common in Africa. They also cause Chagas disease , which is common in South America. The parasites are spread by insect vectors. The vector for Chagas disease is shown in Figure below . Trypanosoma parasites enter a person’...
sciq
sciq_01_08516
Low-level exposure of humans to radiation can cause what?
[ "illness", "coughing", "cancer", "bleeding" ]
C
We can see two general types of effects when humans are exposed to radiation. Low-level exposure can lead to development of cancer. The regulatory processes regulating cell growth are disrupted, leading to uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Acute exposure can produce nausea, weakness, skin burns, and internal tissu...
sciq
sciq_01_01481
What property are alkali metals at room temperature?
[ "solid", "solid", "mixed", "liquid" ]
A
Alkali metals are all solids at room temperature. They are relatively soft and low in density.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02836
Which of the following best describes a change in Earth's atmosphere made by early photosynthetic life?
[ "increased level of oxygen", "increased level of carbon dioxide", "decreased ability to support life", "decreased ability to transmit light" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00496
I have a shirt that is now too small, what can I do to conserve and reuse the fabric?
[ "Walk a runway with it", "Use it to protect my body from bullets", "Make a new wallet", "Track the weather with it" ]
C
conserving resources has a positive impact on the environment
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01478
Intracytoplasmic inclusion body is seen in?
[ "HSV", "Polio", "Rabies", "Yellow fever" ]
C
* Inclusion bodies are nuclear or cytoplasmic aggregates of stainable substances, usually proteins. They typically represent sites of viral multiplication in a bacterium or a eukaryotic cell and usually consist of viral capsid proteins.Examples of viral inclusion bodiesIntracytoplasmicIntranuclearIntracytoplasmic + Int...
sciq
sciq_01_10376
Connecting to the brainstem and extending down the body through the spinal column is the spinal cord. the spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerve tissue that carries information about the body to this?
[ "liver", "stomach", "brain", "lungs" ]
C
Spinal cord Connecting to the brainstem and extending down the body through the spinal column is the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerve tissue that carries information about the body to the brain and from the brain to the body. The spinal cord is contained within the meninges and the bones of the v...
sciq
sciq_01_01538
In essence, a virus is simply a nucleic acid surrounded by what?
[ "a membrane coat", "a polymer coat", "a protein coat", "a polypeptide" ]
C
A virus is a sub-microscopic particle that can infect living cells. Viruses are much smaller than prokaryotic organisms. In essence, a virus is simply a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat, as seen in the Figure below . This outer coat is called a capsid . Viruses will be discussed in more detail in the Viruses c...
sciq
sciq_01_10703
What bodily structures consist of the endothelium and its basal lamina?
[ "veins", "capillaries", "fibers", "muscles" ]
B
openbookqa
obqa_02_00471
What are a source of fibers?
[ "water", "plantlife", "rocks", "air" ]
B
plants are a source of fibers
math_qa
mathqa_03_03054
if the selling price of 50 articles is equal to the cost price of 40 articles , then the loss or gain percent is :
[ "45 %", "23 %", "20 %", "60 %" ]
C
"c c . p . of each article be re . 1 . then , c . p . of 50 articles = rs . 50 ; s . p . of 50 articles = rs . 40 . loss % = 10 / 50 * 100 = 20 %"
sciq
sciq_01_07972
In desert cactus, thorns that protect the water held in a large, barrel-shaped stem are an example of what?
[ "species", "feature", "characteristic", "adaptation" ]
D
The saguaro cactus pictured in Figure below has adapted in all three ways. When it was still a very small plant, just a few inches high, its shallow roots already reached out as much as 2 meters (7 feet) from the base of the stem. By now, its root system is much more widespread. It allows the cactus to gather as much m...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02232
The more hawks that chow down on voles, the
[ "the happier voles in an area", "the bigger voles in the area", "fewer voles in that area", "more voles in the area" ]
C
if a new predator begins eating prey then the population of that prey will decrease
sciq
sciq_01_10593
What are angiosperms most important function to humans?
[ "food", "water filtration", "oxygen production", "gasoline" ]
A
Angiosperms are important to humans in many ways, but the most significant role of angiosperms is as food. Wheat, rye, corn, and other grains are all harvested from flowering plants. Starchy foods, such as potatoes, and legumes, such as beans, are also angiosperms. And, as mentioned previously, fruits are a product of ...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01828
Most commonly seen in MEN 1?
[ "Insulinoma", "Gastrinoma", "Glucagonoma", "Somatostatinoma" ]
B
Ans. is b' i.e., Gastrinoma Amongst the options provided Gastrinomas are the most common association with MEN I.
sciq
sciq_01_01300
Systems are in thermal equilibrium when they have the same of what measurement?
[ "oxygen", "temperature", "mass", "density" ]
B
T ºF = 9 T ºC + 32 5 5 T ºC = ⎛⎝T ºF − 32⎞⎠ 9 T K = T ºC + 273.15 T ºC = T K − 273.15 • Systems are in thermal equilibrium when they have the same temperature. • Thermal equilibrium occurs when two bodies are in contact with each other and can freely exchange energy. • The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that when ...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01018
Granite is classified as a rock because it
[ "is made of minerals.", "is hard and rounded.", "has crystals.", "has mass." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_00756
Like plants, animals are multicellular what?
[ "membranes", "prokaryotes", "eukaryotes", "isolates" ]
C
Like plants, animals are multicellular eukaryotes. However, animals differ from plants in other important ways.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01084
Which stimulus causes a porcupine to extend its quills?
[ "lunar effect on Earth", "seasonal temperature changes", "threatening behavior by predators", "environmental encroachment by humans" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00683
a man can row at 6 kmph in still water . if the velocity of current is 1 kmph and it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and come back , how far is the place ?
[ "2.4 km", "2.6 km", "2.9 km", "4.4 km" ]
C
"explanation : speed in still water = 6 kmph speed of the current = 1 kmph speed downstream = ( 6 + 1 ) = 7 kmph speed upstream = ( 6 - 1 ) = 5 kmph let the required distance be x km total time taken = 1 hour â ‡ ’ x / 7 + x / 5 = 1 â ‡ ’ 5 x + 7 x = 35 â ‡ ’ 12 x = 35 â ‡ ’ x = 2.9 km answer : option c"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00289
Plants make sugars in the presence of sunlight in a process called photosynthesis. What form of carbon do the plants take in for this process?
[ "glucose molecule", "carbon dioxide", "single carbon atoms", "complex organic compounds" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_08162
The skin is a familiar organ made of what kind of tissue?
[ "recurrent tissue", "epithelial tissue", "aberrant tissue", "innate tissue" ]
B
The skin is a familiar organ made of epithelial tissue.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00970
Mitosis occurs in living things when a cell divides to produce two cells. Compared to the original cell, how many chromosomes are in each of the resulting cells?
[ "half as many", "the same number", "twice as many", "an unpredictable number" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_11417
What is the enlarged tip of the penis called?
[ "outer penis", "angles penis", "glans penis", "testicular point" ]
C
The penis is an external genital organ with a long shaft and enlarged tip called the glans penis. The shaft of the penis contains erectile tissues that can fill with blood and cause an erection. When this occurs, the penis gets bigger and stiffer. The urethra passes through the penis. Sperm pass out of the body through...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01776
The periodic table provides information about the atoms of different elements. Which is a characteristic of an atom determines what element it is?
[ "number of neutrons", "number of protons", "state of matter", "atomic mass" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_08072
What is the movement of plates called?
[ "migration", "fracking", "plate tectonics", "volcanic activity" ]
C
Earthquakes are used to identify plate boundaries ( Figure below ). When earthquake locations are put on a map, they outline the plates . The movements of the plates are called plate tectonics.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00700
Inside of a fruit is
[ "tiny hard pieces", "small berries", "worms", "little sharp flecks" ]
A
fruit contains seeds
math_qa
mathqa_03_04853
a number is said to be prime saturated if the product of all the different positive prime factors of q is less than the square root of q . what is the greatest two digit prime saturated integer ?
[ "99", "98", "97", "96" ]
D
"q 96 = 3 * 32 = 3 * 2 ^ 5 answer is d ."
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00018
A 24-year-old man on chronic corticosteroid therapy for severe asthma presents with a 6-month history of increasing hip pain. This patient most likely exhibits symptoms of which of the following metabolic bone diseases?
[ "Gaucher disease", "Osteomalacia", "Osteopetrosis", "Osteoporosis" ]
D
Risk factors for osteoporosis include smoking, vitamin D deficiency, low body mass index, hypogonadism, a sedentary lifestyle, and glucocorticoid therapy (seen in this patient). Bone loss and fractures are the hallmarks of osteoporosis, regardless of the underlying cause. Choices A and C are congenital disorders that a...
sciq
sciq_01_07595
What trophic level are secondary consumers (which eat primary consumers) considered to be?
[ "trophic level 4", "trophic level 2", "trophic level 5", "trophic level 3" ]
D
Trophic level 3 = secondary consumers that eat primary consumers.
sciq
sciq_01_00178
Cations have what type of charge?
[ "positive", "neutral", "constant", "negative" ]
A
Cations have positive charges, and anions have negative charges.
sciq
sciq_01_06892
What are often formed biologically during the breakdown of proteins in animal cells, having the smell of death and decay?.
[ "enzymes", "amines", "ketones", "acids" ]
B
Amines generally have rather pungent or noxious odors. Ammonia can be considered the simplest amine and has a very distinctive odor. Methylamine has an unpleasant odor associated with dead fish. Amines are often formed biologically during the breakdown of proteins in animal cells, and so many have the smell of death an...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02514
When performing an experiment for a science fair, what should be done if the data do not support the hypothesis?
[ "Check for errors and run the experiment again.", "Change the hypothesis to match the conclusion.", "Change the variable so the data will match the hypothesis.", "Ignore the data and prepare the science fair display anyway." ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01269
torrential downpours can cause the side of a hill to become
[ "depressed", "rock hard", "greener", "unstable" ]
D
storms can cause a landslide
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01633
Which of the following is not an aggressive periosteal reaction?
[ "Spiculated", "Laminated", "Thick and irregular", "Interrupted" ]
C
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Thick and irregular Periosteal reaction* Periosteum is dense layer of specialized connective tissue which invests the outer bony cortex except at the articulating surfaces of synovial joints.* Direct or indirect insult to the periosteum causes it to elevate from the underlying bony cortex. This causes...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04835
reproduction is when an organism passes genetic information from itself to its what?
[ "feet", "child support", "brain", "younglings" ]
D
reproduction is when an organism passes genetic information from itself to its offspring
sciq
sciq_01_04506
A convergent plate boundary is created when two plates do what?
[ "come toward each other", "move perpendicular to each other", "stay stationary", "move away from each other" ]
A
When two plates come toward each other, they create a convergent plate boundary.
sciq
sciq_01_07003
The number of protons in an atom is called what?
[ "isotope", "metallic number", "mass number", "atomic number" ]
D
The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom. This number is unique for atoms of each kind of element. For example, the atomic number of all helium atoms is 2.
sciq
sciq_01_07491
The first leaves of most ferns appear curled up into what?
[ "volatiles", "nanotubes", "fiddleheads", "petals" ]
C
The first leaves of most ferns appear curled up into fiddleheads.
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02580
Some people suffer from a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome that causes pain in the wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome can result from repetitive actions of the wrists and hands, such as typing on a computer keyboard. This is an example of using technology in spite of its
[ "help to society.", "negative impact.", "medical advances.", "convenient features." ]
B
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_03876
What substance found in rocks shares it's name with an object which can take wrinkles from an item worn on the body to cover the skin from the elements?
[ "Iron", "Stove", "Copper", "Steamer" ]
A
rocks sometimes contain iron
math_qa
mathqa_03_01972
two cars started at the same time , from the same point , driving along the same road . the rate of the first car is 50 mph and the rate of the second car is 60 mph . how long will it take for the distance between the two cars to be 30 miles ?
[ "1 hrs", "2 hrs", "3 hrs", "4 hrs" ]
C
car 1 50 50 50 total = 150 car 2 60 60 60 total = 180 differece = 30 miles after 3 hrs . answer : c
sciq
sciq_01_08171
What zone is outside the radiative zone?
[ "convection zone", "peripheral zone", "diffusion zone", "activation zone" ]
A
The convection zone is where convection takes place. It is located outward from the radiative zone.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00692
Farmers in the 1800s used axes to clear trees from farmland. Now, farmers use chainsaws to clear the trees. How do chainsaws most likely help farmers?
[ "Farmers can cut different types of trees.", "Farmers can remove more trees in less time.", "Farmers can replant more trees in the fields.", "Farmers can produce more products from the trees." ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_04727
The skeleton of lampreys is made of what?
[ "cartilage", "ligament", "collagen", "chitin" ]
A
sciq
sciq_01_11320
Refracting and reflecting telescopes are optical telescopes that use lenses to gather what?
[ "magnetic force", "sound", "electricity", "light" ]
D
Refracting and reflecting telescopes are optical telescopes that use lenses to gather light.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00756
To aid in increasing the population of an organism in an environment
[ "introduce more water sources", "restrict the food supply", "introduce more predators into the environment", "create artificial drought conditions" ]
A
as the available water in an environment increases , the populations of organisms in that environment will increase
openbookqa
obqa_02_01113
There are some decorative fruits used for holidays where the outside is carved, such as large orange ones. The insides of these fruits, similar to gourds, most commonly
[ "may have moisture removed and inside parts are devoured", "may be burned and thrown away", "may be mixed with sand", "may be used in concrete" ]
A
a pumpkin contains seeds
sciq
sciq_01_05688
Hormones often regulate what through antagonistic functions?
[ "homeostasis", "hypothesis", "breathing", "consciousness" ]
A
sciq
sciq_01_08364
What is the mechanism that accounts for the drifting of continents?
[ "earth spreading", "volcanic spreading", "ridges spreading", "seafloor spreading" ]
D
Seafloor spreading is the mechanism for the drifting continents.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03957
which one of these would be easiest to measure with a tape?
[ "a quart of motor oil", "contents of a wine bottle", "contents of a can of beer", "a freshly baked loaf of bread" ]
D
a tape measure is used to measure distance
sciq
sciq_01_07926
What phase exists when all the water in a container has physical properties intermediate between those of the gaseous and liquid states?
[ "supercritical fluid", "stationary fluid", "hydrothermal fluid", "impregnation fluid" ]
A
Supercritical Fluids If we place a sample of water in a sealed container at 25 °C, remove the air, and let the vaporization-condensation equilibrium establish itself, we are left with a mixture of liquid water and water vapor at a pressure of 0.03 atm. A distinct boundary between the more dense liquid and the less dens...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00467
i flew my tiny seaplane to visit my mother . on the flight up , i flew at 110 mph . on the way home , i flew 72 mph . what was my average speed for the trip ?
[ "198 mph", "91 mph", "88 mph", "100 mph" ]
B
"( 110 mph + 72 mph ) / 2 = 91 mph correct answer is : b"
sciq
sciq_01_04011
What causes halide minerals to form?
[ "salt water accumulation", "fresh water ionization", "salt water ionization", "salt water evaporation" ]
D
Halide minerals are salts. They form when salt water evaporates. This mineral class includes more than just table salt. Halide minerals may contain the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. Some will combine with metal elements. Common table salt is a halide mineral that contains the elements chlorine and so...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02784
When a battery operated train is turned on, it moves along the track. Which best identifies the order of the types of energy used to make the train move?
[ "mechanical, chemical, electrical", "electrical, chemical, mechanical", "electrical, mechanical, chemical", "chemical, electrical, mechanical" ]
D
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_01771
for any positive integer n , the sum of the first n positive integers equals n ( n + 1 ) / 2 . what is the sum of all the even integers between 99 and 171 ?
[ "2820", "3440", "4860", "5560" ]
C
"100 + 102 + . . . + 170 = 100 * 36 + ( 2 + 4 + . . . + 70 ) = 100 * 36 + 2 * ( 1 + 2 + . . . + 35 ) = 100 * 36 + 2 ( 35 ) ( 36 ) / 2 = 100 * 36 + 35 * 36 = 135 ( 36 ) = 4860 the answer is c ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_01562
A green container with white arrows in a circle indicate it's a receptacle for
[ "trash that can be used for a new purpose", "excess and unused portions of soylent green", "radioactive nuclear waste materials", "hazardous biological materials and waste" ]
A
recyclable means a material can be recycled
openbookqa
obqa_02_02804
If a duck lays seven eggs and last year they laid zero eggs, this year they are
[ "male", "increasing young", "producing zero", "producing live young" ]
B
as the number of eggs laid by an animal increases , the number of eggs that hatch will increase
sciq
sciq_01_11617
What instrument has a resolution many times greater than a light microscope, and can be used to see the details on the outside of a cell?
[ "element microscope", "electron microscope", "molecular microscope", "complex microscope" ]
B
Use an electron microscope. This instrument has a resolution many times greater than a light microscope, and can be used to see the details on the outside of a cell. Some electron microscopes can also be used to see the details inside a cell.
sciq
sciq_01_08670
In the mouth, enzymes present in what begin to chemically break down food?
[ "saliva", "blood", "acid", "lymph" ]
A
The Human Digestive System The process of digestion begins in the mouth with the intake of food (Figure 16.4). The teeth play an important role in masticating (chewing) or physically breaking food into smaller particles. The enzymes present in saliva also begin to chemically break down food. The food is then swallowed ...
sciq
sciq_01_05338
When conditions deteriorate, hydras can reproduce sexually, forming resistant zygotes that remain dormant until when?
[ "conditions improve", "Spring", "Temperature rise", "Hydras choose" ]
A