Fachwortschatz für die Oberstufe: Quizze und Übungen für die 11. Klasse

Question 1

A "hypothesis" is a(n):

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Educated guess

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Proven fact

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Established law

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Guiding principle

Question 2

The "Renaissance" in European history was primarily characterized by:

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Scientific and artistic progress

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Political and economic instability

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Religious oppression

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Military expansion

Question 3

Which literary technique creates vivid sensory experiences for readers?

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Imagery

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 4

The scientific study of human behavior is called:

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Psychology

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Sociology

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Anthropology

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Philosophy

Question 5

The term "nominal" typically refers to a(n):

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

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Adverb

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A "fallacy" in reasoning refers to:

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An error in logic

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A grammatical mistake

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A spelling error

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A stylistic error

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to the scientific study of the Earth's physical features?

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Geology

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History

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Literature

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Biology

Question 8

The term 'chronology' is most closely associated with which academic discipline?

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History

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Geography

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Linguistics

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Mathematics

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of academic writing?

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Formal language and precise terminology

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Informal language and colloquialisms

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Use of slang and contractions

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Short, simple sentences

Question 10

The term 'metaphor' is most commonly associated with which academic discipline?

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Literature

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Mathematics

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Geography

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History

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of academic text?

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Blog Post

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Essay

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Article

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Research Paper

Question 12

The term 'rhetorical device' refers to:

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A technique used in writing or speaking to persuade, inform, or entertain

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A type of scientific instrument

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A grammatical structure

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A literary genre

Question 13

The term 'epistemology' is most closely associated with which academic field?

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Philosophy

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Psychology

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Sociology

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Anthropology

Question 14

Historically, the term 'Renaissance' refers to:

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A period of cultural resurgence in Europe

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A political revolution in France

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A scientific revolution in the 19th century

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An economic recession in the Middle Ages

Question 15

Which literary technique employs extreme language to create humor or satire?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 16

Define the word 'meticulous':

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Precise

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Careless

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Intense

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Vague

Question 17

Which term is synonymous with 'concise'?

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Brief

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Verbose

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Elaborate

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Detailed

Question 18

In an academic context, the term 'fallacy' refers to:

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An error in reasoning

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A scientific experiment

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A historical event

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A literary technique

Question 19

Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of effective academic writing?

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Bias

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Objectivity

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Clarity

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Formal language

Question 20

In rhetoric, the term 'ethos' refers to:

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The credibility of the speaker

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The emotions of the audience

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The structure of the argument

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The language used

Question 21

The term 'cognitive dissonance' refers to:

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Discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs

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Ability to process information efficiently

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Motivation to acquire new knowledge

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Tendency to conform to societal norms

Question 22

Which of the following terms most accurately describes a tentative explanation that can be tested through further research?

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Hypothesis

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Theory

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Assumption

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Experiment

Question 23

The historical period known as the "Enlightenment" is primarily associated with which of the following characteristics?

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An emphasis on reason and scientific inquiry

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Dominance of religious authority

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Rise of absolute monarchies

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Scientific Revolution

Question 24

The German term "zeitgeist" most closely translates to which of the following?

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Spirit of the time

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Dominant culture

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Intellectual climate

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Political ideology

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of academic writing?

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Emotional expressiveness

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Objectivity

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Clarity

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Precision

Question 26

Which of the following words is most appropriate for describing a scientific hypothesis?

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Hypothesis

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Peculiar

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Conjecture

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Anomaly

Question 27

Which term refers to a major historical event that leads to significant changes in society?

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Revolution

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Epoch

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Chronicle

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Reformation

Question 28

Identify the literary device used to create a comparison between two things:

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Metaphor

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Symbolism

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Imagery

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Personification

Question 29

Which of the following words means the opposite of 'concrete'?

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Theoretical

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Concrete

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Tangible

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Literal

Question 30

Which term describes an occurrence that cannot be explained by known scientific principles?

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Paradox

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Paradigm

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Axiom

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Theorem

Question 31

Identify the turning point in a historical narrative:

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Climax

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Resolution

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Exposition

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Falling Action

Question 32

Identify the literary genre that emphasizes the expression of personal thoughts and feelings:

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Lyric

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Epic

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Drama

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Novel

Question 33

Which of the following research methods involves gathering and analyzing data?

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Empirical

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Speculative

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Theoretical

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Hypothetical

Question 34

Which of the following physics terms describes the force between two surfaces in contact?

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Friction

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Inertia

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Gravity

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Momentum

Question 35

In science, a hypothesis is considered:

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An educated guess

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A proven fact

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A random observation

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A scientific law

Question 36

What literary device gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 37

In history, 'manifest destiny' is linked to:

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American westward expansion

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African colonization

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Industrial revolution

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Renaissance

Question 38

Which scientific term describes heat transfer through direct contact?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Diffusion

Question 39

A 'Bildungsroman' in literature often focuses on the:

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Coming-of-age of a protagonist

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Depiction of a historical period

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Exploration of female characters

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Use of postmodern writing styles

Question 40

Which term describes the social hierarchy in ancient India?

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Caste system

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Feudalism

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Slavery

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Meritocracy

Question 41

In scientific research, a 'hypothesis' is:

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A tentative explanation

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An unfounded guess

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A proven fact

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A random observation

Question 42

What term describes the process of gaining knowledge through observation and experimentation?

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Empirical evidence

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Deductive reasoning

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Anecdotal evidence

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Subjective interpretation

Question 43

Which historical period is characterized by major advancements in science and technology?

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Industrial Revolution

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Renaissance

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Middle Ages

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Enlightenment

Question 44

What literary device compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Symbolism

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Personification

Question 45

Which term describes a painting or sculpture that depicts a religious theme?

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Religious art

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Abstract

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Composition

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Landscape

Question 46

What term refers to the sequence of events in a literary work?

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Plot

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Setting

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Character

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Theme

Question 47

Which musical term describes the loudness or softness of sound?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 48

Which type of government has power concentrated in the hands of one person?

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Autocracy

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Oligarchy

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Democracy

Question 49

What is the study of the Earth's surface and its features called?

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Geography

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Physics

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Chemistry

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Biology

Question 50

What type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava?

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Volcanic

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Sedimentary

Question 51

What is the term for breaking down complex ideas into smaller, easier-to-understand parts?

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Analysis

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Inference

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Synthesis

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Evaluation

Question 52

In a scientific experiment, what is the factor that the researcher intentionally changes?

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Independent variable

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Control variable

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Dependent variable

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Constant

Question 53

What is the main argument or point that an author presents in a text called?

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Thesis statement

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Introduction

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Conclusion

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Summary

Question 54

What do we call the process of uncovering the deeper meaning and hidden messages within a text?

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Interpretation

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Paraphrasing

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Citation

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Summarization

Question 55

In history, a period of significant change and upheaval is often referred to as a:

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Turning point

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Golden Age

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Stagnation

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Renaissance

Question 56

A detailed account of a specific event or experience is known as a:

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Narrative

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Summary

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Analysis

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Argument

Question 57

What is the act of providing evidence to support a statement or claim called?

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Citation

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Paraphrasing

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Summarization

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Analysis

Question 58

Which term refers to the process of examining the strengths and weaknesses of an argument or idea?

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Evaluation

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Analysis

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Synthesis

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Interpretation

Question 59

Which of these words is NOT commonly used in scientific research?

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Arbitrary

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Empirical

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Hypothesis

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Methodology

Question 60

The term 'synthesis' in an academic context usually refers to:

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Combining different ideas or elements to create a new understanding

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The process of proving a hypothesis wrong

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A detailed examination of a specific topic

Question 61

In a historical context, 'primary sources' refer to:

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Original documents or artifacts from the time period being studied

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Secondary sources that analyze primary sources

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Modern interpretations of historical events

Question 62

The term 'narrative' in literary analysis refers to:

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The story or sequence of events in a literary work

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The historical context in which the work was written

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The author's personal opinions on the subject matter

Question 63

Which of these words is MOST closely related to the concept of 'bias'?

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Prejudice

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Accuracy

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Objectivity

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Rationality

Question 64

The term 'anomaly' in scientific research usually refers to:

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A deviation from the expected or normal pattern

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A well-established theory

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A widely accepted hypothesis

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A confirmed scientific law