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Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 6th Grade Flashcards

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  1. A spinner has 8 equal sections numbered 1–8. What is the probability of landing on a prime number?

    Answer: 1/2

    Prime numbers from 1–8 are 2, 3, 5, 7 — that's 4 out of 8 sections, or 1/2.

  2. In which type of writing does the author primarily aim to convince the reader of a point of view?

    Answer: Persuasive

    Persuasive writing is designed to change or influence the reader's opinion or behavior.

  3. What is the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806)?

    Answer: To explore and map the territory of the Louisiana Purchase

    President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

  4. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8?

    Answer: 24

    Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24; multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24 — the LCM is 24.

  5. A plant placed in a dark room for two weeks would most likely show which result?

    Answer: Yellowing and wilting from lack of photosynthesis

    Without light, a plant cannot perform photosynthesis and will lose chlorophyll, causing yellowing and eventual death.

  6. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

    Answer: The experiment was conducted by the students.

    In passive voice, the subject receives the action; 'the experiment was conducted' has the subject receiving the action.

  7. On a coordinate plane, Point A is at (−3, 4) and Point B is at (5, 4). What is the distance between them?

    Answer: 8 units

    Since both points share the same y-coordinate, the distance is |5 − (−3)| = |8| = 8 units.