Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)MCQ Flashcards
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A train travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
Answer: 60 mph
Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 180 ÷ 3 = 60 mph.
Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
Answer: Igneous
Igneous rocks form when magma (underground) or lava (at the surface) cools and solidifies.
Read the passage: 'Despite the heavy rain, Maria decided to walk home without an umbrella.' What inference can be made about Maria?
Answer: She is comfortable being in the rain.
The word 'decided' implies a conscious choice, suggesting Maria was willing to be in the rain.
What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 8 = 20?
Answer: 6
Subtract 8 from both sides: 2x = 12; divide by 2: x = 6.
Which Massachusetts document, written in 1780, is considered the world's oldest functioning written constitution?
Answer: The Massachusetts Constitution
The Massachusetts Constitution of 1780, drafted largely by John Adams, is the oldest functioning written constitution.
What is the main function of the digestive system?
Answer: To break down food into nutrients the body can absorb
The digestive system breaks down food mechanically and chemically so nutrients can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
A student is writing an argumentative essay. Which of the following best supports a strong argument?
Answer: Relevant facts, statistics, and expert quotes
Strong arguments rely on credible evidence such as facts, data, and expert testimony to persuade the reader.