Question: Choose your answer.

A strawberry farmer finds that, after a hard freeze, some of his strawberries are still alive. Which best explains why these strawberries were able to survive?

OPTIONS:
- They have larger leaves to protect the fruit than the other strawberries.
- They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.
- They are able to reproduce more quickly than the other strawberries.
- The color of the strawberries is darker, and they maintain their temperature better than other strawberries.
My Answer: They have different genetic variations that cause them to be more resistant to cold temperatures.

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Why are seals able to live off the coast of Antarctica while frogs, snakes, and panthers are not?

OPTIONS:
- Seals can swim.
- Seals are predators.
- Seals have fur and blubber.
- Seals are warm-blooded animals.
My Answer: Seals have fur and blubber.

Question: Choose your answer.

One way to protect against food poisoning is to

OPTIONS:
- cook food to proper temperatures.
- combine different types of food.
- store food in glass containers.
- defrost meat slowly on the counter.
My Answer: cook food to proper temperatures.

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Changes in the weather are important to people living in Alaska. Which two tools best help scientists to share information about weather?

OPTIONS:
- radio and computer
- clock and notebook
- television and hand lens
- microscope and telephone
My Answer:
radio and computer