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The Water CycleWater is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms.The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans.Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants.Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues.Which transitional expression best replaces the underlined word in the following sentence?’ Ultimately, condensation happens when water vapor cools."
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Since.
Rationale:
⬛ "Ultimately" in the passage introduces the final stage (condensation) in the cycle.
⬛ "Since" provides a cause-effect transition, which fits well when explaining why something happens.
⬛ "Furthermore" and "Moreover" are used to add information, not show sequence or cause.
⬛ "While" implies contrast or time, which doesn't apply to this sentence.
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The Water CycleWater is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms.The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans.Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants.Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues.According to the passage, which statement is false?
Answer Choices:
A. Water is an essential element for living things.
B. Puffy, cotton clouds are the result of a heating process
C. Lake water is produced as a result of the runoff.
D. The compound for a single drop of water is H20.
The Water CycleWater is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms.The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans.Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants.Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues.Which sentence uses the word laden the same as in the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. As the rain continued, the water trickled down the empty, laden street
B. The bowl of cereal overflowed when it became too laden with milk.
C. The laden trumpets sounded when the stadium became crowded with fans.
D. When the storm cleared, you could see the cloudless, laden sky.
The Summer Olympic GamesOnce every four years the countries of the world send their best and brightest to participate in the Summer Olympic Games. The site for the event is decided years before, and most countries contend strongly for the privilege to host the Games. The 2008 games were held in Bejing, China.There is a lot of pageantry and tradition attached to the event. The opening ceremony is elaborate and awe-inspiring. China put on a spectacularly beautiful fireworks display to welcome the world's athletes in 2008.The track events, water events (swimming, diving) and precision activities such as archery and rhythmic gymnastics are wonderful to watch. Seeing these athletes perform their special skills is a treat for those of us who achieve a vicarious satisfaction from it. Everyone roots for the athletes from their own country and we thrill when our anthem is played during the medal ceremony. Being an Olympian is an honor every athlete dreams of.What is the meaning of the word "roots" as used in the third paragraph?
Answer Choices:
A. To wish the success of.
B. To dig in the earth with a snout.
C. The part of a plant under the ground.
D. A musical tone upon which a piece of music is based.
Question Details
- Category: HESI A2
- Subcategory: Comprehensive HESI A2 Exam(s) Series
- Domain: Comprehensive Hesi A2~2025
- Answer Choices: 4