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Passage: Marine biologists placed small sound recorders near a coral reef before and after a shipping lane was temporarily closed. During the closure…

Passage: A school tested two reminder systems for returning library books. In April, students received one email reminder and 61% returned books on t…

Passage: Researcher Mina Patel argues that some desert plants protect seedlings by creating tiny shaded areas beneath their branches. Which finding, …

Passage: Historian Alex Rios claims that a town’s 1890 market square was used for public speeches as well as trade. Which discovery would most weaken…

Passage: A student reads that moss can absorb large amounts of water and that some cities are testing moss-covered panels on walls. The student concl…

Passage: A city museum began opening two hours later on Wednesdays but kept the same number of exhibits available. After the change, visitor surveys …

Passage: Soil scientist Lena Cho claims that a layer of fallen leaves can help young trees survive dry weeks. Which finding would most directly suppo…

Passage: A local newspaper reported that after a new bus route connected two neighborhoods, small shops near the route sold more morning snacks than …

Passage: Archaeologists found that clay pots from two distant villages shared a rare decorative pattern. They also found traces of the same mineral p…

Passage: A school garden replaced part of its lawn with native flowers. The following spring, students counted more bees in the garden than in the pr…