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Why does the seal have hearts around its head?

• The seal is wearing a special hat.

• Aquarium staff gave heart-shaped toys to the seal to play with.

• The seal naturally has heart-shaped markings.

• The seal is part of a special Valentine's Day event.

Answer explanation

The hearts around the seal's head are likely from heart-shaped toys given by aquarium staff for the seal to play with, making it a fun and engaging environment.

How many New York-style crusts would you have to stack to reach the thickness of one Chicago-style crust?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

A Chicago-style crust is significantly thicker than a New York-style crust. It takes about 6 New York-style crusts stacked together to match the thickness of one Chicago-style crust, making 6 the correct answer.

Why do you think it's important that the 3-D printer’s nozzle follows a pattern?

• To make the printer look more interesting.

• To ensure each layer is laid down correctly and the object holds its shape.

• To save time during the printing process.

• To use less material.

Answer explanation

It's important for the 3-D printer's nozzle to follow a pattern to ensure each layer is laid down correctly. This precision helps the object maintain its shape and structural integrity throughout the printing process.

What are the coordinates of the door?

• (4,5)

• (0,0)

• (7,8)

• (4,3)

Answer explanation

The coordinates of the door are given as (0,0), which typically represents the origin point in a coordinate system. This is the correct answer as it is the only option that aligns with standard coordinate representation.

What is the ordered pair for the coordinates of the pizza crust?

• (4,5)

• (0,0)

• (7,8)

• (4,3)

Answer explanation

The ordered pair for the coordinates of the pizza crust is (4,5), which indicates its position on a coordinate plane. The other options do not match this specific location.

Where is the hat located on the coordinate plane?

• (4,5)

• (0,0)

• (7,8)

• (4,3)

Answer explanation

The hat is located at (4,3) on the coordinate plane, which corresponds to the correct answer choice. The other options do not match the specified location.

What are the coordinates of the cell phone?

• (4,5)

• (0,0)

• (7,8)

• (4,3)

Answer explanation

The correct coordinates of the cell phone are (7,8). This option is the only one that accurately represents the location specified in the question, while the other choices do not match.

Which animal is the closer relative to a jellyfish?

• Coral

• Crocodile

• Bird

• Seal

Answer explanation

Coral and jellyfish are both part of the phylum Cnidaria, making coral a closer relative to jellyfish than crocodiles, birds, or seals, which belong to different phyla.

What power allows you to locate and identify things that are difficult to see on land or in water?

• Echolocation

• Infrared Vision

• X-ray Vision

• Night Vision

Answer explanation

Echolocation is the ability to locate and identify objects by using sound waves, making it effective for detecting things that are hard to see in water or on land, unlike the other options which rely on different types of light.

What power allows you to detect anything that gives off heat?

• Infrared Vision

• Echolocation

• X-ray Vision

• Night Vision

Answer explanation

Infrared Vision allows you to detect heat emitted by objects, making it the correct choice. Other options like Echolocation and X-ray Vision do not specifically detect heat.