NLN PAX Reading Passages Questions & Answers 100% Accurate(SCORED A)

The term extrasolar, as used in paragraph 3 means inside our solar system. outside our solar system. larger than our solar system. smaller than our solar system. - ANSWER-Outside our solar system From this article we can infer that • many machines depend on the properties of molecules. • the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but is chaotic. • the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the basis of modern science. • modern science does not depend on molecular knowledge. - ANSWER-many machines depend on the properties of molecules. When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are • more energetic. • more fluid. • banded further apart. • bound closer together. - ANSWER-Bound closer together An appropriate title for this selection would be • Gold in the Elements. • The Makeup of Everything. • How the Greeks Failed. • The Useless Molecule. - ANSWER-The Make up of Everything Based on this article, we can assume that the author • does not appreciate vocabulary and illustrations. • believes the study of elements is no longer relevant. • is knowledgeable about history and science. • uses analogies that are confusing. - ANSWER-Is Knowledgeable about history and science