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On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin and that although animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day?

A. Habitat and diet

B. Weather and farming

C. History and folklore

D. Holiday and festivities

Answer Explanation:

Entering the search terms "Groundhog Day" along with "History and folklore" is likely to produce information about the origin and historical development of Groundhog Day as a tradition, including its folkloric roots and how it came to be observed in various cultures and towns.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

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  • Q #1: "The Santa Barbara Journal": Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Force Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderate success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight, expectations for the Delta IV Heavy have far exceeded their reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on Earth to worry about what's happening in the universe. Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?

    A. Space travel inspires the populace to look beyond our planet.

    B. Economics play an important role in society.

    C. Technical innovation can sometimes lead to tragedies.

    D. The space program evokes a variety of reactions.

    Answer Explanation

    The two passages share the theme that the space program evokes a variety of reactions. In the first passage, there is excitement about the new Atlas V program and disappointment over the challenges faced by the Delta IV Heavy program. In the second passage, there is criticism of the space program as an outdated use of taxpayer funds. Both passages reflect differing reactions and perspectives related to the space program.

  • Q #2: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin and that although animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day?

    A. Habitat and diet

    B. Weather and farming

    C. History and folklore

    D. Holiday and festivities

    Answer Explanation

    Entering the search terms "Groundhog Day" along with "History and folklore" is likely to produce information about the origin and historical development of Groundhog Day as a tradition, including its folkloric roots and how it came to be observed in various cultures and towns.

  • Q #3: Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsville. In the recent debate over how this work will go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway. Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage?

    A. There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city's politicians.

    B. Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.

    C. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.

    D. A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.

    Answer Explanation

    The statement that can be supported by evidence from the passage is that "The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate." This can be inferred from the passage's focus on the Chair of the Elkinsville Ecological Society addressing the society's concerns about the environmental impact of the proposed highway expansion and the assertion that the proposed plan is not the least environmentally damaging option.