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The following is an excerpt from a letter written by a woman in the 1930s in the Midwest to her relatives on the East Coast about the Dust Bowl:The dust has been mighty fierce. We have to keep the doors and windows shut tight, but the dirt gets right on through. When we open the door to that whirling dust, we are glad enough to run back inside with the soot all covering everything. We have to eat quick before the dirt settles on our food. You can't even see the lights in the house if you're outside it. One morning, so restless of the inside for days, I took a walk, and when I turned back I couldn't see the house. I knew the direction, so I kept on, and was close before I could see its outline. It sure made me feel lonely.   What information could someone writing a research paper about the Dust Bowl find in this letter?

A. Information about how people felt during the storms

B. Details about the amount of dust that entered people's homes

C. Information about the duration of the Dust Bowl

D. Details about how to avoid the dust storms

Answer Explanation:

Information about how people felt during the storms as they had to keep doors and windows lock, they also had to eat quickly before dust settled on their food it sure made them feel lonely.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which word of the following words has a positive connotation? Pick one word.

    A. Crash

    B. Employ

    C. Bribe

    D. Chic

    Answer Explanation

    The meanings of each word are as follows:

    A. Crash - This word generally has a negative connotation. It refers to a sudden and violent collision, which is often associated with accidents and damage.

    B. Employ - "Employ" has a neutral connotation. It means to give someone a job or work, which can be partly be seen as a positive act of providing employment.

    C. Bribe - "Bribe" has a negative connotation. It involves offering money or something valuable to someone to influence their actions or decisions in an unethical or dishonest way.

    D. Chic - "Chic" has a positive connotation. It describes something stylish, fashionable, and elegant. It is associated with good taste and sophistication.

    So, among these words, "Chic" is the one with a positive connotation as it represents a sense of style and elegance.

  • Q #2: Which of the following would be the best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries?

    A. An almanac

    B. An index

    C. An encyclopedia

    D. A dictionary

    Answer Explanation

    The best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries would typically be an almanac. Almanacs often provide comprehensive and up-to-date statistical information, including data on demographics, geography, and various other topics related to different countries.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option A. An almanac.

  • Q #3: NOTE: The instructor of a history class has just finished grading the essay exams from his students, and the results are not good. The essay exam was worth 70% of the final course score. The highest score in the class was a low B, and more than have of the class of 65 students failed the exam. In view of this, the instructor reconsiders his grading plan for the semester and sends out an email message to all students.   Dear students: The score for the essay exam have been posted in the online course grade book. By now, many of you have probably seen your grade and are a little concerned.( And if you're not concerned, you should be- at least a bit!) At the beginning of the semester. , I informed the class that I have a strict grading policy and that all scores will stand unquestioned. With each class comes a new challenge, however, and as any good instructor will tell you, sometimes the original plan has to change. As a result, I propose the following options for students to make up their score: 1) I Will present the class with an extra credit project at the next course meeting. The extra credit project will be worth 150% of the point value of the essay exam that has just been completed. While I will not drop the essay exam score, I will give you more than enough of a chance to make up the difference and raise your overall score. 2) I will allowed each student to develop his or her own extra credit project. This project may reflect the tenor of option number 1 (above) but will allow the student to create a project more in his or her own line of interest. Bear in mind, however, that this is more of a risk. The scoring for option number 2 will be more subjective, depending on whether or not I feel that the project is a successful alternative to the essay exam. If it is, the student will be awarded up to 150% of the point value of the essay exam. 3) I will provide the class with the option of developing a group project. Students may form groups of 3 or 4 and put together an extra credit project that reflects a stronger response to the questions in the essay exam. This extra credit project will receive an equal score for the project, so there is a risk in this as well. If you are part of a group in which you do most of the work, each member of the group will receive equal credit for it. The purpose of the project is to allow students to work together and arrive at a stronger response than if each worked individually.   If you are interested in pursuing extra credit to make up for the essay exam, please choose one of the options above. No other extra credit opportunities will be provided for the course.   Good Luck! Dr. Edwards   Which of the following best describes the instructor's purpose in writing this email to his students?  

    A. To berate students for the poor scores that they made on the recent essay exam.

    B. To encourage students to continue working hard in spite of failure.

    C. To give students the opportunity to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course.

    D. To admit that the essay exam was likely too difficult for must students

    Answer Explanation

    The purpose of the instructor in writing this email is to encourage students to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course by proposing different options for them to make up their scores.