Chemistry in the Ocean — Questions and answers

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What did Makena and Nikhil smell by the marshy shoreline?

Choices

  1. Fresh flowers
  2. Rotten eggs ✓
  3. Salty cookies
  4. Clean air

Answer: Rotten eggs

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How did Valentina feel about Nikhil's idea that the ocean was just 'gross salty water'?

Choices

  1. She completely agreed.
  2. She thought it was too simple and was curious. ✓
  3. She was scared of the ocean.
  4. She didn't care about the smell.

Answer: She thought it was too simple and was curious.

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What was Antoine Lavoisier's great passion as a scientist?

Choices

  1. Telling stories
  2. Drawing pictures
  3. Measurement ✓
  4. Singing songs

Answer: Measurement

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What did Lavoisier's wife, Marie-Anne, do while he conducted his experiments?

Choices

  1. She read a book.
  2. She sketched his experiments. ✓
  3. She cooked dinner.
  4. She cleaned the lab.

Answer: She sketched his experiments.

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What did Makena wonder about the rust on the Golden Gate Bridge?

Choices

  1. If it was painted that color.
  2. If it would fall off soon.
  3. If it was a chemical reaction. ✓
  4. If it was put there by artists.

Answer: If it was a chemical reaction.

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