Question

1. it is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the us each year. brach’s, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. that’s a lot of candy corn, but that’s nothing compared to the production of tootsie rolls. over 64 million tootsie rolls are produced every day! but even tootsie rolls have got nothing on the candy industry’s staple product: chocolate. confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the united states each year. now that’s a mouthful!

summarize this paragraph in one sentence. be specific and clearly explain the main idea.

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1. screech! when a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. we literally trust braking systems with our lives every time we get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection. how does this life - critical process work? it begins when the pedal is pushed. at this moment brake fluid is released into the braking mechanisms. as the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction to be applied. this friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely. beep! beep!

summarize this paragraph in one sentence. be specific and clearly explain the main idea.

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1. there are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. the platypus is one of few venomous mammals. male platypus carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs. this venom incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. that means that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. electroreception is a sixth sense different from seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling. perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. what an odd creature indeed.

summarize this paragraph in one sentence. be specific and clearly explain the main idea.

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1. yellowstone national park is mainly located in wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of montana. the continental divide of north america runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. the park sits on the yellowstone plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. this plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. there are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the lower falls of the yellowstone river, which falls 308 feet.

summarize this paragraph in one sentence. be specific and clearly explain the main idea.

Explanation:

Question 4

The paragraph compares the production/sales of candy corn (over 20 million pounds yearly, Brach’s enough to circle Earth 4.25 times), Tootsie Rolls (over 64 million daily), and chocolate (over 20 billion pounds yearly in the US), showing chocolate has the highest production.

Summary:

Over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold yearly in the US (Brach’s candy corn could circle Earth 4.25 times), over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced daily, and over twenty billion pounds of chocolate are manufactured yearly in the US, with chocolate being the candy industry’s most produced staple.

Appropriate Title:

"Comparing Production/Sales of Candy Corn, Tootsie Rolls, and Chocolate in the US"

Question 5

The paragraph explains the braking process: pushing the brake pedal releases brake fluid into mechanisms, creating leverage and friction that stops the wheels, ensuring safe travel.

Summary:

When a driver pushes the brake pedal, brake fluid is released into braking mechanisms, creating leverage and friction that stops the wheels, allowing the vehicle to stop safely.

Appropriate Title:

"How a Vehicle’s Braking System Works"

Question 6

The paragraph describes the platypus as an odd animal: it’s a venomous mammal (male has ankle spurs with venom), uses electroreception (senses prey’s electricity), and is the only mammal that lays eggs.

Summary:

The platypus is an odd mammal as it is venomous (male has ankle spurs with venom), uses electroreception to sense prey, and is the only mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.

Appropriate Title:

"The Odd Characteristics of the Platypus"

Question 7

Answer:

The paragraph details Yellowstone National Park’s location (mainly Wyoming, 3% Montana), the Continental Divide running through it, its position on the 8,000 - foot - elevation Yellowstone Plateau (bounded by mountain ranges), and its 290 waterfalls (at least 15 feet, highest Lower Falls of Yellowstone River at 308 feet).

Summary:

Yellowstone National Park is mainly in Wyoming (3% in Montana), has the Continental Divide running through it, sits on the 8,000 - foot - elevation Yellowstone Plateau (bounded by mountain ranges), and contains 290 waterfalls (at least 15 feet, highest Lower Falls of Yellowstone River at 308 feet).

Appropriate Title:

"Geographical Features of Yellowstone National Park"