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Jerome is researching the importance of the Nile River for the ancient Egyptians. Which source would provide Jerome with the most useful information?

A
an encyclopedia entry describing the geographic features of the Nile Valley in ancient Egypt
B
an inventory by an ancient Egyptian merchant describing goods that were traded while traveling on the Nile
C
a map depicting the flow of the Nile River from Egypt through northeast Africa and into the Mediterranean Sea
D
a historical text explaining how the Nile impacted ancient Egyptian agriculture and transportation
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Which is a purpose of a secondary source?

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to give the reader a sense of a real-life experience
B
to analyze the evidence and findings of others
C
to provide an observation of a firsthand event
D
to help the reader gain an unfiltered view of the past
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Which describes a secondary source?

A
a memoir written by a war survivor
B
a letter from George Washington to his troops
C
a reenactment of the American Revolution
D
a diary entry by a nurse who helped wounded soldiers
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Which is a secondary source?

A
a section of the Berlin Wall
B
a 3D replica of the 1607 Jamestown settlement
C
a photo of Apollo 11 landing on the moon
D
an original sketch of the Wright brothers' airplane
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Which title indicates that the text is a secondary source?

A
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, by Ulysses S. Grant
B
The American Diary of a Japanese Girl, by Yoné Noguchi
C
Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar and Architect, by Sir Lawrence Weaver
D
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812, by Emperor of the French Napoleon I
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Neil is writing a research paper about NASA inventions that impact our daily lives. Which source is most relevant for Neil's research?

A
a NASA webpage explaining how its technology is being used in hospitals
B
a documentary about the first NASA astronaut to land on the moon
C
a NASA webpage discussing the technology needed to land on Mars
D
a documentary about NASA's achievements starting with the launch of its first satellite
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Which is a secondary source?

A
a journal entry by an early explorer
B
a speech given by a former president
C
a letter from a soldier on the frontline
D
a news article about an annual kite festival
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Alexia is writing an essay on how the transcontinental railroad impacted the US in the 1800s. Which source would be most relevant for Alexia?

A
a text describing available forms of transportation in the US during the 1800s
B
a text analyzing how US railroads influenced population changes over the years
C
a text covering the history of trains in the US from its beginnings to modern day
D
a text discussing John Stevens' invention of the American steam locomotive in 1825
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Which describes a primary source?

A
an eyewitness account of a forest fire
B
a commentary on a political candidate
C
a true story about a heroic forest ranger
D
an article evaluating a presidential nominee
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Celeste is writing an essay on how caffeinated drinks negatively affect the teen brain. Which source would provide Celeste with the most useful evidence?

A
a study identifying which drinks have the highest levels of caffeine
B
a study on how overindulging in caffeine can lead to bone loss
C
a study identifying which caffeinated beverages improve brain function
D
a study on how caffeine consumption interferes with brain development

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