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Session 2 Page 6: Think It Through 1. Answers will vary but could include that learning to climb with only one hand is more challenging than learning to climb with two. Falling is an important part of learning how to climb. 2. The force of gravity pulls a climber toward the ground. The force of friction between the rock and the climber’s shoes and hands keeps the climber from sliding off the rock wall. 3. C 4. D 5. Answers will vary. Interview questions may include: When did you decide you wanted to be a rock climber? What’s the most difficult climb you’ve ever done? What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who wants to become a professional rock climber? Session 3 Page 8: Making Inferences 1. Inference, Inference, Fact, Inference; 2. yes, no, no Page 9: Strength Training weak, week, weed, reed, read, road, roach, coach, couch, touch, tough Session 7 Page 16: Jumpstart Ready, Set, Read! 1. Both were originally spread by word of mouth. 2. Myths explain how the world works or came to be, while fables attempt to teach a lesson. 3. Answers and explanations will vary. BrainTeaser: 1. towel or sponge 2. a ton 3. the wind 4. a hole 5. a river
Page 17: And the Winner Is… champ, chomp, chimp, chip, chin, shin, spin, spinner, dinner, winner Session 10 Page 23: Chocolate Meltdown 1. Answers will vary, but milk chocolate typically has a lower melting point because it has a lower percentage of cocoa. 2. Chocolate’s melting point can be affected by the amount of cocoa in the chocolate; the addition of other ingredients, such as sugar and milk; and how the chocolate is made. TAKE IT FURTHER: White chocolate melts at a lower melting point than both milk and dark chocolate because it does not contain any cocoa. Session 11 Page 24: Cocoa Makers
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3. Cacao trees grow best in tropical rainforest areas, found near the equator. Much of the United States is not warm or rainy enough for them to grow. 4. Answers may include that the areas of the world where cacao trees can grow will shrink and that many countries may not be able to produce cocoa at all. Page 25: Find the Evidence 1. Answers may include that there are fewer areas of the world suitable for growing cacao plants because of increased droughts and because diseases are threatening the survival of cacao trees.
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4. Answers may include that tropical rainforests are expected to experience more droughts as temperatures rise in areas around the equator.
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