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The Water CycleWater is needed to sustain practically all of life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is comprised of an oxygen atom which shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet or hail descends from the sky onto the ground. Water not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in ground water reservoirs, rivers, streams and the ocean. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become so heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation then ensues.Which literary genre best defines this passage?

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Correct Answer:

Narrative nonfiction.

Rationale:

📖This passage presents factual information about the water cycle in a storytelling style.

📰It conveys real-world scientific processes in a chronological sequence, resembling a narrative.

✏️The author uses descriptive language to explain stages like precipitation, runoff, evaporation, and condensation without inventing characters or plots.

📚Because it combines factual content with a narrative flow, it fits the narrative nonfiction genre rather than a purely expository essay or fictional story.

📌Core Message

Narrative nonfiction presents real facts in a story-like progression.

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The Water CycleWater is needed to sustain practically all of life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is comprised of an oxygen atom which shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet or hail descends from the sky onto the ground. Water not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in ground water reservoirs, rivers, streams and the ocean. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become so heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation then ensues.According to the passage, which statement is false?

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A. Water is an essential element for living things.
B. The compound for a single drop of water is H₂O.
C. Puffy, cotton clouds are the result of a heating process.
D. Lake water is produced as a result of the runoff
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A. As the rain continued, the water trickled down the empty, laden street.
B. The laden trumpets sounded when the stadium became crowded with fans.
C. The bowl of cereal overflowed when it became too laden with milk.
D. When the storm cleared, you could see the cloudless, laden sky.
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A. While.
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C. Moreover.
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A. To wish the success of.
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C. A musical tone upon which a piece of music is based.
D. To dig in the earth with a snout.
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The Summer Olympic GamesOnce every four years the countries of the world send their best and brightest to participate in the Summer Olympic Games. The site for the event is decided years before, and most countries contend strongly for the privilege to host the Games. The 2008 games were held in Bejing, China.There is a lot of pageantry and tradition attached to the event. The opening ceremony is elaborate and awe-inspiring. China put on a spectacularly beautiful fireworks display to welcome the world's athletes in 2008.The track events, water events (swimming, diving) and precision activities such as archery and rhythmic gymnastics are wonderful to watch. Seeing these athletes perform their special skills is a treat for those of us who achieve a vicarious satisfaction from it. Everyone roots for the athletes from their own country and we thrill when our anthem is played during the medal ceremony. Being an Olympian is an honor every athlete dreams of.How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

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A. Annually.
B. Once a decade.
C. Every two years.
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  • Subcategory: READING Comprehension
  • Domain: READING Comprehension 2023
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