501 Critical Reading Questions

c.
Einstein was the father of the scientific method.
d.
Space and the flow of time theories are still in a state of flux.
e.
Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity disproved Einstein’s theory.
399.
Which is NOT a step used in the process of scientific method?
a.
observation
b.
simplification
c.
evaluation
d.
verification
e.
hypothesize
501
Critical Reading Questions

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Answers
343.
e.
Answer choices 
a
–
d
are all unauthorized logging practices per-
formed by Metsähallitus in Finland. Choice 
e
is incorrect
because it refers to another country.
344.
c.
Calling for a moratorium means to cease or stop an activity or
concept. You can deduce this correct answer from the clue in
line 17, 
halt.
345.
b.
The author’s tone can best be characterized as an 
urgent warn-
ing.
The passage exposes an illegal logging practice that threat-
ens to destroy forests in Finland. The author’s genuine concern
rules out choices