GED General Practice Test 2

What is the value of (x² + x + 3) / (x + 2) when x = -1?

How many ways can 6 people sit on a bench if 3 of them have to sit side by side?

A graph of the temperature T (degrees Fahrenheit) in a refrigerator t hours after midday.

It is necessary to find the times when the temperature is 8^o F. Which of the following is the correct equation to do this.

If the radius of the sphere were doubled by what factor would the surface area be enlarged?

Which of the following event’s was thought to begin the existence of the universe?

What type of consumer would a shark be in this food web?

In the scientific method and study designs, what role do variables play?

Gravity is a force which tries to pull two objects toward each other. Anything which has mass also has a gravitational pull. The more massive an object is, the stronger its gravitational pull is. Earth’s gravity is what keeps you on the ground and what causes objects to fall. Gravity is what holds the planets in orbit around the Sun and what keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth. The closer you are to an object, the stronger its gravitational pull is. Gravity is what gives you weight. It is the force that pulls on all of the mass in your body.

As objects move away from the Earth, what gravitational change occurs and how does it impact the weight of an object?

Read the passage and answer question <4>

Rio de Janeiro

[1]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a fantastic place to visit. It’s alarming <1>that Rio is called the “Wonderful City.” Beaches, mountains, and forests await its visitors, who can tour for days and still not experience everything the city has to offer. When I visit, I always have a great time with my boyfriend. <2>At the end of a busy day exploring nature, gloomy <3>travelers can unwind at one of the beachfront hotspots for coconut water and live samba music.

[2]
Rio’s most famed attractions are Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue. However, <4>these destinations welcome over 2.8 million international tourists each year. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in the city’s south zone right near to the vast Atlantic Ocean. <5>Its peak is at 1300 feet, and accessible by two cable cars that take less than five minutes to arrive. Visitors enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of Rio, and can shop or dine at several locations on the mountain.

[3]
(1) Christ the Redeemer stands on the Corcovado Mountain, recently named one of the new seven wonders of the world. (2) With arms outstretched, the concrete Christ was built between 1922 and 1931, to resemble embracing the people of Rio. (3) Millions of tourists recreate the attraction by taking photos on its pedestal with their own arms outstretched. (4) The statue’s pedestal is over 26 feet high, while the statue itself is nearly 100 feet high.<6>

[4]
There are so many amazing sites to see! <7>Fort Copacabana is a military base and history museum that sits at the south end of Copacabana beach and divides the neighborhood from Ipanema. Visitors explored <8>galleries filled with original military memorabilia from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. There are also exhibits featuring indigenous artwork from some of Brazil’s 2000 native tribes. These relics are important for Brazilian history, and tourists are nevertheless blown away <9>at their historical significance.

[5]
Another great place to visit, and for learning about Brazilian history <10>is the Botanical Gardens, built in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal. Children especially enjoy this 346-acre park, which is home to 6500 species of plants and trees and 140 species of birds. Kid-friendly areas are designated for picnics and games, and monkeys that roam the grounds often entertain children by swinging from tree to tree or rummaging for leftover food in the park’s trash bins.<11>

[6]
After a busy day of sightseeing Rio’s natural settings, because <12>tourists sit at beachfront drink stands and enjoy coconut water sipped from the fruit. Local musicians wander the sands playing Brazilian samba music each night. The sounds of tamborims, surdos, and agogos delight visitors, who, dance <13>all night long to the sounds <14>under the Copacabana moonlight.

Read the passage and answer question <10>

Rio de Janeiro

[1]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a fantastic place to visit. It’s alarming <1>that Rio is called the “Wonderful City.” Beaches, mountains, and forests await its visitors, who can tour for days and still not experience everything the city has to offer. When I visit, I always have a great time with my boyfriend. <2>At the end of a busy day exploring nature, gloomy <3>travelers can unwind at one of the beachfront hotspots for coconut water and live samba music.

[2]
Rio’s most famed attractions are Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue. However, <4>these destinations welcome over 2.8 million international tourists each year. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in the city’s south zone right near to the vast Atlantic Ocean. <5>Its peak is at 1300 feet, and accessible by two cable cars that take less than five minutes to arrive. Visitors enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of Rio, and can shop or dine at several locations on the mountain.

[3]
(1) Christ the Redeemer stands on the Corcovado Mountain, recently named one of the new seven wonders of the world. (2) With arms outstretched, the concrete Christ was built between 1922 and 1931, to resemble embracing the people of Rio. (3) Millions of tourists recreate the attraction by taking photos on its pedestal with their own arms outstretched. (4) The statue’s pedestal is over 26 feet high, while the statue itself is nearly 100 feet high.<6>

[4]
There are so many amazing sites to see! <7>Fort Copacabana is a military base and history museum that sits at the south end of Copacabana beach and divides the neighborhood from Ipanema. Visitors explored <8>galleries filled with original military memorabilia from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. There are also exhibits featuring indigenous artwork from some of Brazil’s 2000 native tribes. These relics are important for Brazilian history, and tourists are nevertheless blown away <9>at their historical significance.

[5]
Another great place to visit, and for learning about Brazilian history <10>is the Botanical Gardens, built in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal. Children especially enjoy this 346-acre park, which is home to 6500 species of plants and trees and 140 species of birds. Kid-friendly areas are designated for picnics and games, and monkeys that roam the grounds often entertain children by swinging from tree to tree or rummaging for leftover food in the park’s trash bins.<11>

[6]
After a busy day of sightseeing Rio’s natural settings, because <12>tourists sit at beachfront drink stands and enjoy coconut water sipped from the fruit. Local musicians wander the sands playing Brazilian samba music each night. The sounds of tamborims, surdos, and agogos delight visitors, who, dance <13>all night long to the sounds <14>under the Copacabana moonlight.

Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

The term “frivolous” implies that the author

Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?

Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement.

Which of the following situations would fulfill the author’s prophecy for swimming?

Base your answers to the following question on the map below.

Based on this map, the proposed equal rights amendment was not added to the Constitution because

Base your answer to the following question on the cartoon below.

What is the main idea of this cartoon?