Conduct Research and Generate Questions Practice Test

Yuki researches: “What adaptations help desert plants survive with little water?” She uses 4 sources (botany textbook section, a university extension page, a science magazine article, and a documentary transcript). She takes notes on waxy cuticles, stomata opening at night (CAM photosynthesis), deep vs. shallow roots, and water storage tissues. However, in her final draft she mostly describes the history of deserts and lists famous deserts without explaining plant adaptations.

Which evaluation best describes Yuki’s research project?

Carlos is doing a short research project on technology use. He wants to study how social media affects teens. He writes two possible research questions.

Question 1: “How does daily social media use relate to sleep duration in 7th graders at my school?”

Question 2: “Is social media ruining society?”

Which statement best compares the two questions for a short research project that requires evidence and multiple sources?