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Set 4: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The moon orbits the Earth. It takes about 27 days to go all the way around. Text 2 The Earth orbits the sun. It takes 365 days, or one year, to complete one circle.

Based on the texts, which orbit takes longer?

A. The Earth's orbit around the sun.✓ Correct
B. The moon's orbit around the Earth.
C. They take the same amount of time.
D. Neither moves.

Detailed Explanation

Moon: 27 days. Earth: 365 days. 365 > 27.

Key Evidence:

• "27 days"

• "365 days"

Why others are wrong: B (Shorter.), C (Different.), D (They orbit.).

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