In Formulating an Open-Ended Question,it Helps To:​

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Multiple Choice

In formulating an open-ended question,it helps to:​

• A) ​Include an expression such as "…a little bit more about…" or "…the larger picture…" to soften the question
• B) ​Avoid beginning the sentence with an expression such as "Can you…?" or "Could you…?"
• C) ​Include one of the words "how," "why," "what," "when" and "where"
• D) ​Avoid directives such as "summarize…" or "describe…."

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Definitions:

Lesser Antilles

A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of the boundary between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, located on the eastern edge of the Caribbean plate.

Transform Faults

Boundaries between tectonic plates where the motion is predominantly horizontal, leading to earthquakes but not creating volcanoes.

Gulf of Mexico

A large ocean basin near the southeastern coast of North America, bounded by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba, known for its rich biodiversity and significant oil reserves.

Narrow Ocean

A relatively thin and elongated body of oceanic water situated between more substantial land masses.