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SAT Reading: Recognizing Explicit Information in a Scientific Passage
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Does the moon create lava tides? We can actually measure the moon's effects on volcanoes. How insanely cool is that? If we can do all this, then wh...

SAT Reading: Summarizing Quantitative Information in a Graph
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In this SAT Reading video you'll have to summarize information in a graph. We promise it's not too math-y!

SAT Reading: Describing the Effect of the Word "Cacophony" in a Scientific Text
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The world "cacophony" is entirely underrated. However, the author in this SAT Reading passage has the opportunity to use it. Click play to find out...

Addressing Counterarguments in a Scientific Text
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It's important to know how to recognize counterarguments to a claim. This SAT Reading video covers just that - how handy.

SAT Reading: Citing Textual Evidence of the Relationship Between Two Concepts
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This SAT Reading video talks about bird densities and noise levels. We promise it's not a biology lesson.

SAT Reading: Recognizing the Author's Argument in a Scientific Text
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The Sonoran pronghorn has sensitive ears. Wanna know more? Watch this SAT Reading video on noise pollution.

SAT Reading: Which Answer Choice Accurately Represents Information in the Passage?
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How are Volcanos tied to the moon? Tidal Lunacy is more about Hawaii and surfing than were wolves but don't take our word for it...find out more by...

SAT Reading: Using Context Clues in a Scientific Passage to Define "Fortnight"
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Want to know what fortnight means? Spoiler alert: no, it isn't when you build a fort in your living room out of cushions.

SAT Reading: Citing Quantitative Information in a Graphic as Supporting Evidence for a Claim
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Analyzing texts and volcanos...it's the last video in this short but sweet SAT Reading volcano series.

SAT Reading: Identifying the Main Purpose of a Scientific Passage
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This sci-fi passage is about what? We pick out keywords and phrases and glean that it's about a single theory: Maximal tides squeeze Earth like it'...

SAT Reading: Defining the Relationship Between Solid Earth Tides and Volcanoes
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Tides and volcanos go hand in hand. But how? Watch this SAT Reading video to find out more!

SAT Reading: Inferring the Reason Why Magma Remains Dormant in Volcanoes
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Liquid hot magma! Learn more about it in this volcano-themed SAT Reading video.

SAT Reading: Recognize the Rhetorical Effect of Using a Specific Illustration
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Tidal Lunacy continues to intrigue, so we must analyze it some more in this SAT Reading video.

SAT Reading: Interpreting the Word "Correlation" in the Context of a Scientific Passage
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What is correlated with the word correlation in this video's SAT reading passage? Watch to unravel the mystery!

SAT Reading: Analyzing the Purpose of a Scientific Passage's Conclusion
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What is the purpose of a paragraph? What is the purpose of life? Jk, but this SAT Reading video will at least help you analyze the purpose of the f...

SAT Reading: Inferring the Authors' Point of View in a Scientific Passage
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Who doesn't want to learn more about Volcanos in the SAT Reading video? They're the gigantic pimples of the earth!

SAT Reading: What is the Main Purpose of this Scientific Passage?
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This SAT Reading video discusses the impact of anthropogenic noise on wildlife populations. At least for once they're having you read something int...

SAT Reading: Using Context to Interpret the Scientific Phrase "Anthropogenic Noise"
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Next up in SAT Reading is the topic of anthropogenic noise and its impact on wildlife.

SAT Reading: Inferring Information about Hearing in a Scientific Passage
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This SAT Reading video has you inferring something in the first paragraph. Such life skills!

SAT Reading: Identifying the Relationship between Two Concepts in a Scientific Text
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Ok more love fest with the animals in this SAT Reading video. Roar!

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