CST Part 3
4. This takes place when a child first learns the behaviors, values and procedures of his or her culture, mostly from interactions with immediate family: a. Primary socialization b. Principal socialization c. Adult socialization d. Consequent socialization e. Secondary socialization
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A group of people with a common ideology who try to achieve certain general goals together is known as a _____. a. social movement b. archery movement c. democratic movement d. communist movement
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A group of people with a shared heritage who have migrated from their ancestral homeland to other parts of the world is called a(n) _____. a. Diaspora b. Forced migration c. Ethnic cleansing d. Labor migration
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A presidential nominee is talking about how he will completely reform the U.S. He has stated that he will propose a federal budget which will decrease the deficit by 50% in the next year, and that he will encourage a constructive relationship with China. He further states that he will recommend a law to increase pensions by 30%, and that he will retire all of the Supreme Court Justices and name new ones. Why are his remarks unconstitutional? a. Because he cannot retire the Supreme Court Justices. b. Because he cannot promote better relations with China. c. Because he cannot cut the budget deficit in half in only a year. d. Because he cannot suggest a law which increases pensions by 30%.
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A single assertion, a proposed explanation of something based on available knowledge, for something yet to be explained, one that is subject to further experimentation is called: A. A hypothesis B. Peer review C. A theory D. Scientific research E. Statistical significance
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Abiotic factors in an environment are _____. a. nonliving b. neither living nor nonliving c. both living and nonliving d. living
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All but one of the hijacked planes hit their intended targets on September 11. For the one that did not, evidence shows that which of the following was its likely target? a. The U.S. Capitol Building b. Fort Knox c. The Statue of Liberty d. The Golden Gate Bridge e. The Washington Monument
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All of the following are likely outcomes of increased immigration EXCEPT: a. Less human trafficking b. Migrant exploitation c. Increased standard of living for migrants d. Anti-immigration protests
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All of the following natural resources significantly influenced the geographic patterns of the U.S. EXCEPT _____. a. Copper b. Coal c. Gold d. Oil e. Water
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At what step in the scientific method does a scientist propose the problem that he or she wants to solve? A. Question B. Experiment C. Analysis D. Hypothesis
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Consider this question: How do you feel about President Obama? What type of question is this? a. Open-ended b. Close-ended c. Independent d. Dependent
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Habitats provide _____. a. All answers are correct. b. space to survive c. shelter d. food and water
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How can the two houses of Congress maintain their role as a check in regards to the executive branch? a. They have the possibility of impeachment and approving presidential nominations for federal office. b. Through being the final reviewer of whether an executive action adheres to the Constitution. c. Through the Vice President, as he is part of the legislative branch as an active and presiding member of the US Senate. d. They have the veto power, which allows them to overrule an executive order with a 2/3 majority of the House and the Senate.
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How do human cities affect the weather? a. Cities change the reflectivity of the Earth's surface, affecting how much heat is held by the Earth. b. Human cities do not affect the weather in any way. c. Pollution causes acid rain. d. Cities make the air cooler.
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How does deforestation result in increased emission of greenhouse gases? a. When trees are destroyed, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. b. When trees are destroyed, they erode the soil releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. c. When trees are removed, they stop releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, which binds with carbon dioxide. d. Trees release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in the evening when the sun is not shining.
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How has the digital revolution contributed to the obsolescence of file cabinets? a. Information can be stored digitally, replacing the need to keep physical documents in file cabinets. b. Technology has eliminated the need to document legal transactions. c. Metals that were previously used to build file cabinets are more expensive due to their use in computers. d. With advances in nanotechnology, file cabinets have been replaced by smaller rolodexes
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How is China different demographically from other rich nations? a. China's citizens have less wealth. b. China has a young population. c. China's citizens are newly wealthy. d. China has an old population.
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In most human situations, energy originates from ______. a. The sun b. Photosynthesis c. The moon d. Chemical reactions
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In the swamp food web, the duck was a primary consumer because... a. it feeds on plants b. it feeds on other animals c. it is a detritivores d. it is the top predator
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In which type of government does a king or queen hold supreme power over his or her nation? a. Monarchy b. Representative government c. Theocracy d. Oligarchy
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Jim is studying how differences in the screen color of electronic devices make an impact on eye strain experienced by the user. In these experiments, which is the response variable and which is the explanatory variable. a. the response variable is eye strain; the explanatory variable is screen color b. the response variable is screen color; the explanatory variable is eye strain c. the response variable is eye strain; the explanatory variable is the electronic device d. the response variable is eye strain; the explanatory variable is not mentioned
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Pick the answer that correctly lists the progressive stages in the social movement life cycle. a. Emergence, Coalescence, Bureaucratization & Decline b. Coalescence, Bureaucratization, Emergence, & Decline c. Decline, Bureaucratization, Coalescence, & Emergence d. Bureaucratization, Coalescence, Emergence & Decline
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Several of Justin's closest friends surprised him with a large birthday party. Which of the following best describes the group of friends? a. Primary group b. Secondary group c. Related group d. Tertiary group
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Social groups must contain _____ people. a. Two or more b. Five or more c. Three or more d. Four or more
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Spatial analysis often involves looking at data _____. a. on a map b. in a raw form c. on a chart d. in an equation
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The New York State Constitution does: a. All answer choices are correct b. Provides a Bill of Rights for its citizens c. Describes how the government is organized d. Explains power limitations of government e. Identifies each branch of government
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The moon's phases depend on: a. All of the answers are correct b. The sun c. Its rotation d. The Earth e. Its orbit
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The most widely used strategy for collecting qualitative data is: a. Participant observation b. Secondary data c. A questionnaire d. Statistical analysis
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The physics definition of energy states that energy ______. a. Is a currency that allows you to do work b. Cannot be transferred c. Cannot be conserved d. Is limited
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The prime meridian passes through a. Greenwich, England b. Warsaw, Poland c. Dublin, Ireland d. Paris, France
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The scientific method was largely codified by what philosopher of the Scientific Revolution? a. Bacon b. Copernicus c. Descartes d. Wittgenstein e. Voltaire
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The third stage of the social movement life cycle is known as _____. a. Bureaucratization b. Domination c. Beautification d. Dictatorship
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The traditional interpretation of the Scientific Revolution begins and ends with which two thinkers? a. Copernicus and Newton b. Newton and Aristotle c. Copernicus and Aristotle d. Descartes and Leibniz e. Kepler and Brahe
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This occurs when people take on mature roles and learn those expectations: a. Adult socialization b. Consequent socialization c. Primary socialization d. Secondary socialization e. Principal socialization
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What denotes how far north or south a point is on the globe relative to the equator? a. latitude b. distance c. meridian d. elevation
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What do we call the study of how people interact with the environment? a. Cultural geography b. Geographic systems analysis c. Locational analysis d. Spatial analysis
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What do we call the study of human trends in a specific place? a. Spatial analysis b. Geographic systems analysis c. Cultural geography d. Trending analysis
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What is a technological revolution? a. A period where new technology drastically changes human culture, life, and interaction. b. Any period in which things are invented. c. A period in which nations rise in rebellion and topple governments because of technology. d. The specific period marked by the rise of information technology, Internet communication, and social media.
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What is an engineer? a. A person who uses our scientific knowledge to invent, design, and create devices and structures that serve practical purposes. b. A person who builds things. c. The same as a designer, but using scientific knowledge. d. A person who does calculations using physics equations.
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What is overharvesting? a. Harvesting organisms faster than their populations can recover b. Harvesting more fish than can be sold at market c. None are correct d. Harvesting crops before they are ready e. Not harvesting enough organisms to keep populations in check
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What is the engineering design cycle? a. A step-by-step process to design and create a solution which solves a problem. b. None of the other answers are correct. c. Any problem solving process. d. The series of projects a designer completes one after another.
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What is the main purpose of safety goggles? a. To protect your eyes from light, objects, and chemicals b. To protect your ears from loud noises c. To enhance your vision while working in the lab d. To protect your airway from noxious fumes e. To make you look really cool
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What is the name of the market in which households buy goods from firms? a. Product b. Capital c. Resource d. Labor
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What model is used to demonstrate markets and the flow of goods between firms and households? a. Circular Flow b. Demand c. Production Possibilities d. Supply
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What series of mountains is located in the Mountainous West region? a. Cordilleras b. Appalachian c. Apennines d. Alps e. Ural
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What term best describes the advances in medicine and technology? a. Biomedical progress b. Transition c. Demography d. Growth limit
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What territorial protection measure for Native Americans did the success of the American Revolution destroy? a. Proclamation of 1763 b. Treaty of Paris c. French and Indian Acts d. Townshend Acts
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What was the Arab Spring? a. A period when several Arab and African nations used social media to organize revolutions and protests. b. The dawn of the Arab and African empires in the 6th century. c. The introduction of the Arab and African nations into the United Nations. d. The industrialization of Arab and African nations and their 'spring forward' into the modern era.
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When a person migrates from their home to another place, their culture is being spread through which of the following? a. Relocation diffusion b. Expansion diffusion c. Stimulus diffusion d. Contagious diffusion
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When would you want to use a ventilation hood in the lab? a. Any time you're working with chemicals that are unsafe to inhale b. Any time you're working with UV light c. When you're rinsing out containers that had chemicals in them d. During official lab safety inspections only e. When there is a lot of loud noise
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Which component of self identity is related to how we evaluate our own general worth? a. Self-esteem b. Social identity c. Introspection d. All of the answers are correct.
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Which group was subjected to widespread forced relocation and internment throughout World War II? a. Japanese Americans b. German Americans c. Chinese Americans d. Italian Americans e. African Americans
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Which of the following can occur due to runoff of pollutants, such as pesticides and fertilizers? a. Increased water pollution b. Increased crop production c. Improved soil quality d. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six key steps of the scientific method? A. Theory B. Observation C. Hypothesis D. Experiment
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Which of the following is NOT true about science? A. Scientists never compete with one another. B. Science journals usually require peer review. C. Scientists often rely on their experience. D. Scientists often use creativity.
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Which of the following is NOT true? a. The national capital was moved from New York to Philadelphia in 1786. b. British canons captured at Fort Ticonderoga were used to support American forces during the siege of Boston. c. Following the Battle of Long Island, many Continental soldiers were imprisoned in prison ships in New York Harbor. d. The Sons of Liberty often resorted to violence.
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Which of the following is an example of energy transfer? a. All answers are correct. b. Nuclear energy from hydrogen atoms fuels solar energy c. Eating plants gives animals energy d. Energy from the sun allows plants to grow
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Which of the following is an example of urbanization? a. Large numbers of people moving from farms to suburbs. b. People changing jobs from logging to farming. c. The growth of a town's population from 5,000 to 25,000 residents. d. Movement from small, dense cities to large, sprawling cities.
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Which of the following is the best example of mainstream, popular culture? a. A song played on every radio station in the United States. b. Learning from your grandmother about the traditions in her home country. c. Visiting another region and learning the dialect of a local village. d. A style of dance practiced in a particular region.
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Which of the following is true about copperheads and bushwhackers? a. Copperheads were Democrats, while Bushwhackers belonged to no side. b. Both were Southern Democrats who opposed the war. c. They were people who opposed the use of paper currency. d. Copperheads were renegade fighters, while bushwhackers could not terrorize the Appalachians.
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Which of the following statements is true about climate? a. All answers are correct. b. It is measured on the scale of seasons, years, and decades. c. It refers to long-term atmospheric conditions. d. It is an average of the daily weather conditions.
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Which of the following statements is true about greenhouse gases? a. All are correct b. They are beneficial in the right concentrations c. They are harmful when concentrations are too high d. They trap heat on Earth making it hospitable
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Which of the following steps comes after developing a solution in the engineering design process? a. Building a prototype b. Testing the prototype c. Brainstorming solutions d. Deciding on a solution
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Which of the following was NOT an effect that the industrial revolution had on human societies? a. Humans were able to communicate across the whole world instantly. b. Life expectancy could often be low, especially for the poor. c. They were able to produce goods cheaper and quicker than ever. d. Working conditions were often very hard. e. Empires were able to use the resources to expand.
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Which of the following was NOT mentioned in this lesson as an area of major development during the Industrial Revolution? a. Oil production b. Steam technology c. Machine tools d. Textiles
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Which of these is part of North America? a. Caribbean Islands b. Spain c. Brazil d. Phillipine Islands
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Which region of the United States tends to have a 'live-and-let-live' attitude to life, along with being politically liberal? a. The west coast. b. The Mid-Atlantic region. c. The South. d. The Midwest. e. The New England region.
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Which rule keeps you from getting distracted by incorrect choices in a multiple-choice question? A. Answer the question on your own. B. Scan the table first. C. Save harder questions for the end. D. Verify the concepts. E. Pace yourself.
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Which term refers to the civilian populace during a time of war? a. Home front b. The front c. Social front d. Open city e. Civilian infrastructure
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Which type of area is characterized by having residents that depend on natural resource-based occupations? a. Rural b. Suburban c. Coastal d. Urban
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Which type of government is controlled by a group of wealthy, powerful aristocrats? a. Oligarchy b. Dictatorship c. Monarchy d. Theocracy
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Which type of water erosion occurs fairly evenly over an area and might not be noticed until much of the topsoil has been washed away? a. Sheet erosion b. Mass erosion c. Rill erosion d. Bank erosion e. Gully erosion
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Who is considered the Father of Geography? a. Eratosthenes b. Socrates c. Hippocrates d. Plato
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Whom does the fictional character 'Rosie the Riveter' represent? a. Real-life female war workers b. The Allies c. Radical feminists d. The American way of life e. WAACS and WAVES
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Why, in the traditional view, were the Dark Ages labelled in such a way? a. It was thought of as a period of intellectual dormancy. b. It was thought of as a period characterized by disturbing thoughts. c. It was thought of as a time of great scientific discoveries in the field of light. d. It was thought of as a period that focused on astronomy.
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Zoe admires the cheerleaders at her school and enjoys watching them at games. She frequently copies hairstyles that she sees the girls wearing. The cheerleading squad is an example of a _____. a. Reference group b. Tertiary group c. Secondary group d. Primary group
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2. This describes the sequence of events, roles and age categories that people experience from birth until death: a.Cultural influences b. Life course c. Life course approach d. Socialization e. A life stage
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5. Our _____ defines who we are in relation to others. a. social role b. social status c. prestigious position d. master status
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A key difference between science and religion, astrology, and pseudoscience is that scientific statements are: A. Always untrue B. Falsifiable C. Unverifiable D. Always true E. Untestable
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A volcano erupts, projecting highly gelatinous lava through a volcanic vent. What type of volcanic landform could be created by this event? a. A lava plateau b. A lava dome c. A caldera d. A magma chamber
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An American musician hears a new style of guitar playing in Argentina. When she returns home, she plays an adapted version of this style. What sort of diffusion is this? a. Relocation diffusion b. Stimulus diffusion c. Contagious diffusion d. Hierarchical diffusion
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Both gases and liquids: a. Have the same density. b. Have an indefinite shape. c. Have a definite volume. d. Cannot be compressed.
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By _____, half of the global human population lived in urban areas. a. 1900 b. 2010 c. 1950 d. 1989
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Consider an object being pushed to the left with a force of 15 N and pushed to the right with a force of 10 N. What is the net force acting on this object? a. 5 Newtons to the right b. 5 Newtons to the left c. 25 Newtons d. 15 Newtons to the left
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During the 1840s and 1850s many Irish people migrated to the United States, fleeing the potato blight that made farming impossible. Large numbers of these migrants settled in cities and towns. Their behavior can best be described as: a. Forced migration and labor migration b. Labor migration and urbanization c. Urbanization d. Forced migration
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El Nino weather patterns occur on a fairly regular basis about every two to seven years. Sometimes, two El Nino seasons occur in subsequent years. What is the most likely effect on the weather in southern states during El Nino years? a. Less rain and much warmer temperatures during winter months b. More rain and cooler temperatures during the winter months c. Warmer winters with much less snowfall than usually occurs d. Much drier conditions than usual during winter months
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Extreme pride in one's nation is called: a. Feminism b. Nationalism c. Ethnocentrism d. Isolationism e. Neutralism
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How did Alfred Thayer Mahan affect American imperialism? a. He was an academic who believed in Social Darwinism. b. He was a historian who argued for a modernized navy with a greater global presence. c. He was an economist who saw the benefit of international trade. d. He was a military strategist in the Spanish-American War.
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How did President Washington's vision of America compare to that of the time of Manifest Destiny? a. He believed in a much stronger federal branch that would have a stronger impact on the economy. b. President Washington opposed foreign interventions that were increasing in popularity in that period. c. He believed that the U.S. should have much better relations with the nations of Europe. d. President Washington warned that if the U.S. was not present in all relevant events it would appear weak.
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How did colonists who were still loyal to the British crown react to the creation of the new country? a. They organized resistance groups in New York. b. They moved to Canada. c. They gradually adapted to the new regime. d. They exiled to Great Britain.
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How did immigrants affect the geographic patterns in the U.S.? a. Immigrants tended to move to the west, instead of the east, because they liked it more there. b. Increased population pressure made people move west, and there were more workers to build, mine and extract. c. It affected the positions of natural resources in the US. d. People tried to get away from the immigrants by moving west. e. None of the other answers are correct.
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How does social interaction affect people? a. It causes identity confusion. b. It supports personal development and helps people make sense of the world around them. c. It prevents personal development. d. It causes identity confusion and prevents personal development.
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How does the expression 'What goes up must come down' relate to the American economic events in the first half of the 1900s? a. It doesn't accurately explain events in American economics in that period because aside from a minor slump in 1929 the economy of that period was increasing at a steady pace. b. It accurately displays the fact that on Black Tuesday in 1929 there was a crash of the stock exchange, causing significant decreases in nearly all relevant macroeconomic statistics in the months that followed. c. It accurately displays the fact that on Black Tuesday in 1929 the National Bureau of Statistics announced a 3% decline of the US GDP, signaling the start of the recession and the plummeting of the unemployment rate. d. It does not accurately explain events in American economics in that period, as the economy has been in a constant slump since the Monroe doctrine.
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How does the separation of powers keep things fair in government? a. Each branch has the same power as the others. b. Each branch has different powers designed to keep the other branches' powers in check. c. All branches answer to the president. d. Each branch has completely different powers so they can operate independently of one another with no repercussions.
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Scientists have altered the genome of tomatoes in order to increase the shelf life of the fruit. This is an example of: a. Demographic transition b. Biomedical progress c. Population manipulation d. Carrying capacity
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Sheila is a baker experimenting with a cake recipe. Specifically, she is monitoring how changes in the volume of cream affect the moistness of the cake. What kind of variable is the volume of cream, and why? a. it is the response variable, because it has an influence on the dependent variable b. it is an independent variable because it is a condition in the experiment that can be changed. c. it is a response variable, because it is a condition in the experiment that is being changed. d. it is an independent variable, because it can be divided infinitely
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Spatial analysis is also called _____. a. locational analysis and systems analysis b. area analysis and locational analysis c. geographic systems analysis d. area analysis and systems analysis
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Susie goes to XYZ Grocery store and walks around to look at all the items that she has available to her for purchase. What is Susie participating in? a. Supply Market b. Product Market c. Resource Market d. Demand Market
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 ushered in which era? a. The Roaring Twenties b. The Great Depression c. World War II d. The Progressive Era
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The _____ is a condition or piece of data in an experiment that is controlled or influenced by an outside factor, most often the independent variable. a. independent variable b. dependent variable c. explanatory variable d. statistical model
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The belief that a country should not get involved in a war is called: a. Neutralism b. Isolationism c. Unilateralism d. Socialism e. Nationalism
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The coalescence stage of a social movement life cycle is characterized by _____. a. A less clearly defined sense of discontent. b. A more clearly defined sense of discontent. c. A less general way to define contentment. d. A more specific way to sense contentment.
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The internet was first pioneered by whom? a. Bill Gates b. Tim Berners-Lee c. Steve Jobs d. Al Gore
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The systematic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses is known as: A. Peer review B. Scientific Research C. Hypothesis D. None of these answers are correct E. Statistical significance
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This is a kind of rotation where it takes exactly as long for the moon to rotate on its axis as it takes for it to make one orbit around the Earth: a. Biphasic b. Synchronous c. Revolutionary d. Asynchronous e. Axial
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This is a process where scientific experts not connected to the study and experiment in question check it for scientific accuracy, proper methodology, and relevancy. A. Scientific research B. Peer review C. Scientific method D. A hypothesis E. A theory
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To the knowledge of which of the following did Galileo NOT make a substantial contribution? a. The Moon b. Neptune c. Inertia d. The moons of Jupiter e. The phases of Venus
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What do we call a group of people with differences and similarities in physical and biological traits that are considered to be socially significant? a. Culture b. Race c. Gender e. Ethnicity
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What do we call it when a cultural trend is spread from one segment of society to another? a. Contagious diffusion b. Hierarchical diffusion c. Relocation diffusion d. Stimulus diffusion
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What do we call the set of learned behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that characterize a society or a people group? a. Race b. Culture c. Lineage d. Gender
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What does PPE stand for? a. Personal protection exercises b. Personal protective equipment c. Personal party equipment d. Professional protection equipment e. Personal priority evaluation
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What happens if your prototype doesn't solve the problem as hoped? a. Go back to developing the solution: redesign it to fix any issues. b. Go back to an earlier step: either brainstorming solutions, deciding on a solution, or developing your solution, depending on how far off the mark it is. c. Try a different idea from your original brainstorming. d. Go back to brainstorming.
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What is engineering? a. A branch of science purely concerned with the operation of engines. b. A branch of science and technology that involves figuring out how to design, build and use structures and machines. c. None of the other answers are correct. d. A branch of science concerned with figuring out the fundamental laws of the universe.
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What is the United Nations? a. An empire that controls many developing nations. b. An international organization that facilitates cooperation amongst the world's nations. c. The cultural term for the global world that is connected through social media. d. A multinational organization that deals exclusively with global trade.
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What is the main reason that vegetation affects the weather? a. Vegetation causes less wind b. Vegetation is less reflective c. Vegetation doesn't affect the weather d. Vegetation causes changes in river flow
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What is the term given to a group of populations of different species living in given area? a. Habitat b. Community c. Population d. Ecosystem
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What type of energy transformation best describes the following situation: you jump off a diving board into a swimming pool? a. Nuclear to mechanical b. Potential to kinetic c. Electrical to thermal d. Kinetic to Potential e. Electrical to mechanical
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What was the effect of the Sedition Act of 1918? a. Martial Law was imposed within the borders of the United States. b. It became a crime to speak of the government in a negative light. c. German immigrants were barred from the United States. d. Traitors were executed by a military tribunal. e. German Americans were imprisoned based on their ethnicity.
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What will most likely happen to a population when its size exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment? a. The population will not be affected b. The population will decrease c. This cannot be predicted d. The population will increase
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When did nation states first appear? a. In the late 1800s b. Between the 1500s and 1700s c. 10,000 BC d. After World War II
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When did the Enlightenment take place? a. 15th century b. 18th century c. 16th century d. 17th century
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When did the Modern Era take place? a. 3600 BC - AD 500 b. 1500-present c. 500-1500 d. 15th-17th century
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When solving a problem that includes a table, which rule helps you identify the biological ideas that you'll need to reference in order to solve the problem? A. Save harder questions for the end. B. Verify the concepts. C. Answer the question on your own. D. Scan the table first. E. Pace yourself.
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Where is a rain shadow effect most likely to occur? a. On the leeward side of a mountain, because it is sheltered from the sun. b. On the leeward side of a mountain, because the air is sinking and warming while absorbing moisture. c. On the windward side of a mountain, because it's more windy and drys out faster. d. On the windward side of a mountain, because it is cooling and rising.
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Which historical factor encouraged the process of urbanization during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? a. Higher standards of living b. Industrialization c. Commercialization d. War
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Which is NOT an example of a resource supplied by a household? a. Capital b. Cell phones c. Raw materials d. Labor
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Which is NOT true about historical eras? a. Eras are often designated by historians, but this usually happens after the actual time period has passed. b. Historians always agree on the beginning and ending points of historical eras. c. Sometimes historical eras overlap. d. The Age of Discovery took place between the 15th-17th century.
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Which modern nations are experiencing new major problems that have yet to be resolved? a. The nations of Europe b. All nations c. Nations who are not part of the United Nations. d. Nations without industrial economies
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Which of the following best describes an organism's environment? a. Made up of its geography and climate b. Made up of the abiotic and biotic components of its surroundings c. Made up of its physical surroundings d. Made up of the plants and animals it is surrounded by
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Which of the following changes to sugar is an example of a physical change? a. Burning it on a stove. b. Dissolving it in coffee. c. Decomposing it into carbon and water. d. Eating and digesting it.
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of deforestation? a. Decreasing natural beauty b. Decreased soil erosion c. Loss of habitat d. Loss of biodiversity
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Which of the following is NOT a field of engineering? a. Civil engineering b. Psychological engineering c. Electrical engineering d. Chemical engineering
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural boundary? a. Chinatown existing within New York City. b. The Mississippi River defining state boundaries. c. Québec speaking French while much of Canada speaks English. d. Pakistan being predominately Muslim while India is predominately Hindu.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an engineering/technical application of physics? a. Designing a sky-scraper b. Calculating the rate of expansion of the universe c. Building a bridge d. Planning a NASA mission (in terms of equipment)
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Which of the following is NOT true about the American home front during World War II? a. Rosie the Riveter emerged as a symbol representing real-life female war workers. b. Industrial output slowed down due to the overwhelming demand for war material. c. Over 100,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly interned in relocation camps. d. Women entered the workforce in large numbers. e. Many families were encouraged to plant 'victory gardens.'
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Which of the following is a unit for force? a. g * m / sec b. kg * m / sec^2 c. m / sec^2 d. kg * m/ sec
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Which of the following is true of New York following America's independence but before mass European immigration? a. It was the only Northern state to side with the Confederates in the Civil War. b. Problems with large farming led to the development of factories and technologies. c. Its World Trade Center made it the focal point of economy and trade throughout the world. d. There was a heavy reliance on cotton plantations and slaves.
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Which of the following is true of the effects of the Depression and World War II on New York? a. New York was forced to reinvent itself as a tourist center to attract commerce and visitors. b. New York prospered after World War II and served as a center for manufacturing, shipping and wholesaling. c. None of the answers accurately describe New York after World War II. d. New York State went completely bankrupt and was no longer a major economic and political player in the world.
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Which of the following roles is part of a person's social identity? a. Political affiliations b. All of the answers are correct. c. Religious roles d. Gender roles
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Which of the following statements describes a migration pattern in the 20th-century United States? a. Millions of people left the cities for agricultural jobs. b. Many African Americans left the South for work in northern factories. c. Huge waves of Irish immigrants arrived in American cities. d. Migration occurred due to expansion of corporate farms.
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Which of these is true? a. The far side of the moon is always in total darkness b. We never get to see the far side of the moon c. The moon doesn't orbit the Earth d. The side of the moon we see is always illuminated by the sun e. The moon doesn't rotate
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Which of these would NOT be studied under cultural geography? a. population distribution b. mountain formation c. community size d. pollution
b
Which one of the following country's ideals were adopted as a model for the U.S. Constitution? a. Prussia b. France c. Ireland d. Poland
b
Which process creates a lava plateau? a. Thick viscous lava is dispersed over a large area. b. Runny and highly fluid lava flows over a large area. c. Runny and highly fluid lava cools quickly near the volcanic vent. d. Thick viscous lava forms a flat mound near the volcanic vent.
b
Which statement about self identity change is INCORRECT? a. Self-esteem can increase or decrease. b. Self identity does not change significantly throughout the lifespan. c. We can actively engage in introspection and discover new things about ourselves. d. Roles can change - from student to lawyer, for example.
b
Which type of boundary is a naturally occurring divide between two areas? a. Socio-economic b. Physical c. Political d. Cultural
b
Which type of water erosion results in small, short-lived and well-defined streams? a. Gully erosion b. Rill erosion c. Bank erosion d. Sheet erosion e. Tillage
b
Who is credited with inventing the seed drill? a. Patrick Bell b. Jethro Tull c. Cyrus McCormick d. Eli Whitney
b
Who is normally the producer in a resource market? a. Both b. Households c. Neither d. Firms
b
Why is deforestation harmful to biodiversity? a. It removes trees that will take a long time to regrow b. All are correct c. It removes a source of carbon dioxide intake d. It increases land erosion e. It removes habitat that wildlife depend on
b
Why is geographic systems analysis helpful? a. It attempts to solve social problems based on data about systems analysis. b. It attempts to solve social problems based on data about geographic trends. c. It attempts to solve environmental problems based on data about geographic trends. d. It attempts to solve environmental problems based on data about systems analysis.
b
Why was New York important in the quest for American independence? a. The French and Indian War led to British gains in land. b. All of the answers are correct. c. A large population translated into political and military clout. d. Dense forests provided perfect cover against the British.
b
Why were the 'Roaring '20s' a prosperous period? a. Unemployment never surpassed 10% b. GNP grew at an annual rate of 5% c. GDP measured in at over 800 billion dollars d. Wages rose to 30%
b
Why would Mumbai be classified as a megacity? a. More than 1 million people commute in and out of the city every day. b. It contains a population greater than 10 million people. c. It includes more than 5 million employment opportunities. d. It contains a population greater than 1 million people.
b
Why would nanotechnology change digital storage technology? a. Nanotechnology decreases computing power. b. Writing digital code on smaller areas increases storage capacity. c. Storage is no longer necessary with nanotechnology. d. Natural technologies have higher storage capacities.
b
_____ aim to classify features, count them, and create statistical models to test hypotheses and explain observations. a. Interviews b. Quantitative methods c. Fieldwork studies d. Qualitative methods
b
3. Stephanie has studied for several years to become a veterinarian and her profession is one of the most important aspects of her life. Being a veterinarian is her _____. a. social status b. general status c. master status d. ascribed status
c
4. The status that has the most impact on a person's social identity is his or her _____. a. ascribed status b. achieved status c. master status d. general status
c
A nuclear family is _____. a. Any family members that live close to one another. b. Any relatives that see one another regularly. c. A pair of adults and any children they have. d. Any family members who live together.
c
All of the following factors can affect the planet's climate EXCEPT: a. Different landforms, including mountains b. Global wind patterns c. Major storms d. Ocean currents
c
Approximately how many people enter the U.S. each year? a. 300 million b. 2 million c. 700,000 d. None e. 50 million
c
Based on the graphic of checks and balances, which branch has the check to approve of federal appointments? a. The executive branch over the legislative branch b. The legislative branch over the judicial branch c. The legislative branch over the executive branch d. The judicial branch over the executive branch
c
Consider this hypothesis: The more a person studies, the more likely they are to pass this quiz. ''Studying'' would be the _____ variable. a. Despondent b. Respondent c. Independent d. Dependent
c
How did people's lives change during the Great Depression? a. People's lives only changed if they were in debt before the depression. b. Everyone now belonged to the middle class. c. Many people lost their homes and had to go to soup kitchens for food. d. The unemployment rate dropped 25%.
c
If a farmer works the soil too much in preparation for planting it can increase the risk of soil erosion. Which of the following terms is used to describe the preparation of a farmer's field for growing crops? a. Crop rotation b. Surface preparation c. Tillage d. Tracking e. Trammeling
c
If a statement is statistically significant, then: A. It occurred due to chance B. It's likely to have occurred due to chance alone C. It is unlikely to have occurred due to chance alone D. It didn't occur at all
c
In a _____, one leader, who is not elected and does not inherit his position, rules with absolute power, little restraint, and often violence. a. oligarchy b. monarchy c. dictatorship d. representative government
c
In a coral reef ecosystem, which of these would be examples of abiotic factors? a. Symbiosis between clown fish and anemones b. Competition and predation c. Water temperature and salinity d. Diseases affecting the coral
c
In general, human movement from one place to another is known as _____. a. Diaspora b. Renewal c. Migration d. Industrialization
c
One reason that Thomas Jefferson is an important figure is because he: a. Was the first to define the terms weather and climate. b. Invented the thermometer. c. Was one of the first climatologists. d. Was the first to record scientific data in a journal.
c
Suffrage is another term for: a. Right to fair housing b. Right to run for city call c. Right to vote d. Right to bear arms
c
The U.S. Supreme Court was called upon to examine whether a law enacted by Congress regarding gun control breaches the Second Amendment. What grants the Supreme Court with the power to determine constitutionality in such a case? a. The Bill of Rights b. Roe v. Wade c. Marbury v. Madison d. The Constitution
c
The maximum number of individuals that an environment can hold is called the: a. Maximum occupancy b. Population c. Carrying capacity d. Growth limit
c
The political upheaval in Great Britain immediately following the American Revolution led to the institution of a reform-minded Parliament in 1783 led by _____. a. Lord North b. Lord Rockingham c. William Pitt the Younger d. Lord Shelburne
c
The way that viral videos spread through the Internet is best described by which of the following terms? a. Folk culture b. Hierarchical diffusion c. Contagious diffusion d. Relocation diffusion
c
What denotes how far east or west a point is on the globe relative to the prime meridian? a. elevation b. latitude c. longitude d. distance
c
What is capable of impacting climate by holding heat in the atmosphere? a. The Heat Distribution Effect b. The Rain Shadow c. The Greenhouse Effect d. The Orographic Effect
c
What is the best way to protect your feet in a laboratory? a. Wearing a lab coat that covers your feet b. Wearing sandals c. Wearing full-cover shoes or boots d. Bringing an extra pair of socks to lab with you e. Keeping them under the counter where things won't fall on them
c
What is the division of labor, and how is it related to economic activity? a. Division of labor occurs when you split society up into upper, middle and lower classes. It increases economic activity because one group can exploit another. b. Division of labor occurs when you split up society into upper, middle and lower classes. It decreases economic activity because it creates too much conflict. c. Division of labor occurs when people do a single, repetitive job, so they can specialize and get better at it. It increases economic activity because you can produce more goods quickly. d. Division of labor occurs when people do a single, repetitive job, so they can specialize and get better at it. It decreases economic activity because people get bored and produce less goods.
c
What is the goal of the World Trade Organization? a. To discourage international cooperation and keep all economies local. b. To oversee to the global exchange of trading cards. c. To supervise and maintain fair international trade. d. To use economic restrictions to resolve political and social disputes.
c
What is the single greatest threat to biodiversity? a. Global climate change b. Invasive species c. Human alteration of habitats d. Overharvesting
c
What is weather? a. We don't really know what weather is. b. Weather is how dreary the day is. c. The state of the atmosphere at a particular moment in time, terms of temperature, precipitation, and moisture. d. Weather is snow, rain, and sunshine.
c
What offshoot of nanotechnology hopes to someday create microscopic machines to complete complicated surgeries and even self-replicate? a. Nanobionics b. Nanobiology c. Nanorobotics d. Nanogeometry
c
What was the ultimate fate of Osama bin Laden following his terrorist organization's attacks on America? a. He was killed during a U.S. bombing campaign in Afghanistan b. He was captured and is being held in Guantanamo Bay c. He was killed by Navy Seals in 2011. d. He was killed by U.S. forces during the ground invasion of Afghanistan e. He remains on the run today
c
When brainstorming solutions, how many solutions should you come up with? a. It depends on the project b. 4 c. As many as possible or practical d. 10
c
When poor populations are mobile, which of the following is a migration trend on a smaller, national scale? a. Their populations contribute to an increase in education levels in poor communities. b. Their populations increase the growth of farming communities. c. Their populations add to the growth of urban centers. d. Their populations tend to be overwhelmingly young.
c
Where did the Stamp Act Congress convene? a. Washington, D.C b. Independence Hall c. Federal Hall d. Philadelphia
c
Which is a process that requires feedback from the scientific community? A. Conclusion B. Experiment C. Peer review D. Question
c
Which of the following areas would be most prone to wind erosion? a. Areas that are highly vegetated b. Forests c. Areas that lack vegetation d. Areas with moist soil that has a low sand content e. None of these areas would be prone to wind erosion
c
Which of the following can be converted into thermal energy: I Nuclear Energy II. Electrical Energy III Mechanical Energy a. I only b. III only c. I, II, and III d. II only e. II and III only
c
Which of the following correctly describes conservation of energy? a. Energy can be created, but can't be destroyed. b. Energy can be created and destroyed. c. Energy isn't created or destroyed; it only moves from place to place. d. Energy can sometimes be created or destroyed.
c
Which of the following did NOT contribute to Richmond Bread Riots? a. The economic downfall of the South b. The issuance of paper money c. The payment of taxes in produce and livestock d. Hyperinflation
c
Which of the following formulas is used to calculate net force? a. F = a / m b. F = distance / time c. F = m * a d. F = m / a e. F = v * a / time
c
Which of the following is NOT a cause of deforestation? a. Logging b. Mining c. Hurricanes d. Cattle ranching
c
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the geography of an area that affects the weather? a. Vegetation cover b. Proximity to water c. River flow rate d. Topography
c
Which of the following is NOT a function of the judicial branch? a. Interpreting federal laws and the U.S. Constitution. b. Deciding cases involving a state-vs.-state issue. c. Approving treaties signed by the President. d. Deciding cases on appeal from lower federal or state courts.
c
Which of the following is NOT a key value integral to life in the United States? a. Individualism b. Freedom c. Collectivism d. Patriotism e. Equality
c
Which of the following is NOT an effect that farming technology had on human societies? a. Humans had extra food, which could be used for trade. b. Humans were able to have different jobs (division of labor). c. Humans were too busy to build buildings and work on artistic ventures. d. People settled down in one location.
c
Which of the following is a part of self-identity? a. Roles b. Social identity c. All of the answers are correct. d.Self-esteem
c
Which of the following is a physical change? a. Burning a piece of paper. b. Baking cookies. c. Melting ice. d. Mixing vinegar and baking soda.
c
Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor? a. Milk b. All answers are correct. c. Dog d. Refrigerator
c
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? a. Freezing water. b. Slicing bread. c. Burning a candle. d. Bending a wire.
c
Which of the following is an example of how topography affects the weather? a. Dry air rises over the mountains causing rain b. Less moisture evaporates in the mountains c. Moist air rises over the mountains causing rain d. Topography doesn't affect the weather
c
Which of the following is true about weather and climate? a. Weather is not related to climate. b. The terms can be used interchangeably. c. Climate reflects average weather conditions. d. Climate does not depend on weather.
c
Which of the following occurred during the Agricultural Revolution? a. Population growth slowed. b. The population migrated towards farms. c. New methods of farming, such as crop rotation, were used d. The telegraph was invented.
c
Which of the following statements is NOT true about weather? a. It is related to climate. b. It is on the scale of minutes, hours, and days. c. It describes average atmospheric conditions over long periods of time. d. It is short-term atmospheric conditions.
c
Which of the following statements is true? a. All species have flexible habitat needs. b. All of the answers are false. c. Some species have flexible habitat needs, while other species require specific habitats. d. All species have very specific habitat needs.
c
Which of the following was NOT a contributor to the Great Depression? a. Rampant speculation b. Careless presidential leadership c. Passage of national labor compensation laws d. Easy credit
c
Which of these is a set of numbers that specify a location on the globe? a. minutes b. meters c. coordinates d. degrees
c
Which of these regions includes a large plateau? a. Great Plains b. Caribbean Region c. Canadian Shield d. Eastern Region
c
Which of these statements is the most complete definition of ecology? a. The study of the environment, in particular how to save endangered species b. The study of the environment, in particular how to preserve it c. The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment d. The study of the interactions between organisms in terms of competition and predation
c
Which of these would a geographer usually not study? a. climate change b. population distribution c. the Earth's core d. pollution
c
Which type of boundary is an officially drawn dividing line between nations, states, cities, et cetera? a. Cultural b. Socio-economic c. Political d. Linguistic
c
Who illegally supplied American factories with British textile machine technology? a. Robert Fulton b. Henry Cort c. Samuel Slater d. Francis Lowell
c
Why did the Hubble Space Telescope not work at first? a. Because the laws of physics turned out to be slightly wrong b. Because it was damaged during launch c. Because engineers made construction errors and the mirror was ground to slightly the wrong shape d. Because physicists messed up their calculations
c
Why do different types of statistical models exist? a. because there is no way to find relationships between all of the variables that exist b. to explain why a set of variables incur a response in the variable in question c. because there are many different types of variables and the models provide ways to analyze them d. to determine which variables should be controlled or changed
c
Why was the development of interchangeable parts so important? a. It helped manufacturers better understand how their competitors made their products. b. There were few master craftsman, so people had to figure out new ways of making objects. c. Objects made of interchangeable parts could be mass produced and easily fixed. d. The development of interchangeable parts was not important.
c
Work is done when you _______. a. Apply a force over a distance b. Transfer energy from one place to another c. Both answers are correct. d. Neither answer is correct.
c
Your family has decided to vacation in Europe during the early fall. If you wanted to know the climate during that time of year, which of the following data would you NOT want to use? a. Monthly data b. Seasonal data c. Hourly data d. Annual data
c
_____ involves the use of data that was collected by someone else for some other purpose. a. Survey research b. An experiment c. Secondary data d. Fieldwork
c
2. John was born as a twin into an African-American family. He grew up and became the president of a company. Which of these is an ACHIEVED status? a. Twin b. Male c. African American d. President
d
3. This takes place in later childhood and adolescence, when a child is influenced by non- family members: a. Consequent socialization b. Adult socialization c. Primary socialization d. Secondary socialization e. Principal socialization
d
A _____ is the natural home or environment of a plant, animal, or other organism. a. territory b. ecosystem c. biome d. habitat
d
A nation state is a system that organizes people around what? a. Cities, kingdoms, empires b. The printing press, boats, and the Internet c. A political leader d. Culture, politics, geography
d
A scientist is running a test of her hypothesis. Which step of the scientific method is she executing? A. Observation B. Analysis C. Conclusion D. Experiment
d
Any form of media used to influence a person's opinion about a specific theme can be considered: a. Deception b. Art c. Blackmail d. Propaganda e. Advertisement
d
Are people of the same race always of the same culture? Why or why not? a. Yes, because cultures emerge from people of the same race. b. Yes, because by definition people of the same race practice the same culture. c. No, because culture is rooted in ethnicity rather than in race. d. No, because culture is rooted in learned behaviors rather than in race.
d
As the human population continues to make advances in medicine and technology, what will most likely happen to the growth of the population? a. It will increase because life expectancy is decreased b. It will decrease because life expectancy is decreased c. It will remain the same because life expectancy is not affected d. It will increase because life expectancy is increased
d
Based on the graphic of checks and balances, the ability to veto a law is what type of check? a. A check of the legislative branch over the judicial branch b. A check of the executive branch over the judicial branch c. A check of the judicial branch over the executive branch d. A check of the executive branch over the legislative branch
d
Based on the graphic of checks and balances, which body has the power to declare a law or act unconstitutional? a. The legislative branch over the judicial branch b. The judicial branch over the legislative branch c. The judicial branch over the executive branch d. The judicial branch over both the executive and legislative branches
d
Consider an object at rest. Which of the following is true concerning this object? a. The forces acting on the object are balanced b. The object has no acceleration c. The object has zero velocity d. all of the options are true
d
How are engineering and physics related? a. They are completely unrelated. b. Engineering is one particular part of physics. c. You need to understand the laws of engineering to design or build things in physics. d. You need to understand the laws of physics to design or build things in engineering.
d
How does Social Darwinism impact imperialism? a. Social Darwinist believed that only the worthy survived and thus championed a Machiavellian approach to politics, where those who knew how to take their opportunities ruled. b. Social Darwinists were opponents of world wars and as such believed that the only way towards progress was through mutual cooperation. c. It doesn't; it's a misunderstanding of the terms. d. Social Darwinists believed that certain races and nations were destined by their superiority to dominate what they considered the inferior races or nations.
d
How does deforestation disrupt the water cycle? a. Live trees hold water and when they are removed, they release excess water vapor into the atmosphere, leading to weather changes. b. When trees are removed, the soil traps more water diminishing water bodies, such as lakes and streams. c. When trees decompose, they absorb water and diminish water within the water cycle. d. When trees are removed, they cannot pull water out of the ground and return it to the atmosphere.
d
How does the presence of the Vice President impact the functioning of the Senate? a. It doesn't; because the legislative branch still holds more power over the executive branch despite the fact that the Vice President presides over the Senate. b. It implies the superior relevance of the executive branch over the legislative branch, as he/she presides over the Senate. c. It doesn't; because he/she doesn't have the right to vote. d. It is part of the system of checks and balances, although he/she can only vote in case of a tie.
d
How many planes did terrorists hijack on September 11, 2001? a. 6 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
d
How were Clara Barton and Mrs. Frances Clayton involved in the Civil War? a. Clara Barton was a nurse, while Mrs. Frances Clayton cooked food. b. Clara Barton was a stage performer, while Mrs. Frances Clayton sang to wounded soldiers and prayed with them. c. Clara Barton sewed uniforms, while Mrs. Frances Clayton wrote and read letters for the wounded. d. Clara Barton attended to the dying, while Mrs. Frances Clayton fought in battle.
d
In a _____, the leaders are elected by citizens who actively participate in the political process. a. oligarchy b. monarchy c. dictatorship d. representative government
d
Mount St. Helens in Washington state is known for its massive volcanic eruption that occurred in 1980. The eruption reduced the elevation of the mountain from 9,677 feet to 8,363 feet and left a mile wide horseshoe-shaped crater where the mountain stood. How would a volcanologist classify this structure? a. Fissure b. Lava plateau c. Lava dome d. Caldera
d
Newton's second law of motion can best be described as ... a. acceleration is inversely proportional to the net force acting on an object and directly proportional to the mass of the object b. acceleration is directly proportional to the net force acting on an object and the mass of the object c. acceleration is inversely proportional to the net force acting on an object and the mass of the object d. acceleration is directly proportional to the net force acting on an object and inversely proportional to the mass of the object
d
Roughly how many Americans were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001? a. 2,000 b. 5,000 c. 4,000 d. 3,000 e. 1,000
d
Shana is a member of a debate group for her history class. They are only supposed to participate in one debate. Which of the following best describes this group of students? a. Primary group b. Tertiary group c. Reference group d. Secondary group
d
The Bill of Rights is contained in which Article of the New York State Constitution? a. Article 18 b. Article 4 c. Article 3 d. Article 1
d
The conscious process of thinking about your self identity is called _____. a. introversion b. extraversion c. changing roles d. introspection
d
The first phase of the moon is: a. First quarter b. Waxing crescent c. The full moon d. The new moon e. Last quarter
d
The movement of continents over the earth's surface influences climate by which of the following? a. Causing weather patterns to change, without affecting climate. b. It does not affect climate because the landforms don't change. c. Changing air flow in the atmosphere, causing climate change. d. Changing position on the globe, sometimes by centimeters each year, which we can identify by observing fossil records
d
Variables are collected in the form of data. What are the two major forms of data? a. explanatory and response b. numerical and ordinal c. measurable and non-measurable d. categorical and quantitative
d
What are the two main branches of geography? a. meteorology and climatology b. political and cultural geography c. economic and political geography d. cultural and physical geography
d
What denotes height above or below sea level? a. longitude b. latitude c. minutes d. elevation
d
What do we call shared cultural practices and perspectives that set a people group apart from others? a. Race b. Lineage c. Ancestry d. Ethnicity
d
What does it mean that matter is conserved in physical and chemical changes? a. The amount of matter is decreased. b. The amount of matter is increased. c. The amount of matter depends on the type of change. d. The amount of matter stays the same.
d
What factors helped create the first nation states? a. New technology that helped people and goods move farther and quicker b. New map technologies that helped people envision their borders c. Literacy and the printing press that helped people discuss their similarities d. All are correct
d
What is an agrarian society? a. A society where people move around a lot, hunting and gathering. b. A society with digital technology. c. A society where everyone is seen as equals. d. A society where cultivating the land is the primary source of wealth: where the focus is on agriculture and farming. e. A society where industry is everywhere, and is a major part of life.
d
What is defined as the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places, and environments? a. physics b. biology c. chemistry d. geography
d
What is often cited as the turning point of the Revolutionary War? a. The Battle of Lexington and Concord b. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga c. The Battle of Long Island d. The Battle of Saratoga
d
What is the term for a specific time frame historians have classified due to commonalities that have taken place within that time frame? a. Historical moment b. Chronology c. Historical methodology d. An era
d
What makes a nation state different from a Kingdom? a. A kingdom has knights. b. The borders of a kingdom are solid. c. A kingdom has a ruler. d. The people in a kingdom do not share a cultural identity.
d
What was the largest battle of the Revolutionary War? a. The Battle of Saratoga b. The Battle of Lexington and Concord c. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga d. The Battle of Long Island
d
When forming a nation state, does the nation or state have to be formed first? a. Nation b. They cannot be formed separately c. State d. Either
d
Which are the three powers of government discussed in Articles 3, 4 and 6? a. Civil Defense, Executive and Judiciary branches b. Legislature, Executive and Civil Defense branches c. Legislature, Elitist and Judiciary branches d. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary branches
d
Which geologic activity could be responsible for a fissure eruption from a volcano? a. An earthquake that triggers a tsunami and a storm surge. b. An outbreak of tornadoes that rip off a portion of a volcano. c. A magma chamber fills to capacity and overflows from a fissure. d. The tectonic plates under the Earth's surface start to move.
d
Which is true of the industry in the North during the Civil War? a. Textile mills were put out of business. b. Entire cities were destroyed. c. Consumer prices went up at first, but stabilized quickly. d. Industry changed, but it didn't increase or decrease overall.
d
Which of the following best defines imperialism? a. The idea that the U.S. was destined to spread across the entire North American continent. b. When a nation closes off its border and goes into a period of isolationism. The two primary methods of imperialism are closing of communication and assuming a defensive military posture. c. The idea that the U.S. needed to contain the influence of all of its foreign rivals, using all the methods it had at its disposal. d. When a nation works to expand its power and influence over another nation through military conquest, or political diplomacy, or both.
d
Which of the following differentiates between deforestation and clearcutting? a. Deforestation is an efficient and economically sound method of harvesting while clearcutting is not. b. Both deforestation and clearcutting involves cutting down trees with no intention of replanting. c. Deforestation is the cutting down of trees with the intention of replanting. Clearcutting is the cutting down of trees with no intention of establishing a future stand of trees. d. Deforestation is the cutting down of trees with no intention of establishing a future stand of trees. Clearcutting is the cutting down of trees with the intention of replanting.
d
Which of the following ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence? a. Proclamation of 1763 b. Treaty of Yorktown c. Treaty of Philadelphia d. Treaty of Paris
d
Which of the following factors GENERALLY characterizes countries with a low standard of living? a. The government is ruled under a dictatorship. b. Most of the population is more than 40 years old. c. Most of the jobs are low skilled. d. The majority of the population is young.
d
Which of the following factors is linked to population growth in urban areas during the past 200 years? a. Factories were a safer work environment than farms. b. Few new houses were built in rural areas. c. Everyone preferred to live in cities. d. A greater number of employment opportunities was available in cities.
d
Which of the following is NOT a culture (or set of cultures) that has had an especially great influence on the United States? a. African culture. b. Asian culture. c. Latin American culture (especially Mexican). d. Russian and Eastern European culture. e. Western European culture.
d
Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication that influenced the geographic patterns of the United States? a. The postal service b. The Internet c. Telegraph d. Church bells e. Telephone
d
Which of the following is NOT a physical boundary? a. Desert b. Lake c. Ocean d. State line
d
Which of the following is NOT an effect that the development of digital technologies has had on human societies? a. Better medical technology b. Many jobs becoming automated c. Instant communication around the world d. Many jobs involve a lot of exercise and movement e. Increased life expectancy
d
Which of the following is NOT found inside a volcano? a. Volcanic pipe b. Magma c. Magma chamber d. Lava plateau
d
Which of the following is NOT related to global climate change? a. More intense storms b. Drought c. Increased rate of species extinctions d. All are connected to global climate change e. Changes in precipitation
d
Which of the following is NOT true? a. During World War I, rationing took place thoughout European countries. b. Isolationism was popular throughout the United States prior to American entry into World War I. c. The 'home front' refers to the civilian populace at the time of war. d. During World War I, propaganda was limited primarily to the United States. e. Energetic British Prime Minister David Lloyd George helped transform the British war ecnonomy.
d
Which of the following is the largest societal concern regarding social media and the internet today? a. Freedom of speech b. Accessibility c. Usage rights d. Privacy
d
Which of the following resulted from the Agricultural Revolution? a. People flocked to farms, which now had a need for additional workers b. Population decreased c. Food production decreased d. People were able to move off the farms and into cities
d
Which of the following resulted when forests were cleared to make room for farms? a. Biodiversity increased b. Wildlife habitats were improved c. Carbon dioxide was removed from the atmosphere improving air quality d. Biodiversity decreased
d
Which of the following shows the best order of the steps that a student should take when interpreting tables of scientific data on an exam? 1. Student tries to answer the question on his/her own 2. Student scans the table to assess the information provided 3. Student confirms that the information data table makes sense A. 3, 1, 2 B. 1, 2, 3 C. 3, 2, 1 D. 2, 3, 1
d
Which of the following situations is an example of a direct nuclear energy transformation to another type of energy? a. Powering up your oven b. Boiling a pot of water c. Two air molecules colliding with each other d. The heat coming from the sun e. The light coming from the moon to the Earth
d
Which of the following situations represents thermal energy being converted into another type of energy: I. Boiling a pot of water II. Starting an automobile engine III. A windmill a. I only b. I and II only c. III only d. II only e. I, II, and III f. II and III only
d
Which of the following statements appropriately relates Manifest Destiny to American imperialism? a. Manifest Destiny was the belief that whichever nation had the most colonies, was the best nation. b. Manifest Destiny is the belief that Americans should be imperialistic. c. Once Americans had accomplished the goal of westward expansion, they had to find other ways of showing their strength through imperialism. d. Once Americans had accomplished the goal of unifying the western hemisphere, they should not interfere in European affairs, but they should combat any European intervention in their field of interest.
d
Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. Culture denotes a set of learned behaviors. b. Race is not considered a valid empirical term. c. Gender is recognized across the globe. d. Culture is biological.
d
Which of the following would you use to protect your overall body in the lab? a. Nomex glove b. Ventilation hood c. Safety googles d. Apron e. Face shield
d
Which of these are NOT part of North America? a. Greenland b. Canada c. U.S. d. Argentina
d
Which of these is not a region of North America? a. Great Plains b. Canadian Shield c. Mountainous West d. Southern Plains
d
Which of these states are in the Eastern Region? a. Colorado b. Texas c. Idaho d. Florida
d
Which region is often referred to as the Bread basket of North America? a. Canadian Shield b. Caribbean Region c. Eastern Region d. Great Plains
d
Which stage of a social movement life cycle has little to no organization? a. Second stage b. Third stage c. Fourth stage d. First stage
d
Which two Articles do not set forth rights and responsibilities? a. Articles 10 and 11 b. Articles 8 and 10 c. Articles 11 and 18 d. Articles 19 and 20
d
Which type of boundary runs along differences in ethnicity? a. Geometric b. Political c. Physical d. Cultural
d
Which type of government is ruled by a deity, whose representatives claim divine inspiration and interpret the laws found in the nation's holy texts? a. Dictatorship b. Oligarchy c. Monarchy d. Theocracy
d
Which was a secret organization set up to protest British taxation and other abuses of power? a. Green Mountain Boys b. Loyalist League c. Stamp Act Congress d. Sons of Liberty
d
While there is debate over the specifics of the timeframe, the Industrial Revolution took place in: a. The 18th century b. 20th century c. 19th century d. The late 18th to mid-19th century
d
Who was a leading pioneer of steamboat technology, and is often credited with inventing the modern steamboat? a. Francis Lowell b. Eli Whitney c. Henry Cort d. Robert Fulton
d
Who were the first colonists to arrive in New York? a. The French b. None of the answers are correct. c. The English d. The Dutch
d
Why did people in both the Union and Confederacy protest the draft? a. Too many recent immigrants were drafted. b. Too many African Americans were drafted. c. They thought it was a violation of states' rights. d. People with enough money could pay substitutes.
d
Why is Ellis Island important in New York State history? a. It served as a detention center for criminals. b. It served as a major manufacturing center. c. It served as an outstanding example of American architecture. d. It served as a processing center for more than 12 million immigrants from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century.
d
Why is the system of checks and balances in place? a. To make sure the Supreme Court can pick the presidential candidates. b. To make sure the president has absolute authority. c. To make sure Congress can veto bills proposed by the president. d. To make sure no part of the government becomes too powerful.
d
Why was the era of Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover referred to as the New Era? a. They wanted to give control of the local economies to each individual state and reduce the involvement of the federal government. b. These democratic candidates were more concerned with turning a new leaf and leading America into economic prosperity. c. They wanted to increase wages for those in the labor industry, give tax breaks to the needy, and loan money to people with low interest rates. d. These republican candidates wanted to return control to big business and reduce taxes for the wealthy.
d
Why will wealthier countries LIKELY have to adopt an immigration-friendly policy as their populations grow older? a. They need immigrants in order to maintain a cultural melting pot. b. They need immigrants to help boost the country's population. c. They face a need for more lower-class workers. d. They face a need for more semi-skilled labor.
d
During an exam, what should you do if you're having trouble visualizing the line graph that matches your data table? A. Give up on the question. B. Ask a fellow student for help. C. Look it up online. D. Pick a random choice for your answer. E. Sketch out the graph on scratch paper.
e
Earth's only natural satellite is: a. The International Space Station b. Mars c. Mercury d. The sun e. The moon
e
How did the railroad impact geographic patterns in the U.S.? a. It allowed people to stay where they are, because they could always go on short trips west. b. It had no impact. c. It slowed down the westward expansion. d. It allowed the speed of eastward expansion to increase significantly. e. It allowed the speed of westward expansion to increase significantly.
e
Janet and Kyle are planning a debate in which they will play the parts of Kepler and Brahe. Kepler believed that the sun was the center of the solar system while Brahe believed that the Earth was the center of the solar system. Which topic listed would be a central issue of their debate if the debate is to be historically accurate? a. Clarification of the phases of Venus b. The number of Jupiter's moons c. Circular vs. elliptical orbits d. The precision of scientific instruments e. Heliocentrism vs. geocentrism
e
This is a particular method that studies the impact of sociological and cultural situations on a person's development, from birth until death: a. Life course b. Socialization c. Cultural influences d. A life stage e. Life course approach
e
Various types of media used for the express purpose of influencing attitudes about a particular issue can be considered: a. Subliminal messages b. Art c. A poster d. Indoctrination e. Propaganda
e
When solving a problem that has a data table, which rule allows you to get oriented to the information in the problem? A. Answer the question on your own. B. Save harder questions for the end. C. Verify the concepts. D. Pace yourself. E. Scan the table first.
e
Which of the following is NOT a difference between life in the city and life in the countryside (small towns)? a. In cities, people are paid well, but tend to work exceedingly long hours. b. In cities, people tend to have less sense of community, and don't know their neighbors. c. In cities, the pace of life is faster, and people tend to be more stressed and less relaxed. d. In cities, people in nice neighborhoods are among the richest in the country. e. In cities, evangelical Protestantism is more common.
e
Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning the process of soil erosion? a. It is made up entirely of weathered rocks and minerals b. It is made up entirely of organic materials, such as decaying animals and plants c. All of the answers are TRUE d. It rarely happens because most soil is covered by vegetation e. It is the wearing away of topsoil
e
Which region of the United States is most famous for evangelical Protestantism and conservative politics? a. The New England region. b. The Midwest. c. The Mid-Atlantic region. d. The west coast. e. The South.
e
Who was the President of the United States on September 11, 2001? a. Barack Obama b. George H.W. Bush c. Bill Clinton d. Ronald Reagan e. George W. Bush
e
What types of energy can mechanical energy be transformed into? I. Electrical Energy II. Thermal Energy III. Nuclear Energy a. II and III b. I, II, and III c. I only d. III only e. II only f. I and II
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