COMPELLING QUESTIONS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act? It is essential to the country's efforts to combat terrorism. It has prevented the United States from entering a war. It helps protect the privacy rights of American citizens. It ensures the rights of suspected terrorists are protected.
It is essential to the country's efforts to combat terrorism.
Which statement describes domestic terrorism? It is practiced against a group's own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society. It is practiced outside a group's own country by some as a way to bring about political or social change. It is practiced by government officials against violent groups located within their own country. It is practiced by strong nations who seek to expand influence outside their own country.
It is practiced against a group's own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.
At the end of Gemma's presentation, the audience had a clear understanding of her topic. What did Gemma most likely do to deliver such an effective presentation? She spoke clearly and carefully. She briefly showed her works cited page. She used lots of slang to convey her point. She included several interesting fonts.
She spoke clearly and carefully.
If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it? They want citizens to give up more privacy rights for the country's protection. The government keeps records of a host of personal information on Americans. Many citizens do not believe law enforcement agencies should be allowed to swap information. They want laws that give the government more power to imprison people.
The government keeps records of a host of personal information on Americans.
Which are negative aspects of globalization? Check all that apply. a loss of regional jobs a loss of individual cultures a loss of social awareness an increase in environmental problems a rise in health risks
a loss of regional jobs a loss of individual cultures an increase in environmental problems a rise in health risks
What is a pull factor? a reason to leave a place a reason to come to a place a reason to purchase a new house a reason to get married and start a family
a reason to come to a place
What was the terrorist's main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks? to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
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This map shows the GDP per country worldwide. A world map with countries shaded to indicate their gross domestic product in 2014. Which continent has the most countries with GDPs below $100 billion? Africa Europe North America South America
Africa
Which statements are true of the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States? Check all that apply. After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes' controls. Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States. The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. The terrorists used remote devices to fly planes into targets in New York City and Washington, DC. The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire. The terrorists attempted to board planes but were stopped by airport security measures.
After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes' controls. Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States. The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire.
Which US president signed NAFTA into law? Ronald Reagan Bill Clinton George W. Bush Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
The transcontinental railroad was built with the help of immigrants from which country? China Germany Ireland India
China
How does international trade lead to specialization? Countries become more dependent on each other for buying and selling manufactured goods. Labor can be outsourced cheaply to other countries, which brings down production costs. Countries can make the best use of resources by buying what they don't have from other nations Industries begin to compete to offer the best prices and increase demand.
Countries can make the best use of resources by buying what they don't have from other nations
Why do people protest fracking? Check all that apply. It can pollute the air. It can decrease oil production. It can pollute wells. It can increase climate change. It can cause injection-induced earthquakes. It can make gas reserves harder to reach.
It can pollute the air. It can pollute wells. It can increase climate change. It can cause injection-induced earthquakes.
How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks? It significantly increased the size of the US military by ordering a draft. It established the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow terrorist groups. It replaced the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the US Army. It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.
It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.
what action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror"? It killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after he fled to Pakistan. It entered Afghanistan and removed the Taliban from power. It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power. It led a coalition of forces in the removal of Iraq from Kuwait.
It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power.
This table shows select US trading partners for 2015. A table. Column 1 labeled U S Trade partner: Japan, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Russia. Column 2 labeled Amount U S Exported to Trade partner (million dollar): 62.4, 25.03, 31.6, 49.9, 7.08. Column 3 labeled amount U S imported from trade partner (million dollar): 131.1, 10.8, 27.4, 124.1, 16.5. According to the chart, with which countries did the US have a trade surplus in 2015? Check all that apply. Japan Australia Brazil Germany Russia
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This bar graph shows statistics related to immigration from 1965 to 2015. A graph titled U S immigrants by region from 1965 to 2015 has region on the x-axis, and millions of people on the y-axis. Other has the lowest number and Latin America has the highest number. In the modern era, the majority of immigrants comes from which area? Africa/Mideast Canada Europe Latin America
Latin America
What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill? The coal industry reduced the total amount of coal that could be mined. Duke Energy went out of business due to millions of dollars in fines. The Dan River Dam was built to provide an outlet for liquefied coal ash. North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.
North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.
What is one water conservation policy in California? City water districts charge more to residents who use less water. Residents can use drinkable water to clean their driveways only once a week. Restaurants cannot serve water unless a customer requests it. Only water-efficient appliances are sold in stores.
Restaurants cannot serve water unless a customer requests it.
Which event is considered a success in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Saddam Hussein and the Taliban were removed from power. The Taliban and Saddam Hussein agreed to give up power. Insurgencies in both countries were permanently ended. The wars were won with few civilian deaths.
Saddam Hussein and the Taliban were removed from power.
This graph shows the US-Ghana trade relationship. A graph titled U S Trade with Ghana from 1992 to 2012 with year on the x-axis, and millions of U S Dollars on the y-axis. The values increase from 1992 to 2012. Which statement best describes the trade relationship between the US and Ghana? The US has a trade surplus with Ghana. The US has a trade deficit with Ghana. The US has greater purchasing power parity (PPP) than Ghana. Ghana has greater purchasing power parity (PPP) than the US.
The US has a trade surplus with Ghana.
This line graph shows the United States population from 1800 to 2000. A graph titled U S population has year on the x-axis, and millions of people on the y-axis. A line increases from 0 in 1800 to 300 in 2000. What change does this graph show from 1800 to 1880? The US population increased slightly during that time. The US population increased sharply during that time. The US population decreased slightly during that time. The US population decreased sharply during that time.
The US population increased slightly during that time.
This table shows statistics about the US population in 2010. A table titled U S Population by age group (2010). Column 1 labeled age group: under 18, 18 to 24, 25 to 44, 45 to 64, 65 and older. Column 2 labeled percent of population: 24, 9.9, 26.6, 26.4, 13. Column 3 labeled total number: 74,181,467, 30,672,088, 82,134,554, 81,489,445, 40,267,984. Which demographic trend does this table best support? People are marrying later than they used to. There are more single-parent families. The American population is more diverse. There are fewer younger adults than older adults
There are fewer younger adults than older adults
What is a benefit of online resources? They are the only resources you need. They always provide the best information. The information is always reliable. They can be easier to access.
They can be easier to access.
Which statement is most likely true of countries that average one computer per person? They have a high deficit. They have a high gross domestic product (GDP). They have low purchasing power parity (PPP). They have low outsourcing needs.
They have a high gross domestic product (GDP).
How do consumers ALL benefit from international trade? They profit from global outsourcing. They can use social media to spread information. They gain purchasing power parity. They have access to greater purchasing options.
They have access to greater purchasing options.
What is a benefit of offline resources? They may provide more firsthand knowledge. They are easier and faster to access. Their information is never biased or unreliable. They include websites and web materials.
They may provide more firsthand knowledge.
This bar graph shows US imports from and exports to Mexico from 1985-2015. A graph titled U S Trade with Mexico from 1985 to 2015 with year on the x-axis, and millions of U S Dollars on the y-axis. The values increase from 1985 to 2015. Based on this graph, which are accurate statements about US trade with Mexico since the time NAFTA was signed? Check all that apply. The value of US exports to and imports from Mexico have grown at the same pace. US exports to Mexico have increased. US imports from Mexico have increased. The US imports more from Mexico than it exports. US trade with Mexico increased dramatically.
US exports to Mexico have increased. US imports from Mexico have increased. The US imports more from Mexico than it exports. US trade with Mexico increased dramatically.
Why is water conservation necessary? We need to prepare for the future even though water is plentiful now. Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026. Citizens must use less water because the government does not enforce conservation. Reservoirs are full throughout the nation, so there is nowhere to store excess water.
Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.
What is one problem with using nonrenewable energy? The solar energy industry has shut down. Reservoir levels have increased. Fossil fuels always cost more than renewable energy. We can rely only on what already exists.
We can rely only on what already exists.
During the colonial era, most immigrants to the United States came from Eastern Europe. Western Europe. Northern Asia. Southern Asia.
Western Europe.
What are some questions you can ask to determine a source's credibility? Select four options. Who wrote the information? Is the author an expert? Do I agree with the information? Is the information given from a specific point of view? Does the information seem reasonable?
Who wrote the information? Is the author an expert? Is the information given from a specific point of view? Does the information seem reasonable?
This bar graph shows the average age Americans married for the first time from 1950 to 2010. A graph title average age at first marriage has year on the x-axis, and average age (years) on the y-axis. The average age increased from 1950 to 2010. Which statement accurately explains the data on this graph? Women tend to marry at a younger age than men. Men tend to marry at a younger age than women. Both men and women marry at younger ages. Men and women marry at the exact same age.
Women tend to marry at a younger age than men.
What are some examples of pull factors? Check all that apply. poverty and uncomfortable living conditions a job shortage due to a slow economy a rise in famine or a spread of disease a desire to live closer to family members a number of attractive job opportunities equal rights in a democratic government
a desire to live closer to family members a number of attractive job opportunities equal rights in a democratic government
Car exhaust is an example of what type of pollution? air water land underground
air
What is the best definition of an undocumented worker? an immigrant who applies for entry and is admitted an immigrant who lives and works in a country illegally an immigrant who comes seeking educational opportunities an immigrant who leaves an area to escape war or oppression
an immigrant who lives and works in a country illegally
What have been positive effects of NAFTA on the US economy? Select two options. an increase in the value of goods and services an increase in income inequality an increase in import taxes an increase in unemployment an increase in trade with neighbors
an increase in the value of goods and services an increase in trade with neighbors
An effective multimedia presentation adds off-topic information. answers the research question. addresses only one perspective. uses a lot of flashy media.
answers the research question.
Which actions are effective ways of preparing for a presentation? Check all that apply. asking others to listen as you practice getting plenty of rest eating a candy bar drinking lots of caffeine thinking positively
asking others to listen as you practice getting plenty of rest thinking positively
During his presentation, Kent said the following: "And, like, um, the Vietnam War affected, you know, American society, in, ah, many ways." How could Kent have improved his presentation? by avoiding slang by avoiding filler words by speaking slower by making eye contact
by avoiding filler words
How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001? by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists by offering rewards to terrorists who turn themselves in by keeping information about suspected terrorists private by opening its borders to better track suspected terrorists
by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists
Which are examples of renewable energy? Check all that apply. geothermal energy sunlight wind methane water
geothermal energy sunlight wind water
What does water pollution most directly cause? plant damage due to acid rain harm to aquatic animals increase of soil erosion expansion of infertile land
harm to aquatic animals
This line graph shows the birth rate in the United States from 1950 to 2010. A graph title birth rate in the United States has year on the x-axis, and births per 1,000 people on the y-axis. A line decreases from around 24.5 in 1950 to 13 in 2010. Which factors most likely contributed to the change on this graph? Check all that apply. more women moving into the workforce a decrease in the number of marriages an increase in the number of marriages greater access to birth control methods advancement in equal rights for women the pursuit of traditional gender roles
more women moving into the workforce a decrease in the number of marriages greater access to birth control methods advancement in equal rights for women
which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals? one that uses its military power to intimidate weak nations one that uses surveillance to identify potential criminals one that uses its political power to coerce other nations one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations
one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations
What sport would a person living in a climate with snowy winters be most likely to participate in? surfing skiing golf canoeing
skiing
What is pollution? the introduction of harmful substances into the environment the removal of waste from landfills and other waste collection areas the addition of organic materials in order to clean dirty air and water the combination of specific chemicals to decompose garbage
the introduction of harmful substances into the environment
What should you include in your research notes? Check all that apply. the source title the author the web address important points copied pages
the source title the author the web address important points
