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The Contemporary Global Economy This table shows select US trading partners for 2015. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-03/8511-10-03-assessment/8511-10-13-25.png According to the table, with which countries did the US have a trade deficit in 2015? Check all that apply. 1. Japan 1, 4, 5 1. Japan The Contemporary Global Economy Which are negative aspects of globalization? Check all that apply. 1. a loss of regional jobs 1, 2, 4, 5 1. a loss of regional jobs The Contemporary Global Economy How does international trade lead to specialization? a. Countries become more dependent on each other for buying and selling manufactured goods. c. Countries can make the best use of resources by buying what they don't have from other nations The Contemporary Global Economy This graph shows the US-Ghana trade relationship. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-03/8511-10-03-assessment/8511-10-03-22.png Which statement best describes the trade relationship between the US and Ghana? a. The US
has a trade surplus with Ghana. a. The US has a trade surplus with Ghana. The Contemporary Global Economy Which statement is most likely true of countries that average one computer per person? a. They have a high
deficit. b. They have a high gross domestic product (GDP). The Contemporary Global Economy Which is the best definition of the term outsource? a. an economic activity without major restrictions b. the use of foreign resources instead of domestic resources The Contemporary Global Economy Which business is an example of a multinational corporation? a. a Canadian restaurant chain with locations across Canada b. a US-based coffee chain with locations worldwide The Contemporary Global Economy How do consumers ALL benefit from international trade? a. They profit from global outsourcing. d. They have access to greater purchasing options. The Contemporary Global Economy Which method of transit has had the biggest impact on world trade in the twenty-first century? a. railroads d. container ships The Contemporary Global Economy This graph shows the US-Ghana trade relationship. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-03/8511-10-03-assessment/8511-10-03-23.png In which year did the US run a trade deficit with Ghana? a. 1992 c. 2000 Terrorism and Its Challenges How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks? a. It significantly increased the size of the US military by ordering a draft. d. It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks. Terrorism and Its Challenges Which phrase describes where terrorism typically occurs? a. only outside one's home country b. both within and outside one's home country Terrorism and Its Challenges What action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror"? a. It killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after he fled to Pakistan. c. It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power. Terrorism and Its Challenges How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001? a. by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists a. by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists Terrorism and Its Challenges What was the terrorist's main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks? a. to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government b. to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy Terrorism and Its Challenges Why is September 11, 2001, a significant date in US history? a. Al-Qaeda carried out the largest terrorist attack against the United States on this date. a. Al-Qaeda carried out the largest terrorist attack against the United States on this date. Terrorism and Its Challenges What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands? a. negotiation b. violence Terrorism and Its Challenges Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals? a. one that uses its military power to intimidate weak nations d. one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations Terrorism and Its Challenges Which statement describes domestic terrorism? a. It is practiced against a group's own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society. a. It is practiced against a group's own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society. Terrorism and Its Challenges Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act? a. It is essential to the country's efforts to combat
terrorism. Before you answer, the Patriot Act - statistically - doesn't really do anything to stop or hinder terrorism. Most of the cases that were found through the Patriot Act were fist discovered with local police in the area. It's just a big breach of privacy, basically. The answer they want is this: Americans and Their Environment Why was the Deepwater Horizon oil spill significant? a. The Great Lakes still show signs from the disaster. b. It was the largest accidental marine spill in history. Americans and Their Environment What is the best way for people to prepare their homes for a hurricane? a. reinforcing all structures to prevent snow damage d. building seawalls if they live near the coast Americans and Their Environment What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill? a. The coal industry reduced the total amount of coal that could be mined. d. North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements. Americans and Their Environment Car exhaust is an example of what type of pollution? a. air a. air Americans and Their Environment What is one environmental result of earthquakes? a. drought b. landslides Americans and Their Environment Why do people protest fracking? Check all that apply. 1. It can pollute the air. 1, 3, 4, 5 1. It can pollute the air. Americans and Their Environment Why is water conservation necessary? a. We need to prepare for the future even though water is plentiful now. b. Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026. Americans and Their Environment What does water pollution most directly cause? a. plant damage due to acid rain b. harm to aquatic animals Americans and Their Environment What sport would a person living in a climate with snowy winters be most likely to participate in? a. surfing b. skiing Americans and Their Environment What is pollution? a. the introduction of harmful substances into the environment a. the introduction of harmful substances into the environment Population and Immigration During the colonial era, most immigrants to the United States came from a. Eastern Europe. b. Western Europe. Population and Immigration This bar graph shows the average age Americans married for the first time from 1950 to 2010. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-07/8511-10-07-assessment/8511-10-07-08-image3.PNG Which statement accurately explains the data on this graph? a. Women tend to marry at a younger age than men. a. Women tend to marry at a younger age than men. Population and Immigration This bar graph shows statistics related to immigration from 1965 to 2015. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-07/8511-10-07-assessment/8511-10-07-23-image8.PNG In the modern era, the majority of immigrants comes from which area? a. Africa/Mideast d. Latin America Population and Immigration What is a pull factor? a. a reason to leave a place b. a reason to come to a place Population and Immigration This table shows statistics about the US population in 2010. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-07/8511-10-07-assessment/8511-10-07-13-image7.PNG Which demographic trend does this table best support? a. People are
marrying later than they used to. d. There are fewer younger adults than older adults. Population and Immigration This line graph shows the United States population from 1800 to 2000. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-07/8511-10-07-assessment/8511-10-07-04-image1.PNG What change does this graph show from 1800 to 1880? a. The US population increased slightly during that time. a. The US population increased slightly during that time. Population and Immigration What are some examples of pull factors? Check all that apply. 1. poverty and uncomfortable living conditions 4, 5, 6 4. a desire to live closer to family members Population and Immigration This line graph shows the birth rate in the United States from 1950 to 2010. Which factors most likely contributed to the change on this graph? Check all that apply. 1. more women moving into the workforce 1, 2, 4, 5 1. more women moving into the workforce Population and Immigration This bar graph shows the average age Americans married for the first time from 1950 to 2010. What is one change from 1950 to 2010 that this graph illustrates? a. Both men and women are less likely to get married now than they were in the past. d. The age gap between men and women has grown smaller over time. Population and Immigration This table shows statistics about the US population in 2010. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8511/8511-10/8511-10-07/8511-10-07-assessment/8511-10-07-12-image6.PNG What percent of the population was under the age of 18? a. nearly 10 percent b. nearly 25 percent Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies What are some questions you can ask to determine a source's credibility? Select four options. 1. Who wrote the information? 1, 2, 4, 5 1. Who wrote the information? Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies 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? a. by avoiding slang b. by avoiding filler words Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies Look at the slide. https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/8513/8513-01/8513-01-07/8513-01-07-assessment/8513-01-07-21.png Reuse, Recycle, Reduce! How could the slide best be improved? a. by reducing the number of visual aids If the background is gray, the answer is: If the background is dark red, the answer is: Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies What should you include in your research notes? Check all that apply. 1. the source title 1, 2, 3, 4 1. the source title Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies A draft of a presentation a. is a way to organize your notes. b. is an early version of your presentation. Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies What is the best question to ask when you are trying to define your audience? a.
What is my assignment about? c. Whom is my assignment directed toward? Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies Which actions are effective ways of preparing for a presentation? Check all that apply. 1. asking others to listen as you practice 1, 2, 5 1. asking others to listen as you practice Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies An effective multimedia presentation a. adds off-topic information. b. answers the research question. Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies Which strategy would be most helpful when preparing to deliver an effective presentation? a. dress appropriately c. practice Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies It is helpful to ask "Is the information in this source from a biased point of view?" when evaluating a source's __________. credibility Unit Test Review Which is an example of how the environment affects how people live? a. Heavy, inflexible buildings are built where earthquakes are common. c. Coastal homes are elevated on stilts where hurricanes are common. Unit Test Review Which event in 2011 was cause for celebration in the United States? a. The war in Afghanistan ended with the election of a
democratic government. b. Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was killed after a 10-year pursuit. Unit Test Review The unlawful use of violence to achieve political goals describes which type of action? a. terrorism a. terrorism Unit Test Review What is the definition of birth rate? a. the number of babies born in a place a. the number of babies born in a place Unit Test Review You have decided to organize your presentation by presenting the events in the order they happened. What is this type of organization called? a. chronological a. chronological Unit Test Review In which part of the presentation should you provide evidence to support your ideas? a. the opening c. the body Unit Test Review Which factors help determine settlement locations? Check all that apply. 1. available electricity 3, 4, 5, 6 3. reliable freshwater supplies Unit Test Review Which question would a demographer most likely ask? a. Which ethnic groups live in this community? a. Which ethnic groups live in this community? Unit Test Review Which explains how the Patriot Act has helped stop many terrorist plots? a. It has helped law enforcement agencies keep threats from the public. c. Law enforcement agencies effectively share more information about terrorists. Unit Test Review What do businesses consider positive outcomes of outsourcing? Check all that apply. 1. lower trade volumes 2, 4, 5 2. access to cheaper labor Unit Test Review How did the US government respond to the immigration wave in the late 1800s? a. Congress banned all new immigrants from entering the country. d. Laws were passed to limit diversity among the immigrant population. Unit Test Review A farmer who uses pesticides is mainly causing which types of pollution? a. air and water d. water and land Unit Test Review Effective presentations are organized into which three sections? a. opening, hook, closing b. opening, body, closing Unit Test Review How does globalization affect consumers? Check all that apply. 1. It provides access to the same products
worldwide. 1, 2, 3 1. It provides access to the same products worldwide. Unit Test Review What should you do when you decide you need to learn more about a topic? Check all that apply. 1. consider what I already know about the topic 1, 3, 4 1. consider what I already know about the topic Students also viewedTerrorism and Its Challenges - Online US History15 terms Tanner_Telford9 Unit Test25 terms kmadrid12 Social Studies Test 3-Section 410 terms epmeche05 MODERN CHALLENGES25 terms Nadiabcoleman Sets found in the same folderFLASHCARDS ✨ Online Learning and Digital Citizensh…77 terms Glitch_Bork FLASHCARDS ✨ Online Learning and Digital Citizensh…57 terms Glitch_Bork FLASHCARDS ✨ Online Learning and Digital Citizensh…55 terms Glitch_Bork FLASHCARDS ✨ Government A - Branches of Government…74 terms Glitch_Bork
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