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Cultural Diversity in Texas — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following statements about women in most developing economies is false?

A
Women are more likely to work in the informal sector of the economy.
B
Women are more likely to be poor.
C
Women cite balancing career and family as their most important professional goal.
D
Women are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.
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Agricultural consumption refers to __________.

A
the types of food we eat
B
the types of farms we have
C
the amount of rainfall we receive
D
the amount of money we get from a sale
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Which of the following statements is false?

A
Agricultural consumption is greater in developed countries.
B
Arable land is land that is suitable for farming.
C
Supply and demand does not exist in less developed countries.
D
Areas with good production have climates that are good for agriculture.
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Why is French still used as the language for commerce in Morocco and Algeria?

A
Both countries are seeking membership in the European Union, which requires the use of a European language.
B
Arabic is used only for religious purposes, and it is sacrilegious to use it for anything else.
C
Both countries are former colonies of France.
D
The French prime minister is the head of state for both countries.
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Which two political ideas were most influential in Europe after World War II?

A
democracy and theocracy
B
socialism and communism
C
democracy and communism
D
socialism and theocracy
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Which of the following statements best describes the changes in American cities from 1900 to 2000?

A
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the South were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the East Coast.
B
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the West Coast were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the Midwest became greater than those of the East Coast.
C
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the East Coast were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the West Coast.
D
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the Midwest were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the West became greater than those of the Midwest.
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The active seismic region surrounding the Pacific Ocean is known as the __________.

A
Great Barrier Reef
B
Ring of Fire
C
Great Artesian Basin
D
Vinson Massif region
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Which of the following statements describes a challenge that agriculture faces in the coming decade?

A
Reliance on farm mechanization will need to be limited.
B
Farmers in Africa must adopt new methods to meet their agricultural needs.
C
Farm businesses will need to increase their wages to attract more labor.
D
Food production will need to be reduced to conserve the diminishing supply of fertilizer.

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