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Cultural Diversity in Texas — Cumulative exam Answers

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23

Why is a lack of property rights for women so problematic?

A
Women who own property always have equal rights in most societies.
B
The lack of property rights makes it difficult to accumulate wealth and hampers a woman’s decision-making abilities.
C
Women who own property have lower literacy rates.
D
Women without property are more likely to graduate from high school and college.
24

Which of the following statements best describe the current situation regarding air and water pollution in Asia?

A
Asian governments lack not only the finances, but also the desire to improve the water and air supplies in the region. Despite this, pollution in the region may be improving. Asia was once a major global manufacturing region, but now that role belongs to South America.
B
Prior to the Olympic Games in Beijing, Asian water and air supplies were tremendously polluted. The Olympics provided the necessary catalyst for the region to clean up. Today, all of Asia enjoys clean air and water.
C
Asia previously struggled with air and water pollution. However, clean-air initiatives and tightened legislation on dumping have resulted in the total improvement of air and water supplies.
D
Rapidly growing and industrializing Asian nations have struggled with massive pollution increases. Auto and factory usage has increased air pollution, and water supplies have been contaminated.
25

Several European nations formed the European Community in 1957 to __________.

A
create a common European currency
B
create elements of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial branches
C
allow for the movement of goods, services, and people across borders and to eliminate tariffs among member nations
D
cooperatively manage heavy industry and to protect against the creation of weapons of war

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