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According to the passage, why was Russia’s position as head of the UN Security Council problematic for some countries?

A
Russia had often abstained from voting on key resolutions in the past.
B
Russia recently amended the UN charter to limit the powers of permanent members.
C
Russia went against the primary goals of the council while in a leadership role which holds a great deal of influence.
D
Russia had disagreements with many countries over trade policies and used its position to gain an advantage.
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In the scenario, which is the pull factor that contributed to Sam moving?

A
presence of old friends
B
lack of job opportunities
C
opportunity to live in an ethnic enclave
D
access to recreation and shopping
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Based on the diagram, what is a difference between a town and a city?

A
A city has a higher population and more services.
B
A town has a lower population but more services.
C
A city has a higher population but fewer services.
D
A town has a higher population and more services.
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Based on information in the summary, what conclusion can be drawn about language in the era of globalization?

A
Understanding language is not as important as having the opportunities to travel the world.
B
Understanding and speaking more than one language can be helpful in a globalized world.
C
Knowing several languages is the only way an individual can succeed in a globalized world.
D
Having knowledge of different languages is the only way to compete in the global market.
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What concept does the action in the photograph primarily present?

A
intangible cultural heritage
B
cultural exposure
C
standard of living
D
economic dependence
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What is the purpose of the urban infrastructure shown?

A
to provide internet services
B
to alleviate traffic congestion
C
to allow for recreation and shopping
D
to house the growing population
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What is the purpose of this passage?

A
to expose the environmental harm on people of color in the United States
B
to encourage the United States to take more action to prevent pollution
C
to show the need for more farm jobs for immigrants from Latin America
D
to promote more transparent health guidelines for farmworkers in the US
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Which conclusion can be drawn about Japan in 2014?

A
Tokyo served as Japan’s main economic center.
B
Japan had few companies worth a lot of money.
C
Companies left Tokyo for other economic centers in Japan.
D
Japan had many cities that were large economic centers.
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Which trend is depicted in the graph?

A
rising cost of suburban homes
B
government policy favoring crop producers
C
declining agricultural employment
D
wealth gaps between cities and farms
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What is Little Light’s focus?

A
providing employment for young people in Namuwongo
B
helping refugees return to their countries after a war
C
offering basic services to children, especially orphans
D
rebuilding shelters in the Namuwongo neighborhood
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The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly. Geographers categorize cities in one of three ways. London, England, is [Dropdown 1] because it acts as a hub of finance and industry. Albany, New York, is home to the state’s capitol as well as many government institutions. Thus, it is [Dropdown 2] . Finally, a city like Sydney, Australia, acts as [Dropdown 3] . Sydney is home to a famous opera house as well as many museums that hold aboriginal artifacts.

Answer:

an economic center|a political center|a cultural center

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How does globalization help NGOs?

A
It helps them limit their efforts to single communities that require aid.
B
It provides them with more opportunities to achieve financial gains.
C
It enables them to work much more closely with governments around the world.
D
It creates faster, cheaper ways to move food and medicine over long distances.
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What weakness of large supranational organizations did Brexit reveal?

A
Smaller member countries might seize too much power or influence.
B
Supranational organizations might overturn the elections of member nations.
C
Nations might think that supranational organizations take away their sovereignty.
D
Supranational organizations cannot implement policies or programs.
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How did the Korean War affect the development of Korean music?

A
It helped keep traditional forms of Korean music and performance alive and vital.
B
It revived the storytelling aspect of Korean music, which had become a lost art.
C
It drew global attention to a popular style of music from South Korea.
D
It provided access to Western music, which influenced new Korean styles over time.
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Why is the worldwide sale of sneakers worn by an American basketball star an example of globalization?

A
It would mean that American celebrities have replaced famous people from other nations for endorsements.
B
It would mean that the athlete and American sports have achieved significance in cultures around the world.
C
It would mean that American companies have revolutionized the manufacture and sale of footwear worldwide.
D
It would mean that countries throughout the world have embraced American basketball as their national sport.
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What is an effect of the rise in popularity of K-pop and modern Korean culture within South Korea?

A
a loss of all interest in traditional Korean styles and culture
B
widespread public support to advance Western musical styles
C
an attempt to limit the spread of the Korean language
D
an effort to preserve South Korea’s traditional music style
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Based on the passage, which impact is likely when a rural area gains access to high-speed internet?

A
higher unemployment rates as people refuse remote work
B
a decline in online activity and internet participation
C
a drop in education quality and graduation rates
D
improved care and better health for area residents
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How are the ICRC and the ERCS helping people in North Sinai?

A
They are asking local people to donate items for their neighbors.
B
They are teaching residents how to grow food more sustainably.
C
They are providing the government with much-needed funding.
D
They are helping families start local businesses to earn money.
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How does the NGO shown in the photo support people and communities?

A
by offering a haven for women displaced by war
B
by providing education and training for women
C
by delivering humanitarian relief following disasters
D
by striving to create safer working conditions
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Which conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

A
The population growth of cities led to health problems.
B
Immigration caused rural areas of the United States to lose
C
Most migrants to the United States arrived from Western Europe.
D
Increased urbanization was due to economic reasons.

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