AnswersLearning Lab - US History B-CR 26-27America and the Global Economy

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What is one negative effect technology has had on education?

A
Children use technology at a very early age.
B
Most classes available online are very expensive.
C
Only college courses are available on the Internet.
D
More time may be spent on technology than on learning.
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What did the US military use to carry out a cyber attack against Iran in 2010?

A
a robot
B
a nuclear weapon
C
a virus called Stuxnet
D
a satellite-guided drone
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What is one economic change related to smartphones?

A
the use of electronic pay
B
the use of tellers in banks
C
a decrease in automation
D
an increase in automation
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What was noteworthy about Voyager 1?

A
It was the first satellite launched into space.
B
It has traveled farther than any other space probe.
C
It is the shuttle that carried Neil Armstrong to the moon.
D
It was constructed by NASA with the help of other nations.
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Which statement accurately describes the Internet?

A
The Internet was introduced and first used by consumers during the 1980s.
B
The Internet was first used by astronauts on the International Space Station.
C
The Internet was created by the US Department of Defense for military purposes.
D
The Internet has primarily affected entertainment, rather than politics or the economy.
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How has technology directly benefited consumers? Check all that apply.It has created brand-new industries.It has increased employment opportunities.It has given access to online banking and electronic pay.It has created the ability to purchase goods with the click of a button.It has introduced new products, such as smartphones.

A
It has created brand-new industries.
B
It has increased employment opportunities.
C
It has given access to online banking and electronic pay.
D
It has created the ability to purchase goods with the click of a button.
E
It has introduced new products, such as smartphones.
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What was one result of the rise in automation?

A
Production increased in factories.
B
Production decreased in factories.
C
More people could work from home.
D
Fewer people could work from home.
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This graph shows the cost of health care per every American citizen each year.

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about $7,000 each
B
about $8,000 each
C
about $9,000 each
D
about $10,000 each
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This graph shows the cost of health care per every American citizen each year.

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A
Healthcare costs are on the rise.
B
Healthcare costs are in decline.
C
Healthcare costs constantly fluctuate.
D
Healthcare costs have remained steady.

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