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Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?

A
refrigerated rail cars
B
Pullman sleeping cars
C
time standardization
D
air brakes
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Look at the table.According to the table, what was the state of the steel industry in the United States at the turn of the 20th century?

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A
The steel industry became the sole industry in the United States.
B
The United States became the world leader in steel production.
C
The United States became the number one importer of steel.
D
The steel industry saw little growth at the turn of the 20th century.
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In your own words, create a definition for ‘Learning Style.’

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What are the two categories of observations?

A
qualitative and quantitative
B
direct and indirect
C
sensory and derived
D
measured and deduced
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Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Gardening

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A
sedentary activities
B
anaerobic activities
C
aerobic activities
D
lifestyle activities
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Which best describes a development that improved railroad safety?

A
Railroads adopted standard time to coordinate schedules.
B
Railroads offered fold-down beds so that people could sleep more comfortably.
C
Companies standardized track technology so that they could use each other’s tracks.
D
Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.
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Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not for another?

A
Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.
B
Physical activity only leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.
C
Bodies adapt to increased physical demands placed upon them.
D
The same exercise programs always conform to the principle of overload.
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Which step of scientific inquiry involves organizing and interpreting the data?

A
Experimentation
B
Analysis
C
Conclusion
D
Hypothesis
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Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits.

A
T
B
F
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What industry was most affected by the refrigerated railcar?

A
meatpacking
B
textile
C
farming
D
steel-making
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Wellness is the struggle to keep all the components of health at their best possible levels.

A
T
B
F
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Knowing your learning style may increase your GPA.

A
T
B
F
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An inference _______.

A
is a possible explanation for events using prior knowledge
B
explains if a hypothesis is or is not valid
C
is made independent of observation or prior knowledge
D
can be either qualitative or quantitative
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How much physical activity should an adult have each week?

A
60 minutes per day, 7 days a week
B
30 minutes per day, 7 days a week
C
60 minutes per day, 5 days a week
D
30 minutes per day, 5 days a week
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Finding friends who like to exercise with you is the most important step in beginning a new exercise program.

A
T
B
F
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Which types of learners like to acquire knowledge by reading aloud.

A
Visual
B
Auditory
C
Kinesthetic
D
All of these
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A statement that can be proven by observation or measurement is known as a(n):

A
opinion
B
value
C
fact
D
belief
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?

A
nosebleeds
B
regular heartbeat
C
chest pain
D
vision problems
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Genetics is the most important factor that affects your physical fitness.

A
T
B
F
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Multiple Intelligence Theory explains that not everyone is ‘book smart.’

A
T
B
F

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