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Problem Solving in Social Studies Answers

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The chart shows information gathered as part of the problem-solving process.Based on the chart, what percentage of students at the school need special diets?

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33 percent
B
40 percent
C
11 percent
D
20 percent
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A disadvantage of adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu would be

A
longer lines for food.
B
a shorter lunch time.
C
higher costs for students.
D
lower food quality.
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Adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu for students with restricted diets is an example of

A
evaluating a solution.
B
gathering information.
C
implementing a solution.
D
weighing disadvantages.
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Which best explains why including a salad bar on a school lunch menu would be an advantage for students on restricted diets?

A
It would be available throughout the school day.
B
It would allow them to eat more foods that they like.
C
It would allow them to eat more fruits and vegetables.
D
It would be less expensive than the regular menu.
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The most useful advantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is

A
limiting the amount of food that is wasted by the school.
B
presenting an additional choice for teachers and staff.
C
providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets.
D
reducing the cost of lunch options for students and teachers.
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Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

A
the cost of the bike path
B
the number of roads in the area
C
the number of cars that travel the road
D
the cost of owning a bike
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In the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important when choosing options for controlling the stray animal population in a town? Check all that apply.what types of food may be needed to feed stray animalshow many stray animals are needing to be controlledwhether the animals are able to be trainedwhat types of programs already exist to control stray animalshow many people in the town already own pets

A
what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals
B
how many stray animals are needing to be controlled
C
whether the animals are able to be trained
D
what types of programs already exist to control stray animals
E
how many people in the town already own pets
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Which step in the problem-solving process is practiced when considering whether it is cost effective to add a salad bar to a school lunch menu:

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a. Identify the problem.
B
b. Weigh advantages and disadvantages.
C
c. Implement the solution.
D
d. Evaluate the solution.
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Which statement best summarizes what happens in the problem-solving step called "implementing a solution"?

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Implementing a solution involves putting a plan into action based on several factors.
B
Implementing a solution involves asking if a solution was effective and fixed a problem.
C
Implementing a solution involves proposing several alternatives in order to solve a problem.
D
Implementing a solution involves weighing advantages and disadvantages to make a decision.
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In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

A
weighing disadvantages.
B
implementing the solution.
C
weighing advantages.
D
gathering information.
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The chart shows a typical student lunch menu. An option for students with dietary restrictions would be

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replacing the tacos.
B
adding a salad bar.
C
not serving lunch.
D
not serving pizza.
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After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

A
consider options.
B
implement a solution.
C
weigh disadvantages.
D
evaluate a solution.
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The chart shows a typical student lunch menu.Which states the main problem that the menu poses?

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A
It does not include any fruits or vegetables for students.
B
It does not include a variety of food choices for students.
C
It does not include choices for students on restricted diets.
D
It does not include a healthy beverage, such as water.
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Reflecting on whether adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu fixed a problem is an example of

A
implementing a solution.
B
weighing advantages.
C
gathering information.
D
evaluating a solution.
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After considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should next

A
weigh disadvantages and evaluate a solution.
B
implement a solution and evaluate advantages.
C
implement and evaluate a solution.
D
weigh advantages and disadvantages.
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Gathering information helps someone consider to solve a problem.

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The chart shows a typical school lunch menu.The menu would be considered a problem for students who

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do not like fish.
B
have food allergies.
C
do not eat lunch.
D
have limited budgets.
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Which group would most likely dislike a city ordinance that bans loud vehicles?

A
people who drive cars
B
people who repair cars
C
people who repair motorcycles
D
people who drive motorcycles
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Which steps should occur before taking action in the problem-solving process? Select three answers.gathering informationimplementing decisionsconsidering optionsweighing disadvantagesevaluating the solution

A
gathering information
B
implementing decisions
C
considering options
D
weighing disadvantages
E
evaluating the solution
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In order to add a salad bar to a school lunch menu for students with restricted diets, new materials or such as a refrigerator or a bar, would be needed.

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