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Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
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The expansion of the rail networks led to

A
a growth in the steel industry.
B
a growth in the textile industry.
C
a decline in the coal industry.
D
a decline in the meatpacking industry.
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You have to see a task be done by someone else before you like to try it. You might be a

A
Auditory learner
B
Spatial learner
C
Kinesthetic learner
D
Visual learner
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How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

A
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases.
B
Regular participation in physical activity allows an individual to function on less sleep.
C
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the need for a balanced diet.
D
Regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases.
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Why did the development of time zones make train schedules more reliable?

A
Time zones set the entire country to the same time.
B
Time zones measured time locally instead of country-wide.
C
Time zones made sure that each state was in only one zone.
D
Time zones created a standard of time that all trains followed.
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Explain how knowing your learning style can help to improve your academic success.

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Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

A
T
B
F
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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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Your friend is a very good football player, but if he doesn't bring his grades up, he may be kicked off the team. What type of study strategy would you suggest he try?

A
Cram for the test the night before, right before going to bed
B
Read the text again and try to remember as much as he can
C
Tap out information to a rhythm to help him remember it
D
Watch a movie on the subject he is studying
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How can hypertension be prevented?

A
balanced diet
B
regular exercise
C
healthy weight
D
all of the above
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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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How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals?

A
It measures calories burned throughout the day
B
It usually doubles as an MP3 player and keeps people motivated.
C
They help people reach their goals by counting the number of steps taken.
D
They measure the number of lifts done during each exercise performed.
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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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A student conducts an experiment to determine how the amount of water given to a plant affects its growth.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D

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