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Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?

A
Stiff muscles only result from overwork.
B
Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.
C
Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.
D
Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of good static flexibility?

A
doing and holding a split
B
running a mile in six minutes
C
holding a ballet position for six minutes
D
crossing your ankles behind your head
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Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST describes balanced stretching?

A
stretching many groups of muscles throughout the body
B
targeting a specific muscle group for stretching
C
balancing on one hand or foot during stretching exercises
D
stretching without bouncing
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Barbara creates a table of the six essential nutrients.MacronutrientsMicronutrientsCarbohydratesFatsProteinsVitaminsWaterMineralsWhere did Barbara make an error in placement of a nutrient?

A
fats
B
vitamins
C
water
D
carbohydrates
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning stretching techniques?

A
Ballistic stretching exercises never involve bouncing.
B
You should always stretch before warming up.
C
Ballistic stretching exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly.
D
Not all ballistic stretches require supervision.
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What was the situation in the spring and summer of 1945, when Truman had to make his decision? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The Allies were ready to transfer their war resources from Europe to the Pacific.
B
Japan was busily rearming and threatening to strike back.
C
Japan’s leaders were refusing to surrender.
D
US resources had been stretched thin, and the United States’ ability to invade was limited.
E
Japan’s ability to make war had been badly crippled.
F
The United States was inflicting heavy damage by bombing Japan’s cities.
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What other choices did Truman struggle with in the summer of 1945?

Answer:

He could authorize an invasion of Japan. He could blockade Japan and continue bombing. He could demonstrate the bomb in some remote area. He could drop the bomb on a Japanese city.

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Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?

Answer:

President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb because he believed a land invasion of Japan would result in too many American casualties. Japan’s leaders appeared determined to fight to the death rather than surrender, and Truman did not believe that a naval blockade or conventional bombing would be enough to end the war quickly.

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Why did President Truman hesitate to use the atomic bomb?

A
He worried that Japan also had an atomic bomb and might use it on the United States.
B
No one knew whether the atomic bomb would work.
C
Using the atomic bomb would change the world forever by making it a more dangerous place.
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___________ is the use of value to create the illusion of depth.

A
Shadowing
B
Foreshortening
C
Modeling
D
Sfumato
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According to the exercise principle of balance, a workout should __________.

A
address all components of fitness
B
focus on balance and coordination
C
target specific areas for improvement
D
vary exercise activities over time
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Which reasons did you include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
He could authorize an invasion of Japan.
B
He could blockade Japan and continue bombing.
C
He could demonstrate the bomb in some remote area.
D
He could drop the bomb on a Japanese city.
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Which reasons did you include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
An invasion of Japan would cost too many American lives.
B
Japan’s leaders seemed determined not to surrender.
C
Truman didn’t believe that a blockade or bombing would end the war.
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Why didn’t President Truman authorize a demonstration of the atomic bomb first instead of choosing to drop it on Japan? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
He wasn’t sure if a demonstration bomb would work and couldn’t afford to have it be a dud.
B
He only had two, and it was believed that two were needed to end the war.
C
He did not want to pass up the chance to punish Japan.
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Choose the words to fill in the blank, which best complete the sentence. Cross-hatching provides an illusion of various ______(1)_______, while impasto provides an illusion of ______(2)_______.

A
(1) depths; (2) tone
B
(1) distances; (2) definition
C
(1) shadows; (2) light
D
(1) values; (2) depth
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In art, what is overlapping?

A
Joining several diagonal lines moving in different directions.
B
Technique used to make a form appear to move back in space.
C
Placing part of one shape or form in front of another.
D
The use of value to create the illusion of depth.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the type of work of art above and its artist. Which visual element of art did the artist rely on the most to create this piece ? Explain your answer.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Explain the differences between shade, shading, and shadow.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Look at the sculpture above. Does it most likely have implied texture or actual texture? What texture(s) does it appear to have? Include the name of the sculpture and artist in your response.

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