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How has immigration changed since the 1960s?

I
Immigration was high in the 1960s, and has gradually decreased.
I
Immigration was low in the 1960s, increased until 2000, and then decreased.
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Immigration was high in the 1960s, decreased until 2000, and then increased.
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Immigration was low in the 1960s, and has gradually increased.
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How can people reduce air pollution? Check all that apply.by conserving energyby keeping fireplaces cleanby reducing runoff from their propertyby conserving waterby using alternate energy resourcesby using public transportation

A
by conserving energy
B
by keeping fireplaces clean
C
by reducing runoff from their property
D
by conserving water
E
by using alternate energy resources
F
by using public transportation
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Which statement summarizes President Obama’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan during his first term?

T
The Obama administration withdrew almost all American troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan.
T
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and prepared for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
T
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and made no changes in Afghanistan.
T
The Obama administration increased troop numbers in Iraq and withdrew most troops from Afghanistan.
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In the wake of the September 11th attacks,

o
other nations were reluctant to support the US.
t
the government became partisan and divided.
a
a struggling economy became even worse.
P
President Bush struggled to build support.
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US involvement in Afghanistan, which began in 2001,

e
ended two months later.
e
ended six months later.
c
continued until 2005.
c
continued into the 2010s.
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The US troop “surge” in Iraq in 2007

A
gradually increased violence.
B
gradually decreased violence.
C
quickly increased violence.
D
quickly decreased violence.
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A farmer who uses pesticides is mainly causing which types of pollution?

A
air and water
B
land and air
C
space and water
D
water and land
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Many critics of US immigration policy fear that immigrants

A
will change American culture.
B
want to establish new US cities.
C
want to overthrow the US government.
D
will not stay in the country permanently.
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Following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003,

A
Saddam Hussein escaped from the country.
B
weapons of mass destruction were found.
C
the Taliban gained strength in the country.
D
the capital city of Baghdad fell quickly.
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The primary purpose of MRI scans is to

s
see inside a patient’s body.
m
make surgery more precise.
e
end the need to wear glasses.
m
make surgery less invasive.
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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

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The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
T
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
T
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
T
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
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How does globalization affect consumers? Check all that apply. It provides access to the same products worldwide.It increases awareness of new goods and services. It allows people to purchase products instantly. It helps people organize political campaigns.It increases awareness of current events.

A
It provides access to the same products worldwide.
B
It increases awareness of new goods and services.
C
It allows people to purchase products instantly.
D
It helps people organize political campaigns.
E
It increases awareness of current events.

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