AnswersMO-World History II B-CRImpact of Science and Technology

Impact of Science and Technology — Unit test Answers

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IndividualizationDevelopmentGlobalizationWesternization

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Individualization
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Development
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Globalization
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Westernization
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In which of the following ways has the Green Revolution been unfriendly to the environment?

A
soil conservation
B
crop rotation
C
use of pesticides
D
introduction of new varieties of crops
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deforestation
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destruction of animal habitats
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pollution of land and water
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saving endangered species
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conservation of land
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Which is an example of humans adapting to their environment?

developing air conditioning to cool homes in hot climates
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cutting down forests to create open land to build a factory
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relying on government agencies to clean up after natural hazards
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building a fish ladder so salmon can swim past a dam to get to spawning grounds
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Look at the line graph below, showing world grain production from 1950 to 2010.

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A
World grain production has increased in every year since 1950.
B
The amount of grain grown between 1950 and 1980 decreased.
C
World grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010.
D
More grain was grown in 1950 than in any other year.
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The map below shows agricultural production in the Middle East. What makes Egypt so valuable when it comes to the region’s agriculture?

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The Nile River flows through Egypt, providing one of the region’s largest sources of freshwater for crops and people.
B
The Hejaz mountains are located in Egypt, providing one of the region’s largest sources of freshwater for crops and people.
C
The Mediterranean and Red seas border Egypt, providing one of the region’s largest sources of ocean water for crops and people.
D
The Euphrates and Tigris rivers flow through Egypt, providing one of the region’s largest sources of freshwater for crops and people.
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Which of the following might be presented as evidence by someone arguing that the United States won the Space Race?

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landing a man on the moon
B
launching the first satellite
C
building the International Space Station
D
inventing the computer
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They use a large share of natural resources per person.
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They build roads and factories that contribute to pollution.
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They clear land by removing trees from forests and wooded areas.
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They practice conservation of land and resources when they move.
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They change waterways to reduce flooding and provide drinking water.
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The map below shows desalination plants in the Middle East. Which statement best explains why desalination plants are located in areas other than Egypt and the northern sections of the Middle East?

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These areas already have an adequate supply of freshwater.
B
These areas get their freshwater from other countries.
C
These areas have access to an adequate supply of ocean water.
D
These areas have mountain ranges that prevent construction.
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The map below shows the Jordan River. Which countries had the most serious disputes over water rights to the Jordan River?

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Jordan and Israel
B
Syria and Lebanon
C
Jordan and Syria
D
Syria and Israel
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Examine the diagram.

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The environmental problems are not caused by people.
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The environment is too complex for people to understand it.
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People change the environment in different ways, which causes human behavior to change.
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Humans are part of the environment, so they cannot have a large impact on the environment.
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A farmer who uses pesticides is mainly causing which types of pollution?

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air and water
B
land and air
C
space and water
D
water and land
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Disputes in the Middle East have prevented water settlements along the

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Euphrates, Tigris, and Jordan rivers.
B
Nile, Indus, and Jordan rivers.
C
Mediterranean, Red, and Dead seas.
D
Persian Gulf, Caspian, and Arabian seas.
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The chart shows the largest producers of natural resources in 2012.What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the information in the chart?

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A
Natural resources are not evenly distributed across all areas.
B
Petroleum is the most valuable resource.
C
Countries with fewer valuable natural resources have economic advantages.
D
Natural resources are evenly produced.
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How are species endangered by human activity?

A
Human activity causes flooding that ruin the species’ food sources.
B
Human activity creates earthquakes that destroy the species' habitats.
C
Through deforestation, humans destroy large areas of forested land which result in loss of the species’ habitats.
D
Through wind generation, humans ruin the soil that support the species' food sources and habitats

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