Terrorism and Its Challenges — Unit test Answers

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Which event in 2011 was cause for celebration in the United States?

T
The war in Afghanistan ended with the election of a democratic government.
A
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was killed after a 10-year pursuit.
I
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was assassinated in a raid at his palace.
T
The Taliban officially surrendered and agreed to stop its insurgency in Afghanistan.
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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

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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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What is the best definition of a refugee?

A
an immigrant who is denied entry into a country
B
an immigrant who lives and works in a country illegally
C
an immigrant who comes seeking economic opportunities
D
an immigrant who leaves an area to escape war or oppression
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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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What is the definition of birth rate?

A
the number of babies born in a place
B
the number of people living in a nation
C
the number of people who have died
D
the number of children attending school
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Which is an example of how the environment affects how people live?

A
Heavy, inflexible buildings are built where earthquakes are common.
B
Homes are built on any type of land in places where earthquakes are common.
C
Coastal homes are elevated on stilts where hurricanes are common.
D
People do not need to protect windows and doors in places where hurricanes are common.
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Which economic indicator is the measure of all goods and services produced within a given economy in one year?

A
trade deficit
B
trade surplus
C
gross domestic product (GDP)
D
purchasing power parity (PPP)
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How did the US government respond to the immigration wave in the late 1800s?

A
Congress banned all new immigrants from entering the country.
B
Grants were provided to assist new immigrants coming to America.
C
The US government worked to encourage the growing diversity.
D
Laws were passed to limit diversity among the immigrant population.
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Which question would a demographer most likely ask?

A
Which ethnic groups live in this community?
B
Which officials sit on the city’s school board?
C
What is the price of gasoline and oil in this area?
D
Which landforms and waterways make up this region?
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Which factors help determine settlement locations? Check all that apply. available electricity functional sewage systems reliable freshwater suppliesnatural resourcesreliable food sourcesland for agriculture

A
available electricity
B
functional sewage systems
C
reliable freshwater supplies
D
natural resources
E
reliable food sources
F
land for agriculture
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Which explains how the Patriot Act has helped stop many terrorist plots?

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It has helped law enforcement agencies keep threats from the public.
I
It has made it easier to communicate with foreign governments.
L
Law enforcement agencies effectively share more information about terrorists.
L
Law enforcement agencies effectively investigate each other for corruption.
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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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