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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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The image shows Marissa Mayer, president and CEO of Yahoo.

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A
Her role has shown that women are starting to perform in jobs that have been traditionally reserved for men.
B
Her role has reinforced traditional gender roles for women regarding employment in business.
C
Her role has limited women to employment in high-level positions in business.
D
Her role has eliminated traditional gender roles for women in business.
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What are the contributing factors that increase the likelihood of genocide? Check all that apply.

A
a government that is divided philosophically
B
economic, political, or social instability
C
unequal distributions of power and resources
D
leaders who increase tensions between groups
E
random acts of violence committed by citizens
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Which organizations would most likely work directly to reduce child mortality rates? Select four answers.

A
IFRC
B
Doctors Without Borders
C
Economic and Social Council
D
WHO
E
UNICEF
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How has transportation affected globalization?

A
by encouraging the quick sale of goods
B
by improving the distribution of products
C
by changing the way companies create products
D
by encouraging the exchange of goods and services
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What part of the UN has the sole function of discussing issues of international concern?

A
Security Council
B
General Assembly
C
International Court of Justice
D
Economic and Social Council
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One of the most effective ways governments cooperate to defeat terrorism is by

A
signing treaties.
B
joining in military strikes.
C
creating international agreements.
D
seizing the funds of terrorist organizations.
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Which of the following might be presented as evidence by someone arguing that the United States won the Space Race?

A
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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What are the characteristics of women today in developing countries? Check all that apply.

A
They are at high risk for abuse.
B
They are not having as many children.
C
They are more likely than men to be poor.
D
They are less likely than men to face discrimination.
E
They are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.
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A
a lack of
B
slow
C
fluctuating
D
declining
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The map below shows the European Union.Which country has chosen to bypass membership in the European Union?

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A
Bulgaria
B
Finland
C
Turkey
D
Cyprus
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What is one of the advantages of globalization?

A
greater markets for goods and services
B
better communication among countries
C
improved ability to monitor economic trends
D
expanded capacity for selling and buying
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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 UN best fulfills one of its purposes, that of ending global poverty, by promoting

A
the Millennium Development Goals.
B
the functions of the United Nations.
C
UNICEF.
D
the WHO.
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A
Armenian genocide
B
Holodomar
C
Holocaust
D
Cambodian genocide

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