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Lab: Magnetic and Electric Fields — Unit test Answers

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Sai wants to buy a new skateboard. He knows that he wants a board that will allow him to perform tricks, but he isn’t sure which type of skateboard is the best option.What is Sai’s next step in deciding which skateboard to buy?

A
recognizing that he has a problem or need
B
deciding whether to buy online or from a store
C
comparing prices of skateboards at different stores
D
reading about different kinds of skateboards
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What discourages people from withdrawing money from a long-term investment as soon as it starts making money?

A
Withdrawing money early from a long-term investment is illegal.
B
Most long-term investments have less liquidity than other kinds of investments.
C
By the time a long-term investment starts making money, it is close to expiration.
D
Most long-term investments have more liquidity than other kinds of investments.
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Avonte invested in one stock for a tech company 10 years ago and has not touched the investment. The investment is worth less today than it was 5 years ago. Why is that possible?

A
The tech company has taken additional money from the investment for their expenses.
B
The stock market is unpredictable, with some stocks gaining and losing value quickly.
C
The tech company has grown and has less need for the initial investment.
D
The stock market charges penalties if investors keep their money in it for too long.
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Alina finds a website that sells her favorite jeans for a fraction of the price she pays in stores. She is tempted to buy several pairs. Her sister sees her looking at the website and comments that the jeans might be fakes because the price is so low.

A
She can research the company or site selling the jeans.
B
She can order the jeans and send them back if it is a scam.
C
She can accept that the jeans are fakes and order them anyway.
D
She can ask friends if they think the site is selling fake jeans.
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Which best describes the connection between education and money?

A
Only college graduates receive high-paying jobs.
B
Certificates and degrees increase earning potential.
C
People with low incomes cannot afford to go to college.
D
High school graduates earn more than any other group.
6

Which kind of loan involves compound interest calculations?

A
mortgage
B
credit card
C
personal loan
D
car loan
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What is one difference between a four-year college and a vocational school?

A
Four-year colleges offer broad educations.
B
Vocational schools offer scholarships.
C
Four-year colleges guarantee employment for graduates.
D
Vocational schools do not charge tuition.
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Mekhi and Gael have started a company to sell their bakery creations. They have created a budget to help them keep track of their money.

A
how other bakery companies manage their money.
B
how much money their customers will spend.
C
how their products compare to products from other local bakeries.
D
how much money they have left to spend on better ingredients.
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Riley spends $300 on her credit card. She pays the minimum payment, $25, and expects that her balance will then be $275. She’s surprised that it’s higher even though she hasn’t used the card again. What happened?

A
Interest accumulated on the balance because it was not paid in full.
B
Her minimum payment was used as a fee, not as the payment.
C
She was charged a penalty for not paying more than the minimum.
D
The lender changed the amount of credit she’s allowed to receive.
10

Which type of monthly payment includes interest?

A
bus pass
B
groceries
C
phone plan
D
student loan
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What might motivate someone to make an investment with a high rate of risk?

A
the possibility of higher returns
B
to have money for emergencies
C
a desire to be cautious with money
D
the need for liquidity in the investment
12

Which of these is an example of a secured line of credit?

A
home mortgage
B
personal loan
C
credit card
D
student loan
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Investing in the stock market sounds like fun to Julian.What drawback to this kind of investment would he need to keep in mind?

A
He will not have access to the investment until retirement.
B
The investment does not last more than a few years.
C
He will not be able to choose the industries he invests in.
D
The investment is high-risk and can result in losing money.
14

Which is an example of a fixed monthly expense?

A
car payment
B
vacation airfare
C
holiday presents
D
back-to-school clothes
15

What is one advantage of trade school?

A
free tuition
B
military experience
C
hands-on training
D
general-education courses
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Review the table.

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A
cell phone plan
B
monthly bus pass
C
school payment
D
movie streaming
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How do federal laws help keep businesses accountable?

A
by requiring consumers to compare nutritional and hazard labels
B
by requiring businesses to include accurate information for consumers
C
by requiring businesses to use environmentally friendly ingredients
D
by requiring consumers to research companies and their products
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Review the bar graph.

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A
Their earnings are the same as those of people with a master’s degree.
B
Their earnings are less than those of any other group.
C
Their earnings are the same as those of college graduates.
D
Their earnings are higher than those of people with only a high school diploma.
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How does the federal government protect consumers when they purchase food?

A
It requires food labels to provide nutritional information.
B
It requires all food ingredients to be grown organically.
C
It requires labels to list the energy used to produce food.
D
It requires food to be delivered in reusable packaging.
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What is the definition of debt?

A
assets that help secure a loan
B
the amount of interest tied to a loan
C
money someone owes to a lender
D
an increase in a credit limit

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