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Select the date and time of human arrival according to the one-year calendar model based on the Big Bang theory.  December 31, 11:54 p.m.  December 30, 11:59 p.m.  December 1, 12:00 a.m.  December 15, 11:55 p.m. CONCEPT Earth's Formation 3 Plant and animal life faced many challenges when moving from water to land. Select the FALSE statement about this transition.  Plant and animal life experienced increased effects of gravity on land.  Organisms tended to dry ...

Choose the statement below that is NOT true about early Earth's atmosphere.  Both ammonia and methane were present.  The ozone layer was quite thick.  There was no free oxygen.  Conditions were favorable for forming chemical bonds. CONCEPT Earth's Formation 2 The blueberry bushes in Lawrence’s back yard did not have a good yield this year. He wondered if it was because there hadn’t been much rain. Lawrence decided to water the bushes closest to the house and see if ...

Which statement about projected human population growth below is incorrect? Innovation and technology have little influence on projected population growth. If population growth dramatically slows, the Earth's population will be 7.4 billion by 2050. The population in 2050 will reach 10 billion if growth continues to increase. Continuing to slow the growth at current rates will result in a population of 8.9 billion by mid-century. CONCEPT The Impact of Population Growth 2 Ecosystems provi...

Which of the following is a valid deductive argument? For over five decades, fantasy fiction has been very popular. It will probably continue to be popular in the coming decade. Smith is one of the most common last names in the United States. My friend Todd is a very common person. Therefore, Todd's last name is Smith. All cyclists are health-conscious. Byron is health-conscious. Therefore, Byron is a cyclist. Every time it snows, the roads need to be plowed. It is supposed to snow later ...

Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred. How might a virtue-based ethicist evalu...

Select the scenario that describes a top-down approach to data warehouse design.  Cathy’s Cards and Gifts, which has three stores, creates data marts for its sales, marketing, and delivery departments to study the possibility of establishing a new store.  Connor’s Meat Market, which just opened, creates data marts to track the sale of each of the following meats: beef, pork, lamb, and fish.  Crawford's Fabrics, which wants to expand its operations, combines data from the p...

As a child, my favorite family tradition was our annual camping trip to the north woods. Select a good supporting sentence for this topic sentence. We looked forward to hiking, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors together. We had another family tradition of making s'mores on Christmas eve. One summer, we also took a road trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. My mom had never been camping as a kid, but my dad used to camp a lot. RATIONALE Remember that, in a TEE paragraph, supporting sent...

Choose the true statement about writing an effective personal narrative. The writer should leave the story's conflict unresolved. The writer should introduce settings and characters. The writer should back up any opinions with support. The writer should be more reliant on imagery than context. RATIONALE Fictional and personal narratives share common characteristics, such as a problem or issue that occurs, an introduction of setting and characters, a conclusion that resolves the issue, an...

1. Which of the following is not a best practice to prepare for class: keep your mobile phone on and ready. 2. During lectures you should: write down questions you have about the lecture. 3. Which of the following is not a best practice for note taking: write down every single word that is said. 4. Which of the following is not true about participating in class discussions: You need to speak up and share your opinions for participation points even if you have not done the homework because nob...

1. What do you need to do before you can write your paper: check the assignment instructions to understand exactly what you are being asked to do. 2. A best practice for researching is to ask a librarian for help if you are unable to find sources. Is this a true or false statement: true because librarians are experts at finding the right sources for research. 3. Select the strategy that is most effective for this situation: taking some time to re-prioritize, complete new to-do lists, and updat...

1. True or false? The purpose of a major is to give you focus for your studies: true because once you declare a major, the majority of courses you take will be on that topic. 2. Which of the following statements are true about the purpose of a minor: the purpose is to give you a second area to develop knowledge and skills with. 3. True or false? Your possible career path should not factor into what you decide to major in: false because majors help you develop specialized skills and knowledge t...

Lesson: Unit 3- Challenge 1: Academic Goals 1. True or false? The purpose of a major is to give you focus for your studies: true because once you declare a major, the majority of courses you take will be on that topic. 2. Which of the following statements are true about the purpose of a minor: the purpose is to give you a second area to develop knowledge and skills with. 3. True or false? Your possible career path should not factor into what you decide to major in: false because majors help y...

1. What is a best practice if you are interested in a minor, but you’re unsure if you’ll have the time to take on the additional coursework: talk to your advisor about it. 2. Which of the following is not true about internships: you are guaranteed to be hired by the organization when your internship is complete. 3. Which of the following is true about planning for your career: you should do research and devise a plan to fill any gaps in your education, skills, knowledge or experience. 4. ...

Two drains in Bill's house were clogged. After considering the selection of drain cleaners at the hardware store, Bill chose a brand that claimed to be effective with just one use. Back at home, Bill eventually had to use the cleaner three times before the drains cleared, but he was still satisfied with the product. Which of the following correctly describes the sample? The number of drains the product's manufacturer tested The products Bill chose 4/21/2020 Sophia :: Welcome All of the...

received eight different quotes: $27,345 $26,780 $27,345 $29,785 $26,450 $29,480 $26,700 $26,995 What is the average car price? $27,607 $28,415 $27,610 $27,345 RATIONALE The average, or mean, is found by adding all the values and dividing by the number of data points, in this case, eight different quotes. ($27,345 + $26,780 + $27,345 + $29,785 + $26,450 + $29,480 + $26,700 + $26,995) / 8 = $220,880 / 8 = $27,610. CONCEPT Calculating the

16 questions were answered correctly. 4 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Sarah wanted to review what others thought of a new video game she was interested in before she purchased it. She noticed that on the website from a large online retailer, the game received an overall rating of 4.5 stars. Which of the following is an example of selection bias?  Sarah reviews several different star ratings to get a sense of what all users thought about the game.  Sarah only reads the 5...

Irin was conducting some tests to determine if there was a relationship between consumption of diet soda and weight loss. Her null hypothesis was that diet soda does not play any role in weight loss, and her alternate hypothesis was that diet soda causes an increase in weight. If Irin completed her study, which of the following statements would indicate a Type I error? Testing indicates that diet soda causes weight gain when in reality there is no relationship between the two. Testing indi...

Choose the FALSE statement about the philosophical value of the Socratic Method.  Truth is discovered through reasoning.  Students understand why the answer is what it is.  Existing knowledge is the basis for new knowledge.  The teacher imparts knowledge based on experience. RATIONALE The Socratic Method is not a teaching system in which a teacher communicates knowledge based on his or her experience to students. Rather, it is an approach that involves an exchange between...

17 questions were answered correctly. 8 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Which statement is NOT true of the Progressives?  They wanted to replace capitalism with a socialized economy.  They sought to improve industrial working conditions for men, women, and children.  They advocated the creation of more democratic election processes.  They relied on science and technology to improve governance. RATIONALE The Progressive Era, lasting from 1890 until 1919, was a time...