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which theme was frequently explored by Julia Alvarez, mildred taylor, and laurence yep ?
Correct Answ_the determination to overcome social injustice (the lack of human rights that
are manifested in the daily lives of people in the society)
Which of the following oral responses most clearly indicates that critical listening has occurred?
"Are donations to your organization tax-deductible?"
"How many people have donated money to your organization?"
"How does your organization use private donations?"
"I can't donate money to your organization, but I can donate my time." Correct Answ_"How
does your organization use private donations?"
define rapport Correct Answ_a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or
groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
A third-grade teacher plans to assess students' active listening skills by observing small-group
discussions and using a checklist to record observations. Which of the following criteria would
be most appropriate to include on the checklist?
,speaking at least 25 percent of the time
rephrasing a speaker's statement before responding
nodding and smiling during the discussion
waiting to speak until other students take their turn Correct Answ_rephrasing a speaker's
statement before responding
what is a primary source? secondary? Correct Answ_Primary Sources are immediate, first-
hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it. (example: someone
telling you something, journals, voice recordings, pictures) Secondary Sources are information
that was created later by someone who did NOT experience first-hand or participate in the events
(textbook, bibliography, newspaper article)
Which of the following events or developments had the greatest impact on economic growth in
the Midwest region of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century?
Correct Answ_the opening of the erie canal (because it greatly facilitated the transportation
of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports)
define interdependence Correct Answ_the dependence of two or more people or things on
each other. (oil, corn, cars) (how climate influences what crops are cultivated in different regions
of the United States)
,define diffusion Correct Answ_the spreading of something more widely (A drop of food
coloring diffuses throughout the water in a glass so that eventually the entire glass will be
colored, perfume sprayed in the air so that everyone can smell it)
push and pull factors (in soical studies) Correct Answ_Push and pull factors are those factors
which either forcefully push people into migration or attract them. ... A push factor is a flaw or
distress that drives a person away from a certain place (lack of jobs, war, food scarcity) . A pull
factor is something concerning the country to which a person migrates (job oppurtunities, food
availability, freedom, higher wages)
A geographer would most likely use a remote sensing technology for which of the following
purposes?
to develop soil conservation plans
to study climate variability
to monitor the spread of a disease
to create equal-area maps Correct Answ_to study climate variability. (Remote sensing is the
process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its
reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft) other ex: forest
fires, cloud formation for weather
, Describes major characteristics of south asia Correct Answ_• The region is bounded by
deserts, mountains, and the ocean.
• The region has 3 percent of the world's land area and 23 percent of the world's population.
• Major religions of the region include Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
Which of the following statistical indices provides the best general comparative measure of the
extent to which human activities have altered the physical environment of different regions?
balance of trade
distribution of income by income levels
gross national product
per capita energy consumption Correct Answ_per capita energy consumption (is the yearly
use of goods and services by each person)
The federal government and state governments in the United States exercise which of the
following concurrent powers?
determining voter qualifications
establishing courts
ratifying amendments to the U.S. Constitution