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Unit 1 Challenge 1 - Introduction to Sociology (Sophia). Which of the following is a benefit of the global perspective? • a.) It clarifies social roles within a culture. • b.) It demonstrates social norms within a culture. • c.) It helps people appreciate diversity. According to Comte, in which stage of society did people primarily understand and explain things in spiritual and mystical ways? • a.) Theological stage • b.) Positivist stage • c.) Scientific stage • d.) Metaphysical ...

Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Challenge 1 1 — Endocrine System Understand the structure and function of the endocrine system. Which best describes the endocrine system? • a.) A system that helps distribute oxygen and other nutrients to cells all over the body • b.) A system of vessels, nodes, glands and nodules that returns excess tissue fluid to the blood • c.) A system of glands that produces and secretes hormones into the bloodstream • d.) A system that protects the internal organ...

1 Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 3 Milestone 3 Select the true statement about efforts to address water pollution in the United States. • The Clean Water Act of 1972 stated that all U.S. waterways would be clean by 1983. • The Refuse Act of 1899 was designed to protect waterways from non-point source pollution. • Media coverage of water pollution issues in the 1960s led to public concern and political action. • Individual states address non-point pollution sources by finin...

1 Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 4 Milestone 4 In which of the following does the blood clot appropriately to prevent major blood loss? • Hemophilia • Embolism • Hemostasis • Thrombosis CONCEPT Platelets 2 What is the role of the aorta in the systemic circuit? • It supplies deoxygenated blood to various body tissues. • It supplies oxygenated blood to various body tissues. • It collects oxygenated blood supplies from the lungs. • It collects deoxygenated blood suppl...

Introduction to Sociology - Final Test Compared to other countries, China and Peru have an average standard of living. China and Peru, therefore, are examples of which of the following? • Core countries • High-income countries • Low-income countries • Middle-income countries Which of the following is NOT a variable in the population growth equation? • Emigration • Number of births • Infant mortality rate • Immigration Which of the following claims is supported...

Human Biology final milestone 1 What is it called when one hormone helps another have its full effect? CONCEPT Endocrine System 2 Which of the following is a characteristic of the plasma membrane? CONCEPT Plasma Membrane 3 Select the FALSE statement about stem cells. CONCEPT Stem Cells 4 Which type of lipid doesn't have glycerol? CONCEPT Lipids 5 Amy wonders if it takes her longer to get home from work when it's raining. Which of the following could ...

Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 1 Challenge 1. 1 — Scientific Method Identify the steps of the scientific method in a given scenario. Peter noticed that iron needles placed beside a magnet attract other iron needles. If he is following the scientific method to find out why this happens, what should he do next? • a.) Predict that the iron objects he places next to a magnet will attract other iron objects. • b.) Place several different iron objects next to a magnet and observe whether they at...

Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 2. Which of the following is the second stage in the process of sociocultural evolution? • Hunting and gathering • Horticulture and pastoralism • Industry • Agriculture Which of the following is an area of focus for the labeling theory of deviance? • Examining how difference is perceived as deviance • Exploring the impact of the shift from primary to secondary deviance • All of the answer choices are correct. • Understanding ...

Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 4 The division of labor includes a variety of positions, from doctors to truck drivers. According to Davis and Moore, why are some positions better-paid than others? • None of the answer choices are correct. • If all positions were paid (approximately) equally, there would be no incentive to enter professions that are most-needed by society. • Some positions are filled only by upper-class people, who demand higher pay. • Some positions have ...