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Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 1 Challenge 11 — Science & The Scientific Process Identify the steps of the scientific method in a given situation. Alexander Fleming made a great discovery in the 1920s. While cleaning some glass plates upon which he had been growing bacteria, he noticed one plate had grown mold and the bacteria was gone. Which of the following activities corresponds with the conclusion step of the scientific method? • a.) Fleming determines that penicillin (from ...

Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 4The 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 positio...

Sophia Human Biology Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 6 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Which node does a pacemaker assist? CONCEPT Cardiac Cycle and Cardiac Conduction System 2 What muscular tubes, not supported by cartilage, help regulate airflow into and out of the lungs? CONCEPT Lower Respiratory Tract 3 Which antibody that inhibits pathogens from binding to the body's cells is found in endocrine gland secretions, such as...

US History I Challenge 2 “Happy Columbus Day,” said Sally to her husband, Frank. “Your history-loving wife has a new documentary for us to watch tonight.” “Let me guess — something about Christopher Columbus?” “Actually, it starts pre-Columbus. It looks really interesting. The clip I watched was about the reasons the Spanish and the Portuguese began to move around Europe.” “All right, dear. I think we have a bottle of Spanish wine somewhere. I’ll find it.” Cho...

SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environmental Science Practice milestone 4Select one of the following future impacts that is NOT a long-term effect of deforestation. CONCEPT The Future 2 Although there is no single solution to environmental issues, governments, businesses and individuals can all adopt environmentally friendly policies. Which of the following is the least effective action that individuals and families can take to protect the environment? CONCEPT Looking Forward

Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 1 Milestone 1Which of the following describes an effect of an environmental issue experienced at the global level? • Particulate matter from a coal factory is causing health problems for workers. • Formaldehyde in the new office carpeting is causing a severe allergic reaction. • Consumers experience dizziness and nausea from pollutants in the water supply. • The consumption of fossil fuels contributes to air pollution and rising CO2 level...

Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 3 Milestone 3This ear disorder, which produces inflammation in the inner ear, is commonly referred to as an ear infection. • Vertigo • Otis media • Motion sickness • Tinnitus CONCEPT Disorders of the Ear 2 What condition, also known as "pink eye," occurs when the the clear membrane of the eye becomes inflamed? • Cataracts • Conjunctivitis • Glaucoma • Astigmatism CONCEPT Disorders of the Eye 3 Which of these is true ...

US History I Unit 2 Challenge 2My name is Benjamin Wallace. I live in Boston, Massachusetts, in the year 1790. Nearing my sixtieth year, I ama printer and newspaperman by trade. I was today interviewed by a young man curious about history. Our conversation turned to the French and Indian War. As I was a young man when it happened, I recounted how, in an attempt to reduce colonial smuggling, the British had lowered taxes on a valuable import. I found myself quite indignant as I recalled the...

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Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 1Which of the following was one of researcher Philip Zimbardo’s key findings in the Stanford Prison Experiment? • The guards who participated in the experiment had aggressive personalities. • Research has the potential to harm the physical and mental well-being of participants. • Research does not impact the physical and mental well-being of participants. • The prisoners who participated in the experiment had aggressive personalitie...