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Why are threats of terrorism increasingly dangerous in modern times?

A
Terrorist organizations are working to start civil wars in Western nations.
B
Terrorist organizations are focused on only attacking the United States.
C
Terrorist organizations are trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction.
D
Terrorist organizations are setting up their own military governments.
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What is the main idea of the passage?

A
Terrorist groups often work alone to carry out attacks.
B
Terrorist groups like al-Qaeda have been neutralized by the United States.
C
Terrorist groups are disorganized but have managed to launch successful attacks.
D
Terrorist groups pose a security threat to nations throughout the world.
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Why are chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons of special concern to world governments?

A
These weapons of mass destruction are capable of killing thousands of people in one attack.
B
These weapons have spread to terrorist groups around the world.
C
These weapons have increasingly been used in terrorist attacks.
D
These weapons are easier to obtain than conventional explosives.
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Why are security experts concerned about "dirty bombs”?

A
They are easier to build than nuclear weapons.
B
They are more powerful than nuclear weapons.
C
They can be sent in letters through the mail.
D
They specifically target oil supplies.
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How does the threat of terrorism affect the world’s oil supply?

A
It reduces the need for new pipelines and storage areas.
B
It raises the price of oil, which can hurt the world’s economy.
C
It reduces the price of oil, which can hurt the world’s economy.
D
It increases the need for new pipelines and storage areas.
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What does the chart show about the effects of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on economic growth?

A
It increased about 10% in both New York City and the US.
B
It declined about 5% in New York City and about 15% in the US.
C
It increased about 5% in both New York City and the US.
D
It declined about 15% in New York City and about 2% in the US.

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