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All of the following are benefits of public speaking. Choose the two that you consider the most important.

A
The speaker can show emotions.
B
The speaker can use gestures to emphasize points.
C
The speaker can connect with the audience on a personal level.
D
The audience can interact with the speaker.
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All of the following are ways visual aids can improve a presentation. In your opinion, which two ways have the greatest impact on the audience?

A
Images can show an object that is being described.
B
Statistics can be illustrated by a graph.
C
Images can emphasize a point.
D
Images can create emotions in the viewer.
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How did joining NAFTA affect the Mexican economy?

A
It had little effect on the economy.
B
It caused the economy to decline.
C
It stopped all economic downturns.
D
It helped improve the economy.
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The graph shows US Oil Import Prices from 1995 to 2010.What most likely caused the steady increase in price per barrel of oil between 2001 and 2008?

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A
a global recession
B
scarcity of petroleum
C
a large population growth
D
demand from developing countries
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In countries such as China, globalization has led to

A
a small middle class.
B
a better standard of living.
C
a large population at the poverty level.
D
a trade agreement with other nations.
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Which group is an example of a commodity organization?

A
European Union
B
World Trade Organization
C
North American Free Trade Agreement
D
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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A multinational organization is defined as a business that

A
participates in all trade organizations.
B
operates in multiple countries.
C
is always not for profit.
D
only hires employees through outsourcing.
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How can businesses best take advantage of globalization?

A
by increasing employment and production
B
by communicating with suppliers and buyers
C
by transporting resources from distant locations
D
by streamlining equipment to increase production
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NAFTA can be defined as

A
a means to acquire convenient resources.
B
a unification treaty that limits trade barriers.
C
an agreement between bordering nations.
D
a way for corporations to more easily outsource labor.
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Use the drop-down menus to analyze the presentation prompt. Format:

A
a speech
B
a multimedia presentation
C
a five-paragraph essay
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Topic:

A
genetically modified foods
B
school lunches
C
nutrition
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Audience:

A
the community
B
a general audience
C
other students
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Which statement does the information presented in the graph support?

A
In 2020, the United States exported more goods to Mexico than it imported.
B
As a result of trade agreements, US imports from Mexico declined from 2015 to 2020.
C
Trade agreements have boosted the US economy at the expense of Mexico’s.
D
US trade with Mexico increased following the adoption of trade agreements.
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Which statements correctly explain the distribution of water on Earth? Check all that apply.One-fourth of Earth’s water is frozen water.Three-fourths of Earth’s water is groundwater.Salty water makes up 97% of Earth’s water.Fresh water makes up 3% the Earth’s water.The atmosphere contains 3% of Earth’s water.Lakes and rivers contain 97% of Earth’s water.

A
One-fourth of Earth’s water is frozen water.
B
Three-fourths of Earth’s water is groundwater.
C
Salty water makes up 97% of Earth’s water.
D
Fresh water makes up 3% the Earth’s water.
E
The atmosphere contains 3% of Earth’s water.
F
Lakes and rivers contain 97% of Earth’s water.
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Before creating the presentation, evaluate the essay you will use as your basis. A strong argument should include the following elements. Check all of the elements you have in your essay.

A
an introduction with a clear thesis that states my claim
B
a clear reason that support my claim for each of the three body paragraphs
C
evidential support for each reason in the form of facts, statistics, or examples
D
a counterclaim, if one can be argued, that is a valid objection to my claim
E
a conclusion that reinforces my claim and summarizes my argument
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About 3% of Earth’s water is fresh water. About 1% of this amount is usable fresh water.Which statement describes the distribution of usable fresh water on Earth?

A
Most of the usable fresh water is in lakes.
B
Most of the usable fresh water is in rivers.
C
Most of the usable fresh water is in the wetlands.
D
Most of the usable fresh water is in the atmosphere.
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The table shows how water in the US was used in 2010. Which statement accurately summarizes the data?

A
More water was used to farm aquatic organisms than to make products.
B
More water was used to make products than to produce electricity.
C
More water was used to produce electricity than to grow crops.
D
More water was used to grow crops than to mine land resources.
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Which activities are included in the management of water resources? Check all that apply.planning how to transport waterusing technology to purify waterstudying the composition of waterbuilding structures to store waterdetermining the selling price of water

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planning how to transport water
B
using technology to purify water
C
studying the composition of water
D
building structures to store water
E
determining the selling price of water
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What would be the best way of revising the second sentence for a presentation?

A
combining it with sentence one
B
breaking into two sentences
C
removing it entirely

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