America and the Global Economy Answers

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Which statements accurately describe the Internet? Check all that apply.It is a closed system that offers limited access to information.It is a network of millions of computers connected to each other.It spreads entertainment and popular culture through social media. It has increased the production and sale of goods around the world.It was introduced to and used by consumers beginning in the 1980s.It was created for the military and later spread to consumers.

A
It is a closed system that offers limited access to information.
B
It is a network of millions of computers connected to each other.
C
It spreads entertainment and popular culture through social media.
D
It has increased the production and sale of goods around the world.
E
It was introduced to and used by consumers beginning in the 1980s.
F
It was created for the military and later spread to consumers.
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What are some ways technology has affected the economy? Check all that apply.Automation has been phased out of most factories.Many employees work from home using the Internet.Computers and robots can do jobs humans once did.Consumers can purchase goods with the click of a button.The pharmaceutical industry has become less vital to the economy.Competition to develop new products has had mostly positive effects.

A
Automation has been phased out of most factories.
B
Many employees work from home using the Internet.
C
Computers and robots can do jobs humans once did.
D
Consumers can purchase goods with the click of a button.
E
The pharmaceutical industry has become less vital to the economy.
F
Competition to develop new products has had mostly positive effects.
8

How much was spent on health care per household in 1997?

A
about $2,000
B
about $4,000
C
about $6,000
9

What are some negative effects associated with technology and education? Check all that apply.Costs are rising higher and higher for courses offered online.More time may be spent on using technology than on learning.Social media and technology can change the way students think.Technology can make it difficult to create interpersonal connections.Young children have access to technology before they are in school.Online education is available only at the college level and not in high school.

A
Costs are rising higher and higher for courses offered online.
B
More time may be spent on using technology than on learning.
C
Social media and technology can change the way students think.
D
Technology can make it difficult to create interpersonal connections.
E
Young children have access to technology before they are in school.
F
Online education is available only at the college level and not in high school.
12

How much was spent on health care per household in 2013?

A
about $8,000
B
about $9,000
C
about $10,000
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Based on this graph, healthcare costs will most likely in the future.

A
continue to decrease
B
continue to increase
C
remain the same

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