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Why did the development of time zones make train schedules more reliable?

A
Time zones set the entire country to the same time.
B
Time zones measured time locally instead of country-wide.
C
Time zones made sure that each state was in only one zone.
D
Time zones created a standard of time that all trains followed.
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Look at the map.What impact did railroads have on cities across the United States at the turn of the 20th century?

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Many cities became industrial centers.
B
Many cities saw a decrease in population.
C
Many cities became agricultural centers.
D
The railroads had little impact on US cities.
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How you like to study has nothing to do with your learning style.

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T
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F
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Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?

A
air brakes
B
knuckle couplers
C
the Pullman car
D
the refrigerator car
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The expansion of the rail networks led to

A
a growth in the steel industry.
B
a growth in the textile industry.
C
a decline in the coal industry.
D
a decline in the meatpacking industry.
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Which is an invention that improved safety for railway passengers?

A
refrigerated rail cars
B
Pullman sleeping cars
C
time standardization
D
air brakes
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What was a result of creating rail standardization?

A
Railways were able to transport meat without spoilage.
B
Trains provided cars with pull-down beds for overnight travel.
C
Trains from different rail lines could use each other’s tracks.
D
Rail companies began to create their own styles of rails and tracks.
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How did railroad expansion make natural resources more available in the United States?

A
by increasing the amount of natural resource deposits
B
by making it possible for natural resources to be transported to different cities and towns
C
by using natural resources to build tracks and train equipment
D
by transporting people to cities and towns where they could purchase natural resources
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Discuss the variations in foot shape and the type of shoes that are required for each foot shape.

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Explain why exercise programs must increase in difficulty and duration over time to remain effective.

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Explain the tangible physical benefits of warming up for and cooling down from a workout activity.

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Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health.

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Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system.

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T
B
F
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Explain how Dr. Gardener’s Multiple Intelligence Theory may help students in their classes.

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Which step of scientific inquiry involves testing the hypothesis and collecting data?

A
Experimentation
B
Analysis
C
Conclusion
D
Hypothesis
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Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity?

A
increased energy
B
decreased attention span
C
improved school attendance
D
improved quality of life
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Which best explains how railroad companies were able to standardize their timetables in 1883?

A
by combining into a single railway company
B
by working together voluntarily
C
by unionizing their labor forces
D
by complying with federal legislation

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