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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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Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong?

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
4

How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?

A
They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.
B
They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle.
C
The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.
D
Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.
5

Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE?

A
Unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual's life.
B
Participating in physical activity is an ineffective way to manage stress.
C
Individuals who fail to manage stress levels are unlikely to suffer any negative consequences.
D
all of the above
6

Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

A
T
B
F
7

Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.

A
T
B
F
8

Which best describes a development that improved railroad safety?

A
Railroads adopted standard time to coordinate schedules.
B
Railroads offered fold-down beds so that people could sleep more comfortably.
C
Companies standardized track technology so that they could use each other’s tracks.
D
Companies replaced hand-operated brakes with air brakes on trains.
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Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Gardening

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sedentary activities
B
anaerobic activities
C
aerobic activities
D
lifestyle activities
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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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How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

A
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases.
B
Regular participation in physical activity allows an individual to function on less sleep.
C
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the need for a balanced diet.
D
Regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases.
12

Which invention was most important in revolutionizing the meat industry?

A
air brakes
B
knuckle couplers
C
the Pullman car
D
the refrigerator car
13

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

A
Experimentation
B
Analysis
C
Conclusion
D
Hypothesis
14

Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
15

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 can hypertension be prevented?

A
balanced diet
B
regular exercise
C
healthy weight
D
all of the above
17

What are the two categories of observations?

A
qualitative and quantitative
B
direct and indirect
C
sensory and derived
D
measured and deduced
18

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Heavy weight lifting

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A
sedentary activities
B
anaerobic activities
C
aerobic activities
D
lifestyle activities
19

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?

A
nosebleeds
B
regular heartbeat
C
chest pain
D
vision problems
20

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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