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Population and Immigration Answers

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Which statement best summarizes the data this bar graph shows?

A
There are about 10 million European immigrants in the United States.
B
More immigrants come from Canada and Africa than from other areas.
C
About 5 million people come from nations not named on this bar graph.
D
More people immigrate to the US from Latin America than from any other region.
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A encourages people to move to a country.:pull factor
A encourages people to leave a country.:push factor
is an official pardon.:Amnesty
is a limit on the amount of something that is allowed.:A quota
relates to the number of babies born in a certain place or time.:Birthrate
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A [___] encourages people to leave a country.

A
birthrate
B
pull factor
C
push factor
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[___] is an official pardon.

A
Amnesty
B
A birthrate
C
A quota
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[___] is a limit on the amount of something that is allowed.

A
Amnesty
B
A birthrate
C
A quota
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[___] relates to the number of babies born in a certain place or time.

A
Amnesty
B
Birthrate
C
Pull factor
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Which advantages of immigration does President Obama name in this passage? Check all that apply.

A
It has helped create new businesses.
B
It has helped boost the nation’s military.
C
It has helped shift the nation’s death rate.
D
It has shaped the character of the country.
E
It has given us benefits that other countries do not have.
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Which examples does Obama provide to support his claim that "our immigration system is broken”? Check all that apply.

A
It is much harder for immigrants to enter the country today than it was in the past.
B
Some businesses hire undocumented workers and pay them less.
C
Most people around the world no longer want to immigrate to America.
D
Undocumented workers worry about losing their families if they come forward.
E
Some people are breaking the law and are not being punished for it.
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According to the passage, what has resulted from steps to fix the immigration system?

A
The government has completely stopped illegal crossings at the borders.
B
The government has reduced the number of illegal entries into the United States.
C
The number of undocumented workers continues to increase each year.
D
The number of undocumented workers rises and falls and remains difficult to control.
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Which statement best paraphrases this text?

A
Law enforcement often struggles to stop the number of illegal crossings.
B
The government will increase the number of border police to help stop illegal immigration.
C
The government has already placed as many additional resources as possible at the border.
D
Border police can stop people from entering, but it is harder to catch those who are already here.
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Which statement best paraphrases this text?

A
Undocumented entrepreneurs will be given a pass, unlike other immigrants.
B
Business leaders have vowed not to hire any more undocumented workers.
C
Fewer high-skilled immigrants have been coming to America than in the past.
D
Immigrants who can contribute to the nation will be given greater chances to stay.
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Which statement best paraphrases this text?

A
All undocumented workers will be granted amnesty.
B
Undocumented workers will be addressed in a fair way.
C
Any undocumented workers in the country will be asked to leave.
D
The problem of undocumented workers is too difficult to address.
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A [___] encourages people to move to a country.

A
quota
B
pull factor
C
push factor

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