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Which of the following sources are reliable? Check all that apply.

A
government websites (ending in .gov)
B
education websites (ending in .edu)
C
organization websites (ending in .org)
D
online newspapers
E
websites written without expertise
F
websites with outdated information
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In which part of a presentation should you provide background information, ask a thoughtful question, or offer an interesting fact?

A
opening
B
outline
C
body
D
closing
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A student is given an assignment to create a presentation on the current US president. He decides on the research question "Why should the US government get rid of the penny?”What is the problem with his research question?

A
It is too broad.
B
It is too narrow.
C
It is not applicable to the topic.
D
It is too difficult to research.
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Which of the following are effective nonverbal strategies for a presentation? Check all that apply.

A
standing in one place
B
reading from notes
C
standing up straight
D
making eye contact
E
moving around when possible
F
using natural gestures
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What is the task of the United States Department of Homeland Security?

A
to attack paramilitary terrorist groups
B
to aid in the prevention of terrorism abroad
C
to maintain the safety of all US citizens
D
to ensure the security of Americans in other countries
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Which population characteristics do demographics usually measure?

A
number of resources
B
number of schools
C
ethnicity and race
D
height and weight
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What kind of economy might a country have if it was influenced by Western thought?

A
communist
B
capitalist
C
democratic
D
republican
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The image shows an NFL Europe football team.

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A
Americanization.
B
globalization.
C
cultural dilution.
D
Westernization.
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The image shows an example of water pollution.What is the most serious effect of water pollution created by human activity?

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A
It can affect the health of people or animals.
B
It can affect the air surrounding it.
C
It can interfere with future building in the area.
D
It can interfere with boating and cause accidents.
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Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by

A
the United Nations.
B
the United States.
C
twenty nations.
D
sixteen nations.
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New technology can help preserve culture by

A
limiting it.
B
recording and documenting it.
C
explaining and teaching it.
D
diluting it.
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Sputnik was the first unmanned satellite launched into orbit in 1957.During which decade were manned satellites first sent into orbit?

A
1970s
B
1960s
C
1950s
D
1940s
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During his presentation, Kent said the following: "And, like, um, the Vietnam War affected, you know, American society, in, ah, many ways.”How could Kent have improved his presentation?

A
by avoiding slang
B
by avoiding filler words
C
by speaking slower
D
by making eye contact
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.

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A
South America.
B
Africa.
C
India.
D
North America.
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Globalization has affected developed countries by

A
encouraging new products.
B
providing a solid consumer base.
C
turning their focus to providing services.
D
increasing employment for unskilled workers.
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Look at the slide.

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A
by reducing the number of visual aids
B
by increasing the font size
C
by darkening the background color
D
by reducing the amount of text in each bullet
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Which are examples of modern technologies that can spread culture more quickly than in the past? Check all that apply.

A
cell phones
B
satellites
C
Internet
D
railroads
E
jet planes
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From 1973 to 1990, Chile was an example of state-sponsored terrorism because General Pinochet

A
supported terrorists in other countries.
B
offered asylum to known terrorist groups.
C
provided large amounts of money to terrorists.
D
allowed terrorists to murder thousands of citizens.
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Which research question on World War II is too narrow?

A
Which factors led to President Truman dropping atomic bombs?
B
Who was president of the United States at the start of World War II?
C
How did the World War II change American society?
D
Why was World War II bad?
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Under the Kyoto Protocol, developed countries took on a bigger share of limits, which led to

A
positive changes in the pollution levels worldwide.
B
increases in the participation of developing countries.
C
China becoming the leading producer of carbon dioxide emissions.
D
Canada becoming the world leader in its lowered levels of pollution.

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