The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of
the race for supremacy in space.
cooperation in the development of space technology.
the Cold War at its height.
fading interest in space exploration.
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cooperation in the development of space technology.
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Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by
the United Nations.
the United States.
twenty nations.
sixteen nations.
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sixteen nations.
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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?
lasers
satellite technology
scanning technologies
the Green Revolution
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satellite technology
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Westernization refers to countries adopting the culture and values of
western Europe and North America.
the American "Wild West."
the western portions of East Asia.
Japan and China.
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western Europe and North America.
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The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in
education.
agriculture.
space exploration.
medicine.
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agriculture.
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Advances in medical technology have improved human lives in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.
by making war illegal
by producing better and stronger medicines
by making information about medical studies available on the Internet
by creating medical equipment that is more precise
by having lasers and robotics help with complex surgeries
by eliminating the need for exercise or dieting
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by producing better and stronger medicines
by making information about medical studies available on the Internet
by creating medical equipment that is more precise
by having lasers and robotics help with complex surgeries
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.
According to the map, the highest ownership rate of televisions is found in
South America.
Africa.
India.
North America.
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North America.
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The International Space Station is an example of
competition among nations.
fatigue when it comes to space exploration.
cooperation among nations.
the dangers of technology.
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cooperation among nations.
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Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the
features of the moon.
sun and its planets.
planet Earth from space.
farthest reaches of the universe.
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farthest reaches of the universe.
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One part of the Space Race involved competition to be the first country to
develop the world's fastest railroad.
turn unproductive farm lands into fertile fields.
build the world's most powerful weapons.
achieve a lunar landing.
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achieve a lunar landing.
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Developments in medical technology make it possible to
use less energy to power hospitals.
monitor and control population growth.
prevent pests from destroying food crops.
detect and treat a wide variety of illnesses.
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detect and treat a wide variety of illnesses.
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During which decade were satellites first sent into orbit?
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
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1950s
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
coal
oil
wind
natural gas
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wind
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How have advances in technology made the world a more interconnected place?
People no longer have to worry about countries going to war.
People no longer have to worry about having enough food to eat.
People have access to the same information.
People can work in whatever country they choose.
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People have access to the same information.
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Developments in lasers and robotics have helped people
protect crops from destruction.
perform complicated surgeries.
monitor and predict the weather.
create renewable energy sources.
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perform complicated surgeries.
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hich of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
wind
solar
oil
geothermal
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oil
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