Transcript FOA 3-12-12

FOA 4-2-12
Carbon dioxide naturally combines with air to form a weak acid.
This acid gets into the groundwater and dissolves limestone,
an event that could cause rock layers to break down. What
effect do the gases from cars and coal burning plants have on
this process?
A.
The gases pull dust and dirt particles from the air and make
the limestone stronger.
B.
The gases alter the acid so that it is harmless against
limestone.
C.
The gases remove the acid and help to restore the limestone.
D.
The gases make the acid stronger and do more damage
to the limestone.
FOA 4-2-12
In 2000, the Egyptian Nation Council for Women was
founded to advise the government and propose new
legislation on issues concerning the advancement of
women. The council has 30 members. It is often seen
as a symbol of global change because of the power it
brings to a once underrepresented group of Egypt's
population. This is an example of
A.
economics influencing behaviors toward women.
B.
education influencing behaviors toward women.
C.
religion influencing behaviors toward women.
D.
government influencing behaviors toward women.
FOA 4-3-12
Which of these government events takes place when
there has been a population shift within Tennessee
during a 10-year period?
A. The state sales tax is adjusted.
B. The state constitution is revised by the legislature.
C. The state congressional district boundaries are
redrawn.
D. The number of state senators either increases or
decreases.
FOA 4-3-12
Which world religion believes in the concepts of
karma and the Four Noble Truths?
A. Buddhism
B. Judaism
C. Islam
D. Christianity
FOA 4-4-12
Which of these major religions is polytheistic?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
FOA 4-4-12
Oral traditions have been important to a number of African cultures.
Chinua Achebe and other African novelists often include oral
stories such as animal fables, folktales, fairy tales, song-tales,
myths, and proverbs as they write. Which statement describes
how oral traditions most contribute to social institutions?
A.
They pass important beliefs, values, and practices to each
generation.
B.
They provide fun entertainment and bed time stories for children.
C.
They let people just sit and listen without having to do anything.
D.
They explain the rules of government and economics in tricky
ways.