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Westernization refers to countries adopting the culture and values of
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western Europe and North America.
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How were computers in the 1950s and 1960s different from computers of today?
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They were bigger and slower.
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The two world superpowers who competed during the Cold War were the United States and
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the Soviet Union.
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The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in
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agriculture.
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One part of the Space Race involved competition to be the first country to
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achieve a lunar landing.
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Advances in medical technology have improved human lives in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.
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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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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?
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satellite technology
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The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of
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cooperation in the development of space technology.
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Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the
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farthest reaches of the universe.
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How have advances in technology made the world a more interconnected place?
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People have access to the same information.
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Which of the following do satellites enable people to do today? Select all that apply.
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monitor the weather
use cell phones
find places by using a GPS
send information over the Internet
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
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wind
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The International Space Station is an example of
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cooperation among nations.
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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
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North America.
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Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by
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sixteen nations.
