n North Africa, overgrazing has contributed to which environmental challenge?
(1 point)
Responses
deforestation
deforestation
desertification
desertification
lack of clean water
lack of clean water
climate change
climate change
desertification
Tense relations between the Hausa people and the Igbos and Yorubas in Nigeria is an example of
ethnic conflict.
How would better education and health care help many African countries improve their economies?
Better education and healthcare can have several positive impacts on African economies:
1. Enhanced human capital: Improving education and healthcare leads to a more skilled and healthy workforce, which is essential for economic productivity and growth. Well-educated and healthy individuals are more likely to contribute effectively to various sectors of the economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries.
2. Increased innovation and technology adoption: Education fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for innovation and technological advancements. A well-educated population can drive the development and adoption of new technologies, leading to increased productivity and competitiveness in various industries.
3. Reduced healthcare costs and improved productivity: Access to affordable and quality healthcare enables individuals to maintain good health and prevents productivity losses due to illnesses. Adequate healthcare facilities and services also decrease the economic burden associated with treating preventable diseases, allowing individuals to allocate their resources towards productive economic activities.
4. Economic diversification: Better education and healthcare can contribute to economic diversification by creating a more skilled and resilient workforce. This can facilitate the development of new sectors and industries, reducing dependency on traditional sectors like agriculture and promoting economic stability and sustainability.
5. Higher labor force participation: Improved education and healthcare, particularly for women and girls, can increase their labor force participation. This can lead to greater gender equality and empowerment, resulting in a larger skilled workforce and increased economic productivity.
6. Attracting foreign investment and fostering trade: A well-educated and healthy population creates a conducive business environment that can attract foreign investors. Countries with a capable workforce and robust healthcare systems are more likely to attract investment and engage in international trade, leading to increased economic growth and development.
Overall, better education and healthcare are critical components in improving human capital, promoting economic development, and reducing poverty in African countries.
How would better education and health care help many African countries improve their economies?
(1 point)
Responses
Governments would be able to reduce spending.
Governments would be able to reduce spending.
Countries could rely less on foreign investment.
Countries could rely less on foreign investment.
Workers would be able to produce more.
Workers would be able to produce more.
Governments would become more stable.
Workers would be able to produce more.
What is one economic factor affecting technology in Africa?
(1 point)
Responses
decreasing investment in technology hubs
decreasing investment in technology hubs
decreasing jobs in technology
decreasing jobs in technology
increasing competition among Internet providers
increasing competition among Internet providers
lack of infrastructure, especially in technology and energy
lack of infrastructure, especially in technology and energy
Which organ in the excretory system filters blood?(1 point)
Responses
ureter
ureter
kidney
kidney
bladder
bladder
urethra
kidney
What is amylase?(1 point)
Responses
acid in the stomach
acid in the stomach
an enzyme that breaks down food
an enzyme that breaks down food
a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine
a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine
another name for the large intestine
an enzyme that breaks down food
What is urea?(1 point)
Responses
the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
the waste removed by the kidney
the waste removed by the kidney
the tube through which waste leaves the body
the tube through which waste leaves the body
a structure in the kidney
the waste removed by the kidney
Which organ in the digestive system has a function that is most similar the function of the bladder in the excretory system?(1 point)
Responses
large intestine
large intestine
stomach
stomach
esophagus
esophagus
small intestine
large intestine
Which sentence is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The bike on the bike rack is blue.
The bike on the bike rack is blue.
The cars in the parking lot belongs to the teachers.
The cars in the parking lot belongs to the teachers.
The surface of the parking lots were redone this summer.
The surface of the parking lots were redone this summer.
The sidewalks in the courtyards has been decorated with chalk.
The bike on the bike rack is blue.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses
Where is the plants growing?
Where is the plants growing?
Where is the students going to plant?
Where is the students going to plant?
Where are the hookup for the hose?
Where are the hookup for the hose?
Where are the watering cans stored?
Where are the watering cans stored?
Use the sentence to answer the question.
All of the residents uses the courtyard daily, so everybody picks up the trash and pulls weeds.
Which change will correct the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
change All to Some
change All to Some
change uses to use
change uses to use
change everybody to anybody
change everybody to anybody
change picks to pick
change uses to use
Which sentence contains a plural collective noun?(1 point)
Responses
The visiting team were putting on their uniforms.
The visiting team were putting on their uniforms.
The team was scheduled to play on Sunday.
The team was scheduled to play on Sunday.
The choir was going to sing the National Anthem.
The choir was going to sing the National Anthem.
The audience was ready for the game to begin.
The visiting team were putting on their uniforms.
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses
The herd remain in the barn.
The herd remain in the barn.
The herd have calves in the spring.
The herd have calves in the spring.
The herd is in the north pasture.
The herd is in the north pasture.
The herd are milked each morning.