Which statement best evaluates the impact of dredging on
the physical environment? (1 point)
Dredging causes habitat fragmentation.
Dredging stops the natural build-up of sediment.
Dredging causes the natural build-up of sediment.
Dredging causes natural changes in the shape of
waterbodies.
Dredging causes natural changes in the shape of waterbodies.
Which of the following describes the information economy?
(1 point)
the prioritization of innovation, knowledge, and technology
the prioritization of physical manufacturing and production
the prioritization of renewable energy development
the prioritization of farming and agricultural production
the prioritization of innovation, knowledge, and technology
Which of the following outcomes is a direct result of parents
having health insurance? (1 point)
Health is taken for granted.
Children tend to have better academic outcomes.
Parents are able to have more children.
Health insurance is expensive, so families forgo other
expenses.
what is the answer
Children tend to have better academic outcomes.
What is one effect of the growth of Silicon Valley on
workplace culture? (1 point)
Companies implement more strict policies to encourage
maximum efficiency.
Workers seek employment outside of Silicon Valley
because it is too competitive.
More offices are adding cubicles to their work spaces.
Many different sectors emphasize collaboration as an
important skill.
Many different sectors emphasize collaboration as an important skill.
What is GIS? (1 point)
a global intelligence service that operates Earth-orbiting
satellites for surveillance
the use of aerial photography or satellite imagery to collect
data on the surface of Earth from a distance
a network of Earth-orbiting satellites that connect to
receivers to calculate precise time and location
information
a computer hardware and software system that analyzes,
displays, and stores geographic data
a computer hardware and software system that analyzes, displays, and stores geographic data
How does the use of shipping containers help facilitate the
process of globalization? (1 point)
It helps reduce the financial barriers associated with
selling products internationally.
It helps people communicate in new, innovative ways.
It helps eliminate time and labor spent on simple tasks.
It helps make access to information easier.