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. Judaism

B. Christianity

C. Islam

D. 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.