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[Answered] In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands? A. Their action did not negatively influence other students. B. Their action was not disruptive. C. Their action occurred off school grounds. D. Their action was political speech.

[Answered] Why is urbanization contributing to pollution? A. People in urban areas strip the soil of nutrients and make it difficult to grow crops. B. People in urban areas consume more energy, food, and water. C. People in urban areas remove minerals and metals from the ground, which increases erosion. D. People in urban areas log forests and mine, which causes climate change.

[Answered] What is the primary focus of environmental education, as defined in the glossary? A. Developing technical skills B. Enhancing cultural knowledge C. Developing values, concepts, skills, and attitudes related to the environment D. Promoting individual code of conduct

[Answered] Which life transition is most likely to prompt cycles of identity moratorium and achievement? A. Starting a new hobby B. Becoming a parent C. Going on a first date D. Taking a vacation

[Answered] Which of the following is a true statement regarding the concept of self-determination? A. Doing things for oneself rather than having others do things for them. B. Allowing the provider to make decisions for those who cannot make decisions for themselves. C. Allowing a family member or guardian to legally represent a person.

[Answered] How did military leaders prevent democracy in Brazil? Select three responses. A. They regulated political parties. B. They controlled elections. C. They kidnapped dissenters. D. They arrested legislators. E. They killed dissenters.

[Answered] Erin is confused by her homework, which is to prepare an argument about global warming for class tomorrow. She feels a bit hesitant about this assignment because she does not want to yell at other students in class, but also doesn't want to lose credit for not completing her homework. What common mistake has Erin made? A. Erin does not realize that an argument is an effort to persuade using reason. B. Erin thinks she has to complete every homework assignment or she will fail. C. Erin thinks that global warming is not a valid topic. D. Erin wants to talk about the upcoming presidential election instead.

[Answered] What is defined as 'a method of political action that uses violence against civilians and against infrastructure in order to influence behaviour, inflict punishment or to exact revenge'?

[Answered] In the United States, at what age are citizens allowed to vote? A. 16 B. 18 C. 21 D. 25

[Answered] You are operating at night and there is no moon, making visibility severely restricted. What should you do to avoid the risk of collision with another vessel? A. Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course. B. Operate at any speed as long as you can use radar to detect others. C. Speed up until you are 10 feet from another vessel. D. Continue on the same course without slowing down.