Critical Thinking

Do you think that the numbers overlap in the accompanying graph, which illustrates the percentage of the world's population who lack access to basic amenities? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Often times the effects of poverty are not isolated. Also, the total percentage of the world's population without access to these amenities is greater than 100%.

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A. Phosphates B. Nitrates C. Coliform bacteria D. Viruses E. All of these are correct

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A rocket becomes progressively easier to accelerate as it travels upward from the ground mainly because

A) gravity becomes weaker with increased distance. B) the applied force on the rocket increases as burning of fuel progresses. C) the mass of the rocket decreases as fuel is burned.

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A rock is thrown vertically into the air. At the top of its path, its acceleration in meters per second squared is

A) about 0. B) about 10. C) between 0 and 10. D) greater than 10. E) none of the above

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