The author argues that “contrary to stereotypes about the greater physical capabilities of men, women in fact do the bulk of the world’s physical work.” Do you agree or disagree? Defend your argument.

What will be an ideal response?


(Agree) Rich and poor women work more than men. In wealthy countries, it
averages about 20 minutes more, in developing countries, it averages 57 minutes more.
(Disagree) Men do more dangerous work; men bring in more money.

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Stones whose polished, pitted, faceted surfaces have been produced by wind erosion are called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The American crow is a large passerine bird of the family Corvidae and is a common bird found throughout much of North America. It is most likely to be a _____ species. 

A. nonnative B. keystone C. invasive D. generalist E. indicator

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Why does the temperature of the stratosphere increase with increasing altitude?

A. The density of ultraviolet radiation decreases. B. The reflection of ultraviolet radiation increases. C. The density of stratospheric ozone decreases. D. The absorption of ultraviolet radiation increases. E. The ozone hole allows an increase of insolation.

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Which of the following locations is associated with a zone of upwelling for the Antarctic bottom waters (AABW)?



A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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