WI Forward Prep

This map could best be used for which purpose?

• to see the regions that states belong to

• to check the time zones that cross the continent

• to determine the types of governments in different states

• to determine the relative locations of physical features on a continent

What are the most likely effect of a drought on the environment? Select two answers.

• an increase in wildfires

• an increase in landslides

• a reduction in soil quality

• an increase in earthquakes

• an increase in landform creation

What was one way American Indians were most likely affected by the changes shown on the maps?

• They were forced to move to urban areas to find factory jobs.

• They were resettled in other countries by the U.S. government.

• They were no longer able to follow their traditional ways of life.

• They were required to perform agricultural work in the Southeast.

Which source would be most relevant for a student to use for a project about Jefferson’s views on how a republican government should be structured and its power limited?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

While on television, a popular singer tells viewers where to buy her favorite shirt. Alexandra sees this and asks her friends to come to the mall with her to buy the shirt. Alexandra buying a shirt because a popular singer likes it is an example of

• media affecting consumer choices

• performers helping the less fortunate

• singers being better dressers than students

• television creating new way for friends to interact

Which is a CAUSE of overconsumption of natural resources?

• reduced dependence on new technology

• planned communities in urban areas

• decreasing population in developed countries

• destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems

• increased consumer demand fueled by global trade

Which is an EFFECT of overconsumption of natural resources?

• reduced dependence on new technology

• planned communities in urban areas

• decreasing population in developed countries

• destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems

• increased consumer demand fueled by global trade

Look at the image above. How will the business shown in the image most affect the standard of living in the community?

• it will cost owners more in insurance and wages

• it will create new jobs and generate tax revenue

• it will encourage more tourists to visit the community

• it will cause more grocery stores in the community to close

Look at the image above. Why did Susie most likely open this business?

• to earn a profit

• to employ people

• to bring new services to the community

• to introduce new food to the community

Read the passage above. With which principle of the U.S. government does the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision most closely align?

• majority rule

• individual rights

• equal opportunity

• freedom of speech