2023 SS Midterm

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What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

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What is the most likely effect of ritual bathing in the Ganges River in Hinduism?

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Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.

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What does it mean to be diversified in resource allocation?

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Not focusing on one area by putting resources into several areas.

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What type of government allows citizens to choose the executive leader?

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Presidential Democracy.

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Who are people striving for a Jewish homeland for religious reasons?

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Zionists.

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What is the primary purpose of OPEC?

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To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries.

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What is a major health risk associated with pollution in rivers like the Ganges?

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Waterborne diseases such as cholera and dysentery.

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What is the difference between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy?

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In a Presidential Democracy, the executive is elected separately from the legislative body, while in a Parliamentary Democracy, the executive is derived from the legislative branch.

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What is the significance of the Ganges River in Hindu culture?

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It is considered holy and is a site for ritual bathing and spiritual cleansing.

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What does it mean to specialize in economics?

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Focusing resources and efforts on a specific area or industry.