AOT Consequences

Multiple Choice

A local government bans plastic bags in grocery stores to reduce environmental waste. Which of the following could be an unintended consequence?

• Stores save money by not providing free plastic bags.

• Customers start using reusable bags more often.

• People start using more paper bags, leading to increased deforestation.

• Wildlife is less likely to ingest plastic waste.

Multiple Choice

This excerpt is from an important document in U.S. history

Religion, morality and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. --Northwest Ordinance, 1787

Why did the U.S. government encourage education as part of the Northwest Ordinance?

• A belief that education was necessary to maintain an orderly society

• A belief that education was necessary to acquire land

• A belief that education was necessary to preserve property rights.

• A belief that education was necessary to prevent foreign wars

Multiple Choice

A city offers discounted public transportation passes for students to encourage eco-friendly commuting. What is a potential unintended consequence?

• Fewer students drive to school, reducing traffic congestion.

• More students use public transport, making buses overcrowded.

• Air pollution decreases as fewer cars are on the road.

• The program becomes popular, leading to expansion in other cities.

Multiple Choice

This excerpt is from a presidential address.

The AMerican continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European power.

-President James Monroe, Address to Congress, December 2, 1823

Which statement describes the impact of this presidential address?

• The United States sent military forces into South American countries

• The United States started a policy of territorial expansion to the Pacific Ocean

• The United States assumed the role as protector of countries in the Western Hemisphere

• The United States developed a reliance on military assistance from European countries

Multiple Choice

Jamal stayed up late playing video games instead of studying for his math test. What is a possible consequence of his decision?

• He wakes up on time feeling refreshed and ready for school.

• He decides to purchase a new video game

• He struggles on his math test because he did not study.

• He decides to play a new game the next night

Multiple Choice

Maria decided to feed a stray cat in her neighborhood. What is a possible unintended consequence of her action?

• The cat returns every day expecting more food.

• Maria adopts the cat and gives it a home.

• The cat becomes healthier and stronger.

• Maria enjoys helping animals and feels happy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible unintended consequence of the new phone policy?

• Students will have more time to socialize at lunch instead of being on their phones.

• Teachers will spend less time managing student behavior in class.

• Some students may try to hide their phones instead of turning them in.

• Parents will be happy about the new rule and fully support it.

Multiple Choice

What is a likely consequence of the new phone policy?

• Students will have fewer distractions in class and focus more on learning.

• Parents will stop contacting their children during the school day.

• Students will stop bringing their phones to school altogether.

• The school will increase the number of computers in every classroom.

Multiple Choice

If the phone policy is enforced, which of the following is the most likely consequence for teachers?

• Teachers will need to spend extra time unlocking phone storage units between classes.

• Teachers will be responsible for fixing students’ broken phones.

• Teachers will no longer have to enforce any school rules.

• Teachers will have fewer classroom interruptions due to students using phones.