Immigrants

In today's read-aloud we heard about Charles Steinmetz. What was the push factor that caused Charles to leave Germany and come to the United States?

• Charles wrote a nice article about the German government.

• Charles wrote an article talking about the German government, and he feared he might be put in jail.

• Charles did not like the food in Germany

• Charles wanted to leave his family and friend Oscar behind.

What happened to immigrants when they reached Ellis Island? (Pick 2 answers)

• Government officials would make them pay to stay in the United States

• Doctors would give the immigrants a check-up to make sure they were healthy

• The immigrants would not be allowed to stay in the United States if they could not cook or work.

• Government clerks would ask the travelers questions to see if they should be allowed to stay in the United States

How do immigrants contribute to the genetic diversity of a population?

• By introducing new genetic variations

• By reducing genetic variations

• By stabilizing existing genetic variations

• By eliminating harmful genetic variations

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Which scientific field studies the impact of immigration on ecosystems?

• Ecology

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Physics

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What is the role of immigrants in the spread of invasive species?

• They can unintentionally introduce non-native species

• They prevent the spread of invasive species

• They have no impact on invasive species

• They eliminate invasive species

How can immigration affect the spread of diseases?

• By introducing new pathogens

• By eradicating existing diseases

• By having no effect on disease spread

• By making populations immune to diseases

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Which scientific method is used to study the impact of immigration on urban air quality?

• Air quality monitoring

• Water sampling

• Soil testing

• Astronomical observations

What is the significance of genetic studies in understanding immigrant populations?

• They help trace ancestry and migration patterns

• They have no significance

• They only focus on physical traits

• They are used to predict future population sizes

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How does immigration influence the cultural evolution of a society?

• By introducing new cultural practices and ideas

• By preserving existing cultural practices

• By eliminating cultural diversity

• By having no influence on culture

What role do immigrants play in scientific innovation?

• They contribute diverse perspectives and ideas

• They hinder scientific progress

• They have no role in innovation

• They only contribute to non-scientific fields