M Step

What decision in ancient times would be least likely affected by the natural environment?

• settlement locations

• food choices

• government structure

• building materials

Which factors likely  led to the creation of these desert ecosystems?

Map Key= "GOBI" is a desert

                                         

• a mountains blocking prevailing winds

• warm winds passing over nearby large lakes

• low pressure area next to warm ocean waters

• thin bedrock exposed beneath jagged mountains.

Answer explanation

A rain shadow is an area where reduced rainfall sits behind a mountain, or the leeward side. For example, evaporated moisture from water (oceans ) is carried by the prevailing winds to land. The breezes carrying the moisture travels up the mountain nto the clouds casuing all the rain to fall. The drier and hotter side has no moisture wind the prevailig winds reach it.

The above shows the path of Irene Cunningham, an 19th century missionary and pioneer. The maps is a good example of:

• Transhumance

• Refugees

• Step Migration

• Activity Space

• Guest Workers

The popularity of destinations such as Mexico and India for Walmart international money transfers indicates that there are large numbers of workers in the United States sending ______ home to care for their families abroad.

• Quotas

• Remittances

• Guest workers

• Brain drain

• Refugees

What is the M Step in the context of social studies?

• A standardized test

• A historical event

• A political movement

• A cultural festival

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the M Step?

• To evaluate student learning

• To commemorate a historical event

• To promote cultural awareness

• To support political campaigns

In which country is the M Step primarily used?

• United States

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• Australia

The M Step is designed to assess students in which educational level?

• Elementary and middle school

• High school

• College

• Graduate school

Which subject areas does the M Step cover?

• Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies

• Only Mathematics

• Only English

• Only Science

How often is the M Step administered?

• Annually

• Biannually

• Quarterly

• Monthly