WOD Quiz 3-17 to 3-21

What does the term "resurgence" refer to in this sentence: "The resurgence of interest in environmental conservation has been noticeable over the past decade"?

• A decline in interest

• A new trend or revival

• A governmental policy change

• A decrease in environmental efforts

Which of the following is an example of a "stereotype"?

• Treating each person based on their individual abilities

• Assuming someone is good at math because of their ethnicity

• Offering equal opportunities to all

• Acknowledging diverse talents in a team

What does "equity" mean in the context: "The school has implemented policies to ensure greater equity in educational opportunities"?

• Providing everyone with the same resources

• Offering specialized support based on individual needs

• Giving more resources to the wealthiest students

• Removing any distinction between students' backgrounds

In the sentence "The new technology acted as a catalyst for rapid industrial growth," what role does the technology play?

• A minor obstacle

• A driving force for change

• A form of entertainment

• An unrelated factor

Which of the following best describes the word "disparity" in the context: "There is a significant disparity between the incomes of urban and rural residents"?

• Equality in income levels

• A large difference or imbalance

• An identical situation for both groups

• A minor variation

Which of these actions would best address a "disparity" in healthcare access?

• Offering the same healthcare services in all areas

• Providing more healthcare services in underserved areas

• Removing all healthcare funding

• Ignoring regional differences

What does "stereotype" mean in the following context: "It's important not to let stereotypes influence hiring decisions"?

• A careful evaluation of all applicants

• A preconceived and oversimplified belief about someone

• A technique to make fair and informed decisions

• A method of understanding different people’s backgrounds

Which of the following would be a "catalyst" for positive change in a community?

• A long-standing tradition that doesn’t change

• A government policy encouraging renewable energy

• Continuing to do things the way they've always been done

• Ignoring social issues that need attention

What does "equity" in education strive to achieve?

• Uniform treatment regardless of needs

• Providing resources based on fairness and individual needs

• Reducing the number of students in each classroom

• Ensuring all students receive the same outcome regardless of effort

The "resurgence" of interest in space exploration is often credited to:

• A long decline in scientific progress

• Increasing technological advancements and public enthusiasm

• The abandonment of space missions

• A lack of scientific funding