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WorksheetsSocial Science 102 _Final Quiz _Fall 2023_OpenStax
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
The __________________________________ is the organized way scientists answer questions and solve problems.
scientific method
scientific explanation
scientific notation
scientific guesses
Using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.
Critical thinking
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
When DNA is manipulated and moved from one source to another it is known as
genetic engineering
electrophoresis
gene therapy
GMO
Any change in DNA is referred to as -
inbreeding
mutation
hybrid
Plasmids
In which ways can genetic engineering improve crops?
Make them pest or drought resistant
Make them more nutritious
Make them larger
All answers are correct
Corn and rice are two of these most genetically modified crops in the world.
true
false
A trait that makes a species better suited to survive in its environment is called _________.
variation
adaptation
natural selection
isolation
Artificial Selection = Man made
Scientist have created larger and sweeter strawberries for humans to consume (eat). What process was used?
Natural Selection
Artificial Selection
Some scientists think the plague arrived in Europe via
ships
airplanes
camel caravans
trains
Food products that have been genetically modified.
GDOs
GFOs
GMOs
GTOs
Reasons to genetically modify foods...
Produce larger fruits
Make pest resistant vegetables
Produce food that grows faster
All of the above
The Black Plague was thought to be brought to Western Europe through the —
trade routes
Crusades
Mongol invasions
Viking raids
______is a way of thinking and acting based on tradition, i.e., learned behavior passed down from one generation to another.
Ethnicity
Culture
Attitude
Race
Judging one culture based on the beliefs and values of another is known as:
Afrocentrism
Judgementalism
Egocentrism
Ethnocentrism
A subgroup that pushes back on the mainstream culture in an attempt to change how society functions is known as the:
Subgroup
Radical Culture
Counterculture
Marginalized
The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another is known as:
Cultural Immersion
Cultural Diffusion
Counterculturalism
Cultural Inclusion
Which ideas predicted greater famines from overpopulation than occurred?
the Demographic Transition
the Epidemiological Transition Model
Malthusian theory
Neo-Malthusian theory
China's "One Child" policy
The development of a worldwide economy where resources flow fairly freely across borders.
Globalization
Economy
GDP
Economic Independence
What are some negatives of globalization?
Workers are exploited in sweatshops
Pollution and deforestation
Low wages for factory workers in Asia and Africa
All of the answers are correct
Melting land ice...
causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.
does not cause sea levels to rise because the water fills the space left by the melted sea ice.
Which of the following have been changed or altered due to climate change ?
droughts
flooding
melting of polar ice caps
all of the above
97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change?
Animals and Plants
Eco-Friendly Cars
Humans
Conservation of energy
It is the scientific study of human population across time
Demography
Geography
History
Population density is defined as
the number of people that can be supported with a given number of resources
the number of resources a population can produce
the amount of people in a given area
the pattern of people laid out in a given area
Overpopulation occurs when
a population exceeds its carrying capacity
a population is less than its carrying capacity
What document requires that the census be taken every ten years?
the Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Federalist Papers
In that document, what purpose was given for taking a census?
to keep track of the changing nature of the population
to report on the state of the union
to determine how many representatives each state would get
to decide how much government funding states would receive
Who is counted in the Census
The head of household
Adults - anyone 18 or older
Anyone in the house who has a drivers license
Everyone is counted
The census is taken every:
Every Year!
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
What will make the 2020 Census easier than ever?
You will be able to tweet your response.
You will receive you census questions on TikTok
you will be able to respond to the census online.
Everyone in your house will receive a questionnaire
True or false - census responses help inform how more than $675 billion in federal funds are spent in states and communities every year?
True
Flase
What is the money used for?
Housing and schools
Hospitals and roads
public works and other vital programs
all of the above
How can you respond to the census questionnaire
Call by phone
Send by mail
Online
all the above
Why should we take part in the census
It is your civic duty
it is about fair representation
it is in the constitution
all of the above
The process that teaches the norms, values, and other aspects of a culture to new group members.
Internalization
Socialization
Primary Socialization
Secondary Socialization
Society shaping us into who we are is an example of what?
Nature
Nurture
Our biological makeup determining who we are is an example of what?
Nature
Nurture
Social institution is...
A part of society that controls people's behavior and expectations in accordance with the norms.
Social processes that lead to the disintegration of society
Social processes that lead to solidarity in a society
Twin studies have always supported the Nature argument.
True
False
Due to genetics, diseases can be inherited
True
False
Which of the following most relates to the nature-nurture issue?
parents and peers
genes and environment
culture and norms
DNA and chromosomes
In twin studies, behavior geneticists are looking for ______________.
differences between fraternal twins because they are raised in the same home.
whether being a twin affects emotional development and social behaviors
similarities between identical twins because they share the same genetic code.
how many times identical and fraternal twins occur in different cultures
How many genes do identical twins share?
90%
100%
50%
0%
If a child develops a liking for sports because she practices playing soccer every day with her dad, it would be evidence of
nature
nurture
interaction
If a child has brown eyes when she is born, it would be an example of...
nature
nurture
interaction
Selec the correct definition of the word.
Genes
A person’s usual pattern of behavior.
The source of traits we inherit from our parents.
The belief that learning determines personality.
The environment we were raised in and our experiences that shape who we are is an example of (a) >
What was the name of the girl who was left in isolation and neglected for 13 years of her life?
Genie Wiley
Jessica
Maureen
Mabel
What is the lifelong process of an individual or group learning the expected norms and customs of a group or society through social interaction?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Shock
Socialization
Diffusion of Responsibility
a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction
self
nature
nurture
moral development
Socialization varies by social class.
True
False
How does the hidden curriculum of schools help socialize children for their adult lives?
It teaches how to follow a teacher, how to dress, and when to speak in class - all needed for the adult world.
It teaches socialization skills, a sense of self, how to be rewarded, and how to follow a bell - all needed for the adult world.
It teaches loyalty and allegiance - all needed for the adult world.
It teaches discipline, order, cooperation, and conformity - all needed for the adult world.
Propaganda is one way that mass media can be manipulated and influence behavior.
True
False
What is Social Stratification?
A socioeconomic system that divides society’s members into categories ranking from high to low, based on things like wealth, power, and prestige
The unequal sharing of scarce resources and social rewards
A social structure in which classes are determined by ascribed status.
A social structure in which classes are determined by achieved status.
In open system, there is
less mobility up and down
based on achievement, allows some movement and interaction between layers and classes
more mobility depending on where you were born.
more mobility depending on your political affiliation
What is a closed system?
social position is based on your economic success.
a system of stratification that accommodates little change in social position.
social position is based on both work and ascribed status.
social position is based on IQ and athletic ability.
What is a meritocracy?
mobility is based on gender roles.
mobility is based on family ties.
mobility is based on individual talent, personal merit, and effort determines social standing
mobility is based on personal merit and ethnic stereotypes.
What three things affect socioeconomic status?
income, heredity, and occupational prestige
income, education and heredity
education, heredity and work ethic
an individual’s level of wealth, power, and prestige
Marriage between people of different social categories is known as...
Exogamy
Endogamy
Homogamy
Edamame
Endogamy is...
marriage between people of the same social category
marriage between people of different social categories.
owners of the means of production in a capitalist society
workers who sell their labor in exchange for wages
What are the two types of systems of stratification?
Closed and open systems
Rich and poor systems
Educated and uneducated systems
Old and new systems
What is social mobility?
The ability of individuals to change positions within a social stratification system
The ability of individuals to change their physical appearance
The ability of individuals to change their musical preferences
The ability of individuals to change their social media usage
What is upward mobility?
Moving from a lower to a higher socioeconomical class
Moving from a higher socioeconomic class to a lower one
Moving from one country to another
Moving from one city to another
What is downward mobility?
Moving from a lower to a higher socioeconomical class
Moving from a higher socioeconomic class to a lower one
Moving from one country to another
Moving from one city to another
What is absolute poverty?
An economic condition in which a family or individual cannot afford basic necessities
An economic condition in which a family or individual has excessive wealth
An economic condition in which a family or individual has average income
An economic condition in which a family or individual has no income
What is relative poverty?
An economic condition in which a family or individual cannot afford basic necessities
An economic condition in which a family or individual has excessive wealth
An economic condition in which a family or individual has average income
An economic condition in which a family or individual not having the means to live the lifestyle of the average person in your country
What does global stratification compare?
The wealth, status, power, and economic stability of countries across the world
The wealth, status, power, and economic stability of individuals within a country
The wealth, status, power, and economic stability of different social classes within a country
The wealth, status, power, and economic stability of different ethnic groups within a country
When a large number of people move around the hierarchy because of larger societal changes. When a recession hits, and thousands of people lose their jobs and are suddenly downwardly mobile, that's structural mobility.
horizontal mobility
social mobility
social stratification
structural mobility
a difference in social class between different generations of a family
(ex: A lawyer whose father works as a truck driver )
vertical mobility
horizontal mobility
downward mobility
intergenerational mobility
What is one of the main sources of wealth in America?
Homeownership.
bank accounts
multiple car ownership
farm ownership
The social stratification system that we have in the United States is typically broken down into 4 general categories - poor, lower class, middle class and upper class. People have the ability to move throughout the levels within their lifetime. Which type of system is this an example of?
Slavery
Caste
Estate
Class
the idea that the achievement level associated with an A today is notably lower than the achievement
level associated with A-level work a few decades ago
universal access
No Child Left Behind Act
grade inflation
the type of nonacademic knowledge that people learn through informal learning and cultural transmission
cultural transmission
informal education
hidden curriculum
an act that requires states to test students in prescribed grades, with the results of those tests determining eligibility to receive federal funding
No Child Left Behind Act
Head Start Program
universal access
a formalized sorting system that places students on “tracks” (advanced, low achievers) that perpetuate inequalities
Head Start Program
sorting
tracking
the equal ability of all people to participate in an education system
universal access
education
No Child Left Behind Act
