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A typical 1950s computer probably would be unable to: Connect to a network. What new feature did the PDP-1 have that made Spacewar! possible? A graphic display Phone phreakers were driven mainly by: Curiosity Which word best describes the Homebrew Club of the early 1970s? Hobbyist ARPANET was built to help people do things like: Move troops around the country Which of the following people would most likely be described as a "black hat?" A hacker who gathers credit card information. Why...

Why is alcohol considered a drug? it causes a change in a person's physical and emotional state A stimulant is the opposite of a depressant. This means that ... They speed up your body's processes What do alcohol and caffeine have in common? They are both legal, and popular Alcohol primarily affects which body system? Your central nervous system What might happen if you built up a tolerance to alcohol? You would need more alcohol as time went on Alcohol impairs your senses. In this co...

Calendar year 365 days Leap year 366 days- Year that has an extra day; occurs every fourth year Solar Year Time it take earth to revolve around the sun, 365 days, 5 hours, 48 min, 46 sec Dictator A ruler who has complete power over a country Roman Empire an empire that, at its height, around 200 C.E., spanned the Mediterranean world and most of Europe Pope Head of the Catholic Church Vernal Equinox 1st day of spring Gregorian Calendar calendar we use today lunar calendar a calendar sys...

Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing? A central point In the phrase, "The main idea is buttressed by supporting details," what is the best synonym for "buttressed?" Backed In an essay, details serve a similar function to: The evidence an attorney uses to convict a criminal If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be? Healthy foods In the same article about healthy foods, what would the main idea be? Eatin...

When might you write a business letter? When you're applying for a job Place the following parts of a business letter in order, from top to bottom. A) Salutation; B) Heading; C) Inside address B, C, A Which of the following is included in a heading? The address of the person you're sending it to Your address and the date Your signature A greeting for the person to whom the letter is addressed Your address and the date Which of the following is included in the inside address? Your s...

Why do globes lean sideways? To demonstrate the tilt of the earth's axis What causes the seasons to change? The earth's tilt in relation to the sun What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun? It's winter in your area. In the sentence, "Winter sunlight strikes the earth at an oblique angle," what does "oblique" mean? Indirect What happens when it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere? It's fall in the Northern Hemisphere How are winters in the Northern Hem...

Which figure is closest to the age of the solar system? 4.5 billion years What force pulled the solar system together out of a cloud of gas and dust? gravity Which term best describes how the solar system formed? gradually Which of the following is a terrestrial planet? Mercury Where can you find the asteroid belt? Between Mars and Jupiter How is Venus different from Jupiter? Jupiter is a gas giant, Venus is a terrestrial planet. What does Jupiter have in common with Neptune? They both hav...

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the length of the days? It affects the length of the sun's path across the sky In Australia, which day falls closest to January 1? The summer solstice The Latin word "nox" was originally the name of a goddess. From what Tim says in the movie, what can you infer about this goddess? She was the goddess of night On June 21, which of the following areas experiences the longest day? Option B which has no line through it How does the sun "stand s...

What is the relationship between cells and tissues? Tissues are comprised of cells Which part of an egg is most similar to the cell membrane? The shell f you wanted to see a cell wall, where could you look? Plant Cell Which of the following is a type of cell organelle? Peroxysome The majority of a cell's interior is comprised of: Cytoplasm How are lysosomes similar to kidneys? They filter waste out of the cell What can you conclude about DNA and RNA from the fact that they are like a cell...

1. What was Charles Darwin's main contribution to science? B. He developed the modern theory of evolution 2. What term would best describe Charles Darwin's decision to sail aboard the HMS Beagle? B. Serendipitous 3. What was the mission that led Darwin's boat to sea? D. Mapping the South American coastline 4. What is an inherited trait? A. A characteristic determined by an organism's genes 5. Which of these is an opinion about Darwin? B. "On the Origin of Species" is a poorly-writt...