Photosynth esis means
A) process by which plants create food
B) process that red cells use to produce blood
C) process bats use to fly in the dark
D) process by which pictures are created
Ques. 2Wildlife often find refuge at a zoo.
A) exposure to disease
B) companions
C) lack of activity
D) safety
Ques. 3The media often distort the reality of a situation or event.
A) newspapers
B) mass communication
C) networks
D) reporters
Ques. 4Although brackish water is not necessarily polluted, it is not good for human consumption.
A) pond
B) stagnant
C) slightly salty
D) rushing
Ques. 5Meteorite means
A) a portion of a meteor in the earth's atmosphere
B) a portion of another galaxy
C) a star that has fallen to earth
D) a planet that is no longer in orbit
Ques. 6With contemporary issues it is especially important to understand the author's purpose because the issues often involve viewpoints that are
a. conflicting.
b. debatable.
c. emotional.
d. all of the above.
Ques. 7What would you ask to determine the bias or objectivity of a Web site?
a. Is the site current?
b. How many relevant images are on the site?
c. Is the Web site well organized?
d. Who benefits from the information on the Web site?
Ques. 8The financial devastation was so great that some investors lost all of their money.
A) ruin
B) result
C) credibility
D) inflation
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