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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
When did the United States population climb above 100 million for the first time?
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
When did the United States population climb above 100 million for the first time?
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Based on the data represented in the table, it is very probable that the population climbed above 100 million for the first time in the 1910s; however, you cannot reliably state that that is definitely true. All you know for sure is that the population was at 49 million in 1880 and 106 million in 1920 so the population must have climbed above 100 million between 1880 and 1920.
Based on the data represented in the table, it is very probable that the population climbed above 100 million for the first time in the 1910s; however, you cannot reliably state that that is definitely true. All you know for sure is that the population was at 49 million in 1880 and 106 million in 1920 so the population must have climbed above 100 million between 1880 and 1920.
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
The biggest percentage increase in population occurs from .
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
The biggest percentage increase in population occurs from .
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This question asks you to figure out where the biggest percentage increase in population occurs, not the biggest jump in pure population numbers. The correct answer then is from 1800 to 1840. In this time period the population jumps more than 240%. The next highest is from 1840 to 1880, when the population jumps by 190%. Notice how the percentage of the population growth steadily declines even while the growth in pure population numbers continues to rise.
This question asks you to figure out where the biggest percentage increase in population occurs, not the biggest jump in pure population numbers. The correct answer then is from 1800 to 1840. In this time period the population jumps more than 240%. The next highest is from 1840 to 1880, when the population jumps by 190%. Notice how the percentage of the population growth steadily declines even while the growth in pure population numbers continues to rise.
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these inventions came first?
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these inventions came first?
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This question tests whether you can understand the data presented to you in a table form. You know that gunpowder was invented in the ninth century, fireworks in the tenth, the compass in the twelfth, the printing press in the fifteenth; and penicillin in the twentieth.
This question tests whether you can understand the data presented to you in a table form. You know that gunpowder was invented in the ninth century, fireworks in the tenth, the compass in the twelfth, the printing press in the fifteenth; and penicillin in the twentieth.
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
According to the data in this chart, people in Russia live on average how many more years than people in Iraq?
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
According to the data in this chart, people in Russia live on average how many more years than people in Iraq?
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According to the table people in Russia live on average 70.5 years, whereas people in Iraq live on average 68.5 years, so the correct answer is that people in Russia live on average two years longer than people in Iraq.
According to the table people in Russia live on average 70.5 years, whereas people in Iraq live on average 68.5 years, so the correct answer is that people in Russia live on average two years longer than people in Iraq.
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
Which of these represents the correct order of conquests of the British Isles?
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
Which of these represents the correct order of conquests of the British Isles?
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You are told that Britain is made part of the Roman Empire in 43 C.E. so this is the first conquest. Then the Saxons and Angles arrive in 449 C.E. so this is the second conquest. The Vikings raid London in 842 C.E. so this is the third conquest. And, finally, the Normans arrive under William in 1066 C.E. and complete the timeline.
You are told that Britain is made part of the Roman Empire in 43 C.E. so this is the first conquest. Then the Saxons and Angles arrive in 449 C.E. so this is the second conquest. The Vikings raid London in 842 C.E. so this is the third conquest. And, finally, the Normans arrive under William in 1066 C.E. and complete the timeline.
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
The Venerable Bede’s history must not have included .
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
The Venerable Bede’s history must not have included .
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You are told that the Venerable Bede completed his history of the British Isles in 730 C.E., so you are looking for an event that took place after this date—because Bede could not possibly have written the history of something that had yet to happen. The coronation of Cnut the Great, in 1016 C.E., is the only possible answer that occurs after 730 C.E.
You are told that the Venerable Bede completed his history of the British Isles in 730 C.E., so you are looking for an event that took place after this date—because Bede could not possibly have written the history of something that had yet to happen. The coronation of Cnut the Great, in 1016 C.E., is the only possible answer that occurs after 730 C.E.
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
The information in this timeline supports the argument that .
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55 B.C.E. Julius Caesar successfully invades Britain.
43 C.E. Emperor Claudius makes Britain part of the Roman Empire.
122 C.E. Hadrian’s wall is built.
383 C.E. Roman Empire begins to withdraw from Britain.
449 C.E. The Saxons and Angles arrive in Britain.
730 C.E. The Venerable Bede produces his history of the British Isles.
790 C.E. Vikings begin raiding British coasts.
842 C.E. Vikings raid London.
1016 C.E. Cnut the Great becomes King of England.
1066 C.E. William, Duke of Normandy, invades England and is crowned King.
The information in this timeline supports the argument that .
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The only answer choice that this timeline definitely supports is the argument that the British Isles were subject to numerous waves of conquest and invasion. First the Romans, then the Saxons and Angles, then the Vikings, and then the Normans arrived on British shores in the time period shown. You cannot reasonably state that the Normans reigned the longest as you are not told when their dominion ends. You might be tempted to say that the Romans were foolish to try to conquer the British Isles, given that they had to withdraw their forces eventually, but this is revisionist history, and besides the use of the word "foolish" in a historical context is always dubious. There is no evidence to suggest that the Angles and Saxons were particularly bloodthirsty, nor is there any to suggest that the Vikings were unable to establish complete control of the British Isles.
The only answer choice that this timeline definitely supports is the argument that the British Isles were subject to numerous waves of conquest and invasion. First the Romans, then the Saxons and Angles, then the Vikings, and then the Normans arrived on British shores in the time period shown. You cannot reasonably state that the Normans reigned the longest as you are not told when their dominion ends. You might be tempted to say that the Romans were foolish to try to conquer the British Isles, given that they had to withdraw their forces eventually, but this is revisionist history, and besides the use of the word "foolish" in a historical context is always dubious. There is no evidence to suggest that the Angles and Saxons were particularly bloodthirsty, nor is there any to suggest that the Vikings were unable to establish complete control of the British Isles.
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
This timeline supports the argument that .
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
This timeline supports the argument that .
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There is no evidence to suggest that the Spanish and English fought many conflicts in the New World, nor is there any evidence to suggest that the English settlements in the New World were not successful. Additionally, just because the timeline does not mention any German colonies, you cannot necessarily conclude that that means the Germans never settled in the New World. Finally, because Spain established a colony in San Francisco at the same time as America was gaining its independence, you cannot conclude that the independence of the United States marked the end of European colonialism in the New World. You can, however, conclude that the Spanish were dominant in the New World during the first wave of European colonialism. They were the first to arrive in the Caribbean; Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico for the Spanish shortly thereafter, and the Spanish destroyed one of the first French settlements in St. Kitts suggesting they were the dominant regional power.
There is no evidence to suggest that the Spanish and English fought many conflicts in the New World, nor is there any evidence to suggest that the English settlements in the New World were not successful. Additionally, just because the timeline does not mention any German colonies, you cannot necessarily conclude that that means the Germans never settled in the New World. Finally, because Spain established a colony in San Francisco at the same time as America was gaining its independence, you cannot conclude that the independence of the United States marked the end of European colonialism in the New World. You can, however, conclude that the Spanish were dominant in the New World during the first wave of European colonialism. They were the first to arrive in the Caribbean; Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico for the Spanish shortly thereafter, and the Spanish destroyed one of the first French settlements in St. Kitts suggesting they were the dominant regional power.
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
Based on the timeline which of the following came first?
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
Based on the timeline which of the following came first?
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The Spanish colony in Florida was settled in 1565. After this the English colony in Jamestown was established in 1607, the French colony in Quebec in 1608, the Dutch colony in New Amsterdam in 1625, and American independence in 1776.
The Spanish colony in Florida was settled in 1565. After this the English colony in Jamestown was established in 1607, the French colony in Quebec in 1608, the Dutch colony in New Amsterdam in 1625, and American independence in 1776.
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
A document written by a settler in Jamestown is discovered by an archaeologist; it documents the English settlement of the colony and the subsequent hardships of the first winter; in 2015, the document can be no older than .
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1000 Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.
1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean.
1521 Hernán Cortés conquers Mexico for Spain.
1538 French settlement in St. Kitts is destroyed by the Spanish.
1565 Spanish settlement in Florida is founded.
1607 English settlement established at Jamestown.
1608 French settlement established at Quebec.
1620 Plymouth colony established by the English.
1625 Dutch colony established in New Amsterdam.
1769 Spanish colony established at San Diego.
1776 Spanish colony established in San Francisco.
1776 The United States declares independence.
A document written by a settler in Jamestown is discovered by an archaeologist; it documents the English settlement of the colony and the subsequent hardships of the first winter; in 2015, the document can be no older than .
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If the document was indeed written by a settler of Jamestown it must have been written, at the earliest, in 1607. This means it can be no older than 408 years, otherwise it could not possibly describe the events of 1607.
If the document was indeed written by a settler of Jamestown it must have been written, at the earliest, in 1607. This means it can be no older than 408 years, otherwise it could not possibly describe the events of 1607.
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these statements is most likely to be true?
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these statements is most likely to be true?
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Let us approach this question by disproving one statement at a time. Firstly, just because the timeline does not feature any inventions between the 15th and 19th centuries does not mean nothing was being invented. Secondly, there is no evidence to suggest that the telephone could only have been invented in the United States. Thirdly, just because penicillin was discovered shortly before the completion of the Manhattan Project does not mean they were related. Finally, the invention of the compass came almost four hundred years before the era of European colonialism. The only statement that is likely to be true is that Chinese society around the 10th century was particularly innovative. After all Chinese society gave us gunpowder, fireworks, and the compass in short order.
Let us approach this question by disproving one statement at a time. Firstly, just because the timeline does not feature any inventions between the 15th and 19th centuries does not mean nothing was being invented. Secondly, there is no evidence to suggest that the telephone could only have been invented in the United States. Thirdly, just because penicillin was discovered shortly before the completion of the Manhattan Project does not mean they were related. Finally, the invention of the compass came almost four hundred years before the era of European colonialism. The only statement that is likely to be true is that Chinese society around the 10th century was particularly innovative. After all Chinese society gave us gunpowder, fireworks, and the compass in short order.
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
A printed manuscript is found by a historian in France, it may have been printed no earlier than .
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
A printed manuscript is found by a historian in France, it may have been printed no earlier than .
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The movable-type printing press, invented in Germany about 1450, allowed books to be copied and printed by machine for the first time in European history. Before that, any book or manuscript had to be written and copied by hand; therefore, a printed manuscript found in France must date from later than 1450.
The movable-type printing press, invented in Germany about 1450, allowed books to be copied and printed by machine for the first time in European history. Before that, any book or manuscript had to be written and copied by hand; therefore, a printed manuscript found in France must date from later than 1450.
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
These eight countries were most likely selected because .
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
These eight countries were most likely selected because .
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The purpose of this table is to show the population of various countries in the world in 2008 and what the projected population will be in 2025. You likely know that China and India are the two most populous nations on Earth, so it stands to reason that these eight countries were picked because they are the eight most heavily populated countries.
The purpose of this table is to show the population of various countries in the world in 2008 and what the projected population will be in 2025. You likely know that China and India are the two most populous nations on Earth, so it stands to reason that these eight countries were picked because they are the eight most heavily populated countries.
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
In 2025 the fifth most populous country is projected to be .
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
In 2025 the fifth most populous country is projected to be .
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In 2008, when the data in this chart comes from, the fifth most populous country is Brazil with 192 million people; however, by 2025 the population of Brazil is projected to be at 223 million, whereas the population of Pakistan is projected to be at 226 million. Therefore, in 2025, the population of Pakistan is projected to be fifth on this list and Brazil sixth.
In 2008, when the data in this chart comes from, the fifth most populous country is Brazil with 192 million people; however, by 2025 the population of Brazil is projected to be at 223 million, whereas the population of Pakistan is projected to be at 226 million. Therefore, in 2025, the population of Pakistan is projected to be fifth on this list and Brazil sixth.
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
Based on the data above which of these statements is most likely to be true?
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In bold font is the name of the country, in regular font is the population (in millions) in 2008, in italics is the projected population 2025.
China 1,333; 1,458
India 1,140; 1,398
United States 304; 352
Indonesia 228; 273
Brazil 192; 223
Pakistan 166; 226
Bangladesh 160; 198
Nigeria 151; 208
Based on the data above which of these statements is most likely to be true?
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If you look at the table you can see that the four most populous countries in 2008 are China, India, United States, and Indonesia. The data suggests that those countries will remain the four most populated in 2025. Indonesia, the fourth most, is projected to have 273 million people. About 50 million more than Brazil and Pakistan, which follow it.
If you look at the table you can see that the four most populous countries in 2008 are China, India, United States, and Indonesia. The data suggests that those countries will remain the four most populated in 2025. Indonesia, the fourth most, is projected to have 273 million people. About 50 million more than Brazil and Pakistan, which follow it.
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
Based on this table, which of these statements is most accurate?
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
Based on this table, which of these statements is most accurate?
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All of the lowest figures in this chart are for African countries, so it is reasonable to conclude that people in Africa have a much lower life expectancy than the rest of the world. Because Japan is first, you might have been tempted to answer that people in Asia have a much higher life expectancy, but you are also shown that China and India are much lower in the table. Similarly, although many European nations appear near the top of the table, the fact that they are all surpassed by Japan tells you that Europe cannot be said to have a higher life expectancy than the rest of the world.
All of the lowest figures in this chart are for African countries, so it is reasonable to conclude that people in Africa have a much lower life expectancy than the rest of the world. Because Japan is first, you might have been tempted to answer that people in Asia have a much higher life expectancy, but you are also shown that China and India are much lower in the table. Similarly, although many European nations appear near the top of the table, the fact that they are all surpassed by Japan tells you that Europe cannot be said to have a higher life expectancy than the rest of the world.
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
Which of these countries has the highest life expectancy?
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Life Expectancy (in years)
Japan 84.6
Spain 82.5
Norway 81.9
Ireland 81.4
United Kingdom 81
United States 79.8
Mexico 77.2
China 76
Colombia 74.7
Russia 70.5
Iraq 68.5
India 65
Ethiopia 60.5
Nigeria 53
Lesotho 51
Data provided by the World Health Organization (2012).
Which of these countries has the highest life expectancy?
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Of these five answer choices, Mexico has the highest life expectancy, at 77.2 years.
Of these five answer choices, Mexico has the highest life expectancy, at 77.2 years.
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
When did the United States population climb above 100 million for the first time?
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
When did the United States population climb above 100 million for the first time?
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Based on the data represented in the table, it is very probable that the population climbed above 100 million for the first time in the 1910s; however, you cannot reliably state that that is definitely true. All you know for sure is that the population was at 49 million in 1880 and 106 million in 1920 so the population must have climbed above 100 million between 1880 and 1920.
Based on the data represented in the table, it is very probable that the population climbed above 100 million for the first time in the 1910s; however, you cannot reliably state that that is definitely true. All you know for sure is that the population was at 49 million in 1880 and 106 million in 1920 so the population must have climbed above 100 million between 1880 and 1920.
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
The biggest percentage increase in population occurs from .
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Population of the United States
1800 5,236,631
1840 17,069, 453
1880 49,371,340
1920 106,021,568
1960 179,323,175
2000 281,421,906
data from the U.S. Census Bureau
The biggest percentage increase in population occurs from .
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This question asks you to figure out where the biggest percentage increase in population occurs, not the biggest jump in pure population numbers. The correct answer then is from 1800 to 1840. In this time period the population jumps more than 240%. The next highest is from 1840 to 1880, when the population jumps by 190%. Notice how the percentage of the population growth steadily declines even while the growth in pure population numbers continues to rise.
This question asks you to figure out where the biggest percentage increase in population occurs, not the biggest jump in pure population numbers. The correct answer then is from 1800 to 1840. In this time period the population jumps more than 240%. The next highest is from 1840 to 1880, when the population jumps by 190%. Notice how the percentage of the population growth steadily declines even while the growth in pure population numbers continues to rise.
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these inventions came first?
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Ninth century Invention of gunpowder in China.
Tenth century Invention of fireworks in China.
1119 Invention of the compass in China.
1450 Invention of the mechanical moving-type printing press in Germany.
1876 Invention of the telephone in the United States.
1928 Penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming.
1945 Completion of the Manhattan Project by the United States, Canada, and Britain.
Which of these inventions came first?
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This question tests whether you can understand the data presented to you in a table form. You know that gunpowder was invented in the ninth century, fireworks in the tenth, the compass in the twelfth, the printing press in the fifteenth; and penicillin in the twentieth.
This question tests whether you can understand the data presented to you in a table form. You know that gunpowder was invented in the ninth century, fireworks in the tenth, the compass in the twelfth, the printing press in the fifteenth; and penicillin in the twentieth.