The etymology of the word or name, Alabama, has evoked much discussion among philological researchers. It was the name of a noted southern Indian tribe whose habitat when first known to Europeans was in what is now central Alabama. One of the major waterways in the state was named for this group and from this river, in turn, the name of the state was derived. According to some investigations, the tribal name Alabama must be sought in the Choctaw tongue, because it isn't uncommon for tribes to accept a name given them by a neighboring tribe.
The state of Alabama was named after __________.
A. a Choctaw Indian tribeIn recent years, there has been much talk about something called ozone. What is this stuff and why is it important? Ozone is an invisible gas. There is a thin layer of it about 15 miles above the surface of the Earth. Some of the sun's rays can be harmful to us and ozone helps protect us from damage. Unfortunately, the amount of ozone in our atmosphere has been reduced in the past few years and scientists think they know how this happened. Humans have produced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which have caused a decrease in ozone. One other effect of reduced ozone involves climate change. If more of the sun's rays reach the Earth, they can cause changing weather patterns and a warmer climate. Possible disastrous effects of this change include the increased incidence of tornadoes and droughts.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. "The Earth's Atmosphere and Human Life"In privatization, the government relies on the private sector to provide a service. However, the government divests itself of the entire process, including all assets. With privatized functions, the government may specify quality, quantity, and timeliness requirements, but it has no control over the operations of the activity. Also, the government may not be the only customer. Whoever the government chooses to provide the services would likely provide the same services to others.
This paragraph best supports the statement that __________.
A. the government must closely supervise privatized functionsElectricity is the most inefficient and costly way to heat a home. One kilowatt-hour of electricity creates about 3,400 British thermal units (BTUs). (BTUs are a standard heat measurement.) The price of electricity per kilowatt-hour is between
$0.10 and $0.25 or between $29.35 and $73.13 per million BTUs.
In contrast, fuel oil, which produces 140,000 BTUs per gallon, costs about $8.33 to $13.89 per million BTUs. Natural gas, which produces 100,000 BTUs per therm, can be purchased for $5.00 to $22.50 per million BTUs. Oak firewood, which
produces 26,000,000 BTUs per cord, costs $5.77 to $13.46 per million BTUs.
Choosing the right heating method for your home, based on the cost of fuel, may be more expensive at installation but will be cheaper in the long run.
According to the above passage, a BTU __________.
A. is an unusual method of measuring heatGenetics is a branch of science dealing with heredity. The field is concerned with how genes operate and the way genes are transmitted to offspring. Subdivisions in the field include cytogenetics, which is the study of the cellular basis of inheritance; microbial genetics, the study of inheritance in microbes; molecular genetics, the study of the biochemical foundation of inheritance; and human genetics, the study of how people inherit traits that are medically and socially important. Genetic counselors are primarily concerned with human genetics. They advise couples and families on the chances of their offspring having specific genetic defects.
According to the passage above, genetics ___________.
A. concerns how genes operate and how they're passed alongWe think of chitchat and small talk as the things people say to pass the time or kill an awkward silence. But new research suggests these idle conversations could be a social-bonding tool passed down from our ape-like ancestors. Scientists with Princeton University studied ring tailed lemurs, animals that are considered among the more ancestral forms of primates ?the evolutionary lineage that includes humans, apes and monkeys. The study concludes that lemurs call to each other essentially as a replacement for mutual grooming, or cleaning each other's fur, a widespread social-bonding behavior among non-human primates.
From the above passage, the reader can conclude that __________.
A. chatting cannot be used to pass timeLeukemia is a blood disease in which white blood cells in the blood or bone marrow reproduce rapidly, interfering with the body's ability to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells are needed to perform vital bodily functions.
According to this passage, ___________.
A. white blood cells perform no vital function in the bodyIndo-European languages consist of those languages spoken by most of Europe and in those parts of the world that Europeans have colonized since the 16th century (such as the United States). Indo-European languages are also spoken in India, Iran, parts of western Afghanistan, and in some areas of Asia.
The author of this passage would agree that ___________.
A. Indo-European languages are spoken in areas all over the worldLinewatch operations are conducted near international boundaries and coastlines in areas of Border Patrol jurisdiction to prevent the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens into the United States and to intercept those who do enter illegally before they can escape from border areas. Signcutting is the detection and the interpretation of any disturbances in natural terrain conditions that indicate the presence or passage of people, animals, or vehicles.
The operation that's designed to detect changes in the natural environment, which may indicate passage of illegal aliens is called __________.
A. LinewatchingGeneral Dwight Eisenhower was one of the most significant military leaders in the history of the United States. Although he was a brilliant strategist and had the heart of a lion, his concern was for the safety and well-being of his "boys." All who served under General Eisenhower were devoted to him, and looked to him as a father, devoted more to their leader than to the cause. For that reason, every casualty struck General Eisenhower as if it were his own kin.
According to the passage, what kind of man can we assume that General Dwight Eisenhower was?
A. Aloof and cold.Nowadays, the certification exams become more and more important and required by more and more enterprises when applying for a job. But how to prepare for the exam effectively? How to prepare for the exam in a short time with less efforts? How to get a ideal result and how to find the most reliable resources? Here on Vcedump.com, you will find all the answers. Vcedump.com provide not only ASVAB exam questions, answers and explanations but also complete assistance on your exam preparation and certification application. If you are confused on your ASVAB-SECTION-8 exam preparations and ASVAB certification application, do not hesitate to visit our Vcedump.com to find your solutions here.