Cloud seeding is accomplished by dropping particles of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) from a plane onto super-cooled clouds. This process encourages condensation of water droplets in the clouds, which usually, but not always, results in rain or snow.
From this passage, it's reasonable to assume that __________.
A. cloud seeding could be used to end a droughtMake a special appointment by calling the passport office if you're leaving in less than 14 days. If you're leaving within six business days, skip the appointment and head to the nearest passport office immediately and take along your airline tickets or airline-generated itinerary to prove your need for speed. Bring the photos and your old passport ?or, if you don't have one, your birth certificate and valid driver's license. For each application, in addition to the standard fee (see travel.state.gov/newfees.html), you will need to pay a $60 fee for expedited service plus fees for two-way overnight mail.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. "Obtaining a Passport in a Hurry"The Missile Gap was in essence a growing perception in the West, especially in the U.S.A., that the Soviet Union was quickly developing an intercontinental range ballistic missile (ICBM) capability earlier, in greater numbers, and with far more capability than that of the United States. Even as that perception was disproved, it became evident that the Soviets were placing their major effort toward developing strategic missiles against which, once launched, there was no defense. The perceived missile gap that ensued was based on a comparison between U.S. ICBM strength as then programmed, and reasonable, although erroneous estimates of prospective Soviet ICBM strength that were generally accepted.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Despite erroneous thinking, the Soviet Union missile threat was still taken seriously.Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes saga has enjoyed ?or in some cases suffered ?countless reinventions since its original publication from 1887 to 1927. The BBC's current television version starring Benedict Cumberbatch is perhaps one of the most successful, not least as its scriptwriters combine a deep knowledge of the original with a flair for departing wittily from it: the show's strategy of allusion, transformation, and up-to-dateness gives it both freshness and familiarity. The new series begins with "The Empty Hearse", its title alluding playfully to Conan Doyle's 1903 story "The Empty House" in which Holmes returns from apparent death at the hands of Professor Moriarty in Switzerland.
The word flair, as used in the above passage, most nearly means __________.
A. dashIn Africa, there lives an interesting tribe of people: the Pygmies. They make their home in what used to be called Zaire, but is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Pygmies are nomadic, wandering around, hunting, and procuring their own food. They have light-colored skin of a yellowish-brown shade and can also be found in rain forests of the Philippines and India.
The word nomadic, as used in the above passage, most nearly means __________.
A. aggressiveAll of the laws enforced by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, except for the Equal Pay Act, require you to file a Charge of Discrimination before you can file a job discrimination lawsuit against your employer. In addition, an individual, organization, or agency may file a charge on behalf of another person in order to protect the aggrieved person's identity. There are time limits for filing a charge.
The word aggrieved, as used in the above passage, most nearly means __________.
A. distressedMany criminal-law statutes permit more severe punishment of a person convicted of a crime if he or she intended to harm another person. For example, voluntary manslaughter carries a heavier penalty than involuntary manslaughter in most states. Planned crimes are also punished more severely than spur-of-the-moment crimes. The problem is that juries find it difficult to know what the intent of a person was at the time he or she committed a crime. Many defendants will deny that they intended to harm the other person and claim that any harm that occurred was "accidental." The law asks too much of juries when it expects them to determine what a person was thinking. Juries should only be asked to weigh objective evidence.
According to this passage, ___________.
A. most states don't distinguish between voluntary and involuntary manslaughterThe traditions of Freemasonry have evolved over many centuries and from many sources. These traditions are a powerful force that cements a Lodge and Freemasons into one sacred band. They can be modified ?but only slowly ?to fit the needs of the organization. As individual Freemasons become aware of the traditions, they soon learn that they are part of something larger than themselves.
The traditions of Freemasonry teach new members that __________.
A. They are part of something larger than themselves.The U.S. Congress consists of 100 senators and 435 representatives. Two senators are elected from each state. The number of representatives from each state is based on population, although each state has at least one representative. Senators serve six-year terms and representatives serve two-year terms.
According to this passage, ___________.
A. there are an equal number of senators and representativesAbout three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water. Of these 336 million cubic miles of water, most (97.2 percent) is found in the oceans and is salty. Glaciers at both poles contain another 2 percent of the total amount. Less than 1 percent (0.8 percent) is available as fresh water for people to use ?and much of that is not near the people who need it the most.
The amount of fresh water available for people to use is __________.
A. 97.2 percentNowadays, 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.