AP Spanish Vocabulario en Contexto Temático 2

Question 1

In an AP Spanish passage about environmental issues, the phrase 'el calentamiento global' most directly refers to:

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global warming

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global flooding

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global drought

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global pollution

Question 2

A reading describes 'los recursos naturales no renovables.' In this environmental context, which example fits best?

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Petroleum

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Solar energy

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Wind power

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Rainwater

Question 3

In a passage about urbanization, 'la sobrepoblación' causes strain on city services. What does 'sobrepoblación' mean?

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Overpopulation

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Underpopulation

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Urban migration

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Population decline

Question 4

A health-related AP passage uses 'la prevención de enfermedades' as a key theme. What does this phrase mean?

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Disease prevention

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Disease treatment

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Disease research

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Disease classification

Question 5

In a literary text about family dynamics, the word 'convivencia' best translates to:

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Coexistence / living together

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Conflict

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Separation

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Independence

Question 6

A passage about immigration uses 'la integración cultural.' Which scenario best illustrates this concept?

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Immigrants adopting local customs while preserving their heritage

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Immigrants being deported

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Immigrants remaining entirely isolated from local society

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Immigrants rejecting all aspects of the new culture

Question 7

In an AP Spanish economics passage, 'el desempleo' is cited as a major challenge. What does 'desempleo' mean?

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Unemployment

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Employment

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Underemployment

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Self-employment