General Education Flashcards

A student is writing a persuasive essay arguing for longer school lunches. Which sentence best serves as a thesis statement?

Answer: Extending the lunch period to 45 minutes would improve student nutrition, social development, and afternoon academic performance.

An effective thesis states a clear, arguable position and previews the main supporting points of the essay.

A set of data has values: 4, 7, 7, 9, 13. Which measure of central tendency is 7?

Answer: Both median and mode

The median (middle value) is 7, and the mode (most frequent value) is also 7; the mean is (4+7+7+9+13)/5 = 8.

Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between two nonmetal atoms?

Answer: Covalent bond

Covalent bonds form when two nonmetal atoms share electrons to achieve stable electron configurations.

In the United States, the Electoral College system means that a presidential candidate can win the election by:

Answer: Winning enough states to reach 270 electoral votes

A candidate must win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes; electoral votes are allocated to states based on congressional representation.

Which art principle refers to the arrangement of elements to create a sense of visual stability?

Answer: Balance

Balance in art refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition to create equilibrium, either symmetrically or asymmetrically.

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same rate, how long will it take to travel 360 miles?

Answer: 6 hours

The rate is 60 mph; at 60 mph, 360 miles takes 360 ÷ 60 = 6 hours.

The Missouri River is significant to Missouri's history primarily because it:

Answer: Served as a major route for westward expansion and trade

The Missouri River served as a critical artery for Lewis and Clark's expedition and subsequent westward migration along the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails.