Kansas Quiz 1

Question 1 of 643

1. Question

As you begin this Quiz! Have you little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 2 of 643

2. Question

20,000 years ago when the last glacial maximum ice sheet covered North America, it covered Kansas

in a single continuous sheet

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not at all

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partly in glaciers & ice caps

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unknown

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Question 3 of 643

3. Question

About how long could Tylosaurus grow?

15 feet

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25 feet

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Over 40 feet

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over 100 feet

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Question 4 of 643

4. Question

America was last connected to Asia by a land bridge how many years ago?

3000

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11000

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50000

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200000

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Question 5 of 643

5. Question

Approximately how many years ago did humans, homo sapiens, first inhabit Kansas?

2000

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12000

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50000

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100000

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Question 6 of 643

6. Question

As one travels west in Kansas, the rainfall:

decreases

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stays the same

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increases

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disappears

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Question 7 of 643

7. Question

At one time 40% of the United States was prairie land, today it is:

the same, unchanged

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0.02

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0.2

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0.8

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Question 8 of 643

8. Question

Can you identify the State of Kansas’s Official Flower?

Wild Sunflower

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Bluebonnets

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Pacific Dogwood

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Western Red Lily

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Question 9 of 643

9. Question

Central Kansas receives less rainfall than western Kansas.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 10 of 643

10. Question

Clark’s “Civilization” quotes Leon Trotsky’s view that history is told in books of deeds, words, and art and which is best trusted?

Deeds

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Words

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Art

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None of the above

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Question 11 of 643

11. Question

Controlled fires help maintain the tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 12 of 643

12. Question

DNA studies find that humans, homo sapiens, share what percentage of DNA with chimpanzees?

~30%

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0.5

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~70%

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0.98

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Question 13 of 643

13. Question

During which geologic period did Tylosaurus live?

Jurassic

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Late Cretaceous

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Paleogene

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Acintya

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Question 14 of 643

14. Question

Eastern Kansas has fewer rivers and less rainfall than other regions of the state.

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'Uncertain

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Question 15 of 643

15. Question

How does geography shape Kansas?

All regions are similar

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It affects ecosystems economies and settlement patterns.

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Climate has little influence.

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The winds

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Question 16 of 643

16. Question

How many species of birds exist in Kansas (same in most) today

50

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150

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1500

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15000

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Question 17 of 643

17. Question

If the Continental Divide of North America runs through any part of Kansas, what part?

eastern edge

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No, it does not.

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western edge

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splits the state in half

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Question 18 of 643

18. Question

Kansas became landlocked after the Western Interior Seaway disappeared.

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'Uncertain

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Question 19 of 643

19. Question

Kansas it the center of the contiguous:

North America

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Great Plains

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United States

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State

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Question 20 of 643

20. Question

Kansas with the largest know deposits in the United States leads in production of:

Niobium

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Uranium

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Bentonite

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Helium

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Question 21 of 643

21. Question

Kansas’s largest bird is the:

Sandhill Crane

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American White Pelican

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Bald Eagle

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Trumpeter Swan

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Question 22 of 643

22. Question

Mitochondrial DNA (cell DNA) finds 0.1% average genetic diversity among humans suggesting a divergence into a distinct species about how many years ago?

300000

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1 million

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5 million

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10 million

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Question 23 of 643

23. Question

Mitochondrial DNA suggests that all humans share a common female ancestor that goes by the Biblical name of African:

Rachael

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Eve

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Mary

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None of the above

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Question 24 of 643

24. Question

The blunt snout of Tylosaurus was likely used to stun prey.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 25 of 643

25. Question

The chalk beds of western Kansas formed from:

Volcanic ash

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Sand dunes

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Tiny marine organisms

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Clam shells

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Question 26 of 643

26. Question

The Flint Hills were heavily farmed because their soil was ideal for crops.

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'Uncertain

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Question 27 of 643

27. Question

The largest lake in terms of surface area in Kansas is:

Lake McCponaughy

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Lake Clark

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Milford Lake

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Large Lake

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Question 28 of 643

28. Question

The longest river in the State of Kansas is the:

Colorado

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Missouri

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Platte River

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Kansas

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Question 29 of 643

29. Question

The lowest point of elevation in Kansas is found next to what state?

Wyoming

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Utah

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Kansas

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Missouri

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Question 30 of 643

30. Question

The most read book on the Expedition, “Undaunted Courage,” was written by:

Timmothy Egan

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Stephen Ambrose

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Clark Gable

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Mark Twain

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Question 31 of 643

31. Question

The Paleo-Indians, homo sapiens very close to all humans today as genetic relatives most likely were the ancestors of the:

Sioux

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Shoshone

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Apache

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All the above

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Question 32 of 643

32. Question

The present net migration of people into the State of Kansas when compared to leaving is:

equal

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increasing

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decreasing

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None of the above

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Question 33 of 643

33. Question

The state motto of Kansas was originally written in the language known as:

Russian

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Greek

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English

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Latin

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Question 34 of 643

34. Question

The state of Kansas is primarily composed of which two major land regions?

Great Plains and Appalachian Mountains

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Dissected Till Plains and Great Plains

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Central Lowland and Great Plains

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Dissected Till Plains and Rocky Mountains

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Question 35 of 643

35. Question

The Toba volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago suggests scattered surviving human populations totally perhaps no more than 3,000 worldwide existed until how many years ago?

3000

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10000

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30000

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70000

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Question 36 of 643

36. Question

The Western Interior Seaway once split North America into two landmasses.

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'Uncertain

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Question 37 of 643

37. Question

The Yellowstone Caldera covers Kansas in ash and explodes every ~600,000 years. How many years ago was the last major eruption?

1.2 million

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640000

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2.1 million

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10000

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Question 38 of 643

38. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides knowledge & skill?

ability

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interest

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effort

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All the above

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Question 39 of 643

39. Question

Tylosaurus belonged to which group of animals?

Dinosaurs

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Ichthyosaurs

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Mosasaurs

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T-Rexs

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Question 40 of 643

40. Question

Tylosaurus laid eggs on land like modern sea turtles.

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Question 41 of 643

41. Question

Tylosaurus was a dinosaur that lived on land.

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'Uncertain

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Question 42 of 643

42. Question

Western Kansas relies heavily on irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer due to low rainfall.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 43 of 643

43. Question

What adaptation helped Tylosaurus swallow large prey?

A rigid skull

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Extra joints in its skull

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Flat grinding teeth

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Fingers

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Question 44 of 643

44. Question

What does fossil evidence suggest about how Tylosaurus reproduced?

It laid eggs on beaches

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It gave birth to live young

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It carried eggs in nests

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It carried young in a womb

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Question 45 of 643

45. Question

What economic activity is most common in the Flint Hills?

Ranching

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Manufacturing

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Aviation

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Computers

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Question 46 of 643

46. Question

What evidence shows Tylosaurus was a top predator?

Plant fossils in its stomach

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Bite marks on other marine reptiles

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Shell fragments from turtles

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DNA samples

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Question 47 of 643

47. Question

What feature helped Tylosaurus swim efficiently?

Feathered fins

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Paddle-like limbs and a strong tail

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Webbed claws

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Sharp teeth

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Question 48 of 643

48. Question

What geographic feature helps make central Kansas ideal for farming?

Rocky soil

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Rich soil and moderate rainfall

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Dense forests

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Mountains

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Question 49 of 643

49. Question

What makes the Flint Hills region globally important?

It has the largest wheat farms

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It contains the largest remaining tallgrass prairie

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It has the most cities

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It's name

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Question 50 of 643

50. Question

What percentage of Kansas are dominated by the rugged Rocky Mountains.

0

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0.2

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0.5

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0.93

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Question 51 of 643

51. Question

What percentage of original tallgrass prairies remain today

0

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0.04

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0.33

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0.5

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Question 52 of 643

52. Question

What type of natural vegetation is most common in western Kansas?

Forest

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Tallgrass prairie

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Shortgrass prairie

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Buffalo grass

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Question 53 of 643

53. Question

Which animal is known as the fastest land mammal in North America and lives in western Kansas?

Plains pocket gopher

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Pronghorn antelope

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Bobcat

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White-tailed deer

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Question 54 of 643

54. Question

Which body of water once covered much of Kansas?

Mississippi River

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Western Interior Seaway

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Question 55 of 643

55. Question

Which of the following is the highest point in Kansas?

Mount Sunflower

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Scotts Bluff

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Wildcat Hills

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Panorama Point

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Question 56 of 643

56. Question

Which of the following landforms are a significant feature of south central Kansas known for their sand dunes covered in grass?

Badlands

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Pine Ridge

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Kansas Sand Hills

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Loess Hills

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Question 57 of 643

57. Question

Which river is an important water source in central Kansas?

Missouri River

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Kansas River

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Arkansas River

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Mississippi River

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Question 58 of 643

58. Question

Which rivers play a major role in shaping eastern Kansas?

Arkansas and Platte

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Kansas and Missouri

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Colorado and Republican

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Mississippi and Sioux

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Question 59 of 643

59. Question

Which underground water source is important for irrigation in western Kansas?

Mississippi Aquifer

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Ogallala Aquifer

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Missouri Basin

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Arkansas River

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Question 60 of 643

60. Question

Who owns the majority of the West’s lands (only 1.1% in Kansas) in both Canada and the U.S.?

You do, via the Federal Government

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The State

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Weyerhaeuser

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No entity owns a majority

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Question 61 of 643

61. Question

Why are marine fossils found in Kansas today?

Kansas used to be underwater

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Fossils were transported by glaciers

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Dinosaurs carried them inland

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plate tectonics

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Question 62 of 643

62. Question

Why does eastern Kansas support forests and wetlands?

receives more rainfall

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It has rocky soil

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It has fewer rivers

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It has less rainfall

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Question 63 of 643

63. Question

Why is Kansas often called part of “America’s Breadbasket”?

It produces large amounts of wheat

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It has the most rainfall in the Midwest

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It has many forests

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it produces baskets

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Question 64 of 643

64. Question

Why was large-scale farming difficult in the Flint Hills?

The climate was too cold

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The soil was too rocky and thin

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There were no rivers

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too much volcanic soil

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Question 65 of 643

65. Question

Why was Tylosaurus named the Kansas state fossil in 1988?

It was the first fossil ever found in the state

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It represents Kansas’s ancient marine past

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It lived only in Kansas

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It's beauty

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Question 66 of 643

66. Question

Why were Kansas chalk beds good at preserving fossils?

They formed quickly in dry conditions

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They were deep underground

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They built up slowly in calm seas

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Formed from mass floods

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Question 67 of 643

67. Question

~10% done! Question: Are you feeling down, depressed or hopeless?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 68 of 643

68. Question

A device known to throw a spear was a:

bow

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atlatl

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catapult

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None of the above

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Question 69 of 643

69. Question

Bison are the largest land mammals native to North America.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 70 of 643

70. Question

Bison grazing helped increase plant diversity in the tallgrass prairie.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 71 of 643

71. Question

Burial practices of Kansas Native Americans did not include which of the following:

burial in ground

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cremation

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scaffolds in trees

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mumification

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Question 72 of 643

72. Question

Choose the State of Kansas’s Official Bird:

Northern Mockingbird

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Western Meadowlark

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Steller's Jay

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Sharp-tailed Grouse

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Question 73 of 643

73. Question

DNA (mitochondrial) suggests that all humans share a common female ancestor that is called by the Biblical name of “African ??”

Rachael

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Eve

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Mary

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None of the above

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Question 74 of 643

74. Question

Early peoples to the Kansas area had what type of domestic animal?

cats

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parrots

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dogs

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sheep

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Question 75 of 643

75. Question

Evidence suggests early cultures like the Basket Makers and Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi) date back how many years in Kansas?

10000

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13000

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19000

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None

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Question 76 of 643

76. Question

If the Kiowa used tipis, the Wichita grass lodges, what did the Pawnee use?

bark covered lodges

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earth lodges

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leaf covered lodges

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plank lodges

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Question 77 of 643

77. Question

Indigenous peoples in Kansas included the Whchita, Osage, Pawnee and

Sioux & Shoshone

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Kiowa and Commanche

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Navajo and Pueblo

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Winnebago

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Question 78 of 643

78. Question

Indigenous peoples of Kansas used only the meat of the bison.

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'Untrue

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Question 79 of 643

79. Question

Indigenous peoples prevented scurvy (requiring sufficient Vitamin C) by including in their diets:

roots & tubers

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berries

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pine needles

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All the above

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Question 80 of 643

80. Question

Indigenous tribes of Kansas believed humans were separate from nature.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 81 of 643

81. Question

It is reported that Hanford upwind of Kansas has over 10,000 dumps holding plutonium, how many are safely contained?

Close to None

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1000

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5000

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All

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Question 82 of 643

82. Question

Modern conservation efforts have completely restored bison populations to their original size.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 83 of 643

83. Question

Osage clothing and body paint:

Show identity and spiritual meaning

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Stay warm only

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Copy European styles

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None of the above

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Question 84 of 643

84. Question

Pawnee earth lodges were temporary shelters meant to be moved frequently.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 85 of 643

85. Question

Railroads made it harder for hunters to reach bison herds.

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'Uncertain

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Question 86 of 643

86. Question

Since almost all Cascadia native plant fibers disintegrated in the Winter, most Indigenous Peoples were:

starving

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warm

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cold & naked

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lethargic

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Question 87 of 643

87. Question

The Kansa people lived primarily along the Kansas River and its tributaries.

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'Uncertain

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Question 88 of 643

88. Question

The longest cave in Kansas, 1/2 mile long, is the:

Gardner Cave

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Robber's Cave

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Schermerhorn

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Kansas has no caves

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Question 89 of 643

89. Question

The major difference among Native American groups living in Kansas at the time of its discovery was?

Skin color

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Use of the Horse

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The 3 Sisters

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Language

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Question 90 of 643

90. Question

The name “Kansa” is often translated as meaning:

People of the South Wind

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People of the River

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People of the Stars

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None of the above

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Question 91 of 643

91. Question

The oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States and Canada is:

English

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French

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Hopi

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Apache

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Question 92 of 643

92. Question

The oldest evidence of human occupation in State of Kansas is the:

Kennewick Man

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La Prele Mammoth Site

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Lindenmeier

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Ash Hollow

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Question 93 of 643

93. Question

The Osage organized their society around clans with specific roles.

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 94 of 643

94. Question

The reasons why potatoes & the 3 Sisters are not found in the Pacific Northwest (Cascadia) is because of:

Ocean Currents

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Mountains that block travel

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No use of wheels by indigenous

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All of the above

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Question 95 of 643

95. Question

The Spanish explorer to visit Kansas first was:

Cortez

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Coronado

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Ruiz

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Bodega

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Question 96 of 643

96. Question

The striped skunk is ubiquitous, found in all western states and provinces except?

Manitoba

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Oklahoma

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Arizona

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Alaska

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Question 97 of 643

97. Question

This publisher has been legally challenged for noting what voyage of 1492?

Christopher Columbus

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Eric the Red

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Coronado

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Sir Francis Drake

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Question 98 of 643

98. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides skill & ability?

knowledge

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interest

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effort

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All the above

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Question 99 of 643

99. Question

What animal was most important to Plains life and survival?

Deer

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Horse

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Bison

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None of the above

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Question 100 of 643

100. Question

What farmed crop discovered by David Douglas in the Willamette Valley was grown everywhere the West, from Missouri to Alaska, by Indigenous Peoples?

Corn

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Tobacco

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Beans

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Squash

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Question 101 of 643

101. Question

What happened to the prairie ecosystem after bison disappeared?

It stayed the same

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Trees and shrubs increased

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Grass grew taller everywhere

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None of the above

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Question 102 of 643

102. Question

What Kansas town became associated with the bison hide trade?

Wichita

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Dodge City

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Topeka

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None of the above

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Question 103 of 643

103. Question

What lesson does the bison’s history teach?

Nature cannot recover

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Human choices affect ecosystems

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Wildlife should not be protected

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None of the above

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Question 104 of 643

104. Question

What Native American tribes originally occupied the region that is now Kansas?

Pawnee & Wichita

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Comanche

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Kansa Osage

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All the above

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Question 105 of 643

105. Question

What natural feature was formed by bison rolling on the ground?

Sand dunes

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Wallows

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Riverbanks

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None of the above

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Question 106 of 643

106. Question

What physical feature helps bison survive winter conditions?

Long tails

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Thick fur and shoulder hump

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Sharp claws

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None of the above

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Question 107 of 643

107. Question

What scientific term best describes the bison’s role in its ecosystem?

Invasive species

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Keystone species

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Endangered predator

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None of the above

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Question 108 of 643

108. Question

What technology helped speed up bison hunting in the 1800s?

Telegraph lines

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Railroads

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Steamships

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None of the above

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Question 109 of 643

109. Question

What type of home did the Pawnee commonly live in?

Tipis

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Stone houses

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Earth lodges

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None of the above

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Question 110 of 643

110. Question

Where is Kansas located geographically in relation to historic bison range?

Outside the Great Plains

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On the edge of the Great Plains

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In the center of the Great Plains

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None of the above

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Question 111 of 643

111. Question

Which crop was part of the “Three Sisters” grown by multiple tribes?

Wheat

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Corn

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Rice

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None of the above

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Question 112 of 643

112. Question

Which group depended heavily on bison for daily life in Kansas?

European settlers

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Indigenous Plains tribes

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Railroad companies

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None of the above

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Question 113 of 643

113. Question

Which group placed special importance on the stars and astronomy?

Wichita

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Pawnee

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Osage

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None of the above

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Question 114 of 643

114. Question

Which natural feature most strongly influenced Indigenous settlement in Kansas?

Mountains

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Rivers

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Deserts

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None of the above

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Question 115 of 643

115. Question

Which of these groups did not/don’t recognize state or provincial borders?

Plants

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Animals

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Indigenous Peoples

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All the above

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Question 116 of 643

116. Question

Which part of the bison was used to make tools?

Bones

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Hooves

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Fur only

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None of the above

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Question 117 of 643

117. Question

Which statement best describes Indigenous relationships with the land?

The land was something to control

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The land was something to live in balance

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The land was unimportant

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None of the above

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Question 118 of 643

118. Question

Which value was emphasized across Indigenous Kansas societies?

Competition

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Individual wealth

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Community cooperation

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None of the above

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Question 119 of 643

119. Question

Who often served as keepers of history and tradition?

Elders

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Warriors

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Children

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None of the above

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Question 120 of 643

120. Question

Why are modern bison herds important to scientists?

They produce meat

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They attract tourists

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They help study grassland ecology

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None of the above

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Question 121 of 643

121. Question

Why did many tribes follow seasonal patterns rather than stay in one place?

To avoid other tribes

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To follow food sources and natural cycles

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To explore new land

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None of the above

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Question 122 of 643

122. Question

Why did the U.S. government support bison destruction?

To protect farmland from grazing

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To weaken Plains tribes

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To reduce disease

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None of the above

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Question 123 of 643

123. Question

Wichita farming was an individual activity rather than a community effort.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 124 of 643

124. Question

Wichita homes were built primarily from:

Stone and clay

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Wood planks

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Grass and natural materials

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None of the above

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Question 125 of 643

125. Question

~20% done! Question: Are you having trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 126 of 643

126. Question

A last great Chief of the Comanche Nation was?

Dwight Eisenhower

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Chief Joseph

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Sitting Bull

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Quanah Parker

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Question 127 of 643

127. Question

Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Apache, Comanche were:

rurals

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famers

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nomadic

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settlers

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Question 128 of 643

128. Question

For how long did the Comanche people control the territory known as ‘Comanchería’?

Until the Mexican-American War

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For over 250 years

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From the 1800s to the 1850s

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For almost 20 years

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Question 129 of 643

129. Question

Guess the State of Kansas’s Official Gem:

Blue Topaz

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Barite Rosette

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Jelinite (amber)

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Ammolite

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Question 130 of 643

130. Question

In 1598 Juan de Onate came north with how many Spanish immigrants to settle the southern Rocky Mountains at Santa Fe?

95

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295

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495

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995

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Question 131 of 643

131. Question

In the late 1500s what other Country claimed part of Kansas besides Spain?

England

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Russia

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the United States

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France

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Question 132 of 643

132. Question

Male cougars as compared to females in weight are:

lighter

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the same

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significantly heavier

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much, much lighter

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Question 133 of 643

133. Question

Of all the European diseases, one that devastated the Indigenous peoples was:

mumps

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smallpox

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measles

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All the above

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Question 134 of 643

134. Question

Spain controlled Kansas for over how many years?

38

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62

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132

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232

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Question 135 of 643

135. Question

The 1st European permanent settlement within present day Kansas was:

Fort de Cavagnial

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Fort Scott

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Fort Witchita

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St. Louis

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Question 136 of 643

136. Question

The buffalo like salmon in the Pacific Northwest provided an almost unlimited amount of protein

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 137 of 643

137. Question

The Celtic mindset and history of being warriors was important in taming the West.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 138 of 643

138. Question

The Europeans taught the Plains Indians about potatoes, corn, beans & squash.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 139 of 643

139. Question

The Europeans taught the Plains Indians about potatoes, corn, beans & squash.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 140 of 643

140. Question

The Freemont Culture of western Kansas (and Utah, Nevada, Idaho, & Kansas) existed:

200 years ago

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500 years ago

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2,000 years ago

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10,000 years ago

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Question 141 of 643

141. Question

The Republic of Texas claimed territory of all the following modern-day states EXCEPT:

California

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Wyoming

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New Mexico

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Colorado

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Question 142 of 643

142. Question

The Rio Grande River plays an important role in defining the boundary between the United States and Mexico.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 143 of 643

143. Question

The term “indigenous” means?

First Peoples

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Native, occuring in place

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Americans

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Indians

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Question 144 of 643

144. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides ability & interest?

knowledge

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skill

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effort

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All the above

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Question 145 of 643

145. Question

What Europeans arrived first in Kansas?

French

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Hudson's Bay

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Spanish

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Americans

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Question 146 of 643

146. Question

What military strategy was used to control the Comanche and other tribes in the late 1800s?

The massive hunting of bison to near extinction

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Negotiating treaties for land cessions

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Building large forts throughout Comanchería

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All the above

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Question 147 of 643

147. Question

What river establishes the eastern boundary of Texas?

The Colorado River

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The Sabine River

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The Nueces River

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The Rio Grande

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Question 148 of 643

148. Question

What was the nickname for a lawless part of Oklahoma from 1850 to 1890 with no state owning

'No Man's Land'

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The 'Neutral Ground'

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Comanchería

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The 'New Texas Frontier'

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Question 149 of 643

149. Question

Which of the following tribes had a farming-based lifestyle unlike the Comanche

The Sioux

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The Pawnee

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The Apache

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The Kiowa

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Question 150 of 643

150. Question

Why did Texas cede a Public Land Strip (known as ‘No Man’s Land’)?

The land was worthless

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To gain new land

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To comply with the Missouri Compromise

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It was too difficult to control.

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Question 151 of 643

151. Question

~30 % done! Are you feeling tired or having little energy?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 152 of 643

152. Question

A country that has claimed Kansas’s land as their own is:

Spain

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France

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America

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All the above

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Question 153 of 643

153. Question

An animal that once held grazing animals in check so that forest canopies could grow and that is now considered for reintroduction is the:

Coyote

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Cougar

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Wolf

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None of the above

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Question 154 of 643

154. Question

An historical Frenchman to visit and explore Kansas was:

Etienne de Veniard (1714)

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Etienne Marchand (1791)

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Camille de Roquefeuil (1817)

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All of the above

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Question 155 of 643

155. Question

Annual gatherings that facilitated trade, social interaction, and knowledge exchange between Indigenous Peoples and Explorers were called a:

Party

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Rendezvous

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Celebration

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None of the above

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Question 156 of 643

156. Question

Eastern European immigrants helped expand sunflower production for oil in Kansas.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 157 of 643

157. Question

Explorer Zebulon Pike 1805 exploration found Kansas to be:

inviting

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a desert

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good farm land

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filled with hostile Spaniards

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Question 158 of 643

158. Question

How do young sunflowers move as they grow?

They face north

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They follow the sun

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They turn toward water

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None of the above

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Question 159 of 643

159. Question

Identify the State of Kansas’s Official Mammal:

Bison

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Texas Longhorn

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Rocky Mountain Bighorn

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Bison

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Question 160 of 643

160. Question

In 1804 Lewis & Clark were the 1st to record sighting of a Prairie Wolf, it was really a:

Dog

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Mutant

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Coyote

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None of the above

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Question 161 of 643

161. Question

In what decade did changes in fashion and depletion of beaver populations led to a shift in economic activity?

1850s

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1840s

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1860s

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None of the above

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Question 162 of 643

162. Question

Indigenous peoples of Kansas lived mainly in what types of shelters?

Tipis

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Bark covered lodges

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Buffalo hided lodges

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Pit Houses

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Question 163 of 643

163. Question

Mature sunflowers typically face which direction?

West

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South

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East

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None of the above

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Question 164 of 643

164. Question

Mountain Men who explored and sought the fur resources in Kansas were:

Jim Bridger

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Jim Beckwourth

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Kit Carson

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Jedediah Smith

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Question 165 of 643

165. Question

Of all the trading posts that existed in Kansas, the 1st permanent was:

Fort Lisa

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Fort Charles

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Fort Mackay

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Fort Omaha

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Question 166 of 643

166. Question

One of the most notable missions in Kansas extablished by Baptist miisionaries in 1833 was the

San Juan Bautista de loss Caballeros

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San Luis

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Santa Fe

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Oto Mission

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Question 167 of 643

167. Question

Only 100 of the Lewis & Clark 8,000 mile journey was in Kansas where Clark found the Kansas River water:

Refreshing

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Tasteful

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Cool

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Disagreeable

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Question 168 of 643

168. Question

Perhaps the best description of the homo sapiens who came to North America 15,000 years ago is:

First Peoples

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Native Americans

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Indigenous Peoples

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Indians

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Question 169 of 643

169. Question

Sunflower roots help prevent soil erosion and increase drought resistance.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 170 of 643

170. Question

Sunflowers are unreliable crops during dry years in Kansas.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 171 of 643

171. Question

Sunflowers were originally grown in Kansas only for decorative purposes.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 172 of 643

172. Question

The 1st Reservation established in Kansas was for the:

Sioux

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Apaches

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Comanches

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Delaware

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Question 173 of 643

173. Question

The British Fur Company that was active in Kansas from 1820 to 1850 was the:

American Fur Co.

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Hudson's Bay

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Rocky Mountain Fur

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None of the above

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Question 174 of 643

174. Question

The construction of forts like Fort Atkinson were to assert U.S. control and manage the?

Buffalo

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Native Americans

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Confederates

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the Fur Trade

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Question 175 of 643

175. Question

The earliest pioneer event in Kansas was:

Becoming a State

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Discovery of Gold

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Enabling Act Passed

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Lewis & Clark

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Question 176 of 643

176. Question

The first American explorers who explored and actually mapped parts of Kansas were:

Lewis and Clark

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Pike and Long

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John Colter

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A&B

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Question 177 of 643

177. Question

The first explorers to enter into Kansas was:

Lewis & Clark

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Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

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Juan de O?ate

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Francoes & Joseph Al Verendrye

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Question 178 of 643

178. Question

The form of currency first used by the Indigenous and Pioneers in the State was:

blankets

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shells

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gold dust

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fur pelts

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Question 179 of 643

179. Question

The Indigenous Peoples who often allied with the U.S. Army as scouts to fight other tribes were the:

Apache

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Pawnee

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Crow

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All of these

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Question 180 of 643

180. Question

The largest and most influential fur company to have a post in Kansas was the:

American Fur Co.

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Northwest Co.

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Hudson's Bay Co.

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None of the above

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Question 181 of 643

181. Question

The major route that led to the West through Kansas was the:

Oregon Trail

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California Trail

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Mormon Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

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Question 182 of 643

182. Question

The species of bighorn sheep native to Kansas is:

Stone

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Dall

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Rocky Mountain

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Desert

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Question 183 of 643

183. Question

The US Government’s belief it could claim Kansas was known as:

Manifest Destiny

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Eminent Domain

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Promised Land

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None of the above

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Question 184 of 643

184. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides interest & effort?

knowledge

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skill

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ability

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All the above

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Question 185 of 643

185. Question

What best summarizes the sunflower’s role in Kansas?

Decoration

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Food storage for winter

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Beauty

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Question 186 of 643

186. Question

What does the sunflower represent to farmers in Kansas?

Labor risk and reward

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Decoration

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Political protest

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None of the above

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Question 187 of 643

187. Question

What environmental challenge do sunflowers help address?

Flooding

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Soil erosion

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Insect overpopulation

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None of the above

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Question 188 of 643

188. Question

What European culture provided the initial influence and interactions with indigenous populations with their fur trade?

Scottish

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French

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Spanish

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None of the above

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Question 189 of 643

189. Question

What famous explorer and naturalist explored the Kansas region in the early 1800s?

John Fremont

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Zebulon Pike

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Daniel Boone

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Lewis and Clark

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Question 190 of 643

190. Question

What famous trail used by pioneers traveling west crossed through Kansas?

Oregon Trail

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Santa Fe Trail

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California Trail

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All the above

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Question 191 of 643

191. Question

What history book did the Explorers, Exploiters, Soldiers, Pioneers carry with them, even to their deaths?

The Bible

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Lord of the Rings

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Magna Carta

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U.S. Constitution

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Question 192 of 643

192. Question

What is the name of the vast underground water supply beneath much of Kansas that aids irrigation?

Ogallala Aquifer

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High Plains Aquifer

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Cheyenne Aquifer

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Dakota Aquifer

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Question 193 of 643

193. Question

What major trail passed through Kansas bringing thousands of pioneers west?

Oregon Trail

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Mormon Trail

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The California Trail

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All of the above

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Question 194 of 643

194. Question

What new use for sunflowers expanded during the nineteenth century?

Textile dyes

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Paper manufacturing

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Oil production

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None of the above

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Question 195 of 643

195. Question

What scientific name is given for the common sunflower?

Helianthus annuus

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Helianthus tuberosus

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Aster annua

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None of the above

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Question 196 of 643

196. Question

What significant land acquisition made Kansas part of the United States in 1803?

Oregon Treaty

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Gadsden Purchase

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Louisiana Purchase

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Mexican Cession

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Question 197 of 643

197. Question

What type of soil is particularly well-suited for growing corn and other crops in the Missouri and Platte river valleys?

Alluvial soils

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Loess Soils

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Prairie soils

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All of the above

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Question 198 of 643

198. Question

What was the meaning of the original name of the La Platte River given by a French explorer?

Nebraska River

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Flat Water River

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Missouri River

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Big Muddy

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Question 199 of 643

199. Question

When Lewis & Clark needed to replace lost equipment on their expedition, they used cottonwood to make:

wagon wheels

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canoes

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sleds

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shelters

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Question 200 of 643

200. Question

Which animals benefit directly from sunflower blooms?

Wolves and coyotes

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Deer and bison

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Bees and butterflies

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None of the above

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Question 201 of 643

201. Question

Which European explorer traveled through Kansas in 1541?

Hernan Cortes

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Christopher Columbus

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Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Question 202 of 643

202. Question

Which group introduced oil-producing sunflower varieties?

Spanish missionaries

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Eastern European immigrants

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Railroad companies

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None of the above

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Question 203 of 643

203. Question

Which important figure in the Ponca Tribe’s history led the legal battle to recognize Native Americans as “persons” and to reclaim their tribal lands?

Red Cloud

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Chief Standing Bear

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Crazy Horse

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Sitting Bull

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Question 204 of 643

204. Question

Which Native American tribe was known for being the largest in Kansas and lived there longer than any other group?

Cheyenne

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Pawnee

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Omaha

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Lakota

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Question 205 of 643

205. Question

Which of these boomtowns and mining camps were in Kansas?

Lowell

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Antioch

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Omaha

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All the above

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Question 206 of 643

206. Question

Which plant is discussed as central to Kansas history and identity?

Corn

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Wheat

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Sunflower

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Squash

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Question 207 of 643

207. Question

Who said, “The White Man goes into his church and talks about Jesus. The Indian goes into his tipi and talks with Jesus

Quanah Parker

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Red Bull

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Chief Joseph

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Chief Sealth Seattle

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Question 208 of 643

208. Question

Why are sunflowers valuable during difficult growing seasons?

They grow faster than all other crops

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They tolerate heat and low rainfall

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They require no soil nutrients

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None of the above

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Question 209 of 643

209. Question

Why were sunflowers important to Indigenous peoples?

They were traded mainly as decoration

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They provided food

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They marked territorial boundaries

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Question 210 of 643

210. Question

~40% done! Question: Have you lately had a poor appetite or are you overeating?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 211 of 643

211. Question

Alternating layers of limestone and shale show changes in ancient sea conditions.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 212 of 643

212. Question

American elm seeds are spread mainly by animals rather than wind.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 213 of 643

213. Question

Billy the Kid was originally from this State.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 214 of 643

214. Question

Black walnut trees release a chemical that can limit the growth of nearby plants.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 215 of 643

215. Question

Bur oak bark helps protect the tree from fire.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 216 of 643

216. Question

During which geologic period did the Greenhorn Limestone form?

Jurassic

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Cretaceous

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Ice Age

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None of the above

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Question 217 of 643

217. Question

Eastern cottonwoods usually grow best in dry rocky upland soils.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 218 of 643

218. Question

Fossils found in the Greenhorn Limestone prove Kansas was once underwater.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 219 of 643

219. Question

Hackberry trees produce fruit that can remain available into winter.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 220 of 643

220. Question

John Brown, the martyr for the abolitionists, was from:

Witchita

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Kansas City

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Osawatomie

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Lawrence

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Question 221 of 643

221. Question

Just what is the State of Kansas’s Official Fish?

Channel Catfish

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Guadalupe Bass

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Pacific Salmon

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Apache Trout

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Question 222 of 643

222. Question

Limestone forms mainly from volcanic lava cooling quickly.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 223 of 643

223. Question

Parts of Kansas was acquired by the United States from what countries?

France

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Mexico

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Texas

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Canada

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Question 224 of 643

224. Question

Slavery was not abolished in what state with the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation?

Kansas

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Missouri

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Texas

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Louisiana

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Question 225 of 643

225. Question

The 1854 Organic Act of Kansas did what:

established farming practices

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provided nutrition guidance

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created the Territory of Wyoming

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None of the above

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Question 226 of 643

226. Question

The date the Kansas Territory was created – when compared to the date of Kansas’s Statehood is:

before by 13 years

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same time

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10 years after

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before by 30 years

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Question 227 of 643

227. Question

The eastern part of Kansas was acquired by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in what year?

1803

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1776

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1783

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None of the above

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Question 228 of 643

228. Question

The first governor of the Kansas Territory, appointed by US. Presdient Pierce was:

John Brown

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Andrew Reeder

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Abraham Lincoln

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John Doy

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Question 229 of 643

229. Question

The Greenhorn Limestone formed when Kansas was covered by a shallow ocean.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 230 of 643

230. Question

The Greenhorn Limestone is softer than surrounding rocks and easily erodes away.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 231 of 643

231. Question

The last of the Indian Wars in the State of Kansas was the:

Massacre Canyon

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Meeker Incident

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Battle of Milk Creek

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Little Big Horn

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Question 232 of 643

232. Question

The last territorial and first state governor of Kansas was

John Long Routt

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Monte Colorado

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Thomas Meagher

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David Butler

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Question 233 of 643

233. Question

The Territory from which Kansas was created was the:

Louisiana

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Arkansas

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Missouri

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Kansas-Nebraska

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Question 234 of 643

234. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides effort & knowledge?

skill

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ability

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interest

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All the above

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Question 235 of 643

235. Question

What Act repealed the Missouri Compromise?

Louisiana

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Arkansas

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Missouri

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Kansas-Nebraska

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Question 236 of 643

236. Question

What chemical produced by black walnut affects nearby plants?

Chlorophyll

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Juglone

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Tannin

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None of the above

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Question 237 of 643

237. Question

What does the Greenhorn Limestone reveal about Earth’s climate during the Cretaceous?

It was colder than today

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It was warmer with higher sea levels

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It was similar to modern Kansas

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None of the above

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Question 238 of 643

238. Question

What feature makes bur oak acorns easy to identify?

Smooth caps

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Spiny shells

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Fringed caps

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None of the above

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Question 239 of 643

239. Question

What Indian Nation is not found in Kansas’s reservations

Omaha

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Winnebago

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Sioux

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Shoshone

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Question 240 of 643

240. Question

What is a key ecological role of oak acorns?

They reduce soil erosion

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They provide high-energy food for animals

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They cool river water

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None of the above

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Question 241 of 643

241. Question

What kind of environment created the Greenhorn Limestone?

A desert

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A glacier

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A shallow marine sea

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None of the above

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Question 242 of 643

242. Question

What larger idea does studying the Greenhorn Limestone help you understand?

That history only involves humans

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That Earth’s surface never changes

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That rocks record Earth’s long history

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None of the above

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Question 243 of 643

243. Question

What material makes up most of the Greenhorn Limestone?

Sand and quartz

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Calcium carbonate from shells

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Hardened lava

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None of the above

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Question 244 of 643

244. Question

What problem has reduced American elm populations in many areas?

Drought

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Invasive insects

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Disease

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None of the above

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Question 245 of 643

245. Question

What structure allows cottonwood seeds to spread easily?

Heavy nut shells

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Cottony fluff

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Thick bark

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None of the above

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Question 246 of 643

246. Question

Where is Greenhorn Limestone most often found in Kansas?

Western mountain regions

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Central Kansas

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Eastern forests

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None of the above

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Question 247 of 643

247. Question

Which ancient body of water covered Kansas during this time?

Gulf of Mexico

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Pacific Ocean

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Western Interior Seaway

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None of the above

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Question 248 of 643

248. Question

Which animal commonly uses cottonwood trees for nesting near water?

Bald eagles

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Prairie dogs

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Box turtles

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None of the above

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Question 249 of 643

249. Question

Which fossil is most commonly used to identify Greenhorn Limestone?

Inoceramids

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Trilobites

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Dinosaurs

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None of the above

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Question 250 of 643

250. Question

Which Kansas tree has bark with knobby warty ridges?

Hackberry

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Bur oak

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Cottonwood

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None of the above

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Question 251 of 643

251. Question

Which statement best explains why limestone forms ledges and cliffs?

It dissolves easily in water

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It is harder than surrounding rock

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It forms only underground

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None of the above

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Question 252 of 643

252. Question

Which tree has leaves with uneven bases?

Black walnut

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American elm

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Eastern cottonwood

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None of the above

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Question 253 of 643

253. Question

Which tree is known for its thick corky bark

Hackberry

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Bur oak

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American elm

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None of the above

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Question 254 of 643

254. Question

Which tree is most closely associated with Kansas riverbanks and floodplains?

Bur oak

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Eastern cottonwood

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Hackberry

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None of the above

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Question 255 of 643

255. Question

Who was the first territorial governor of Kansas?

J. Sterling Morton

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Robert W. Furnas

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Alvin Saunders

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Andrew Reeder

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Question 256 of 643

256. Question

Why are hackberry fruits especially important to wildlife?

They are poisonous to predators

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They ripen early in spring

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They last into winter

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None of the above

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Question 257 of 643

257. Question

Why did early settlers sometimes use Greenhorn Limestone?

It was colorful and decorative

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It was soft and easy to dig

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It was strong and durable

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None of the above

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Question 258 of 643

258. Question

Why do geologists study fossils in the Greenhorn Limestone?

To date rock layers and understand ancient life

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To learn how people lived

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To find precious gemstones

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None of the above

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Question 259 of 643

259. Question

Why do limestone and shale layers alternate in the Greenhorn formation?

Because earthquakes mixed layers

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Because sea conditions changed over time

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Because animals burrowed through rock

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None of the above

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Question 260 of 643

260. Question

Why is protecting meadowlark habitat important?

It benefits only one bird species

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It helps preserve entire prairie ecosystems

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It stops bird migration

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None of the above

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Question 261 of 643

261. Question

Why were walnut trees valuable to both Indigenous peoples and later settlers?

They grew only in forests

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They provided both food and strong wood

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They prevented floods

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None of the above

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Question 262 of 643

262. Question

~50% done! Question: Feeling bad about yourself or have let yourself or your family down

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 263 of 643

263. Question

African Americans established the Kansas town of:

Topeka

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Witchita

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Lawrence

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Nicodemus

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Question 264 of 643

264. Question

Black Sunday” was the name given to a massive dust storm in 1935.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 265 of 643

265. Question

Business is the making & selling of a product or a service at a profit. This is a one sentence MBA. This statement applies to:

nonprofits

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farms

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for profits

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All the above

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Question 266 of 643

266. Question

Colonel Chvington voluntary militia that led to the Sand Creek Massacre was from:

Missouri

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Kansas

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Colorado

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New Mexico

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Question 267 of 643

267. Question

During the Civil War which side did the Osage people eventually ally themselves with in Kansas?

Confederacy

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Union

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Mexico

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Remained Neutral

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Question 268 of 643

268. Question

Dust from the Great Plains traveled as far as:

Only nearby towns

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Canada only

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Major eastern cities like Chicago and New York

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None of the above

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Question 269 of 643

269. Question

Farmers learned nothing from the Dust Bowl and continued the same practices afterward.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 270 of 643

270. Question

Homesteads were lost over time most often because of:

Floods

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Storms

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Fights

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Failure to Pay Property Taxes

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Question 271 of 643

271. Question

Honey bees are native to North America and Kansas.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 272 of 643

272. Question

Honey bees communicate the location of food sources using waggle dances.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 273 of 643

273. Question

Honey bees only live in wild tree hollows and never in managed hives.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 274 of 643

274. Question

How are honey bees shown in pop culture?

As symbols of laziness

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As symbols of teamwork and hard work

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As dangerous pests

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None of the above

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Question 275 of 643

275. Question

How do honey bees help ecosystems?

By feeding only humans

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By helping plants reproduce

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By destroying native insects

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None of the above

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Question 276 of 643

276. Question

Kansas was acquired by the United States as part of which major land deal?

Mexican Cession

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Louisiana Purchase

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Gadsden Purchase

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Alaska Purchase

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Question 277 of 643

277. Question

Name the State of Kansas’s Official Tree:

White Spruce

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Plains Cottonwood

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Lodgepole Pine

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Western Redcedar

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Question 278 of 643

278. Question

Native prairie grasses helped keep soil in place with deep root systems.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 279 of 643

279. Question

Pollination helps plants produce fruits

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 280 of 643

280. Question

Settlers killed buffalo by the millions for:

sport

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eliminating food

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profit

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All the above

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Question 281 of 643

281. Question

The 1st Homestead Act allowed U.S. citizens (or intended citizens) to claim how many acres of land?

50

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90

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160

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240

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Question 282 of 643

282. Question

The Dust Bowl only affected Kansas and no other states.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 283 of 643

283. Question

The economic value of honey bees comes only from selling honey.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 284 of 643

284. Question

The first woman to serve as governor of Kansas was:

Emma Ingalls

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Kay Avonee Orr

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Maggie Hathaway

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Nellie Tayloe Ross

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Question 285 of 643

285. Question

The flow of emigrants through parts of Kansas on their way to the Pacific Coast was made on a trail called the:

Oregon

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Mormon

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California

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All of the above

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Question 286 of 643

286. Question

The location 1st Immigrant Settlement in the State was:

Fort Peck

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Fort Benton

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Fort Carlos IV

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Fort Leavenworth

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Question 287 of 643

287. Question

The Official State Tree of Kansas is the:

Pinyon Pine

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Engelmann Spruce

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Sitka Spruce

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Eastern Cottonwood

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Question 288 of 643

288. Question

The railroad that followed the Santa Fe Trial created the city of:

Topeka

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Witchita

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Lawrence

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Nicodemus

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Question 289 of 643

289. Question

The trails through Kansas that caused Indian conflicts were to Colorado’s?

homesteads

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gold fields

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timberlands

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tourism sites

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Question 290 of 643

290. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides knowledge & ability?

skill

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interest

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effort

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All the above

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Question 291 of 643

291. Question

What act of Congress created the Kansas Territory in 1854 allowing settlers to decide on the legality of slavery?

Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Missouri Compromise

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Compromise of 1850

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Homestead Act

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Question 292 of 643

292. Question

What do honey bees collect from flowers?

Soil and water

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Nectar and pollen

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Seeds and leaves

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None of the above

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Question 293 of 643

293. Question

What happened to topsoil during dust storms?

It became stronger

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It turned into rock

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It blew away in the wind

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None of the above

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Question 294 of 643

294. Question

What happens during pollination?

Plants lose their flowers

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Pollen moves between flowers

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Honey is made instantly

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None of the above

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Question 295 of 643

295. Question

What health problem affected many people who breathed in dust?

Frostbite

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Dust pneumonia

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Seasickness

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None of the above

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Question 296 of 643

296. Question

What holiday originated in Kansas?

Arbor Day

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Earth Day

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Bird Day

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Forest Day

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Question 297 of 643

297. Question

What important role did Kansas play during the first half of the 19th century in the westward expansion of the United States?

A stopover point for migrants on westward trails

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A center for mining operations

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A significant manufacturing area

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A major trading hub

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Question 298 of 643

298. Question

What is crop rotation designed to do?

Protect and improve soil health

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Increase wind speed

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Remove nutrients from the soil

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None of the above

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Question 299 of 643

299. Question

What is one major lesson of the Dust Bowl?

Weather never affects farming

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Humans must work carefully with the environment

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Grasslands should always be paved over

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None of the above

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Question 300 of 643

300. Question

What is the main job of worker bees?

Laying eggs

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Gathering food and caring for the hive

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Mating with the queen

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None of the above

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Question 301 of 643

301. Question

What is the purpose of honey inside the hive?

Decoration

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Food storage for winter

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Attracting predators

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None of the above

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Question 302 of 643

302. Question

What percentage of Kansas’s total land area is utilized by farms and ranches?

0

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0.2

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0.5

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0.85

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Question 303 of 643

303. Question

What percentage of the Nation’s beef production comes from cattle grazed on public lands in the American West.

0.02

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0.2

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0.4

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0.8

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Question 304 of 643

304. Question

What significant court case in 1879 declared Native Americans to be “persons” under the law?

Worcester v. Georgia

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Standing Bear v. Crook

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

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Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

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Question 305 of 643

305. Question

What was “Black Sunday”?

A national holiday

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A famous dust storm

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A farming tool

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None of the above

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Question 306 of 643

306. Question

What was one major environmental cause of the Dust Bowl?

Excessive flooding

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Severe drought

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Volcanic activity

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None of the above

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Question 307 of 643

307. Question

What was the nickname given to Kansas during the period of violent clashes between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups before the Civil War?

Sunflower State Skirmishes

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Prairie Wars

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Border Ruffian Battles

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Bleeding Kansas

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Question 308 of 643

308. Question

Which city in Kansas was sacked by pro-slavery forces in 1856?

Topeka

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Atchison

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Lawrence

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Leavenworth

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Question 309 of 643

309. Question

Which crop is commonly pollinated by honey bees in Kansas?

Sunflowers

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Pine trees

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Grass lawn

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None of the above

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Question 310 of 643

310. Question

Which famous abolitionist leader led the anti-slavery movement in Kansas contributing to the period known as “Bleeding Kansas”?

John Brown

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Harriet Tubman

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William Lloyd Garrison

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Frederick Douglass

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Question 311 of 643

311. Question

Which grazing animals did the Spanish introduce to eliminate ground cover?

sheep

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goats

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cattle

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All of the above

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Question 312 of 643

312. Question

Which group helped teach farmers better soil practices?

Railroad companies

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Soil conservation programs

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Movie theaters

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None of the above

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Question 313 of 643

313. Question

Which insect group do honey bees belong to?

Reptiles

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Mammals

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Insects

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None of the above

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Question 314 of 643

314. Question

Which part of Kansas was hit hardest by dust storms?

Eastern river valleys

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Western counties

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Mountain regions

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None of the above

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Question 315 of 643

315. Question

Which side did the majority of Kansas settlers favor during the “Bleeding Kansas” period?

Divided equally

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Anti-slavery

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Pro-slavery

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Neutral

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Question 316 of 643

316. Question

Which significant act in 1854 opened the Kansas Territory to settlement?

Dawes Act

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Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Homestead Act

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Missouri Compromise

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Question 317 of 643

317. Question

Which type of environment is BEST for honey bees in Kansas?

Areas with many flowering plants

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Dry deserts with few plants

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Frozen tundra regions

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None of the above

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Question 318 of 643

318. Question

Who described the Nation’s attitude toward the West, “Get control of raw materials, extract as cheaply as possible, and haul away as fast as possible?”

Jeanette Rankin

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Morris Garnsey

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Mary Godat Bellamy

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Maggie Hathaway

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Question 319 of 643

319. Question

Why are honey bees important to people?

They only make wax

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They support food production and ecosystems

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They replace machines on farms

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None of the above

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Question 320 of 643

320. Question

Why did farmers plant more wheat during World War I?

Wheat prices increased and demand high

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The government banned other crops

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Wheat required no water

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None of the above

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Question 321 of 643

321. Question

Why do beekeepers move hives around Kansas?

To confuse the bees

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To help pollinate different crops

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To avoid making honey

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None of the above

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Question 322 of 643

322. Question

Why is Kansas a good place for honey bees?

Short growing seasons

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Large areas without plants

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Long growing seasons and flowering crops

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None of the above

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Question 323 of 643

323. Question

Why were native grasses important to the ecosystem?

They attracted tourists

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Their roots held the soil together

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They made the soil colder

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None of the above

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Question 324 of 643

324. Question

Why were prairie winds especially dangerous during the Dust Bowl?

They carried away loose soil

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They cooled the air too quickly

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They caused earthquakes

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None of the above

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Question 325 of 643

325. Question

Wind erosion helped carry away the fertile topsoil.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 326 of 643

326. Question

~60% done! Question: Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching TV?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 327 of 643

327. Question

1. Jelinite is best described as:

A volcanic glass

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A fossilized tree resin

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A polished limestone

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None of the above

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Question 328 of 643

328. Question

10. How can jelinite contribute to Kansas’s economy today?

Large-scale mining

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Tourism and museum education

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Jewelry factories

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None of the above

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Question 329 of 643

329. Question

11. What happened to one of the main jelinite collection sites?

It was destroyed by erosion

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It became a protected national park

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It was covered by a reservoir

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None of the above

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Question 330 of 643

330. Question

12. Which idea best summarizes the importance of jelinite?

It is valuable mainly for jewelry

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It represents Kansas’s deep natural history

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It is Kansas’s most common mineral

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None of the above

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Question 331 of 643

331. Question

2. Jelinite was officially named the Kansas state gemstone in:

1938

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1975

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2018

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None of the above

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Question 332 of 643

332. Question

3. The name “jelinite” comes from:

A Greek word for amber

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A Kansas river

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A person connected to early discoveries

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None of the above

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Question 333 of 643

333. Question

4. Jelinite was found near which Kansas geographic feature?

The Arkansas River

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The Smoky Hill River

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The Missouri River

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None of the above

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Question 334 of 643

334. Question

5. What ancient feature once covered part of Kansas during the time jelinite formed?

A glacier

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A rainforest

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A shallow inland sea

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None of the above

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Question 335 of 643

335. Question

6. Why can amber preserve small details from the past?

It freezes organisms instantly

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It seals material away from air and decay

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It turns crystal overtime

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None of the above

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Question 336 of 643

336. Question

7. Which subject studies how people value and use state symbols like jelinite?

Chemistry

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Anthropology

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Astronomy

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None of the above

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Question 337 of 643

337. Question

8. Which pop culture example is commonly linked to amber preservation?

Jurassic Park

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Indiana Jones

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Star Wars

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None of the above

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Question 338 of 643

338. Question

9. Why is Jurassic Park’s use of amber considered unrealistic by scientists?

DNA does not survive long enough to clone dinosaurs

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Amber cannot preserve insects

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Amber does not form near dinosaurs

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None of the above

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Question 339 of 643

339. Question

A western state that does not have its own full state-level Endangered Species Act-like laws is:

California

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Nevada

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Colorado

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Wyoming

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Question 340 of 643

340. Question

African Americans serving in the Kansas 9th & 10th Cavaries were known as:

Mercenaries

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Buffalo Soldiers

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Free Men

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Black Shoes

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Question 341 of 643

341. Question

Amber forms from hardened tree resin that is millions of years old.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 342 of 643

342. Question

Amber is often used in science fiction as a symbol of preserving the past.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 343 of 643

343. Question

Besides TX & HI what other states were republics before becoming states?

WA, ID, OR

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OK, CO, WY

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UT, VT, CA

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None of the above

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Question 344 of 643

344. Question

Between 1900 and 1912 was percent of Kansas was given free to railroad companies?

0.01

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0.04

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0.16

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0.3

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Question 345 of 643

345. Question

Both pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers moved to Kansas to influence the vote.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 346 of 643

346. Question

During the Territorial Period in Kansas, how may state charters were given out to build railroads?

2

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22

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51

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101

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Question 347 of 643

347. Question

During World War II, Japanese Americans were incarcerated in what Kansas location:

Minidoka

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Topaz

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Heart Mountain

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None

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Question 348 of 643

348. Question

Federal Policies that greatly affect Kansas today and through history include:

Land Management

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Tribal Relations

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Endangered Species

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All the above

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Question 349 of 643

349. Question

For young and old Native Americans, a “bison jump” was a:

game

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hunting practice

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sport

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None of the above

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Question 350 of 643

350. Question

In what year did Kansas officially enter the Union as a free state?

1859

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1861

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1854

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1865

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Question 351 of 643

351. Question

Jelinite is a crystal that formed deep underground under high heat.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 352 of 643

352. Question

Jelinite is associated with rocks from the Cretaceous Period.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 353 of 643

353. Question

Kansas became a state shortly before the Civil War began.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 354 of 643

354. Question

Kansas became the 37th state of the United States in July of what year?

1857

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1867

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1876

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1890

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Question 355 of 643

355. Question

Kansas is bordered by which state to the north?

South Dakota

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Iowa

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Colorado

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Kansas

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Question 356 of 643

356. Question

Kansas saw a famous massacre during the Civil War. What was the name of the Confederate guerrilla leader who led the attack?

William Quantrill

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William T. Sherman

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Jesse James

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Cole Younger

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Question 357 of 643

357. Question

New jelinite deposits are easy to find across Kansas today.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 358 of 643

358. Question

Perhaps the best review of the American Buffalo was the documentary produced by:

Carl Sagan

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Steven Ambrose

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Ken Burns

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John Steinbeck

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Question 359 of 643

359. Question

Question – what is the State of Kansas’s Official Fossil?

Dinosaur

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Saurophaganax

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Tylosaurus

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Albertosaurus

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Question 360 of 643

360. Question

The Capital City of Kansas is:

Omaha

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Gretna

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Lincoln

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None of the above

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Question 361 of 643

361. Question

The driving force and reasoning that slowed Kansas’s statehood was:

Partisan Politics

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Racial Suffrage Clause

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Small Population

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All the above

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Question 362 of 643

362. Question

The fastest growing town in terms of population in Kansas is:

Gretna

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Lincoln

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Omaha

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Cheyenne

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Question 363 of 643

363. Question

The first African American troops to fight and die in the Civil War were from:

Missouri

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Kansas

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Ohio

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Utah

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Question 364 of 643

364. Question

The first Capital City of Kansas is:

Omaha

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Golden

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Lincoln

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Guthrie

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Question 365 of 643

365. Question

The first National Landmark established in Kansas was at:

Scotts Bluff

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Agate Fossile Beds

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Monument Rocks

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None of the above

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Question 366 of 643

366. Question

The Kansas National Forest is the largest hand-planted forest in the United States. In which part of the state is it located?

The Panhandle

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The Missouri River Valley

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central Nebraska

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The Sandhills

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Question 367 of 643

367. Question

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 established that the settlers of a new territory had the right to decide whether to allow slavery. What is this principle known as?

Manifest Destiny

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States' Rights

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Federalism

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Popular Sovereignty

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Question 368 of 643

368. Question

The Louisiana Purchase made the United States smaller.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 369 of 643

369. Question

The name Kansas comes from the Kansa tribe.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 370 of 643

370. Question

The Official State Fish is the:

Rainbow

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Channel catfish

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Cutthroat

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None of the above

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Question 371 of 643

371. Question

The Orator of the Plains, Chief Sanata, was:

Comanche

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Kiowa

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Cheyenne

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Araphoe

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Question 372 of 643

372. Question

The present Governor’s Name in Kansas is:

Michelle Grisham

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Laura Kelly

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Jared Polis

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Greg Gianforte

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Question 373 of 643

373. Question

The word “education” is not found in the Constitutions of:

Utah

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Wyoming

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Nebraska

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the United States of America

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Question 374 of 643

374. Question

The Wyandotte Constitution supported slavery in Kansas.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 375 of 643

375. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides knowledge & interest?

skill

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ability

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effort

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All the above

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Question 376 of 643

376. Question

What are serviceberry fruits sometimes made into?

Paint

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Pemmican

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Rope

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None of the above

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Question 377 of 643

377. Question

What are the names of the 2 U.S. Senators now serving from Kansas?

Fischer & Ricketts

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Sheehy & Daines

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Moran & Marshall

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Bennet & Hickenlooper

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Question 378 of 643

378. Question

What event characterized by electoral fraud, raids, assaults, and murders between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces was a prelude to the Civil War?

The Wakarusa War

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The Battle of Marais des Cygnes

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Bleeding Kansas

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Quantrill's Raid

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Question 379 of 643

379. Question

What event involved pro-slavery forces attacking and destroying the anti-slavery town of Lawrence?

Battle of Osawatomie

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Marais des Cygnes Massacre

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Sacking of Lawrence

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Wakarusa War

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Question 380 of 643

380. Question

What happened to Kansas’s entry into the Union as a free state that was finally resolved after several Southern states seceded in 1861?

It was delayed due to lack of a constitution

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It was blocked by the House of Representatives

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It was rejected by popular vote

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It was blocked by Southern senators

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Question 381 of 643

381. Question

What is the name of the state tree of Kansas known for its connection to the first pioneers?

American Elm

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Ponderosa Pine

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Eastern Cottonwood

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Black Walnut

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Question 382 of 643

382. Question

What is the official state motto of Kansas?

The Show-Me State

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Equality Before the Law

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Live Free or Die

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In God We Trust

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Question 383 of 643

383. Question

What is the state’s official nickname related to its major agricultural product?

The Cornhusker State

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The Sunflower State

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The Hawkeye State

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The Wheat State

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Question 384 of 643

384. Question

What issue caused the most conflict in the Kansas Territory?

Railroad construction

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Gold mining

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Slavery

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None of the above

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Question 385 of 643

385. Question

What Kansas city is home to the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library

Topeka

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Lawrence

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Abilene

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Emporia

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Question 386 of 643

386. Question

What major national event began soon after Kansas became a state?

The Civil War

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The American Revolution

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The Gold Rush

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None of the above

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Question 387 of 643

387. Question

What nickname described the violence in the Kansas Territory?

Dust Bowl Kansas

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Bloody Prairie

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Bleeding Kansas

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None of the above

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Question 388 of 643

388. Question

What unique feature does the Kansas Legislature have that sets it apart from all other US states?

Turnaround

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Unicameral

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Bicameral

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Tricameral

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Question 389 of 643

389. Question

What unique form of government does Kansas have?

A bicameral legislature

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A federal council

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A parliamentary system

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unicameral legislature

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Question 390 of 643

390. Question

What unique replica of a famous monument is found in Kansas?

Stonehedg

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Autohenge

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Statue of Liberty

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Metalhenge

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Question 391 of 643

391. Question

What was one major result of the Louisiana Purchase?

It ended westward expansion

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It doubled the size of the United States

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It created the Civil War

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None of the above

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Question 392 of 643

392. Question

What was the goal of popular sovereignty?

To let the president decide on slavery

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To allow settlers to vote on slavery

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To ban voting in the territory

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None of the above

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Question 393 of 643

393. Question

What was the name of the first territorial capital of Kansas?

Topeka

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Lecompton

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Lawrence

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Pawnee

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Question 394 of 643

394. Question

What was the name of the pro-slavery government that rivaled the Free-State government in Kansas Territory?

Osawatomie Assembly

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Topeka Government

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Lawrence Legislature

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Lecompton Government

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Question 395 of 643

395. Question

What year did Kansas become the 34th state of the United States?

1854

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1865

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1872

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1861

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Question 396 of 643

396. Question

What year did Kansas officially become a state?

1805

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1867

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1854

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1876

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Question 397 of 643

397. Question

What year saw the establishment of the Kansas Territory?

1821

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1854

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1803

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1867

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Question 398 of 643

398. Question

When did Kansas officially become a state?

1776

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1820

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1861

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None of the above

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Question 399 of 643

399. Question

When did women gain the right to vote in Kansas?

1869

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1896

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1905

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1917

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Question 400 of 643

400. Question

When Kansas granted women the right to vote, it became what # state following Wyoming?

4th

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6th

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8th

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14th

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Question 401 of 643

401. Question

Which constitution was eventually approved by Kansas voters and led to the state’s admission as a free state?

Topeka Constitution

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Lecompton Constitution

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Leavenworth Constitution

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Wyandotte Constitution

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Question 402 of 643

402. Question

Which country controlled the Kansas region before the United States purchased it?

Spain

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France

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Mexico

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None of the above

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Question 403 of 643

403. Question

Which document helped Kansas enter the Union as a free state?

The Declaration of Independence

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The Wyandotte Constitution

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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None of the above

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Question 404 of 643

404. Question

Which economic activity helped early Kansas communities grow?

Shipbuilding

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Trade along major trails

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Automobile factories

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None of the above

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Question 405 of 643

405. Question

Which of the following is the capital city of Kansas?

Topeka

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Lincoln

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Fremont

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Omaha

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Question 406 of 643

406. Question

Which one of these states does not share a border with Kansas

Colorado

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Nebraska

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Missouri

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Texas

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Question 407 of 643

407. Question

Who was John Brown?

An abolitionist involved in violent conflict

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A railroad owner

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A territorial governor

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None of the above

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Question 408 of 643

408. Question

Who was the first Governor of the State of Kansas?

Elisha Ferry

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Heber Manning Wells

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William A. Egan

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Charles Robinson

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Question 409 of 643

409. Question

Who was the first lady elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1981?

Mable Gillespie

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Clara Cressingham

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Carrie Johnson

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Minnie Grinstead

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Question 410 of 643

410. Question

Who was the first person of color to be elected Vice President of the United States and was from Topeka?

William Lloyd Garrison

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Frederick Douglass

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Charles Curtis

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George Washington Carver

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Question 411 of 643

411. Question

Why was Kansas considered a “proving ground” for American ideals?

It tested new farming equipment

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It showed how people fought over freedom and government

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It was the first territory with railroads

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None of the above

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Question 412 of 643

412. Question

Why were trails like the Oregon Trail important to Kansas?

They brought travelers and encouraged settlement

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They prevented people from moving west

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They were used only by soldiers

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None of the above

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Question 413 of 643

413. Question

~70% done! Question: Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 414 of 643

414. Question

A decline in meadowlark populations can signal problems in prairie ecosystems.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 415 of 643

415. Question

By 1900, what percentage of boys age 10 to 15 “went to work each day?’

0.05

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0.1

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0.2

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0.3

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Question 416 of 643

416. Question

Endangered Kansas predatory animals protected under Federal Acts include the:

Gray Wolf

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Canada Lynx

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Swift Fox

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All the above

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Question 417 of 643

417. Question

Female astronauts from Kansas include:

Nichole Ayers, Jessica Watkins

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Susan Helms

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Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger

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There have been none

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Question 418 of 643

418. Question

For a brief period of time around 1860 messages between the East and the West were carried via:

the Union Pacific

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Pony Express

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Fed Express

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UPS

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Question 419 of 643

419. Question

How does the meadowlark help farmers and ecosystems?

By pollinating crops

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By controlling insect populations

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By spreading tree seeds

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None of the above

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Question 420 of 643

420. Question

In 1861 Kansas women gained the right to vote in:

General Elections

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County Elections

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State Elections

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School Board Elections

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Question 421 of 643

421. Question

Insects make up an important part of the meadowlark’s diet during spring and summer.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 422 of 643

422. Question

John D. Rockefeller of NY, controlled muc of SE Kansas with his:

Chevron Company

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Texaco

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Standard Oil

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Shell Oil

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Question 423 of 643

423. Question

Kansas’s state flower is the:

Inidan Paintbursh

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Sego Lily

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Goldenrod

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Dandelion

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Question 424 of 643

424. Question

Major universities in Kansas include:

Creighton

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Wesleyan

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Hastings

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All of the above

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Question 425 of 643

425. Question

Nicknames for Kansas include:

Cornhuskers

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Tree Planters

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Bug Eaters

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All the above

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Question 426 of 643

426. Question

Select the State of Kansas’s Official Rock:

Basaltt

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River

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Granite

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Greenhorn Limestone

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Question 427 of 643

427. Question

The Ashfall Fossil Beds, covered by 10 feet of ashes was created in part by the Yellowstone Caldera’s explosion how many years ago?500

500

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1000

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12000

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12 million

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Question 428 of 643

428. Question

The burial site of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who played a vital role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition, is in what State:

Montana

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Wyoming

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Colorado

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Nebraska

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Question 429 of 643

429. Question

The first transcontinental railroad to go directly through Kansas was the:

Union Pacific

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Central Pacific

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Denver Pacific

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Kansas Pacific

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Question 430 of 643

430. Question

The first woman mayor (Argonia, KS) in America was:

Susanna Salter

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Ameilia Earhart

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Annie Diggs'

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Georgia Neese Clark Gray

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Question 431 of 643

431. Question

The largest Christian denomination in Kansas today is:

Roman Catholic

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Mormon

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Baptist

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Pentecostal

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Question 432 of 643

432. Question

The largest military base in Kansas is:

Schriever Space Force Base

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Peterson Base

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Offutt Air Base

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Fort Riley

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Question 433 of 643

433. Question

The major railroad built through Kansas reshaping the state’s political and social landscape was:

Union Pacific

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Central Pacific

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Great Northern

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Burlington

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Question 434 of 643

434. Question

The most recent volcanic eruption of modest size in Kansas was the

Yellowstone

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Grand Teton

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Ash Fall

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there have been none

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Question 435 of 643

435. Question

The most widely famous singer and dancer from the State of Kansas is:

India Arie

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Donald Fagen

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Fred Astaire

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John Denver

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Question 436 of 643

436. Question

The National Park in Kansas is:

Mesa Verde

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Navajo Nation

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Grand Canyon

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There is none

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Question 437 of 643

437. Question

The Sage of Emporia, Willaim Allen White, made a living in:

government

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teaching

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lecturing

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newspapers

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Question 438 of 643

438. Question

The Western Meadowlark became the state bird of Kansas in the 1800s.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 439 of 643

439. Question

The Western Meadowlark is a member of the blackbird family rather than a true lark.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 440 of 643

440. Question

The winters living on Kansas homesteads were difficult for:

horses

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socialization

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communication

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All of the above

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Question 441 of 643

441. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides knowledge & effort?

skill

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ability

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interest

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All the above

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Question 442 of 643

442. Question

Western Meadowlarks build their nests high in trees to avoid predators.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 443 of 643

443. Question

What human activity has most contributed to meadowlark population decline?

Space exploration

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Prairie habitat loss

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Increased rainfall

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None of the above

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Question 444 of 643

444. Question

What is the scientific name of the Western Meadowlark?

Turdus migratorius

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Sturnella neglecta

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Icterus galbula

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None of the above

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Question 445 of 643

445. Question

What natural disaster nicknamed “The Blizzard of 1888” had a devastating impact on Kansas and other parts of the Great Plains?

The Great Blizzard

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The White Out

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The Groundhog's Day Storm

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The Children's Blizzard

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Question 446 of 643

446. Question

What state prohibits the use of clear-cutting and herbicides in its commercial forestry practices?

Nebraska

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Wyoming

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Idaho

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None of the above

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Question 447 of 643

447. Question

What telephone area code is not utilized to define an area in Kansas?

303

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719

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970

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402

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Question 448 of 643

448. Question

What Trail, which crossed crucial hunting grounds, created hunting, trading and military disputes?

Oregon

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Bozeman

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Santa Fe

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None of the above

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Question 449 of 643

449. Question

What type of song does the Western Meadowlark produce?

Short clicking sounds

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Loud screeches

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Long complex melodies

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None of the above

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Question 450 of 643

450. Question

Where does the Western Meadowlark usually build its nest?

In tall trees

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On cliff edges

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On the ground

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None of the above

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Question 451 of 643

451. Question

Which forestry practices are used in Kansas:

clear-cutting

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herbicides

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pesticides

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All are used

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Question 452 of 643

452. Question

Which of the following is the most populous city in Kansas?

Wichita

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Olathe

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Kansas City

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Overland Park

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Question 453 of 643

453. Question

Which physical feature helps identify the Western Meadowlark?

Red throat patch

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Black V-shaped marking on the chest

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Blue wings

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None of the above

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Question 454 of 643

454. Question

Which predator is part of the meadowlark’s food web?

Hawks

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Whales

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Frogs

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None of the above

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Question 455 of 643

455. Question

Which president created the New Deal?

Herbert Hoover

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt

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None of the above

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Question 456 of 643

456. Question

Which railroad, arriving in 1865 revolutionized transportation, settlement, and industry in Kansas?

Union Pacific

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Northern Pacific

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Milwaukee

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Great Northern

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Question 457 of 643

457. Question

Which type of environment does the Western Meadowlark prefer?

Dense forests

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Open grasslands and prairies

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Wetlands

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None of the above

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Question 458 of 643

458. Question

Who voted to make the Western Meadowlark the Kansas state bird?

Kansas lawmakers

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Farmers and ranchers

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Schoolchildren

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None of the above

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Question 459 of 643

459. Question

Why do meadowlarks need short to medium-height grasses?

To hide from predators completely

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To build nests in trees

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To see predators while staying protected

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None of the above

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Question 460 of 643

460. Question

Why is ground nesting risky for meadowlarks?

It limits food access

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It exposes nests to predators and habitat disturbance

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It prevents migration

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None of the above

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Question 461 of 643

461. Question

Why were tipis ideal for the Cheyenne and Arapaho?

They were permanent

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They could float on water

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They were easy to move

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None of the above

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Question 462 of 643

462. Question

With no competitors transcontinental railroads charged what fee from the East to the State, as compared to the fee for the entire trip to the Pacific?

0.1

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0.5

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the same

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2

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Question 463 of 643

463. Question

~80% done! Question: Are you unusually fidgety or restless such that others would notice?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 464 of 643

464. Question

Actions to prevent another Dust Bowl in Kansas include:

Mulching

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Shelterbelts

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Crop Rotation

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All of the above

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Question 465 of 643

465. Question

Agriculture is the main economic activity in the region around Mount Sunflower.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 466 of 643

466. Question

April 14, 1935 in Kansas’ first major Dust Storm is known as:

Black Sunday

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Black Tuesday

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Black Thursday

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Dirty Friday

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Question 467 of 643

467. Question

Buffalo herds are found in Kansas today in:

Niobrara

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Grand Teton National Park

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Wind River Indian Reservation

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Omaha

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Question 468 of 643

468. Question

Channel catfish are only active during the daytime.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 469 of 643

469. Question

Channel catfish have scales that protect them from river debris.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 470 of 643

470. Question

Channel catfish play a role in keeping river ecosystems balanced.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 471 of 643

471. Question

During WW II Japanese were staged for, or interned at, what location in Kansas?

There were none

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Gila River

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Heart Mountain

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Tashme

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Question 472 of 643

472. Question

For how many miles did the main Lewis & Clark expedition travel within Kansas?

None

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50

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345

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690

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Question 473 of 643

473. Question

Historically, students training to be doctors in Kansas have graduated from what university since 1869?

Colorado University Anschutz

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University of Washington

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Brigham Young

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Univerisity of Nebraska

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Question 474 of 643

474. Question

How did Indigenous peoples traditionally catch catfish?

With modern fishing reels

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Using nets, traps and spears

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By damming streams

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By draining rivers

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Question 475 of 643

475. Question

How many four-year universities are there in the State of Kansas?

0

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1

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2

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11

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Question 476 of 643

476. Question

How many stars are there in the Kansas flag?

none

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38

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49

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50

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Question 477 of 643

477. Question

In 1912 who was the first woman elected to the Kansas Legislature

Emma Ingalls

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Helen Ring Robinson

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Mabel Gillespie

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Jeanette Rankin

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Question 478 of 643

478. Question

In 1945 who described the Nation’s attitude, “Get control of raw materials, extract as cheaply as possible, and haul away as fast as possible?”

Jeanette Rankin

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Morris Garnsey

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Mary Godat Bellamy

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Maggie Hathaway

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Question 479 of 643

479. Question

Indigenous peoples used the High Plains region for travel and hunting long before settlers arrived.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 480 of 643

480. Question

International Border: Kansas shares a significant international border with what Canadian provinces?

British Columbia

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Alberta

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Saskatchewan

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None

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Question 481 of 643

481. Question

Kansas is one of how many states that do not have a national forest?

1

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10

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20

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30

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Question 482 of 643

482. Question

Kansas lies within which major river drainage system?

Missouri River

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Kansas River

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Mississippi River

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All the above

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Question 483 of 643

483. Question

Mount Sunflower is located in eastern Kansas near the Missouri border.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 484 of 643

484. Question

Mount Sunflower is located in which Kansas county?

Douglas County

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Sedgwick County

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Wallace County

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Adams County

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Question 485 of 643

485. Question

Mount Sunflower was formed by tectonic plates pushing the land upward.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 486 of 643

486. Question

Notable Hollywood stars from the State of Kansas include:

Jim J. Bullock

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Matthew Fox

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Marlon Brando

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All of the above

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Question 487 of 643

487. Question

October 29, 1929 the Depression began on a?

Black Sunday

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Black Tuesday

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Black Thursday

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White Friday

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Question 488 of 643

488. Question

Rivers and reservoirs across Kansas provide suitable habitat for channel catfish.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 489 of 643

489. Question

The barbels of a channel catfish help it locate food.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 490 of 643

490. Question

The eastern two-thirds of Kansas have which type of climate?

Humid continental

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Mediterranean

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Tropical

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Semi-arid

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Question 491 of 643

491. Question

The first female to serve as a US Senator from Kansas was:

Maurine Neuberger

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Cynthia Lummis

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Nancy Kassebaum

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Norma Paulus

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Question 492 of 643

492. Question

The first permanent hospital in Kansas was the:

Sisters of Charity

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Clarkson

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Sisters of Providence

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None of the above

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Question 493 of 643

493. Question

The first reservation boarding school for Kansas Natives was established in 1848 for the:

Pawnee

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Sious

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Omaha

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None of the above

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Question 494 of 643

494. Question

The first woman to earn the U.S. Congress Distinquished Flying Cross was:

Georgia Gray

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Annie Diggs'

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Amelia Earhart

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Susanna Salter

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Question 495 of 643

495. Question

The land around Mount Sunflower is part of the shortgrass prairie ecosystem.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 496 of 643

496. Question

The largest fish to be found in Kansas is the:

Flathead Catfish

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Blue Catfish

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Paddlefish

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White Sturgeon

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Question 497 of 643

497. Question

The person most often studied, read and talked about, by early pioneers was?

George Washington

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King George

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Abraham Lincoln

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Jesus of Nazareth

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Question 498 of 643

498. Question

This official state butterfly of Kansas is:

Monarch

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Dogface

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Hairstreak

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there is none

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Question 499 of 643

499. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides skill & ability?

knowledge

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interest

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effort

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All the above

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Question 500 of 643

500. Question

Today, which industrial sector employes the most significant portion of the state’s workforce.

Mining

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Retail Trade

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Healthcare & Social Assistance

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Food Services

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Question 501 of 643

501. Question

Verify the State of Kansas’s Highest Elevation:

Mount Sunflower

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Black Mesa

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Cypress Hills

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Denali (McKinley)

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Question 502 of 643

502. Question

What do channel catfish commonly eat?

Only plants

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Insects

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small fish

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Large mammals

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Question 503 of 643

503. Question

What does Mount Sunflower help students understand about geography?

All high points are dramatic mountains

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Elevation can be subtle and gradual

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Kansas has no landforms

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Nothing

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Question 504 of 643

504. Question

What does the channel catfish symbolize for Kansas?

Mountain exploration

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Everyday life connected to rivers and resources

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Ocean trad

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None of the above

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Question 505 of 643

505. Question

What feature gives the channel catfish its “whiskered” appearance?

Fins

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Barbels

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Scales

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None of the above

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Question 506 of 643

506. Question

What is the average annual snowfall across most of Kansas?

15 to 20 inches

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25 to 35 inches

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More than 40 inches

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Less than 10 inches

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Question 507 of 643

507. Question

What is the scientific name of the channel catfish?

Salmo trutta

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Ictalurus punctatus

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Micropterus dolomieu

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None of the above

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Question 508 of 643

508. Question

What natural process helped shape Mount Sunflower over millions of years?

Volcanic eruptions

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Erosion by wind and water

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Earthquakes

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hurricanes

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Question 509 of 643

509. Question

What role did catfish play for early settlers?

Decorative pets

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A reliable food source

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Transportation

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None of the above

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Question 510 of 643

510. Question

What symbol marks Mount Sunflower today?

A stone pyramid

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A metal sunflower sculpture

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A wooden tower

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a tombstone

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Question 511 of 643

511. Question

When are channel catfish most active?

At night

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At noon

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Only during winter

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None of the above

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Question 512 of 643

512. Question

When did Kansas officially make the western meadowlark its state bird?

1901

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1929

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1951

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None of the above

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Question 513 of 643

513. Question

When it comes to the difference between national parks and forests for commercial logging and grazing, it is described as:

total opposites

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a joke

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an irony

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All of the above

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Question 514 of 643

514. Question

When was the channel catfish named the Kansas state fish?

1854

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1901

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1976

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None of the above

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Question 515 of 643

515. Question

Which animal is commonly found in the Mount Sunflower ecosystem?

Alligator

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Prairie dog

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Mountain goat

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bighorn sheep

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Question 516 of 643

516. Question

Which geographic region is Mount Sunflower part of?

Ozark Plateau

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High Plains

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Flint Hills

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Oklahoma Rise

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Question 517 of 643

517. Question

Which grass is native to the shortgrass prairie?

Blue grama

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Pine grass

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Sugarcane

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Buffalo grass

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Question 518 of 643

518. Question

Which industry is most important to the local economy near Mount Sunflower?

Agriculture

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Fishing

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Manufacturing

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Transportation

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Question 519 of 643

519. Question

Which Kansas waterways commonly support channel catfish populations?

Rivers and reservoirs

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Desert springs

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Alpine lakes

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None of the above

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Question 520 of 643

520. Question

Who was a prominent abolitionist leader known for his violent actions during Bleeding Kansas including the Pottawatomie Massacre?

James Lane

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Charles Robinson

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John Brown

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Stephen Douglas

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Question 521 of 643

521. Question

Who was the President of the U.S. when the Great Depression began?

Alf Landon

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Herbert Hoover

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Henry Kaiser

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Question 522 of 643

522. Question

Why are channel catfish commonly raised in aquaculture?

They are fragile and rare

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They grow well in controlled environments

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They require saltwater

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None of the above

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Question 523 of 643

523. Question

Why are channel catfish considered part of a healthy ecosystem?

They eat only algae

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They eliminate all the other fish

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They help balance food webs

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None of the above

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Question 524 of 643

524. Question

Why are channel catfish well adapted to Kansas rivers?

They require fast-moving streams

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They live only in deep ocean water

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They can survive in changing conditions

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None of the above

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Question 525 of 643

525. Question

Why are prairie grasses important to the ecosystem?

They prevent erosion and survive drought

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They grow quickly in wet soil

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They block sunlight from other plants

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they drink the water

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Question 526 of 643

526. Question

Why did Indigenous peoples value the High Plains region?

It provided hunting grounds and travel routes

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It had dense forests

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It had many large cities

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it was cooler

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Question 527 of 643

527. Question

Why is Mount Sunflower difficult to see from far away?

It is covered by trees

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It rises sharply but is very small

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It slopes gently instead of forming a peak

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it color matches the sky

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Question 528 of 643

528. Question

~90% done! Question: Any thoughts lately that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 529 of 643

529. Question

30,000 Kansans served in the armed forces during World War II.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 530 of 643

530. Question

A housing sales practice that discriminates is?

blue lining

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red lining

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yellow lining

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None of the above

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Question 531 of 643

531. Question

A Kansan, Harry Colmery, is cited for 1 of the 2 great “shuffling of the cards” creating America today, it was the?

Homestead Act

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the G.I. Bill

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Viet Nam War

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the Bill of Rights

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Question 532 of 643

532. Question

A.P. Giannini founded the Bank of Italy in San Franciso in 1904, it later became:

Wells Fargo Bank

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Bank of America

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Bank of Kansas

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Bank of Nebraska

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Question 533 of 643

533. Question

Astronauts born in Kansas include:

Larry LaRose

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Scott Carpenter

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James Irwin

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Clayton Anderson

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Question 534 of 643

534. Question

Before the REA many rural Kansas homes already had electricity.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 535 of 643

535. Question

Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Kansas and helped lead Allied forces in Europe.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 536 of 643

536. Question

Economic hardship, agricultural struggles, and social upheaval included the:

Dust Bowl

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Great Depression

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Elimination of brothels

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All the above

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Question 537 of 643

537. Question

Fort Riley was mainly used to train bomber pilots during World War II.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 538 of 643

538. Question

How did rural electrification change ?

It made homes darker

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It allowed farms and houses to use electric power

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It replaced schools

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None of the above

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Question 539 of 643

539. Question

How many federally recognized reservations exist in Kansas?

2

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10

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22

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32

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Question 540 of 643

540. Question

In 1916 Kansas saw its first paved road completed in 1913 in what city?

Casper

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Cheyenne

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Sheridan

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South Pass City

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Question 541 of 643

541. Question

Kansas is a top producer in the United States of:

corn

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soybeans

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catte

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All of the above

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Question 542 of 643

542. Question

Kansas ranks where in terms of population density within the United States?

Lowest

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2nd lowest

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4th

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8th least

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Question 543 of 643

543. Question

Kansas ranks where in terms of population within the United States?

21st

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37th

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44th

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48th

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Question 544 of 643

544. Question

Kansas uses what type of taxes to generate revenue:

personal Income Tax

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corporate income tax

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inheritance tax

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all of the above

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Question 545 of 643

545. Question

Kansas’s economic hardship over time were caused by:

Loss of Land by Hispanics

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Loss of Land by Native Americans

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Range Wars

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Depressions

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Question 546 of 643

546. Question

Kansas’s original Constitution adopted did not grant voting rights to:

African Americans

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Women

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Irish

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Chinese men

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Question 547 of 643

547. Question

Native plants or animals recently extinct (or about to be) from Kansas?

Sharp-tailed Grouse

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Dusky Grouse

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Blue Grouse

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Thick-billed Parrot

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Question 548 of 643

548. Question

On the east slopes of the Rockies Native Americans farmed the “3 Sisters” that were:

potatoes

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tomatoes

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carrots

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None of the above

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Question 549 of 643

549. Question

Open-range ranching is important to Kansas and occurs on land, the majority owned by:

the State

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privately

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the Federal Government

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None of the above

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Question 550 of 643

550. Question

Prisoners of war in Kansas were sometimes allowed to help farmers harvest crops.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 551 of 643

551. Question

Some people criticized the New Deal because they believed the government was gaining too much power.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 552 of 643

552. Question

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration paid farmers to reduce crop production.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 553 of 643

553. Question

The CCC mainly hired elderly workers with farming experience.

'True

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 554 of 643

554. Question

The conifer tree that leads in revenue generation in the State of Kansas is the:

Douglas Fir

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Ponderosa Pine

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Lodgepole Pine

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Eastern Red Cedar

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Question 555 of 643

555. Question

The federal grazing fee on BLM land is $1.35 per animal unit, this fee has remained unchanged in the State since:

1978

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1998

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2018

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2026

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Question 556 of 643

556. Question

The first female Treasurer of the U.S. from Kansas was?

Susanna Salter

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Ameilia Earhart

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Annie Diggs'

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Georgia Neese Clark Gray

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Question 557 of 643

557. Question

The first franchise pizza store to open in Topeka was a:

Domino's

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Pizza Express

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Quick Pizza

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Pizza Hut

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Question 558 of 643

558. Question

The largest corporation to be headquartered in Kansas is/was:

Berkshire Hathaway

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Liberty Global

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Qwest

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Arrow

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Question 559 of 643

559. Question

The largest mining operation in Kansas today is:

Anaconda

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Billings

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Cripple Creek

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Elk Creek

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Question 560 of 643

560. Question

The largest single source for electricity generation in the State of Kansas is:

coal

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natural gas

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wind

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solar

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Question 561 of 643

561. Question

The largest smelter in Kansas, the largest such refinery in the World, was for:

lead

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silver

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coal

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potash

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Question 562 of 643

562. Question

The most Endangered Indian Tribe in Kansas today are the:

Omaha

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Sioux

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Pawnee

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None of the above

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Question 563 of 643

563. Question

The New Deal was created to help Americans recover from the Great Depression.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 564 of 643

564. Question

The Official State of Kansas Gemstone is the:

Blue Agate

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Jade

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Sapphire

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Turquoise

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Question 565 of 643

565. Question

The only Kansan to be the President of the United States was?

Harry Truman

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Bob Dole

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Donald Trump

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Question 566 of 643

566. Question

The signature crop of Kansas are:

corn

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pecans

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Chile peppers

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lumber

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Question 567 of 643

567. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides skill & interest?

knowledge

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ability

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effort

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All the above

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Question 568 of 643

568. Question

What aircraft was heavily produced in Wichita?

B-29 Superfortress

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Wright Flyer

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Space Shuttle

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None of the above

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Question 569 of 643

569. Question

What emotion did many communities regain because of New Deal projects?

Confusion

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Confidence

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Fear

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None of the above

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Question 570 of 643

570. Question

What event brought the United States into World War II?

The invasion of France

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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None of the above

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Question 571 of 643

571. Question

What famous Kansan was born in Atchison and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Susanna Salter

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Carrie Nation

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Amelia Earhart

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Question 572 of 643

572. Question

What farming methods were promoted to protect soil?

Over-plowing

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Contour plowing and crop rotation

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Burning fields

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None of the above

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Question 573 of 643

573. Question

What is true about Kansas in World War II?

Kansas avoided involvement in the war

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Only soldiers contributed to the war

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Kansas played an important role through military training

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farming and manufacturing

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Question 574 of 643

574. Question

What made Kansas ideal for fossil formation?

Ice covered most of the land

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Constant volcanic eruptions

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Calm fresh water lakes

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Area of heavy rainfall

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Question 575 of 643

575. Question

What major problem led to the creation of the New Deal?

A population boom

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The Great Depression

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A foreign invasion

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None of the above

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Question 576 of 643

576. Question

What major public works project changed Kansas forever?

building dams

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building roads

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education

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building railroads

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Question 577 of 643

577. Question

What major role did Dwight D. Eisenhower serve during the war?

Factory manager

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Newspaper editor

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Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe

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None of the above

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Question 578 of 643

578. Question

What of the 93 counties in Kansas has the highest per capita income?

Washington

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Sarpy

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Douglas

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Lancaster

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Question 579 of 643

579. Question

What state leads in buying Kansas coal

Texas

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Missouri

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Illinois

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None, it has little

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Question 580 of 643

580. Question

What type of soldiers trained at Fort Riley?

Ground troops

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Submarine crews

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Naval sailors

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None of the above

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Question 581 of 643

581. Question

What was a long-term result of the war for many women?

They were banned from working

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They proved they could succeed in industrial jobs

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They were forced to move overseas

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None of the above

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Question 582 of 643

582. Question

What was one benefit of reservoirs built during the New Deal era?

They prevented all storms

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They eliminated the need for farms

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They provided water for irrigation

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None of the above

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Question 583 of 643

583. Question

What was one lasting result of New Deal programs in Kansas?

All farms were closed

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Cities were abandoned

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Infrastructure and conservation improved

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None of the above

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Question 584 of 643

584. Question

What was one reason Kansas wheat production increased?

Farmers stopped exporting food

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Troops needed large amounts of food

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The government banned farming

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None of the above

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Question 585 of 643

585. Question

What was one task completed by the CCC

Building airplanes

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Planting trees for windbreaks

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Mining coal

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None of the above

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Question 586 of 643

586. Question

What was one way families supported the war at home?

Buying unlimited supplies

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Planting victory gardens

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Closing grocery stores

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None of the above

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Question 587 of 643

587. Question

Which agency focused on protecting farmland from erosion?

Soil Conservation Service

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Postal Service

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Department of Tourism

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None of the above

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Question 588 of 643

588. Question

Which civilization valued jade for thousands of years?

Roman

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Chinese

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Viking

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English

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Question 589 of 643

589. Question

Which is the State of Kansas’s Official Insect?

Vivid Dancer Damselfly

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Green Damer Dragonfly

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Honeybee

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Mourning Cloak Butterfly

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Question 590 of 643

590. Question

Which Kansas city was nicknamed the “Air Capital of the World”?

Topeka

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Dodge City

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Wichita

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None of the above

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Question 591 of 643

591. Question

Which program focused on building public structures like schools and sidewalks?

WPA

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AAA

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REA

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None of the above

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Question 592 of 643

592. Question

Which well-known temperance advocate from Medicine Lodge began her crusade in Kansas?

Frances Willard

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Susan Anthony

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Carrie Nation

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Lucy Stone

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Question 593 of 643

593. Question

Which workers were supported by the WPA besides construction crews?

Artists and teachers

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Astronauts

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Professional athletes

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None of the above

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Question 594 of 643

594. Question

Who helped farmers when many workers left for the military?

Tourists

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Prisoners of war

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Professional athletes

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None of the above

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Question 595 of 643

595. Question

Why did the government want farmers to grow fewer crops?

To save seeds

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To raise crop prices

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To shorten harvest seasons

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None of the above

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Question 596 of 643

596. Question

Why were POW camps helpful to Kansas agriculture?

Prisoners bought farmland

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Prisoners provided extra labor for harvesting crops

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Prisoners trained farmers

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None of the above

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Question 597 of 643

597. Question

Why were women important to wartime factories?

They replaced workers who had gone to fight

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They only worked as teachers

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They were not allowed in factories

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None of the above

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Question 598 of 643

598. Question

Wichita became known as the “Air Capital of the World” because of its aircraft production.

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'False

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'Untrue

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'Uncertain

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Question 599 of 643

599. Question

~60% done! Question: Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching TV?

Not at all

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For last several days

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For more than half the days

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Nearly every day

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Question 600 of 643

600. Question

Animnal species that have recently become extinct are:

Alligator Snapping Turtle

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Ivory-billed Woodpecker

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Black-Footed Ferret

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All the above

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Question 601 of 643

601. Question

Annie Diggs became one of the first women to hold which position?

Mayor

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Governor

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State Librarian

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Attorney General

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Question 602 of 643

602. Question

Annie Diggs supported which political movement?

The Federalists

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The Populists

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The Loyalists

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The Socialists

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Question 603 of 643

603. Question

Annie Diggs was elected President of the United States.

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Question 604 of 643

604. Question

Can a global crisis that might cause the extinction of mankind be solved without including spiritually minded people who believe man is not saved by deeds?

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Question 605 of 643

605. Question

Carry Nation believed alcohol laws were not being enforced properly.

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Question 606 of 643

606. Question

Carry Nation was a member of which organization?

Daughters of the American Revolution

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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

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League of Women Voters

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ALCU

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Question 607 of 643

607. Question

Coercive and involuntary sterilizations of Native American women by the U.S. Indian Health Services ended in Kansa in the late:

1840s

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1880s

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1940s

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1970s

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Question 608 of 643

608. Question

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a scientist who supported the Nazi government.

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Question 609 of 643

609. Question

How fast can a grizzly bear run ? or does anyone in Kansas need to worry?

15 miles per hour

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35 miles per hour

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50 miles per hour

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60 mph

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Question 610 of 643

610. Question

How many Indian Nations exist within the U.S.?

567

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623

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758

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931

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Question 611 of 643

611. Question

How many reservations are there in Kansas?

0

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2

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4

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14

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Question 612 of 643

612. Question

How might carbon atoms responsible for climate change be taken from the air?

encourage clear-cutting of forests

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increase use of herbicides

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plant public lands ground cover to canopy

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lower Federal land grazing fees

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Question 613 of 643

613. Question

If the Bible’s 1st expectation is “7 days in a week,” the next is to use and:

care for the Earth

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vote some political party

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be the most you can be

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love your neighbor

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Question 614 of 643

614. Question

In what year did Kansas allow women to vote in school elections?

1861

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1920

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1912

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1919

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Question 615 of 643

615. Question

In what year did Kansas grant women full voting rights in state elections?

1912

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1887

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1861

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1864

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Question 616 of 643

616. Question

In what year was a prohibition on inter-racial marriages (misogyny act) repealed in Kansas?

1859

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1935

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1952

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Never had one

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Question 617 of 643

617. Question

Kansas allowed women to vote in school elections before women had full national voting rights.

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'Uncertain

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Question 618 of 643

618. Question

Kansas granted women municipal voting rights in what year?

1920

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1887

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1905

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1944

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Question 619 of 643

619. Question

Laura M. Johns focused mainly on which cause?

Railroad expansion

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Women’s suffrage

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Banking reform

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Teaching freedom

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Question 620 of 643

620. Question

Laura M. Johns helped organize support for women’s suffrage in Kansas.

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Question 621 of 643

621. Question

Most settlers and American Indigenous peoples were alike in that they had but one:

pet

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God

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horse

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slave

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Question 622 of 643

622. Question

Of the Pioneer Judeo-Christian’s 10 Commandments, 3 are about stealing what?

others' property

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another's spouse

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a human's life

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All of the above

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Question 623 of 643

623. Question

Old Bibles contained only one of the of 10 Commandments with a promise; that promise was:

that your days may be long

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false witness will not happen

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you will never covet

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just 1 God

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Question 624 of 643

624. Question

Ownership of logging and grazing interests on western Federal lands is mainly in the hands of the:

Chinese

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western farmers

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folks living in the East

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citizens of Los Angeles

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Question 625 of 643

625. Question

Plant species that have recently become extinct in Kansas are:

Mead's Milkweed

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Running Buffalo Clover

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Earleaf False Foxglove

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There are none

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Question 626 of 643

626. Question

Settlers’ Old Bibles contained a Commandment about the rhythm of life, that is to rest when you

are heartbroken

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reach a 7th day

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do not wish to work

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you are weary

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Question 627 of 643

627. Question

Sophie Scholl helped create and hand out leaflets for the White Rose group during WW II.

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Question 628 of 643

628. Question

Susanna M. Salter was elected mayor in which Kansas town?

Topeka

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Wichita

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Argonia

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Tulsa

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Question 629 of 643

629. Question

Susanna M. Salter’s name was placed on the ballot as a serious political campaign.

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Question 630 of 643

630. Question

To find a job, what must you exhibit to fulfill its primary task besides skill & effort?

knowledge

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ability

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interest

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All the above

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Question 631 of 643

631. Question

Today, citizens who find beaver on their property are allowed to:

Kill them

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Take their pelts

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Feed them

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All the above

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Question 632 of 643

632. Question

What is the fastest growing ethnic group in Kansas?

Hispanic/Latino

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Asian

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African American

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Indigenous Peoples

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Question 633 of 643

633. Question

What is the State of Kansas’s Flag Symbol?

Hudson Bay Co. St. George's Cross

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Sunflower

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Lone Star

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Setting Sun

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Question 634 of 643

634. Question

What nickname was given to Clarina I. H. Nichols?

The Prairie Reformer

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The Mother of Kansas Suffrage

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The Kansas Governor

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Treasurer

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Question 635 of 643

635. Question

What other city in Kansas, besides Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence account for most population growth?

Carson

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Witchita

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Argonia

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Emporia

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Question 636 of 643

636. Question

What percentage of the Navajo Nation lives without electricity?

0.1

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0.3

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0.5

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Question 637 of 643

637. Question

Which issue was connected to Carry Nation’s activism?

Railroad construction

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Temperance and alcohol laws

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Foreign trade

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labor organization

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Question 638 of 643

638. Question

Who said “History is a pack of lies we play on the dead.”

Socrates

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Aristotle

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Voltaire

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R.F. Kennedy

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Question 639 of 643

639. Question

Who said, “Anyone who wants to understand me, must understand Russell, Kansas.

Kurt Russell

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Ike

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Bob Dole

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Harry Truman

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Question 640 of 643

640. Question

Why did Carry Nation carry a hatchet?

For farming

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To protest illegal alcohol sales

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For self-defense

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to cut wood

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Question 641 of 643

641. Question

Why did the U.S. military need a new code from the Navajo during World War II?

The Japanese had cracked all previous American codes.

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The American military had lost its codebooks.

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The existing codes were too complicated for American soldiers to use.

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None of the above

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Question 642 of 643

642. Question

Why was Salter’s election surprising to some people?

She was very young

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She had just moved to Kansas

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Some men expected her to lose

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She was Christian

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Question 643 of 643

643. Question

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