The sun is an incredible and renewable resource that has the power to fuel life on earth and provide clean, sustainable energy to all of its inhabitants. In fact, more energy from the sun reaches our planet in one hour than is used by the entire population of the world in one year. The sun’s energy can be converted into electricity through solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (photo = light, voltaic electricity).

PV modules absorb sunlight and convert the energy into a usable form of electrical current. The sun shines all over the world, making solar electricity viable anywhere. Because solar can be paired with batteries for energy storage, solar electric systems can be independent of the utility grid, making them cost-effective for remote locations. Solar modules have no moving parts making maintenance costs low, and they are highly reliable with a long service life of 25+ years of guaranteed electricity. Solar electricity relies on the sun as its fuel source, so there is no need to drill for petroleum-based fuels, refine them, or deliver them to the site. As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of solar energy.

The design and installation of PV systems on a large scale enable us to move away from other polluting and unsustainable energy sources. Since the solar industry is growing, that means that the need for skilled workers is also growing!

Remote Energy (RE) is a 501 (c)(3) for-impact organization that trains women and men worldwide to harness the power of the sun and develop the technical PV design and installation skills required to bring clean power and positive change to their communities. Technician training programs provide the growing workforce with the practical skills needed to be competent and competitive. Solar educator training programs empower local trainers with curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and the skills needed to meet current, regional training requirements.
Which of the following statement is TRUE about solar electricity?

The sun is an incredible and renewable resource that has the power to fuel life on earth and provide clean, sustainable energy to all of its inhabitants. In fact, more energy from the sun reaches our planet in one hour than is used by the entire population of the world in one year. The sun’s energy can be converted into electricity through solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (photo = light, voltaic electricity).

PV modules absorb sunlight and convert the energy into a usable form of electrical current. The sun shines all over the world, making solar electricity viable anywhere. Because solar can be paired with batteries for energy storage, solar electric systems can be independent of the utility grid, making them cost-effective for remote locations. Solar modules have no moving parts making maintenance costs low, and they are highly reliable with a long service life of 25+ years of guaranteed electricity. Solar electricity relies on the sun as its fuel source, so there is no need to drill for petroleum-based fuels, refine them, or deliver them to the site. As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of solar energy.

The design and installation of PV systems on a large scale enable us to move away from other polluting and unsustainable energy sources. Since the solar industry is growing, that means that the need for skilled workers is also growing!

Remote Energy (RE) is a 501 (c)(3) for-impact organization that trains women and men worldwide to harness the power of the sun and develop the technical PV design and installation skills required to bring clean power and positive change to their communities. Technician training programs provide the growing workforce with the practical skills needed to be competent and competitive. Solar educator training programs empower local trainers with curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and the skills needed to meet current, regional training requirements.
Nowadays, solar industry is growing, that means…

The sun is an incredible and renewable resource that has the power to fuel life on earth and provide clean, sustainable energy to all of its inhabitants. In fact, more energy from the sun reaches our planet in one hour than is used by the entire population of the world in one year. The sun’s energy can be converted into electricity through solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (photo = light, voltaic electricity).

PV modules absorb sunlight and convert the energy into a usable form of electrical current. The sun shines all over the world, making solar electricity viable anywhere. Because solar can be paired with batteries for energy storage, solar electric systems can be independent of the utility grid, making them cost-effective for remote locations. Solar modules have no moving parts making maintenance costs low, and they are highly reliable with a long service life of 25+ years of guaranteed electricity. Solar electricity relies on the sun as its fuel source, so there is no need to drill for petroleum-based fuels, refine them, or deliver them to the site. As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of solar energy.

The design and installation of PV systems on a large scale enable us to move away from other polluting and unsustainable energy sources. Since the solar industry is growing, that means that the need for skilled workers is also growing!

Remote Energy (RE) is a 501 (c)(3) for-impact organization that trains women and men worldwide to harness the power of the sun and develop the technical PV design and installation skills required to bring clean power and positive change to their communities. Technician training programs provide the growing workforce with the practical skills needed to be competent and competitive. Solar educator training programs empower local trainers with curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and the skills needed to meet current, regional training requirements.
In fact, solar produces ….. energy than used by people need’s in hours.

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
According to Text 1, a number of internet connected toys and educational devices received criticisms because…

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

Text 2

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
Which of the following statements best restate the statement “Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world.” in Text 1 Paragraph 3?

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
Which of the following statements expresses the main idea of Text 2?

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

Text 2

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
The word “precursor” in Text 1 Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ….

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

Text 2

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
According to Text 1, what changed the nature of tech toys and educational hardware and software?

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

Text 2

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
The following are developmental and behavioral problems that are linked to the level of child’s use of technology, EXCEPT…

Text 1

The arrival of the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s changed the nature of tech toys and education hardware and software. Smart Toy Lab, an Intel and Mattel joint venture launched in 1998, developed the first web-connected interactive toys, or “smart toys.” Among the first toys the lab developed were the QX3 Microscope, which featured a built-in video camera that sent images to a PC via a USB link, and the Me2Cam, which let children play interactive games using gestures to move “objects” on the screen. Some early internet-connected toys and educational devices were criticized for violating children’s privacy by collecting personal information without parental consent. For example. Hello Barbie was released in 2015 and featured a built-in microphone and voice recognition software, as well as a Wi-Fi connection. The doll’s call-and-response function was a precursor to Amazon’s Alexa/Echo and Apple’s Siri voice assistants. However, hackers soon figured out how to break into the toy’s system and access users private information. Today many children from toddlers to teenagers regularly use tablets, smartphones, and virtual environments for entertainment and educational purposes. Pandemic-related restrictions have increased children’s reliance on these and other technologies to connect with the outside world. With increased use of these products comes heightened prospects of damage and abuse.

Text 2

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Children are especially susceptible to tech-nology overuse. The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends limiting the use of technology to one hour per day of high-quality programming for children ages 2 to 5. For children ages 6 and up, it’s most important to set consistent limits on various types of media, such as gaming devices and smartphones. APA suggests that parents focus on the content on children’s screens and how the children are interacting with it. A survey of research on the possible negative effects of technology on children establishes a connection between the level of a child’s use of technology and various developmental and behavior problems such as lack of attention, aggressive behaviors, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep problems, musculoskeletal problems related to a sedentary lifestyle, greater risk of lifetime obesity and cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances, and poor-quality sleep for children who overuse social media or keep mobile devices in their bedroom.
According to the two texts, we can conclude that…

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
According to text 1, which one reason people say for not having children?

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
The expression “have more agency over” in text 1 paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
What is the main idea of Text 1?

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
Which of the following best restates the sentence “Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills?” in Text 2 paragraph 1?

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
The author’s purpose in writing Text 2 is to…

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
Which of the following statements shows the author’s positive attitude toward government support?

TEXT 1

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply, the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon.

Americans are having fewer babies. At first, researchers thought the declining fertility rate was because of the recession, but it kept falling even as the economy recovered. Now It has reached a record low for the second consecutive year. The fertility rate subtly shapes many major issues of the day, including immigration, education, housing, labor supply. the social safety net, and support for working families. Thus, there is a lot of concern about why today’s young adults are not having as many children. As a result, research was recently conducted to investigate this phenomenon. About a quarter of the respondents who had children or planned to, said they had fewer or expected to have fewer than they wanted. The largest shares said they delayed or stopped having children because of concerns about having enough time or money. The survey tells a story that it is partly about greater gender equality. Women have more agency over their lives. Many women feel that motherhood. has become more of a choice. However, it is also a story of economic security. Young people have student debt, many graduated in recession, and many cannot afford homes. All these happen as parenthood has become more expensive.

One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of pool respondents who did not plan to have children said they did not think they would be good parents.

Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than they considered to be ideal. 64 percent said it was because of a lack of paid family leave.

TEXT 2

Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates.

Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates.

In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013.
Since then local officials have given “baby bonus in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years.

The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate In various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australla. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.
Which of the following can be concluded from both text?

Rock weathering is a process of weakening and breaking down of rocks and minerals. Both non-living elements, such as variations in temperature, flora and fauna, acids, salts, and liquid or solid water, can cause this. Rocks on the Earth’s surface tend to weather faster than those underground. Weathering is one of the processes that lead to soil production.

Different types of weathering affect rocks. These consist of chemical weathering, biological weathering, and physical or mechanical weathering. The process of physical weathering essentially fragments. rocks. Freezing and thawing water is one way that physical deterioration occurs. Water may easily pass through any pores or fissures in rocks while it is liquid. The water will expand inside those rocks if it freezes.

A weathering process known as honeycomb weathering can be triggered by salt. By capillary action, groundwater pours into rock pores and finally evaporates. This produces crystals of salt, which raise the pressure within rocks. The rocks will eventually break. This may leave behind honeycomb-like salt crystal pits. In dry areas, salt crystallization weathering is frequently observed.
Extremes in temperature can also have an impact on how rocks weather. Thermal stress is one term for one kind of physical weathering process. This is a typical feature of desert regions, where overnight lows can be relatively chilly and midday highs can be extremely hot. Over time, rocks that experience frequent extreme temperature swings will eventually fracture and flake, the process known as exfoliation.

TEXT 2

The deterioration and corrosion of racks, metal, and man-made materials is known as weathering. Chemical and physical weathering are the two primary categories. Acid rain is one instance of chemical weathering for rocks. Scientists believe that rock weathering can play important role in preventing global warming by controlling the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. The elements contained in volcanic rocks react with water or air in the atmosphere and absorb carbon.

Natural rock weathering process can take millions of years, making it too slow to counteract global warming. However, rock weathering accelerates when the rock is crushed into fine dust. It is distributed throughout croplands worldwide. This enhanced rock weathering has the potential to store 215 billion tons of carbon dioxide aver the course of the next 75 years, according to previous study.

Researchers from University of California applied crushed rock, both metabasalt and olivine, on 5 acres of a fallowed confield in the Sacramento valley. In comparison to plots without crushed rock, they discover that during the study, the crushed rock plots stored 0.15 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare. If this amount of carbon was removed across California cropland, it would equivalent to taking 350,000 cars off the road per year.

It appears that many hardworking researchers are now looking for answers to how process of rock weathering occurs in dry areas.
It is known that dry lands cover 41% of earth/stotal area, and they are growing as a result of climate change. This according to some prominent researchers, makes it even more crucial into Improved rock weathering in dry lands
According to Text 1 paragraph 4, what is exfoliation?

Rock weathering is a process of weakening and breaking down of rocks and minerals. Both non-living elements, such as variations in temperature, flora and fauna, acids, salts, and liquid or solid water, can cause this. Rocks on the Earth’s surface tend to weather faster than those underground. Weathering is one of the processes that lead to soil production.

Different types of weathering affect rocks. These consist of chemical weathering, biological weathering, and physical or mechanical weathering. The process of physical weathering essentially fragments. rocks. Freezing and thawing water is one way that physical deterioration occurs. Water may easily pass through any pores or fissures in rocks while it is liquid. The water will expand inside those rocks if it freezes.

A weathering process known as honeycomb weathering can be triggered by salt. By capillary action, groundwater pours into rock pores and finally evaporates. This produces crystals of salt, which raise the pressure within rocks. The rocks will eventually break. This may leave behind honeycomb-like salt crystal pits. In dry areas, salt crystallization weathering is frequently observed.
Extremes in temperature can also have an impact on how rocks weather. Thermal stress is one term for one kind of physical weathering process. This is a typical feature of desert regions, where overnight lows can be relatively chilly and midday highs can be extremely hot. Over time, rocks that experience frequent extreme temperature swings will eventually fracture and flake, the process known as exfoliation.

TEXT 2

The deterioration and corrosion of racks, metal, and man-made materials is known as weathering. Chemical and physical weathering are the two primary categories. Acid rain is one instance of chemical weathering for rocks. Scientists believe that rock weathering can play important role in preventing global warming by controlling the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. The elements contained in volcanic rocks react with water or air in the atmosphere and absorb carbon.

Natural rock weathering process can take millions of years, making it too slow to counteract global warming. However, rock weathering accelerates when the rock is crushed into fine dust. It is distributed throughout croplands worldwide. This enhanced rock weathering has the potential to store 215 billion tons of carbon dioxide aver the course of the next 75 years, according to previous study.

Researchers from University of California applied crushed rock, both metabasalt and olivine, on 5 acres of a fallowed confield in the Sacramento valley. In comparison to plots without crushed rock, they discover that during the study, the crushed rock plots stored 0.15 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare. If this amount of carbon was removed across California cropland, it would equivalent to taking 350,000 cars off the road per year.

It appears that many hardworking researchers are now looking for answers to how process of rock weathering occurs in dry areas.
It is known that dry lands cover 41% of earth/stotal area, and they are growing as a result of climate change. This according to some prominent researchers, makes it even more crucial into Improved rock weathering in dry lands
The word “it” in Text 2 paragraph 2 refers to…

Rock weathering is a process of weakening and breaking down of rocks and minerals. Both non-living elements, such as variations in temperature, flora and fauna, acids, salts, and liquid or solid water, can cause this. Rocks on the Earth’s surface tend to weather faster than those underground. Weathering is one of the processes that lead to soil production.

Different types of weathering affect rocks. These consist of chemical weathering, biological weathering, and physical or mechanical weathering. The process of physical weathering essentially fragments. rocks. Freezing and thawing water is one way that physical deterioration occurs. Water may easily pass through any pores or fissures in rocks while it is liquid. The water will expand inside those rocks if it freezes.

A weathering process known as honeycomb weathering can be triggered by salt. By capillary action, groundwater pours into rock pores and finally evaporates. This produces crystals of salt, which raise the pressure within rocks. The rocks will eventually break. This may leave behind honeycomb-like salt crystal pits. In dry areas, salt crystallization weathering is frequently observed.
Extremes in temperature can also have an impact on how rocks weather. Thermal stress is one term for one kind of physical weathering process. This is a typical feature of desert regions, where overnight lows can be relatively chilly and midday highs can be extremely hot. Over time, rocks that experience frequent extreme temperature swings will eventually fracture and flake, the process known as exfoliation.

TEXT 2

The deterioration and corrosion of racks, metal, and man-made materials is known as weathering. Chemical and physical weathering are the two primary categories. Acid rain is one instance of chemical weathering for rocks. Scientists believe that rock weathering can play important role in preventing global warming by controlling the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. The elements contained in volcanic rocks react with water or air in the atmosphere and absorb carbon.

Natural rock weathering process can take millions of years, making it too slow to counteract global warming. However, rock weathering accelerates when the rock is crushed into fine dust. It is distributed throughout croplands worldwide. This enhanced rock weathering has the potential to store 215 billion tons of carbon dioxide aver the course of the next 75 years, according to previous study.

Researchers from University of California applied crushed rock, both metabasalt and olivine, on 5 acres of a fallowed confield in the Sacramento valley. In comparison to plots without crushed rock, they discover that during the study, the crushed rock plots stored 0.15 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare. If this amount of carbon was removed across California cropland, it would equivalent to taking 350,000 cars off the road per year.

It appears that many hardworking researchers are now looking for answers to how process of rock weathering occurs in dry areas.
It is known that dry lands cover 41% of earth/stotal area, and they are growing as a result of climate change. This according to some prominent researchers, makes it even more crucial into Improved rock weathering in dry lands
An explanation of rock weathering that occurs in dry areas can be found in…