Continents and Definitions

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Match the following historical events with their corresponding dates:

World War I begins = 1914 The Great Depression begins = 1929 World War II begins = 1939 The Korean War begins = 1950

Match the following economic terms with their definitions:

Inflation = A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. Deflation = A decrease in the general price level of goods and services. Recession = A period of temporary economic decline. Stagflation = Persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in a country's economy.

Match the following literary devices with their definitions:

Metaphor = A figure of speech containing an implied comparison. Simile = A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using 'as' or 'like'. Personification = The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman. Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Match the following psychological concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Cognitive Dissonance = The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes. Confirmation Bias = The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Groupthink = The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility. Halo Effect = A cognitive bias in which an impression created in one area influences opinion in another area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each operating system with its developer:

<p>Android = Google iOS = Apple Windows = Microsoft macOS = Apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Asia

The largest continent, known for its diverse cultures and ancient history.

Africa

A continent south of Europe and bordered by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

South America

The continent located in the Western Hemisphere, largely in the southern portion.

Europe

The continent located to the west of Asia and north of Africa.

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North America

The continent directly north of South America, including countries like US and Canada.

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Study Notes

The word bank lists the following continents: Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and North America.
The instructions specify to capitalize the names of continents and spell correctly.
The United States and Canada are on the continent of North America.
To persevere on a test means to do one's best and finish.
When something is considered relevant, it means it is considered important.