In a Meritocracy, You Advance in Status Based on

question 52

Multiple Choice

In a meritocracy, you advance in status based on

• A) your family history
• B) your abilities on exams and other formal tests of your ability
• C) your nation of origin
• D) your dedication

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Cyanide

A highly toxic and volatile chemical compound with the formula HCN, characterized by a distinctive bitter almond odor.

Hybridization

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals, which are suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecular compounds.

Nitrogen Atom

A chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, known for its role in the formation of amino acids, nucleic acids, and many other organic and inorganic compounds.

Negatively Skewed

A characteristic of a distribution where the tail on the left side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the right side, indicating that the bulk of the values lie to the right side.