The National Science Foundation Is A(n)

question 61

Multiple Choice

The National Science Foundation is a(n)

• A)federal government agency that manages the civilian space program and conducts aerospace research.
• B)national lobbying organization that seeks to increase funding for elementary school education about science.
• C)federal government agency that supports basic research across a range of fields in order to advance fundamental knowledge that may be broadly useful.
• D)international nonprofit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, and encouraging scientific responsibility.

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Definitions:

Rite of Passage

A ceremonial event that marks an individual's transition from one status to another, particularly in societies with clearly defined life stages.

Stages

Distinct phases or periods in a process of development, a sequence of activities, or within a life cycle.

Revitalization Movement

A social movement aimed at renewing, refreshing, or revitalizing a culture or community through radical change.

Cultural Change

The dynamic process through which the beliefs, practices, tools, and artifacts of a society evolve over time.