Which Statement Made by an Adolescent Girl Indicates an Understanding

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by an adolescent girl indicates an understanding about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ?

• A) "I know the only way to prevent STDs is to not be sexually active."
• B) "I practice safe sex because I wash myself right after sex."
• C) "I won't get any kind of STD because I take the pill."
• D) "I only have sex if my boyfriend wears a condom."

Comprehend and calculate variance, including understanding its properties and relationship to standard deviation.

Understand the concepts and calculations related to coefficient of variation and correlation.

Interpret and analyze data summaries, including five number summaries and box plots.

Apply the concept of relative frequency in the context of data analysis.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Topsoil

The uppermost layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients, crucial for plant growth.

Deserts

Arid regions with extremely low rainfall, characterized by scarce vegetation and diverse adaptations among the organisms that inhabit them.

Savannas

Grassland ecosystems with scattered trees, found in regions that receive a moderate amount of annual rainfall, typically bordering deserts or tropical rainforests.