In Which of These Ways Does the U

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which of these ways does the U.S. system differ from Germany and Japan?

• A) Tracking occurs within schools, not between schools
• B) The United States organizes education at the state level, but Germany and Japan each have one national system
• C) The United States has the highest levels of achievement inequality when compared to Germany and Japan
• D) The United States has achievement levels between Japan and Germany

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Definitions:

Pressurized Water Reactor

A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both coolant and moderator, kept under high pressure to prevent it from boiling.

Boiling Water Reactor

A boiling water reactor is a type of nuclear reactor used for generating electricity in which water is allowed to boil in the reactor core, with the steam produced directly driving a turbine.

Nuclear Power Plant

A facility that generates electricity by using heat from nuclear reactions to produce steam, which then turns turbines to create power.

Control Rods

Devices used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium by absorbing neutrons, thereby controlling the reactor's power output.