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What is the best answer to report for (48.5-46.16)20.21? To receive full credit, you must(a) mark the digits with uncertainties and follow the correct order of operations. (1 point)(b) apply appropriate significant figures rules (note that are different rules for addition/subtraction and multiplication/division). (1 point)(c) apply rounding rules before you write the final answer (make sure to avoid rounding errors and show your complete work on scratch paper). (2 points)Enter your final in the text box provided and show your work on scratch paper.

How many significant figures (sig. figs.) are in the following measurements? (A) 2.5000 km = [BLANK-1] sig. figs. (B) 0.0020 s = [BLANK-2] sig. figs. (C) 5200 mi = [BLANK-3] sig. figs. (D) 2002 L = [BLANK-4] sig. figs. (E) 0.05 g = [BLANK-5] sig. figs.

Hiram Bingham III, a historian-explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu, and Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the greatest Renaissance exponents, have something in common. Choose the sentence that best describes this commonality. 

Concrete is a building material made from volcanic and organic materials. Dating as far back as the 8th century B.C., it was commonly used by ancient cultures such as the Sumerians and in arid lands. 

         Based on the above image, what type of castle is this?

An ancient Roman architect wrote “De Architecture,” a work that contained the architectural principles as a guide for building projects. It combines concepts from his famous triad of what good architecture should contain. 

In the beginning of his argument, Singer talks about suffering. Whose suffering does he think is impossible to reconcile with the traditional Christian view of God?

The second theistic response Singer addresses says that “we would not know right and wrong without God’s guidance.”  What is Singer’s objection to this response?

At the end of the debate, there is a brief rebuttal/response period. One of Singer’s points is that religion is nevertheless the source of much conflict. What does Hare say in response to this?

Like Peter Singer, John Hare has three major arguments explaining why he believes it makes more sense to say God and morality go together. Which of the following is one of the major arguments covered?