Water usage is a growing area of environmental concern. Worldwide shortage of available freshwater have resulted in

an increase in the spread of infectious diseases.

In recent decades, in which way have space satellites most significantly changed communication between regions?

They help relay information from media sources clearer and faster.

Cent Am is often disturbed by the shifting of continental plates. What does this suggest about risk factors in Cent Am?

There is a high risk of earthquakes.

How do the differing economic systems of North and South Korea reflect historical tensions between the two countries?

USA supported a market economy in the South.

What was an additional factor that contributed to the breakup of the Soviet Union?

the rise of nationalism in many satellite countries

The dam resulted in the loss of fish and seaweed species in the area. This information supports the conclusion that

the program failed to take the fragility of ecosystems into account

What is the primary way in which the Panama canal increased interaction among regions of the world?

making many destinations more accessible by ship

What is one way the Santa Ana winds impact the people and resource of the region?

The Santa Anas increase the danger of wildfires

Soil erosion is a serious problem in semi-arid regions. Which action can be a possible solution to erosion?

planting tress to hold back advancing desert areas

(Flood gates in Venice, Italy)What is one potential downside to this plan?

Cutting off the lagoon’s waters leads to pollution in the lagoon.

The SA country of Brazil was a colony of Portugal for over 300 years. This information best supports the conclusion that

Brazil has been strongly influenced by Portuguese culture.

iron ore reserves -what will most likely be the country’s main strategy for maintaining iron ore supplies in the future?

importing most of the iron ore it needs

About 22% of the Brazilian pop lived in cities. Then this figure rose to 75%. What was the cause of this change?

the continued industrialization of the country

As the U.S. population grows, the use of groundwater in the western states will also increase mainly due to

the need to irrigate semiarid farmland for raising crops

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1
Which geo characteristic of the Demo Republic of Congo has the greatest impact on its ppl & the way in which they live?
few rivers
tropical climate
centrally located capital city
extensive Atlantic coastline
2
Water usage is a growing area of environmental concern. Worldwide shortage of available freshwater have resulted in
an increase in the spread of infectious diseases.
a growing dependency on seawater.
population shifts away from coastal areas
worldwide expansion of irrigated crops
3
How does the geography of Belarus affect its trade opportunities?
It is distant from large markets.
It has no direct ocean access.
It has no access to river shipping.
It borders only two other countries.
4
In recent decades, in which way have space satellites most significantly changed communication between regions?
They help relay information from media sources clearer and faster.
They have improved the quality of information passed between regions.
They make it possible to photograph Earth’s atmosphere
They have made it easier to study conditions in outer space.
5
Cent Am is often disturbed by the shifting of continental plates. What does this suggest about risk factors in Cent Am?
There is a high risk of destructive hurricanes.
There is a high risk of earthquakes.
There is a low risk of volcanic eruptions.
There is a low risk of soil erosion.
6
How do the differing economic systems of North and South Korea reflect historical tensions between the two countries?
The unique languages of each country reflect different economic ideals.
USA supported a market economy in the South.
A command system was more suitable
The different ethnic groups of the areas value different economic systems.
7
What was an additional factor that contributed to the breakup of the Soviet Union?
Khrushchev’s refusal to support China’s nuclear program
the rise of nationalism in many satellite countries
the end of the Cold War between the superpowers
the production of low-quality goods by collectivized industries
8
The dam resulted in the loss of fish and seaweed species in the area. This information supports the conclusion that
the program failed to take the fragility of ecosystems into account
damage to wetlands areas can never be reversed by government policies
it is more important to support human welfare than to conserve land.
the tidal dam was basically successful, despite habitat disruption.
9
What is the primary way in which the Panama canal increased interaction among regions of the world?
enabling people of all ethnicities to settle in Panama
enabling instantaneous transmittal of information
providing jobs for workers around the world
making many destinations more accessible by ship
10
What is one way the Santa Ana winds impact the people and resource of the region?
The Santa Anas increase the danger of wildfires
Storm clouds bringing torrential rains causing mudslides
The Santa Anas blow with hurricane-level strength, damaging property
The heat and dust blown out to the ocean disrupt fishing industry.
11
European settlers came to the Am Midwest in search of prosperity.What geo features led to heavy settle'nt in the region?
marine life
fertile prairies
dense forest
precious metals
12
Soil erosion is a serious problem in semi-arid regions. Which action can be a possible solution to erosion?
stripping wild plants and trees for food sources
building urban centers on eroded areas
grazing cattle on semi-arid land
planting tress to hold back advancing desert areas
13
(Flood gates in Venice, Italy)What is one potential downside to this plan?
Cutting off the lagoon’s waters leads to pollution in the lagoon.
water levels in Venice’s canals and make transportation impossible.
The commercial fishing stocks in the canals would soon become endangered.
Tourism might decrease because of flooding
14
The SA country of Brazil was a colony of Portugal for over 300 years. This information best supports the conclusion that
Brazil has been strongly influenced by Portuguese culture.
Most Brazilians are of pure Portuguese descent.
Brazil is still subject to Portuguese law.
Brazilians, like most South American, typically speak Spanish.
15
Wave action can erode shorelines. As a result, wave action can result in
the loss of private property
the loss of fish habitats
the creation of deep underwater trenches
the expansion of floodplains
16
iron ore reserves -what will most likely be the country’s main strategy for maintaining iron ore supplies in the future?
exporting large amounts of iron ore
searching for iron ore within the country
developing other resources to substitute for iron ore
importing most of the iron ore it needs
17
Which pull factor most likely brought immigrants to these specific areas? (Midwest & Canada)
large urban centers
farming opportunities
the Great Lakes
warmer climate
18
In the 20thcentury, there was less immigration to the US from which region than there was during the nineteenth century?
Southeast Asia
Europe
India
Mexico
19
About 22% of the Brazilian pop lived in cities. Then this figure rose to 75%. What was the cause of this change?
a lack of natural resources
the continued industrialization of the country
climate change due to global warming
the destruction of large portions of the rain forest
20
As the U.S. population grows, the use of groundwater in the western states will also increase mainly due to
the need to irrigate semiarid farmland for raising crops
the fact that groundwater is a renewable resource.
the unpredictable flooding of rivers and lakes
the difficulty of obtaining freshwater from wells.

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