Distance Decay suggests that

Strength of interaction decreases with distance

Why did Malthus' theory not come true in Europe in the 1800s?

urbanization led to smaller families and food production increased

What best explains the shape of this population pyramid?

a large guest worker population

Which statement best explains the diagram shown as a model in human geography?

it's a model of areas that were once colonial-era Spanish cities

Carrying capacity is...

The amount of organisms an ecosystem can provide resources for

What is a true statement comparing extensive and intensive agriculture?

Intensive uses more labor and capital, extensive uses more land

Banks refuse to give loans to low-income areas

What does the dependency ratio indicate about a country?

the ratio of working age to the young and old

What has had the greatest impact on the culture of Latin American countries?

the diffusion of Spanish culture due to colonization

Rostow’s stages of development predict each country progresses along which trajectory?

traditional to high consumption

Which of the following about Von Thunen's model is correct?

Fruits and vegetables are grown near the market because they spoil quickly

The gravity model helps us better understand….

The likelihood of places interacting

Which of the following most accurately describes the Human Development Index (HDI)

composite of life expectancy, education, per capita income

What is an advantage of the Multiple Nuclei city model over the Concentric Zone and Sector models?

it easily incorporates the construction of an airport in the periphery

What is sequent occupancy?

the idea that a landscape shows evidence of all its historic inhabitants

Which did NOT contribute to suburbanization in the U.S. after WWII?

decrease in land values in the CBD

the process where cultures become more alike due to increased interaction.

Why is the french language found in parts of North America, Africa and Asia?

the diffusion of language due to imperialism and colonization

Which of the following is an example of syncretism?

Japanese blending Buddhist and traditional beliefs to form Shintoism

What best explains the emergence of Edge Cities according to the Galactic City Model?

the decentralization of the urban core

What best describes the long lot survey system?

a rectilinear pattern stretching away from a waterway or road

How have cattle feedlots affected the environment?

runoff from animal waste can get into local water supplies

What makes both English and Swahili examples of a lingua franca?

they are used to communicate by groups who have different native lanugages

What is one of the unintended consequences of China's One-Child Policy?

an aging population and a shortage of young workers

Which best describes the process of gentrification in the U.S.?

private redevelopment of homes and businesses

What information is needed to determine the physiological density of a country?

the amount of arable land relative to the overall population

What is Urban sprawl?

The outward spread of a city and its suburbs as they grow

What statement about the census is true

it collects population data every ten years

What is the primary negative aspect of plantation crops such as palm oil?

it leads to deforestation in tropical areas

According to UNCLOS, what happens when two countries EEZs overlap?

both countries follow the median-line principle

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1
Distance Decay suggests that
Larger places have more interaction
The importance of distcance is lessening
Strength of interaction decreases with distance
Technology has overcome distance as an impediment
2
According to the rank size rule, if the largest city has 800,000 people, the fourth largest will have
100,000
300,000
400,000
200,000
3
Why did Malthus' theory not come true in Europe in the 1800s?
antinatalist policies placed limits on family sizes
Women's education levels led to lower fertility rates
urbanization led to smaller families and food production increased
more people began migrating out of the region
4
What best explains the shape of this population pyramid?
the location of Ken's Mojo Dojo Casa
a large university
a large guest worker population
a natural age - sex ratio
5
Which statement best explains the diagram shown as a model in human geography?
it's a model of areas first settled in the era of postcolonial independence
it's a model of areas with service-based urban economies
it's a model of areas that were once colonial-era Spanish cities
it's a model of areas with tech-based urban economies
6
Carrying capacity is...
How many organisms living in an area.
Maximum organisms that can physically fit in an area
The amount of organisms an ecosystem can provide resources for
All the living organisms in an area.
7
If a city is globally significant economically, politically, or culturally it is considered ______.
a world city
an edge city
a primate city
a galactic city
8
What is a true statement comparing extensive and intensive agriculture?
Intensive uses more land, extensive uses more labor and capital
Intensive is found only in LDCs while extensive is in MDCs
Intensive is associated with rural areas while extensive is more urban
Intensive uses more labor and capital, extensive uses more land
9
Redlining is when
Rental homes deteriorate due to lack of mainanence
Suburban neighborhoods refuse to admit minorities
Banks refuse to give loans to low-income areas
Real estate agents abuse minorities to make money
10
What does the dependency ratio indicate about a country?
the carrying capacity of the land
the fertility rates relative to infant mortality
the degree of gender equality
the ratio of working age to the young and old
11
What has had the greatest impact on the culture of Latin American countries?
most Latin American countries were once a part of the British Empire
the preservation of indigenous cultures in the Amazon
the protection of folk cultures through isolationist policies
the diffusion of Spanish culture due to colonization
12
Rostow’s stages of development predict each country progresses along which trajectory?
low economic dependency to high dependency
low output to high output
traditional to high consumption
high consumption to zero waste
13
Judaism and Hinduism are both examples of
Ethnic religions
Abrahamic religions
Indian religions
Universalizing religions
14
Which of the following about Von Thunen's model is correct?
Land is cheapest for grain farming closer to the market
Firewood is furthest from the market due to how bulky it is
Fruits and vegetables are grown near the market because they spoil quickly
Livestock can easily be transported longer distances by the railroad
15
The gravity model helps us better understand….
The location and size of different settlements
The likelihood of places interacting
The density gradient of a settlement
The impact of urban policies such as redlining
16
According to Central Place Theory, which of the following has the smallest range?
A grocery store
An airport
A pro sporting event
A university
17
Which of the following most accurately describes the Human Development Index (HDI)
composite of per capita income, infrastructure, corruption
composite of life expectancy, pollution, infrastructure
composite of per capita income, education, infrastructure
composite of life expectancy, education, per capita income
18
Almost 50% of the world's people speak a language in this language family
Niger-Congo
Indo-European
Afro-Asiatic
Sino-Tibetan
19
Which part of the U.S. has the right climate to grow Mediterranean crops such as grapes and olives?
Florida
Wisconsin
California
Texas
20
What is an advantage of the Multiple Nuclei city model over the Concentric Zone and Sector models?
it allows for the CBD to be located in an edge city
it easily depicts areal physical relief features
it easily incorporates the construction of an airport in the periphery
it is applicable to rural areas beyond the urban periphery
21
Which of the following represents a country that would enact pronatalist policies?
CBR: 10 CDR: 13
CBR: 35 CDR: 9
CBR: 22 CDR: 10
CBR: 47 CDR: 15
22
What is sequent occupancy?
the idea that conquerors of a territory destroy previous cultures' sites
the idea that a landscape shows evidence of all its historic inhabitants
the idea that culture develops in response to the physical environment
the idea that people modify the landscape to reflect their cultural values
23
Which did NOT contribute to suburbanization in the U.S. after WWII?
decrease in land values in the CBD
increase in the need for housing
new home loan options
expansion of the highway system
24
What kind of survey system is seen in the photo?
long lots
multiple nuclei
township and range
metes and bounds
25
Mixed-use development that encourages walkability and community interaction are elements of _____.
leapfrog development
new urbanism
edge cites
gentrification
26
Cultural Convergence
the increased exchange of goods, services, and ideas across borders.
interaction between two locations decreases as distance increases.
the process where cultures become more alike due to increased interaction.
the idea of distinct cultural groups growing further apart over time.
27
Why is the french language found in parts of North America, Africa and Asia?
people wanting to learn french due to it being a romance language
the diffusion of language due to imperialism and colonization
French movies, music, and other pop culture traits have diffused
the love of french food has contributed to the diffusion of language
28
Which of the following is an example of syncretism?
British sending native children to boarding schools to become more English
Indian immigrants in Englandmaintaining their own cultural enclaves
Canada having two official languages - English and French
Japanese blending Buddhist and traditional beliefs to form Shintoism
29
The former boundary between the states of West and East Germany is considered ___.
A Geometric boundary
A Cultural boundary
An Antecedent boundary
A Relic boundary
30
What best explains the emergence of Edge Cities according to the Galactic City Model?
a dramatic increase in rural land values
the gentrification of neighborhoods near the CBD
the relocation of slums to the periphery
the decentralization of the urban core
31
All of these are examples of shatterbelts EXCEPT
Eastern Europe
Canada
Korea
Vietnam
32
Which is considered a subsistence crop?
Corn
Palm Oil
Cotton
Cocoa
33
Which of the following IS NOT a good example of a nation-state?
Japan
South Korea
Russia
Iceland
34
What best describes the long lot survey system?
a grid system based on 6x6 mile squares
irregular shapes based on random landmarks
a rectilinear pattern stretching away from a waterway or road
hexagonal shaped lots that maximize space without gaps
35
How have cattle feedlots affected the environment?
they help eliminate invasive plant species
they add nutrients to depleted soils
they have decreased the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere
runoff from animal waste can get into local water supplies
36
Weber’s least-cost theory is based primarily on the cost of
taxes
infrastructure
labor
transportation
37
A pilgrimage to Mecca is important to _____.
Buddhists
Hindus
Christians
Muslims
38
What makes both English and Swahili examples of a lingua franca?
They both have been diffused to many regions of the world
they are used to communicate by groups who have different native lanugages
They are both considered endangered but kept alive by the internet
they both formed due to mixing African and European languages
39
Which of the following countries is classified as a core country in the core-periphery model?
Somalia
Argentina
Germany
China
40
A combination of two languages - usually a colonizers language mixed with native.
Homogeneous
Lingua Franca
Creole
Dialect
41
What is one of the unintended consequences of China's One-Child Policy?
an increase in emigration to SW Asian countries
too many young girls and not enough boys
an aging population and a shortage of young workers
a dramatic slowing of China's population growth
42
Which best describes the process of gentrification in the U.S.?
constructing new neighborhoods for senior citizens
government projects to increase public spaces
private redevelopment of homes and businesses
the increase in suburban housing in the periphery
43
What information is needed to determine the physiological density of a country?
the number of farmers relative to the overall population
the number of farmers per amount of arable land
the amount of arable land relative to the overall population
the population relative to the square miles of the country
44
What is Urban sprawl?
People moving within the city
The outward spread of a city and its suburbs as they grow
Urban and rural populations meeting in the one destination
Rural populations moving into urban settlements
45
What statement about the census is true
anytime someone moves they must fill out a new form that year
it collects population data every ten years
it collects political data every four years
the results can only be viewed or used by the government
46
Which of these would be considered a tertiary economic activity?
Automobile Assembly
Retail Trade
Fishing
Farming
47
What is the primary negative aspect of plantation crops such as palm oil?
it causes unemployment in LDCs
plantation crops lead to wealth gaps
it leads to deforestation in tropical areas
producing palm oil emits CO2
48
The European Union and United Nations are examples of ____
centrifugal organizations
stateless nations
supranational organizations
federal states
49
The congressional district pictured is most likely the result of ____.
gerrymandering
watershed boundary
county borders
decentralization
50
Which of these are examples of stateless nations?
Kurds and Palestinians
North and South Koreans
Serbs and Croats
Saudis and Syrians
51
According to UNCLOS, what happens when two countries EEZs overlap?
it will be considered international waters
both countries share all of the overlapping area
both countries follow the median-line principle
there is a hearing to determine which country gets their full EEZ
52
The Berlin Conference of 1884 and the colonization of Africa resulted in the creation of what types of boundaries?
cultural and fragmented
natural and consequent
geometric and superimposed
antecedent and physical
53
Which is associated with the Green Revolution ?
small farmers were driven out by large land-owning farmers
advancements in machinery led to higher crop yields
people first learned to domesticate plants and animals
hybrid seeds were used to increase crop yields in LDCs
54
Possibilism is a more modern geographic theory stating that:
people have the ability to modify their natural environments
a culture can't help but conform to its natural environment
technology has allowed people to produce more food, faster
you can "read" a culture's values by how they use the land
55
What is the advantage for Russia giving their republics some autonomy?
it unites the different groups into a single unitary system
it gives some power to ethnic groups without giving up territory
it gives complete power to the central government
the autonomous republics have complete control over their resources
56
What characterizes the epidemiologic transition for stage 4 and 5 countries?
infectious diseases due to poor sanitation
epidemics due to lack of vaccines
diseases associated with aging and lifestyle
famine due to unstable food supply
57
Which term best describes African women who set up street-side restaurants in caravans?
indigenous peoples
pastoral nomads
migrant workers
micro-entrepreneurs
58
Agglomeration
Outsourcing of non-essential job functions
Economy of Scale
Post-Fordism Production
The clustering of industries.
59
Which is true based on Central Place Theory?
people are willing to travel further for basic, everyday necessities
large cities will offer services with higher ranges and thresholds
small towns are the only places one can find low order goods and services
smaller settlements will specialize in high order goods and services
60
Vatican City and San Marino are both countries completely within the boundaries of Italy making them both ___.
Micro-States
Exclaves
Enclaves
Chokepoints
61
Which of the following is the most likely migration pull factor?
fenced, heavily guarded borders
drought and famine
armed conflict / war
economic, employment opportunities
62
A narrow land or water passageway that is typically in a strategic geopolitical location is known as a _____.
Consequent boundary
Fragmented state
Shatterbelt
Chokepoint
63
All of the following are effects of the 2nd Agricultural Revolution EXCEPT:
new technological advancements led to increased production
more people available to work in factories
an increase in the number of agricultural workers
better diets and longer life expectancy
64
Which of the following is true of universalizing religions?
they appeal to a diverse range of people
they actively seek to convert people
All of the above
they include Christianity & Islam
65
What term refers to the study of place names?
Antonyms
Acronyms
Pseudonyms
Toponyms
66
Where is the greatest amount of distortion on the Mercator projection?
near the poles
near the equator
near the Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn
near the prime meridian
67
Which of the following best describes a difference in city transportation issues in different parts of the world?
higher use of public transit in Japan and Europe is due to lower incomes
traffic congestion in American cities is due to sprawl and reliance on cars
most LDCs do not have traffic issues due to lower levels of development
traffic congestion is only a problem in North American cities
68
A language that is a mix of english and African dialects is an example of
a language family
a creolized language
a Sino-Tibetan branch
a lingua franca
69
Congressional districts in the U.S. are redrawn ___.
every ten years based on the census
anytime Congress votes to redraw
to ensure incumbent re-elections
after every presidential election
70
What is the belief that one's own culture is better than others?
sterotype
assimilation
ethnocentrism
prejudice
71
Which of these represents information presented in different scales of analysis?
a chart comparing birth rates in different Asian countries
a map of major cities and indigenous lands in Brazil
a chart showing income levels in U.S. states and major cities
a map of the eastern U.S. before and after colonization
72
What is the limit of a country's EEZ according to UNCLOS?
200 Nautical Miles
100 Nautical Miles
24 Nautical Miles
12 Nautical Miles
73
A system with shared power between a central government and sub-national governments is called ___.
Federalism
Devolution
Unitary
Communism
74
The demographic transition model...
postulates that we will soon run our of food
shows that mature economies have the highest birth rates
links a society's population growth to development stages
explains why so many poor countries have mostly old people
75
What do the concentric zone model & bid rent theory combine to explain?
how rent for office space is greater in the periphery
how housing prices are greater in rural areas
how rent for agricultural land increases farther from the CBD
how the land closest to the CBD is most valuable
76
What is the primary goal of adding light rail to a city's public transportation network?
reduce the number of highway accidents
protect wetlands from industrial water pollution
reduce air pollution from car exhaust
promote continued urban sprawl
77
Which of Ravenstein's Laws of Migration uses a principal idea of the Gravity Model?
young people are more migratory than old
rural people are more migratory than urban
most migration is for economic reasons
people migrating far go to a large city
78
The geometric border between the US and Canada was drawn before settlement occurred making it a(n)..
cultural boundary
subsequent boundary
antecedent boundary
consequent boundary
79
Which statement best describes refugees, asylum-seekers, and IDP's?
They are usually forced from their homes due to conflict
They typically move from place to place inside their home countries
They all migrate across international boundaries
They often assimilate into the culture of their new country
80
Which city model's focal point is around an old colonial port?
Southeast Asian model
African model
Latin American model
European model
81
What advantage is best represented by agricultural products such as those pictured?
they increase the gdp of the national economy where they are produced
they are value added products that increase earnings for the farmer
they have added health benefits due to a lack of preservatives
they are cheaper than popular brands found at stores
82
What would be the most useful characteristic in determining the cultural landscape of a place?
the prominent physical features
the clothes people are wearing
the ethnicity of the people
the language on street signs
83
Why wasn't the Green Revolution successful for all farmers in LDCs?
the soil quality in India did not support increased production
small farmers in Asia could not afford the required seeds and chemicals
rice production in China failed due to widespread crop diseases
corn production in Mexico had negative environmental effects
84
What is the impact of centripetal forces at a local and national scale?
devolutionary forces develop at the local level but not national
uneven development at the national level but not local
increased cultural cohesion at both scales
failed states on both scales
85
time-space compression
unique characteristics of a specific location
The process of two or more cultures adopting each other’s traits
the process of a culture restricting contact with other cultures
the shrinking of the world due to improvements in communication
86
Which of the following is an important physical site characteristic for a city?
a major airport
a natural harbor
a downtown sports arena
a central park

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