Which of the following statements about popular culture is incorrect?

Unique landscapes are maintained

What is the best example of cultural convergence?

People all over the world adopting English as a second language

Which of the following are universalizing religions?

Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

Which statement about global settlement is false?

most people live in the low-latitudes

Which conclusion could be drawn from the "Preventing Overpopulation" video?

The world's population will level off due to decreasing family size

Which of the following is true of lines of longitude?

They run north/south and measure distance east/west of the Prime Meridian.

The Himalayas are home to some of the tallest, coldest, and most dangerous mountain peaks in the world.

physical description of a place

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is incorrect?

Earth’s atmosphere is primarily composed of oxygen and hydrogen.

The seasons we experience are a result of:

The Earth’s revolution and its tilt in relation to the sun.

Which of the following statements about folk culture is incorrect?

It is traceable to a specific person or corporation

Ethnic religions are different than universalizing religions because they:

are predominately practiced in one specific country

Which of the following is not true of the factors that influence climate?

Areas close to water have a wider range between their high and low temps.

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1
Which of the following statements about popular culture is incorrect?
Groups conform to ever-changing norms
Unique landscapes are maintained
It is widely and rapidly distributed through mass-media
Trends are absorbed and abandoned quickly
2
Mostly tertiary and quaternary economic activities and a high GDP per capita
Less developed country (LDC)
More developed country (MDC)
3
What is the best example of cultural convergence?
Ethnic groups pursuing independence
People all over the world adopting English as a second language
Religions groups competing with one another for space
Country's passing stricter immigration laws
4
A population pyramid for a less developed country with low life expectancy would have:
a very narrow base
straight sides
a very wide base
a very wide top
5
What does the line represent on a climate graph?
average humidity
average temperature
average precipitation
average allergens
6
Which of the following are universalizing religions?
Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism
Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
7
Low crude birth rate, total fertility rate, and infant mortality rate
Less developed country (LDC)
More developed country (MDC)
8
A farm that specializes in growing one or two crops like coffee, tea, or bananas
Commercial gardening
Mediterranean agriculture
Plantation farming
Intensive subsistence
9
Communities of 50 or fewer nomadic hunters and gatherers who followed animal herds and seasonally growing plants.
Third Agricultural Revolution
Second Agriculture Revolution
Era Before Agriculture
First Agricultural Revolution
10
Which statement about global settlement is false?
most people live in the low-latitudes
most people live in urban areas
most people live in the northern hemisphere
most people live near a coastal area
11
What is the highest possible longitudinal degree value?
90˚
23.5˚
180˚
66.5˚
12
Began around 10,000-12,000 years ago in the "Fertile Crescent" as plants & animals were domesticated for the first time
Era Before Agriculture
First Agricultural Revolution
Second Agriculture Revolution
Third Agricultural Revolution
13
All of the following are examples of social pull factors, except:
friends and family
high wages
religious beliefs
educational opportunity
14
What do the bars represent on a climate graph?
average precipitation
average allergens
average humidity
average temperature
15
Which of the following regions does not have one of the world's largest population concentrations?
East Asia
South Asia
Southwest Asia
Southeast Asia
16
Humid continental, humid subtropical, marine west coast, and Mediterranean can best be described as:
cold climates
temperate climates
tropical climates
dry climates
17
All of the following would be included in the global ecumene, except:
mountanous landscapes
river valleys
arable land
temperate zones
18
Which conclusion could be drawn from the "Preventing Overpopulation" video?
The world's population is still growing rapidly due to large families
The world's population will decline due to high infant mortality
The world's population will level off due to decreasing family size
The world's population started growing fast after the American Revolution
19
Most people are under the age of 18 and live in rural settings
More developed country (MDC)
Less developed country (LDC)
20
Which of the following is true of lines of longitude?
They run east/west and measure distance north/south of the Prime Meridian.
They run north/south and measure distance north/south of the Equator.
They run north/south and measure distance east/west of the Prime Meridian.
They run east/west and measure distance east/west of the Equator.
21
Which of the following lines of latitude is labeled with the incorrect degree value?
North Pole 90˚N
Arctic Circle 66.5˚S
Equator 0˚
Tropic of Capricorn 23.5˚S
22
The Himalayas are home to some of the tallest, coldest, and most dangerous mountain peaks in the world.
physical description of a place
human description of a place
movement of goods
absolute location
23
What question does population density answer about a space?
How fast is it growing?
How old is the population?
Where is it?
How crowded is it?
24
LDCs who are industrializing and have falling CBRs
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 1
25
Many people perceive “The South” as home to cowboys but our own experiences defy that view.
formal region
perceptual region
absolute location
functional region
26
Total population slowly declines when the CBR drops below the CDR in MDCs
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 4
Stage 5
27
What month is it when the Earth's northern hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun?
March
June
December
September
28
Herdsmen are looking for grazing land for their animals in arid regions
Mixed crop and livestock farming
Livestock ranching
Intensive subsistence
Pastoral nomadism
29
Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is incorrect?
The greenhouse effect helps to keep our Earth warm.
The ozone layer protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Carbon dioxide is utilized in the process of photosynthesis.
Earth’s atmosphere is primarily composed of oxygen and hydrogen.
30
Top Golf is east of Six Flags on Interstate 10.
human description of a place
absolute location
relative location
physical description of a place
31
A population pyramid reflecting slow growth would have:
a very wide top
straight sides
a very wide base
many imbalances
32
The seasons we experience are a result of:
The Earth traveling closer to the sun during certain times of year.
The Earth’s rotation and orbit.
The Earth’s interactions with other nearby planets.
The Earth’s revolution and its tilt in relation to the sun.
33
North, South, East, and West are commonly referred to as the:
uniform directions
medial directions
ordinal directions
cardinal directions
34
Southwest Airlines is centered in Dallas, but the airline makes many connecting flights throughout the U.S.
absolute location
functional region
perceptual region
formal region
35
Singapore is found at (1°N, 105°E).
relative location
formal region
absolute location
functional region
36
Where are the sun's direct rays striking when the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest toward the sun?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
The Antarctic Circle
The Equator
37
Which of the following statements about folk culture is incorrect?
Change is resisted or happens infrequently
It is traceable to a specific person or corporation
Customs and rituals lead to limits on production
It is found in small, rural, homogeneous socieites
38
Toyota ships cars from Japan to the United States.
relative location
movement of ideas
movement of people
movement of goods
39
Europeans crossed the Atlantic and imposed their religion and languages on the indigenous tribes
relocation
hierarchical
contagious
stimulus
40
The Prime Meridian (0˚) and the IDL (180˚) are found opposite of one another. Which longitude line is opposite of 60˚E?
160˚E
120˚W
30˚E
60˚W
41
Many immigrants come to the U.S. in pursuit of freedom, education, and job opportunities.
movement of goods
movement of people
absolute location
movement of ideas
42
Occurred alongside the Industrial Revolution and helped feed growing urban populations using mechanization and enclosure
Era Before Agriculture
Third Agricultural Revolution
First Agricultural Revolution
Second Agriculture Revolution
43
The distance between latitude lines is always the same. As a result, they are commonly called:
verticals
parallels
horizontals
meridians
44
A map of Texas would clearly show the boundaries of each county.
perceptual region
functional region
formal region
movement of ideas
45
Which of the following climate zones is going to have the driest conditions on average?
tundra
marine west coast
semiarid
tropical wet and dry
46
High birthrates and death rates for most of human history
Stage 4
Stage 1
Stage 3
Stage 2
47
A country with a low literacy rate and low life expectancy
More developed country (MDC)
Less developed country (LDC)
48
Ethnic religions are different than universalizing religions because they:
are often more polytheistic
are predominately practiced in one specific country
require much more strict adherance to religious laws
can be blended together with other religious beliefs
49
Which of the following would be the best example of a small-scale map?
a map of the United States
a map of this classroom
a map of Johnson High School
a map of San Antonio
50
Which of the following is not true of the factors that influence climate?
Areas with continentality tend to receive less precipitation.
As latitude increases, temperature will decrease.
Ocean temperatures can influence the temperature of the air above them.
Areas close to water have a wider range between their high and low temps.
51
What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the sun's direct rays strike the Equator in March?
spring
winter
fall
summer
52
Which sphere of Earth is responsible for the tectonic and volcanic activity we experience on Earth?
hydrosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
53
Which conclusion could be drawn from the "200 countries, 200 years" video?
The world's countries are experiencing increasing income & life expectancy
The world's countries are experiencing populationd decline
The world's countries are all on an equal playing field today
The world's countries are mostly poor and sick today
54
Which of the following is not one of the world's most commonly spoken languages?
English
Hindi
Chinese
French
55
Dialects, or regional variations of a language, will have differences in all of the following, except:
pronunciation
tone
spelling
vocabulary
56
Which of the following statements about the hydrosphere is incorrect?
The hydrosphere covers 70% of the Earth’s surface.
30% of the water on Earth is salty.
2% of the water on Earth is frozen.
1% of the water on Earth is fresh and available.
57
Growing cereal grasses like wheat, barley, and corn using combines to reap and thresh
Shifting cultivation
Grain farming
Commercial gardening
Intensive subsistence
58
Getting the maximum productivity out of densely populated areas while focussing on rice production
Commercial gardening
Intensive subsistence
Livestock ranching
Mixed crop and livestock farming
59
Utilized genetic modification and chemical fertilizers/pesticides to prevent starvation in less developed countries.
Era Before Agriculture
Second Agriculture Revolution
Third Agricultural Revolution
First Agricultural Revolution
60
Hurricane Katrina flooded the city of New Orleans destroying entire neighborhoods.
formal region
humans modifying the environment
movement of goods
environment modifying humans
61
Which conclusion would be drawn from the "Popuation Dot" video?
The world's population grew slowly for most of history but faster recently
The world's poorest families live in parts of Africa, Asia, & Latin America
The world's rates of natural increase is dramatically declining
The world's most densely populated areas are near coastal settings
62
The slash-and-burn technique removes tropical rainforest vegetation to prepare the land for planting
Plantation farming
Commercial gardening
Intensive subsistence
Shifting cultivation
63
India is home to the religion known as Hinduism.
human description of a place
movement of people
physical description of a place
functional region
64
Total population grows the fastest in developing countries as CDR falls rapidly
Stage 1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 2
65
All of the following regions have net out-migration, except:
Europe
Asia
Africa
Latin America
66
All of the following are examples of economic push factors, except:
communism
a depression
democracy
high unemployment rate
67
Popular songs produced by record companies in Los Angeles and then later distributed to smaller markets
relocation
contagious
stimulus
hierarchical
68
Locations found in the low-latitudes have:
The warmest climates
The coldest climates
Temperate climates
69
Christianity spread through the western hemisphere when Europeans arrived in the Americas.
movement of goods
relative location
movement of ideas
environment modifying human behavior
70
Which of the following climate zones does not belong in this grouping?
ice cap
subarctic
arid
tundra
71
Why is the Indo-European language family significant?
The family's languages are spoken by nearly half of the world
All of the languages in the family have been deemed official languages
Latin is the basis for all of its languages
It includes most of the world's extinct languages
72
Some scientists believe that the destruction of rainforests is a contributing factor to global climate change
movement of goods
relative location
humans modifying the environment
the environment modifies humans
73
Samsung imitating many of Apple's features in their latest smartphones leading to a lawsuit
stimulus
contagious
relocation
hierarchical
74
Countries like the United States with a NIR close to zero due to low CBR and CDR
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 5
Stage 4
75
Which of the following statements about maps is false?
maps present the most accurate information about Earth
maps can easily be folded and stored
maps can show great detail
maps can show the entire surface of the Earth at one time
76
All of the following are examples of political push factors, except:
corrupt or rigged elections
a dictatorship
overpopulation
war
77
What happens during acculturation?
Some cultural traits of a dominant group are adopted
An immigration loses their native customs entirely
A minority group gains political power
Children denounce their family values
78
Viral videos accumulating millions of views as they are shared with friends through social media
relocation
hierarchical
stimulus
contagious
79
Which of the following statements about Earth-Sun relationships is incorrect?
One full revolution takes 365 ¼ days.
The Earth’s orbit is an imaginary line running from pole to pole.
The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5˚.
Earth’s 24 hour rotation creates our days and nights.
80
A population pyramid with a very narrow base may reflect:
a less developed country
population decline
rapid growth
a high life expectancy

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