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

physical description of a place

Ethnic religions are different than universalizing religions because they:

are predominately practiced in one specific country

Which conclusion would be drawn from the "Popuation Dot" video?

The world's population grew slowly for most of history but faster recently

Which of the following are universalizing religions?

Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

Which of the following is true of lines of longitude?

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

Which conclusion could be drawn from the "200 countries, 200 years" video?

The world's countries are experiencing increasing income & life expectancy

What happens during acculturation?

Some cultural traits of a dominant group are adopted

Which of the following statements about Earth-Sun relationships is incorrect?

The Earth’s orbit is an imaginary line running from pole to pole.

Which of the following statements about the hydrosphere is incorrect?

30% of the water on Earth is salty.

The seasons we experience are a result of:

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

Which statement about global settlement is false?

most people live in the low-latitudes

Why is the Indo-European language family significant?

The family's languages are spoken by nearly half of the world

Some scientists believe that the destruction of rainforests is a contributing factor to global climate change

humans modifying the environment

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

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