The Irish Potato Famine and the persecution of Jewish people in Russia are examples of_______.

Causes of Migration or Push factors

What do these words have in common: favelas (Brazil),colonias(Mexico),mijondolo(South Africa)?

They are names for ghettos or slums

Globalization has increase migration because__________________?

improved communication and low cost transportation

Which of the following shows the connection between latitude and climate?

The closer you are to the equator the warmer it is.

Cultural is best infused in a urban area through____________________________________.

the diverse foods, people, and clothing

What is population density?

the amount of people per square mile

What causes the increase of favelas (Brazil),colonias(Mexico),mijondolo(South Africa)?

Economic Inequality and rapid urbanization (city growth)

China, India and Russia have shown cultural convergence because all three countries

used to have closed economies but now have free trade

America has effected Global diffusion around the world by

English has become the worlds most common second language

Which is a example of cultural divergence?

The Chinese asking the media to limit English used in media

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1
The Irish Potato Famine and the persecution of Jewish people in Russia are examples of_______.
Causes of Migration or Push factors
Reason for Colonization
Cultural convergence
Pull factors
2
What do these words have in common: favelas (Brazil),colonias(Mexico),mijondolo(South Africa)?
They are all types of candies
They are names for ghettos or slums
They are names for steak in different countries.
They are all names for rich homes.
3
Which two religions came out of the Jewish religion?
Hinduism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Islam
Sikhism and Buddhism
4
The taiga biome is defined by ___________________________________________.
Its topography
the common language of the people
Its mountains
its climate
5
Land-forms such as the Rocky Mountains are a result of
Tectonic movement
Climatic changes
Latitude movement
The big bang theory
6
Globalization has increase migration because__________________?
people do not like to leave their country
More babies are being born per women a year.
the cost of living in developing countries is lower
improved communication and low cost transportation
7
Which of the following shows the connection between latitude and climate?
The closer you are to the North Pole the warmer it is.
The closer you are to longitude the warmer it is.
The closer you are to the equator the warmer it is.
The closer you are to the equator the colder it is.
8
Which of the following places is likely to receive the least amount of precipitation?
In front of a mountain
Near a lake
Behind a mountain
Near the coast
9
Which was brought to the USA against their will but are now a part of our cultural landscape?
African American
Asian
Indian
Hispanic
10
Irving's decision to restrict watering during a summer drought shows a understanding of:
scarcity
renewable resources
global awareness
city managment
11
Bowing down as a greeting is a example of ____________________________________.
sociological traits
school rules
ideological traits
cultural diffusion
12
Which is a primary factor that effects climate?
Latitude
Mountains
Elevation
Ocean Currents
13
Cultural is best infused in a urban area through____________________________________.
the diverse foods, people, and clothing
The different clothing that people are wearing
speaking the same language
the similar foods, clothing, signs, and items
14
What is population density?
the relationship between the mass of a object & its volume
a small amount of people in a certain area
the amount of people per square mile
a city where a large population lives
15
What causes the increase of favelas (Brazil),colonias(Mexico),mijondolo(South Africa)?
Economic Inequality and rapid urbanization (city growth)
Rich people taking the land of the poor.
Increased opportunity for the poor to live in better homes.
The increase of restrictions to promote water conservation.
16
Height above sea level ~Distance from the equator~The amount of rainfall~Average temperature
Natural boundaries
Mineral resources
Climate
Tectonic forces
17
China, India and Russia have shown cultural convergence because all three countries
share similar cultural traditions and beliefs
have the same government and speak the same language
used to have closed economies but now have free trade
have a dictator type ruler
18
America has effected Global diffusion around the world by
Hinduism is more popular in the US
Labor cost in Thailand is cheaper than the US
global diffusion
English has become the worlds most common second language
19
Which is a example of cultural divergence?
The Chinese asking the media to limit English used in media
A Indian company opening stores in US to share their culture
U.S. and British students participating in a penpal program
American girls practicing the Japanese tradition of tea
20
Most early or ancient civilizations developed near _________________________________.
Trees
Borders
Water or River Valleys
Mountain Ranges

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