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.

Which of the following statements about popular culture is incorrect?

Unique landscapes are maintained

Which statement about global settlement is false?

most people live in the low-latitudes

Ethnic religions are different than universalizing religions because they:

are predominately practiced in one specific country

The seasons we experience are a result of:

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

Which of the following is true of lines of longitude?

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

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is incorrect?

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

What is the best example of cultural convergence?

People all over the world adopting English as a second language

Which of the following statements about the hydrosphere is incorrect?

30% of the water on Earth is salty.

Which of the following are universalizing religions?

Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

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

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