To be identified as a country, an area must have

a clearly defined territory, population, and sovereignty

What would you expect to find in a country with zero population growth?

more or less equal birthrates and death rates

Which of the following is not an accurate statement about traditional economies?

Decisions on what to charge are made by the local government

All of the following are examples of diffusion except

prohibiting native tribes from teaching tribal languages.

Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?

As the U.S.was once a British colony, English is spoken.

In what areas of the world is geothermal energy a possible alternative to fossil fuels?

in areas with volcanic activity

Why are people unevenly distributed throughout the world?

People cluster where there's mild climate, rich soil & water

Each country in the world has all of the following characteristics except

natural borders like rivers separating it from other states.

Which of the following statements describes the general trend in world population since 1950?

World population has grown rapidly since 1950.

Which of the following statements refers to a mixed economy?

Free market and government jointly make economic decisions.

How were nonrenewable resources formed?

by geologic forces in earth’s crust over millions of years

Which statement explains why water, forests, and wildlife are renewable resources?

They can be continually replenished by nature.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the world’s religions?

Sunni Islam is more widely practiced than the Shiite Islam.

All of the following are accurate statements about authoritarian forms of government except:

In a constitutional monarchy, royalty is elected.

Why has the country of Poland had a problem maintaining its sovereignty over the centuries?

It lacks natural borders to help it defend against invasion.

All of the following are accurate statements about cottage industries except:

they often involve factory work

Which of the following is an accurate statement about countries with high taxes?

They usually provide many social services to the population

What has made commercial farming in developed countries more successful than subsistence?

modern techniques and equipment

Where do most people in Europe and the United States live?

Both Europeans and Americans live mainly in urban areas.

Which of the following is an example of importing?

American consumers buy cars made in Japan.

Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the nature of culture?

Written language is one element shared by all cultures.

Which of the following statements refers to a pure capitalist economy?

The government takes no part in the economy.

The primary reason the earth’s population is unevenly distributed is that

natural obstacles greatly restrict where people can live.

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1
To be identified as a country, an area must have
a clearly defined territory, population, and sovereignty
a sovereign government and a sound economy
an economic and political system and water/land boundaries
a population that shares a common language.
2
What would you expect to find in a country with zero population growth?
a high birthrate and a low death rate
low birthrates and death rates
more or less equal birthrates and death rates
a low birthrate and a high death rate
3
Which of the following is not an accurate statement about traditional economies?
Decisions on what to charge are made by the local government
Most goods produced are consumed by people who produce them
They generally produce little surplus goods.
They're most common in rural parts of less developed nations
4
All of the following are examples of diffusion except
the introduction of horses to the Americas by the Spanish.
the spread of Christianity from Europe to the Americas.
bringing movies made in the U.S. to a worldwide audience.
prohibiting native tribes from teaching tribal languages.
5
Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?
In some countries only one religion is officially recognized
As the U.S.was once a British colony, English is spoken.
In communist Russia most weren't allowed foreign travel
African slaves had many languages, interacting was difficult
6
What is our most important renewable energy source?
fossil fuels
soil
the sun
coal
7
In what areas of the world is geothermal energy a possible alternative to fossil fuels?
in areas with volcanic activity
in areas near large rivers or the ocean
in areas of intense solar radiation
in areas with rich uranium deposits
8
Which of the following are part of a country’s nonmaterial culture?
religion and language
styles of food and clothing
food and architecture
arts and technology
9
Why are people unevenly distributed throughout the world?
People live in regions that value individual achievement.
People prefer to live in warm areas near the Equator.
People live in regions that have coal and iron ore deposits.
People cluster where there's mild climate, rich soil & water
10
Each country in the world has all of the following characteristics except
population that can vary in size, density, and diversity.
government that makes/enforces policy and provides needs.
natural borders like rivers separating it from other states.
ability to rule itself by establishing its own policies.
11
Which has been responsible for the declining death rate in less industrialized nations?
a declining birthrate
absence of diseases prevalent in industrialized nations
improved health
migration to rural areas, where living conditions are better
12
Which of the following statements describes the general trend in world population since 1950?
There are fewer people in the world than before 1950.
World population has grown slowly over the past 50 years.
World population has grown rapidly since 1950.
Most countries have had zero population growth since 1950.
13
Which of the following statements refers to a mixed economy?
Industry and agriculture are both important to the economy.
Government owns and operates all major farms and factories.
Free market and government jointly make economic decisions.
All decisions to buy and sell are made in a free market.
14
How were nonrenewable resources formed?
by volcanic eruptions along the tectonic plates
by the power of running water
by geologic forces in earth’s crust over millions of years
by intense human labor
15
Which statement explains why water, forests, and wildlife are renewable resources?
They are essential for life.
They are not being used up as quickly as nonrenewables.
They are not replaced by nature after being used.
They can be continually replenished by nature.
16
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the world’s religions?
Catholicism dominates in South America, Australia, and Asia.
Sunni Islam is more widely practiced than the Shiite Islam.
Religious differences cause most conflicts between nations.
Hinduism is practiced mainly in Asia and Africa.
17
All of the following are accurate statements about authoritarian forms of government except:
Totalitarianism is the most extreme form of authoritarian
Until modern era, most countries were ruled by authoritarian
In a constitutional monarchy, royalty is elected.
Dictatorship power is held by small group or single person.
18
What kind of government structure does the United States have?
federation
monarch
capitalist
unitary
19
Which of the following is not a secondary economic activity?
making paper from wood
making cloth from cotton plants
processing food
forestry
20
Why has the country of Poland had a problem maintaining its sovereignty over the centuries?
It lacks natural borders to help it defend against invasion.
It is surrounded by nations who want its rich resources.
Totalitarian governments have lacked support from citizens
Ethnic rivalries have escalate into full-scale conflict.
21
All of the following are accurate statements about cottage industries except:
they can be part of a subsistence economy
they usually involve making a product by hand
they often involve factory work
They are considered a secondary economic activity
22
Which of the following is an accurate statement about countries with high taxes?
They're usually unstable governments with unstable economies
They are more likely to have a market economy than command.
They usually provide many social services to the population
They're usually countries dominated by a subsistence economy
23
What has made commercial farming in developed countries more successful than subsistence?
modern techniques and equipment
better climates
greater numbers of farmers
longer growing seasons
24
Where do most people in Europe and the United States live?
People in both are spread evenly throughout the two regions.
Most in both live in the west, where climates are milder.
Both Europeans and Americans live mainly in urban areas.
Most Europeans farms, while most Americans cities.
25
All of the following workers are engaged in tertiary economic activities except
a doctor.
a carpenter.
a police officer.
a waitress.
26
Which of the following is a primary economic activity?
food processing
subsistence farming
government
manufacturing
27
Which of the following is an example of importing?
A computer programmer from India applies for a job in the US
American consumers buy cars made in Japan.
American farmers sell wheat to foreign countries.
A student from France attends college in the United States.
28
Which of the following is not an accurate statement about the nature of culture?
Influence of China on East Asia shows cultural hearth
Religions and languages often overlap political boundaries.
Written language is one element shared by all cultures.
In all cultures, family is the most vital unit of society
29
Which of the following statements refers to a pure capitalist economy?
The government provides goods and services needed.
The government regulates businesses to ensure efficiency.
The government takes no part in the economy.
The government and free market jointly make decisions.
30
The primary reason the earth’s population is unevenly distributed is that
most climates cannot support life.
natural obstacles greatly restrict where people can live.
in order to survive, people must live near a body of water.
people tend to form restrictive groups.

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