Which of the following are universalizing religions?

Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity

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 is not true of the factors that influence climate?

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

The seasons we experience are a result of:

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

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

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

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

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

What is the best example of cultural convergence?

People all over the world adopting English as a second language

Why is the Indo-European language family significant?

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

Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is incorrect?

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

Which of the following is true of lines of longitude?

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

Which statement about global settlement is false?

most people live in the low-latitudes

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

physical description of a place

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

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