Which is a result of the greenhouse effect?

some heat trapped in Earth's atmosphere

Which is an absolute location?

2740 E. 43rd Place, Chicago, IL

What is the primary concern about an aging population?

an inability to support the elderly

What can be inferred from the climagraph?

houses might be raised on stilts

What does the image say about how the one-child policy has impacted Chinese families?

sometimes children receive more attention than they want

Which is NOT true about Japan?

transportation is expensive and inefficient

Which statement represents what a native Amazonian might say?

The rainforest should be preserved as part of our heritage.

Why do many Australians suffer from skin cancer?

The thinning of the ozone layer over Australia

What can be inferred from the map?

The average population density is low

What is meant by China's gender crisis?

There are far more males than females

Watch the video and select the correct inference about the Great Lakes (GL).

Though still a concern, pollution has been reduced in the GL

Which is a relative location?

10 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO

What purpose to population pyramids serve?

to inform us about demographic (population) changes

Watch the video about migration to Canada and then choose the true statement.

Pull factors attract people to an area; one example is jobs

Chicago is in the Northern Hemisphere. Santiago is in the Southern. What does this mean?

Chicago and Santiago have opposite seasons.

Why was the one-child policy introduced?

China's population was out of control

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1
Which is a result of the greenhouse effect?
less pollution on Earth
some heat trapped in Earth's atmosphere
more factory pollution being produced
gradual cooling of Earth's surface
2
Which is an absolute location?
2740 E. 43rd Place, Chicago, IL
near grandma's house
south of the Burger King
northwest of Chicago, IL
3
What push factor is implied in the photo?
education
poverty
jobs
family
4
What is the primary concern about an aging population?
an inability to support the elderly
neglect because children will not visit
the spread of diseases such as Alzheimer's
a shortage of nursing facilities
5
What can be inferred from the climagraph?
people must find ways to irrigate crops
houses might be raised on stilts
forestry is the most important activity
there are many urban centers in this region
6
What does the image say about how the one-child policy has impacted Chinese families?
parents are able to show greater love for their only child
parents have a hard time deciding which activity is best
music and art are the most important activities for children
sometimes children receive more attention than they want
7
Which climate is represented?
arid
tropical wet
highlands
humid continental
8
What clues do ice cores provide scientists?
tectonic movement
Earth's rotation
plant extinction
climate change
9
If land is "arable", what does that mean?
the land is limited
the land has poor soil
the land is good for farming
the land is open for public use
10
Which is NOT true about Japan?
transportation is expensive and inefficient
commercial fishing is a big industry
most people live near the coast
life expectancy is high (long)
11
Which map would most help you select the clothes you need for a vacation?
economic activity
population density
climate
physical features
12
Which statement represents what a native Amazonian might say?
The rainforest should be preserved as part of our heritage.
Rainforest resources are of little use to anyone.
The rainforest should be developed for its resources.
The rainforest will probably last forever.
13
What is the relative location of Quebec, Canada?
northeast of Ottawa, Canada
on the continent of North America
in Eastern Canada
45N, 75W
14
Why do many Australians suffer from skin cancer?
Global warming produces higher skin cancer rates there
The thinning of the ozone layer over Australia
Skin cancer is highly contagious in Australia
Australians do not like to wear sun block
15
What can be inferred from the map?
The average level of education is 8th grade
There are several large cities in this region
This region is has many mountains
The average population density is low
16
What is meant by China's gender crisis?
There are far more males than females
There are more jobs available for females than for males
There are too many females; many will not find husbands
There is no gender crisis in China; it is a myth
17
Which represents human geography?
Oil and coal
Chaparral
Tropical Wet
Sahara Desert
18
Which represents a physical feature?
Humid Continental
Trade and Manufacturing
25-125 people per square mile
Sahara Desert
19
A country with a high GDP probably has ________
major urban centers
all of these
a lot of natural resources
a variety of land uses
20
Watch the video and select the correct inference about the Great Lakes (GL).
Though still a concern, pollution has been reduced in the GL
The Indiana Dunes are a dumping grounds for steel mills
Most Midwesterners are not concerned about the GL ecosystem
Clean-up efforts have had little effect on the GL ecosystem
21
What does the image illustrate?
semiarid climate
tropical rainforest
highlands region
lowlands plain
22
Which is a relative location?
the North Pole
20N, 170E
10 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO
along 111th Street
23
Which are true statements about the world's tropical rain forests?
They are located near the equator
All of these
They produce much of the world's oxygen
They contain a great variety of plants and animals
24
What purpose to population pyramids serve?
to prevent overpopulation of countries around the world
to inform us about demographic (population) changes
to provide a balance between male and female populations
to provide better education and health care in key areas
25
Mexico City is ____________ of Los Angeles. (Which direction?)
southeast
southwest
northwest
northeast
26
Watch the video about migration to Canada and then choose the true statement.
Push factors prevent people from leaving a region
Pull factors attract people to an area; one example is jobs
Pull factors include things like war and bad government
Push factors are things like good jobs and good education.
27
Chicago is in the Northern Hemisphere. Santiago is in the Southern. What does this mean?
Chicago and Santiago lie at different elevations.
Chicago and Santiago lie on the same side of the equator.
Chicago and Santiago have opposite seasons.
Chicago and Santiago are in different time zones.
28
Which kind of country would offer the strongest pull factors?
small
developed
developing
large
29
Which represent a native species?
lions in Australia
pandas in China
polar bears in Florida
tigers in Antarctica
30
Why was the one-child policy introduced?
China wanted a better life for everyone
China's government wanted more control
China's population was out of control
China's population was shrinking

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