Which of the following BEST defines conservation?

carefully and responsibly using a resource

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of reclamation?

creating new, habitable land out of riverbeds

Identify the correct definition for “globalization."

the rapid, broad spreading of customs, values, and traditions

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

People in Japan watching Disney movies

Identify one reason why urbanization is on the rise

Cities offer more opportunities for employment.

Which of the following is a result of a population reaching carrying capacity?

shortages of food; not enough food for the population

Kids in 3rd world die of water-borne diseases like dysentery & malaria b/c they don't have clean water. What category?

an economic conflict and a conflict related to poverty.

What important roles has Aung San Suu Kyi played in Burma?

She is the current head of the National League for Democracy.

Why is it difficult to create accurate maps of Earth?

difficulty in depicting any 3D object in a two-dimensional format

What is the definition of climate?

Climate is the average yearly weather pattern in a given area.

What type of conflict is apparent in Chechnya?

It is an economic conflict because of oil reserves in Chechnya.

What is the definition of scarcity?

when limited resources cannot meet unlimited wants

Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels?

coal, petroleum, and natural gas, petroleum, natural gas, and solar

What was the initial source of conflict in Sudan?

It was caused by religious differences between the North and South

What is absolute location?

measure of where location falls by longitude and latitude using min & sec

How has the definition of culture changed over time?

knowledge, education, wisdom & also traditions & characteristics of group

Which of the following is true about population pyramids?

They express the ages and population numbers of a group of people

What is the purpose of government according to John Locke?

Government was created to impartially settle disputes between individuals.

In what way is geography an integrative science?

it examines Earth in both physical and human terms

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1
Which of the following BEST defines conservation?
exploiting and misusing a resource
carefully and responsibly using a resource
making new products out of raw materials
maintaining and protecting a resource
2
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of reclamation?
using a natural resource over again
clearing naturally grown forests
creating new, habitable land out of riverbeds
using microorganisms to restore a polluted area
3
Identify the correct definition for “globalization."
when a minority culture takes on the culture of the majority
when a cultural trait is adopted, but not the culture itself
when distinct groups of people live in the same area
the rapid, broad spreading of customs, values, and traditions
4
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
Americans driving cars made in Michigan
Americans celebrating the fourth of July
Germans listening to polka music
People in Japan watching Disney movies
5
Identify one reason why urbanization is on the rise
Housing is less expensive in cities.
Rural areas don't offer good schools.
Cities offer more opportunities for employment.
Cities are less prone to natural disasters.
6
Which of the following is a result of a population reaching carrying capacity?
decrease in population due to disease
shortages of food; not enough food for the population
surpluses of food; abundant food supplies
an earthquake destroys the population’s habitat
7
What subject has Mr. Burch NOT taught in his career?
Economics
6th Grade Social Studies
11th Grade Literature
Sociology
8
What college did Mr. Burch graduate from?
University of Texas
University of North Texas
Tarleton State University
Harvard
9
What is the name of the component of Earth's physical systems that is the region on Earth that can sustain life?
the hydrosphere
the atmosphere
the biosphere
the lithosphere
10
_________________ is the science of predicting the weather.
ecology
climatology
botany
meteorology
11
Which of the following defines Hinduism’s concept of karma?
the ritual of cremation
the act of washing to purify one’s sins
a person’s conduct
the law of universal harmony
12
What was the first culture to determine that Earth was a sphere, and create maps that represented it as a sphere?
the Italians
the Persians
the Greeks
the British
13
What is the major similarity between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
They are all monotheistic.
They are all polytheistic.
They all believe that Muhammed was God's prophet.
They all believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God.
14
Kids in 3rd world die of water-borne diseases like dysentery & malaria b/c they don't have clean water. What category?
a political conflict and a conflict caused by crime.
a cultural conflict and a conflict caused by crime.
an economic conflict and a conflict related to poverty.
a religious conflict and a conflict related to resources.
15
Which of the following political theorists and philosophers was in favor of capitalism
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
16
_________________ is the condition of the atmosphere at any given location and time.
precipitation
climate
temperature
weather
17
What important roles has Aung San Suu Kyi played in Burma?
She is the current of head the Myanmar News Agency.
She is the current head of the National League for Democracy.
She is the current Prime Minister of Burma.
She is the current head of the State Peace and Development Council.
18
A relief map shows what kind of information about a location?
political boundaries
population density
physical features
elevation
19
What sport did Mr. Burch play on a competive level in his twenties?
beach volleyball
pool
tennis
poker
20
Which of the following is an example of a push factor?
good schools
more land
an increase in pay
an earthquake
21
Why is it difficult to create accurate maps of Earth?
difficulty in depicting any 3D object in a two-dimensional format
The surface of Earth is constantly changing.
Maps always exaggerate the relative size and importance of European countri
It is impossible to accurately depict the actual size of objects on Earth's
22
What is the definition of climate?
Climate is the distinct combination of plant and animal life in a given are
Climate is the average yearly weather pattern in a given area.
Climate is the average yearly rainfall in a given location.
Climate is the specific condition of the atmosphere at a given place and ti
23
What type of conflict is apparent in Chechnya?
It is a religious conflict because Chechnya's primary religion is Protestan
It is an economic conflict because of oil reserves in Chechnya.
It is a political conflict because Chechen rebels want a parliamentary gov
It is a cultural conflict because Chechnya wants their dialect to be Russia
24
What is the definition of scarcity?
when limited resources cannot meet unlimited wants
a willingness to pay for a good or service
a decrease in population
the total demand for a good or service
25
Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels?
coal, petroleum, and natural gas
petroleum, natural gas, and solar
petroleum, natural gas, and solar p
natural gas, coal, and wind power
26
What was the initial source of conflict in Sudan?
It was a conflict over access to cultivatable land.
It was a conflict over who would be allowed to control Sudan's oil reserves
It was caused by religious differences between the North and South
It was the South's desire to be an independent country.
27
What is absolute location?
measure of where a location falls in terms of longitude and latitude.
measure of distance around the equator.
one's location relative to the Prime Meridian.
measure of where location falls by longitude and latitude using min & sec
28
How has the definition of culture changed over time?
knowledge, education, wisdom & also traditions & characteristics of group
It only means “to be highly educated and aware.”
It only means “the traditions and customs of a group of people.”
It has remained the same since medieval times.
29
Which of the following is true about population pyramids?
They highlight changes in the push-pull factors of a population
They demonstrate race-related information about a group of people.
They express the ages and population numbers of a group of people
They express the ages and salary ranges of a group of people.
30
Which layer is comprised of the nearly invisible layers of gases that surround the planet?
the biosphere
the lithosphere
the atmosphere
the hydrosphere
31
Mr. Burch has been to every U.S. state EXCEPT
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Alaska
Florida
32
Which iUprep teacher has Mr. Burch slapped across the face.
Mr. Rains
Mr. Betancur
Mrs. Alwin
Mr. Carter
33
What is the purpose of government according to John Locke?
Government was created to impartially settle disputes between individuals.
Government was designed to keep humans from acting like savages.
Government denies natural rights and human nature.
Government exists to encourage self-preservation.
34
Which of the following laws was passed to protect the environment?
the Oceanic Use Act
the Clean Air Act
the Patriot Act
the North American Free Trade Act
35
In what way is geography an integrative science?
relies on global positioning systems, survey teams, and computers
it borrows from human sciences such as cultural studies, economics,
it borrows from sciences such as chemistry, biology, meteorology, geology
it examines Earth in both physical and human terms

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