which conclusions about world population growth can be supported by the maps?

During the 21st century, urbanization will continue in Asia

Volcanoes are formed by

magma that forms in the Earth's mantle and rises

What is one consequence of El Nino in South American countries?

heavy rains cause landslides with destroy property

which is true of the benefits and challenges of globalization

increases the standard of living and some loss of culture

which is an example of how physical geography affects routes of human migration

immigrants from N Africa try to enter Eur by ocean crossings

which best explains how latitude influences temperature?

Low latitudes receive the most sunlight and warmest tem

Urbanization changes settlement patterns by..

decreasing the proportion of people living in rural areas

Which of the following statements describes how the Internet impacts human interactions

widespread communication technology, increases connectivity

Why have some European countries have chosen not to join the EU?

countries fear loss of economic and political sovereignty

Which statement best describes why many boundaries in Europe change during the 20th century

military conflicts & nationalist movements resulted in new

An effect of the environmental conditions described in the box is

Human migration out of the affected region

Since its founding in 1948, the State of Israel has fought numerous wars in orders to ...

Maintain physical control of territory the believe is theirs

The distribution of tundra biome across multiple continents results from

harsh winters and cool summers that are typical of Arctic

How will it most likely change in 2013?

will decrease as mining companies leave the area

What is a benefit of the development of nuclear power?

Nuclear plants produce very little air pollution

The debate over how to best deal with illegal immigration in the U.S. is an example of..

different points of view can influence public policy

Which best describes the implications of free trade zones on global trade patterns?

increases trade between member states

based on the maps, which statement describes the distribution of political power in 2012

Romney won a number of states with small populations

which best describes the physical process that affects the west coast of South America

subduction formed the Andes and causes earthquakes

which statement best describes how physical features can influence the size of human settlement

Site C will grow quickly b/c of its proximity to river delta

As compared to the political system in Sudan, South Africa political system

allows more citizen participation

How would the discovery of offshore oil fields likely affect the location and movement.

workers &corporate investment will move to coastal areas

efforts to generate freshwater through desalinization is an example of

adapting the physical environment

Which statements best describes the impact the Columbian Exchange had on Europeans

Diffusion of goods and ideas encouraged economic growth

Coastal mountain barriers often influence precipitation by

blocking moist, wet air from reaching inland areas

which is true of women's economic, political, and educational opportunities?

vary greatly from country to country

the adaptations to the environment visible in the photographs reflect

culture and technology influence H&E Interaction

Which statement best compares Somalia and Argentina?

Argentina has factors that make it better able to control

What was the primary cause of the Rwandan Genocide?

conflict between two ethnic groups

Which is an example of how a change in infrastructure might affect the location and economic

dam is built which generates power and creates a large lake

Which is an example of culture attempting to maintain traditional ways?

Sharia law is strictly enforced in Saudi Arabia

Most important difference between cottage industries and commercial industries is

cottage industries involve smallscale production in the home

which method of collecting renewable energy has the greatest impact on the surrounding area

building hydro-electric dam and power plant

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1
which conclusions about world population growth can be supported by the maps?
In 2010, Africa had the most megacities of any continent
World pop distrubition can be fully understood by this
During the 21st century, urbanization will continue in Asia
European cities' pop have stayed the same
2
Volcanoes are formed by
weathering of limestone and other porous rock
soil-building in high elevation areas
magma that forms in the Earth's mantle and rises
Meteorites that fall to Earth from outer space
3
What is one consequence of El Nino in South American countries?
increased threats of tsunamis
farmers lose money because of droughts
heavy rains cause landslides with destroy property
weather is unseasonably warm and sunny
4
which is true of the benefits and challenges of globalization
connects people through technology and has not challenges
benefits small business
increases the standard of living and some loss of culture
it ensures that all countries experience identical HDI
5
Which region do all the statements most likely apply?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Australia
Latin America
Southwest Asia
6
which is an example of how physical geography affects routes of human migration
refugees flee a war-torn country
pollution causes people with serious health probs to move
factories in China attract poor farmers
immigrants from N Africa try to enter Eur by ocean crossings
7
which human process is responsible for the displacement of the refugees in the table
discrimination
drought and famine
severe flooding
military conflict
8
This photo is evidence that the characteristics of Japan as a place are influenced by
physical elements
political elements
economic elements
cultural elements
9
which best explains how latitude influences temperature?
temps around the equator change frequently
Polar regions temps are not impacted by latitude zones
Low latitudes receive the most sunlight and warmest tem
Middle Latitudes experience the most consistent temps all yr
10
Urbanization changes settlement patterns by..
forcing indigenous populations off their land
decreasing the proportion of people living in rural areas
reducing the amt of fresh water available in cities
increasing rates of urban poverty
11
Which of the following statements describes how the Internet impacts human interactions
it decreases the speed of information sharing
increases the cost of doing business for most companies
interaction is not affected by the internet
widespread communication technology, increases connectivity
12
Why have some European countries have chosen not to join the EU?
rivalries between countries have made cooperation impossible
countries fear loss of economic and political sovereignty
Some countries are too unstable and poor to be admitted
there are no benefits to the EU
13
Which statement best describes why many boundaries in Europe change during the 20th century
The EU required member nations redraw their boundaries
Countries chose to redraw the boundaries as mountains shift
globalization did away with any need for boundaries
military conflicts & nationalist movements resulted in new
14
An effect of the environmental conditions described in the box is
Human migration into the affected region
Increasing use of technology to stop desertification
Human migration out of the affected region
slash and burn practices that led to deforestation
15
Since its founding in 1948, the State of Israel has fought numerous wars in orders to ...
Maintain physical control of territory the believe is theirs
stop global terrorism
Destroy non-Jewish populations
prove the Israel has the most powerful military
16
What is one cultural factor that unites most of the people living in Southwest Asia?
Most are illiterate
All speak Arabic
most live in rural areas
most are Muslims
17
which region in the table matches with the patterns of culture in East Asia
B
A
D
C
18
The distribution of tundra biome across multiple continents results from
harsh winters and cool summers that are typical of Arctic
warm, year-round temps
seasonal climate: hot summer, cold winter
freezing temps that prevent vegetation
19
How will it most likely change in 2013?
will decrease as mining companies leave the area
it will be unchanged in 2013
economic activity will increase as more companies buy land
it will end
20
What is a benefit of the development of nuclear power?
Nuclear plants produce very little air pollution
they are safer to operate
they can be built quickly and cheaply
they don't produce waste by-products
21
The debate over how to best deal with illegal immigration in the U.S. is an example of..
Physical geographic processes influence behavior
urbanization impacts settlement patterns
different points of view can influence public policy
technological innovations change society
22
Which best describes the implications of free trade zones on global trade patterns?
benefit all countries equally
make little impact on patterns of global trade
have little economic impact on member states
increases trade between member states
23
which pyramid best represents country X
B
D
C
A
24
based on the maps, which statement describes the distribution of political power in 2012
Less populated states influenced the outcome of the election
heavily-populated states in the northeast were won by Romney
obama received most support in rural and southern states
Romney won a number of states with small populations
25
which country would be classified as having low human devleopment on the HDI
D
A
B
C
26
which best describes the physical process that affects the west coast of South America
tectonic activity alters climate
subduction formed the Andes and causes earthquakes
divergence created rift valleys
soil deposition doesn't occur along the coast
27
which statement best describes how physical features can influence the size of human settlement
with few food resources, site D has little chance of growth
Site A would increase b/c of resources available in the area
Site C will grow quickly b/c of its proximity to river delta
Site B would never grow b/c of lack of fresh water
28
As compared to the political system in Sudan, South Africa political system
allows more citizen participation
is more totalitarian
has no executive branch
interferes more with the voting process
29
Satellite dishes in a rural town in Sub-Saharan Africa would most likely result in
military conflict
Cultural Change
population growth
ethnic conflict
30
How would the discovery of offshore oil fields likely affect the location and movement.
fearing accidents, people will move away from coastal areas
the government will provide more money for schools
land-based oil drilling will end as companies move equipment
workers &corporate investment will move to coastal areas
31
Type of economy where the government plays a big role but privately business is encouraged.
socialist
communist
traditional
Free enterprise
32
As per the pics, Japanese culture is significantly influenced by
technology
Shinto customs
physical processes
English language
33
efforts to generate freshwater through desalinization is an example of
cultural response to physical process
depending on the physical environment
human factors that impact trade
adapting the physical environment
34
Which statements best describes the impact the Columbian Exchange had on Europeans
american indians migrated to Europe
Diffusion of goods and ideas encouraged economic growth
New World diseases prevented colonization
Europeans had less interactions with groups in America
35
Coastal mountain barriers often influence precipitation by
causing the formation of tornados
preventing snowfall in coastal areas
influencing ocean currents
blocking moist, wet air from reaching inland areas
36
which is true of women's economic, political, and educational opportunities?
Most women in Pakistan don't desire economic opportunity
low level of female literacy is a problem around the world
vary greatly from country to country
same around the world
37
the adaptations to the environment visible in the photographs reflect
survival in the Arctic is unrelated to shelter
importance of earthquake safe structures in remote areas
culture and technology influence H&E Interaction
how climate has little impact on the design of dwellings
38
Which statement best compares Somalia and Argentina?
production and power has little connection
Argentina has factors that make it better able to control
Country with low human development can best control its land
Argentina can control better b/c its bigger
39
What was the primary cause of the Rwandan Genocide?
economic depression in the region
Belgium's invasion of Rwanda
collapse of the Soviet Union
conflict between two ethnic groups
40
the map shows the spatial distribution of believers of which major world religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
41
The global popularity of soccer is an example of..
cultural convergence
environmental change
cultural divergence
primary economic activity
42
Which is an example of how a change in infrastructure might affect the location and economic
dam is built which generates power and creates a large lake
Extreme drought forces farmers out of business
coal seams are discovered deep within a mountain
thunderstorms force cancellation of festivals in major city
43
Which is an example of culture attempting to maintain traditional ways?
Sharia law is strictly enforced in Saudi Arabia
Great Britain abolishes national laws.
indigenous tribes allowing scientific researchers in country
new immigration policy that encourages immigration
44
Most important difference between cottage industries and commercial industries is
cottage industries involve smallscale production in the home
cottage industries have a greater impact
commercial industries require fewer natural resources
cottage industries use mass production
45
which method of collecting renewable energy has the greatest impact on the surrounding area
covering roofs with solar panels
collecting gases from a geothermal wells
building a wind farm
building hydro-electric dam and power plant

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