Question 1

Warm,moist air rises and becomes less able to hold its moisture as it reaches higher altitudes.The result is:

Accepted Answer

A)  global warming. 
B)  precipitation. 
C)  evaporation. 
D)  a cooler temperature on Earth. 
A)  global warming. 
B)  precipitation. 
C)  evaporation. 
D)  a cooler temperature on Earth.

Question 2

Most of Earth's population lives between __________ latitude and __________ latitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  20°N;60°N 
B)  30°N;50°N 
C)  20°S;60°N 
D)  15°S;80°N 
A)  20°N;60°N 
B)  30°N;50°N 
C)  20°S;60°N 
D)  15°S;80°N

Question 3

The relationship between the birth rate and the death rate,without regard to the effects of migration,is known as the:

Accepted Answer

rate of na

Question 4

What concept is used to identify an area of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of human or physical activity or features?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What concept is used to identify an...

Question 5

Cartographers solve the problem of showing the spherical Earth on a flat piece of paper by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  lines of latitude. 
B)  projections. 
C)  globes instead of flat maps. 
D)  degrees,minutes,and seconds. 
A)  lines of latitude. 
B)  projections. 
C)  globes instead of flat maps. 
D)  degrees,minutes,and seconds.

Question 6

In general,the developed nations are more vulnerable to the effects of global warming than the developing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A capitalist system is one based on the private ownership of capital and is driven by the profit motive in a competitive marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

GDP per capita statistics take only work performed in the formal economy into account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The drier side of a mountain range is said to be in the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The drier side of a mountain range...

Question 10

During the past century,the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In most societies for most of history,men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What religion spread to Africa and the North American continent as a result of European colonization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What religion spread to Africa and the...

Question 13

How much water does the average human require daily to meet basic domestic needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-15 liters 
B)  20-50 liters 
C)  50-75 liters 
D)  75-100 liters 
A)  10-15 liters 
B)  20-50 liters 
C)  50-75 liters 
D)  75-100 liters

Question 14

Lines of longitude on a map run from pole to pole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To fit the spherical Earth onto a flat map,a Mercator projection:

Accepted Answer

A)  flattens the Earth like an orange peel. 
B)  shows lines of longitude curving up toward the poles. 
C)  stretches out the poles,depicting them with lines equal to the length of the equator. 
D)  perfectly represents the shapes of landmasses. 
A)  flattens the Earth like an orange peel. 
B)  shows lines of longitude curving up toward the poles. 
C)  stretches out the poles,depicting them with lines equal to the length of the equator. 
D)  perfectly represents the shapes of landmasses.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to the unit of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of physical features or of human activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  place 
B)  space 
C)  region 
D)  scale 
A)  place 
B)  space 
C)  region 
D)  scale

Question 17

In response to the criticisms of SAPs,the World Bank and the IMF have replaced SAPs with:

Accepted Answer

poverty re

Question 18

The largest producer of total greenhouse gas emissions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  China. 
B)  Russia. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Japan. 
A)  China. 
B)  Russia. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Japan.

Question 19

Suppose a Burger King Whopper costs $3.54 in the United States.If we estimate the cost of a Whopper in Norway at U.S.$3.54,we have used the concept of purchasing power parity to make the comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What percentage of Earth's population now lives in cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  65 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  65 percent

Warm,moist air rises and becomes less able to hold its moisture as it reaches higher altitudes.The result is:

Most of Earth's population lives between latitude and latitude.

The relationship between the birth rate and the death rate,without regard to the effects of migration,is known as the:

What concept is used to identify an area of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of human or physical activity or features?

Cartographers solve the problem of showing the spherical Earth on a flat piece of paper by using:

In general,the developed nations are more vulnerable to the effects of global warming than the developing nations.

A capitalist system is one based on the private ownership of capital and is driven by the profit motive in a competitive marketplace.

GDP per capita statistics take only work performed in the formal economy into account.

The drier side of a mountain range is said to be in the:

During the past century,the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade.

In most societies for most of history,men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

What religion spread to Africa and the North American continent as a result of European colonization?

How much water does the average human require daily to meet basic domestic needs?

Lines of longitude on a map run from pole to pole.

To fit the spherical Earth onto a flat map,a Mercator projection:

Which of the following terms refers to the unit of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of physical features or of human activities?

In response to the criticisms of SAPs,the World Bank and the IMF have replaced SAPs with:

The largest producer of total greenhouse gas emissions is:

Suppose a Burger King Whopper costs $3.54 in the United States.If we estimate the cost of a Whopper in Norway at U.S.$3.54,we have used the concept of purchasing power parity to make the comparison.

What percentage of Earth's population now lives in cities?

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

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Exam 1: Geography: an Exploration of Connections

Warm,moist air rises and becomes less able to hold its moisture as it reaches higher altitudes.The result is:

Most of Earth's population lives between __________ latitude and __________ latitude.

The relationship between the birth rate and the death rate,without regard to the effects of migration,is known as the:

What concept is used to identify an area of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of human or physical activity or features?

Cartographers solve the problem of showing the spherical Earth on a flat piece of paper by using:

In general,the developed nations are more vulnerable to the effects of global warming than the developing nations.

A capitalist system is one based on the private ownership of capital and is driven by the profit motive in a competitive marketplace.

GDP per capita statistics take only work performed in the formal economy into account.

The drier side of a mountain range is said to be in the:

During the past century,the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade.

In most societies for most of history,men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

What religion spread to Africa and the North American continent as a result of European colonization?

How much water does the average human require daily to meet basic domestic needs?

Lines of longitude on a map run from pole to pole.

To fit the spherical Earth onto a flat map,a Mercator projection:

Which of the following terms refers to the unit of Earth's surface that contains distinct patterns of physical features or of human activities?

In response to the criticisms of SAPs,the World Bank and the IMF have replaced SAPs with:

The largest producer of total greenhouse gas emissions is:

Suppose a Burger King Whopper costs $3.54 in the United States.If we estimate the cost of a Whopper in Norway at U.S.$3.54,we have used the concept of purchasing power parity to make the comparison.

What percentage of Earth's population now lives in cities?

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

Filters

Most of Earth's population lives between latitude and latitude.