Question 1

The notion that menopause in midlife gives women the time, energy, and freedom to help succeeding generations thrive is known as the:

Accepted Answer

grandmothe

Question 2

Despite gene flows through migration, most modern ethnic groups possess a discrete set of biological characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What process does the term orographic rainfall describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a condition of 100 percent humidity prevails over several days 
B)  precipitation that occurs when air is forced to rise over mountain ranges 
C)  precipitation that is created by chemicals introduced by human activities 
D)  a downpour that occurs seasonally due to rapid continental heating 
A)  when a condition of 100 percent humidity prevails over several days 
B)  precipitation that occurs when air is forced to rise over mountain ranges 
C)  precipitation that is created by chemicals introduced by human activities 
D)  a downpour that occurs seasonally due to rapid continental heating

Question 4

Most world regions are defined by the same set of indicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Polluted or otherwise unsafe drinking water is one of the primary causes of the death of children under age five.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT describe religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  usually rooted in deep history 
B)  a formal or an informal institution 
C)  usually rejects the idea of a higher power 
D)  embodies a value system 
A)  usually rooted in deep history 
B)  a formal or an informal institution 
C)  usually rejects the idea of a higher power 
D)  embodies a value system

Question 7

The prime meridian runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through:

Accepted Answer

A)  New York City, USA. 
B)  Berlin, Germany. 
C)  London, England. 
D)  Greenwich, England. 
A)  New York City, USA. 
B)  Berlin, Germany. 
C)  London, England. 
D)  Greenwich, England.

Question 8

Over a billion people worldwide live in urban slums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The theory known as plate tectonics holds that Earth's crustal layer consists of plates that float on a layer of molten rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The group of 13 NGO's that is the world leader in emergency famine relief is:

Accepted Answer

A)  OXFAM. 
B)  Rotary International. 
C)  Red Crescent. 
D)  Doctors without Borders. 
A)  OXFAM. 
B)  Rotary International. 
C)  Red Crescent. 
D)  Doctors without Borders.

Question 11

Although cultures may share some core beliefs, they may also disagree on a number of other values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the green revolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically engineered seeds 
B)  large, sophisticated farming machinery 
C)  an emphasis on organic farming 
D)  large tracts of land 
A)  genetically engineered seeds 
B)  large, sophisticated farming machinery 
C)  an emphasis on organic farming 
D)  large tracts of land

Question 13

Name two widespread human practices cited in the textbook that are major contributors to the rising levels of so-called "greenhouse gases" in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Industrial practices, electric

Question 14

Governments seek to protect their industries from foreign competition through all of the following policies EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  tariffs. 
B)  trade restrictions. 
C)  import quotas. 
D)  free trade agreements. 
A)  tariffs. 
B)  trade restrictions. 
C)  import quotas. 
D)  free trade agreements.

Question 15

The highest average temperatures on Earth fall within a band 30$\degree$ north and south of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  prime meridian. 
B)  Tropic of Capricorn. 
C)  Tropic of Cancer. 
D)  equator. 
A)  prime meridian. 
B)  Tropic of Capricorn. 
C)  Tropic of Cancer. 
D)  equator.

Question 16

Lines of latitude run around Earth parallel to the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Scientific evidence points to the fact that certain races have particularly high mathematical ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A map is by definition an unbiased view of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Everything people use to live on Earth that is not part of biological inheritance is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Everything people use to live on Earth...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The notion that menopause in midlife gives women the time, energy, and freedom to help succeeding generations thrive is known as the:

Despite gene flows through migration, most modern ethnic groups possess a discrete set of biological characteristics.

What process does the term orographic rainfall describe?

Most world regions are defined by the same set of indicators.

Polluted or otherwise unsafe drinking water is one of the primary causes of the death of children under age five.

Which of the following does NOT describe religion?

The prime meridian runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through:

Over a billion people worldwide live in urban slums.

The theory known as plate tectonics holds that Earth's crustal layer consists of plates that float on a layer of molten rock.

The group of 13 NGO's that is the world leader in emergency famine relief is:

Although cultures may share some core beliefs, they may also disagree on a number of other values.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the green revolution?

Name two widespread human practices cited in the textbook that are major contributors to the rising levels of so-called "greenhouse gases" in the atmosphere.

Governments seek to protect their industries from foreign competition through all of the following policies EXCEPT:

The highest average temperatures on Earth fall within a band 30 $\degree$ north and south of the:

Lines of latitude run around Earth parallel to the equator.

Scientific evidence points to the fact that certain races have particularly high mathematical ability.

A map is by definition an unbiased view of the world.

Everything people use to live on Earth that is not part of biological inheritance is referred to as .

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

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

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Exam 1: Geography: an Exploration of Connections

The notion that menopause in midlife gives women the time, energy, and freedom to help succeeding generations thrive is known as the:

Despite gene flows through migration, most modern ethnic groups possess a discrete set of biological characteristics.

What process does the term orographic rainfall describe?

Most world regions are defined by the same set of indicators.

Polluted or otherwise unsafe drinking water is one of the primary causes of the death of children under age five.

Which of the following does NOT describe religion?

The prime meridian runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through:

Over a billion people worldwide live in urban slums.

The theory known as plate tectonics holds that Earth's crustal layer consists of plates that float on a layer of molten rock.

The group of 13 NGO's that is the world leader in emergency famine relief is:

Although cultures may share some core beliefs, they may also disagree on a number of other values.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the green revolution?

Name two widespread human practices cited in the textbook that are major contributors to the rising levels of so-called "greenhouse gases" in the atmosphere.

Governments seek to protect their industries from foreign competition through all of the following policies EXCEPT:

The highest average temperatures on Earth fall within a band 30 °\degree° north and south of the:

Lines of latitude run around Earth parallel to the equator.

Scientific evidence points to the fact that certain races have particularly high mathematical ability.

A map is by definition an unbiased view of the world.

Everything people use to live on Earth that is not part of biological inheritance is referred to as .

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

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

Filters

The highest average temperatures on Earth fall within a band 30 $\degree$ north and south of the: