Question 1

Geographers do not necessarily advocate for democracy as the "best" system of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The leading cause of death among girls between the ages of 15-19 worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  food poisoning. 
B)  lack of drinking water. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  heart disease. 
A)  food poisoning. 
B)  lack of drinking water. 
C)  pregnancy. 
D)  heart disease.

Question 3

American culture encompasses many subcultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What landform is created where rivers meet the sea?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What landform is created where rivers meet...

Question 5

Large Kurdish populations are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  St. Louis, Missouri, USA. 
B)  Toronto, Canada. 
C)  London, England. 
D)  Auckland, New Zealand. 
A)  St. Louis, Missouri, USA. 
B)  Toronto, Canada. 
C)  London, England. 
D)  Auckland, New Zealand.

Question 6

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast American Nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Darker skin is an evolutionary adaptation found in regions located close to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the North Pole 
B)  higher altitudes 
C)  the coast 
D)  the equator 
A)  the North Pole 
B)  higher altitudes 
C)  the coast 
D)  the equator

Question 8

Another name for molten rock is _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for molten rock is _________________....

Question 9

What theory holds that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere are gradually trapping more heat from the sun?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What theory holds that increasing levels of...

Question 10

An early example of globalization: In the British Caribbean colonies, slaves from ___________ wore garments made of cloth woven in _____________ from cotton grown in __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Madagascar; India; the United States 
B)  the American South; the American North; India 
C)  Africa; England; India 
D)  Africa; Ireland,; the United States 
A)  Madagascar; India; the United States 
B)  the American South; the American North; India 
C)  Africa; England; India 
D)  Africa; Ireland,; the United States

Question 11

In most societies across the globe, what gender group is usually expected to fulfill public roles from governmental officials to animal herders?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most societies across the globe, what...

Question 12

Soil erosion is caused by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  overgrazing. 
B)  genetic modification of seeds. 
C)  deforestation. 
D)  overuse of agricultural chemicals. 
A)  overgrazing. 
B)  genetic modification of seeds. 
C)  deforestation. 
D)  overuse of agricultural chemicals.

Question 13

Informal religions are characterized by a central doctrine and a firm policy on who may practice the religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Suppose that Country A has a TFR of 4.5 and Country B has a TFR of 1.3. Which statement best summarizes the population trend in these countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a higher birth rate in Country B than in Country A. 
B)  More people are migrating from Country A than from Country B. 
C)  The rate of natural increase in Country A is higher than in Country B. 
D)  More babies are being born in Country A than in Country B. 
A)  There is a higher birth rate in Country B than in Country A. 
B)  More people are migrating from Country A than from Country B. 
C)  The rate of natural increase in Country A is higher than in Country B. 
D)  More babies are being born in Country A than in Country B.

Question 15

Several African countries are experiencing sharply lowered life expectancies due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  tuberculosis. 
B)  malaria. 
C)  dengue fever. 
D)  HIV/AIDS. 
A)  tuberculosis. 
B)  malaria. 
C)  dengue fever. 
D)  HIV/AIDS.

Question 16

Although many lack access to clean water, this rarely results in illness or death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Despite superficial differences, all human cultures share the same values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A culture group is roughly the same thing as an ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The recession of 2008 made the world more aware of many interregional linkages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What term describes the process of improving present standards of living without threatening those of future generations?

Accepted Answer

sustainabl

Geographers do not necessarily advocate for democracy as the "best" system of government.

The leading cause of death among girls between the ages of 15-19 worldwide is:

American culture encompasses many subcultures.

What landform is created where rivers meet the sea?

Large Kurdish populations are found in:

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast American Nations.

Darker skin is an evolutionary adaptation found in regions located close to which of the following?

Another name for molten rock is _________________.

What theory holds that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere are gradually trapping more heat from the sun?

An early example of globalization: In the British Caribbean colonies, slaves from _____ wore garments made of cloth woven in _ from cotton grown in ____________.

In most societies across the globe, what gender group is usually expected to fulfill public roles from governmental officials to animal herders?

Soil erosion is caused by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Informal religions are characterized by a central doctrine and a firm policy on who may practice the religion.

Suppose that Country A has a TFR of 4.5 and Country B has a TFR of 1.3. Which statement best summarizes the population trend in these countries?

Several African countries are experiencing sharply lowered life expectancies due to:

Although many lack access to clean water, this rarely results in illness or death.

Despite superficial differences, all human cultures share the same values.

A culture group is roughly the same thing as an ethnic group.

The recession of 2008 made the world more aware of many interregional linkages.

What term describes the process of improving present standards of living without threatening those of future generations?

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

Geographers do not necessarily advocate for democracy as the "best" system of government.

The leading cause of death among girls between the ages of 15-19 worldwide is:

American culture encompasses many subcultures.

What landform is created where rivers meet the sea?

Large Kurdish populations are found in:

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast American Nations.

Darker skin is an evolutionary adaptation found in regions located close to which of the following?

Another name for molten rock is _________________.

What theory holds that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere are gradually trapping more heat from the sun?

An early example of globalization: In the British Caribbean colonies, slaves from ___________ wore garments made of cloth woven in _____________ from cotton grown in __________________.

In most societies across the globe, what gender group is usually expected to fulfill public roles from governmental officials to animal herders?

Soil erosion is caused by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:

Informal religions are characterized by a central doctrine and a firm policy on who may practice the religion.

Suppose that Country A has a TFR of 4.5 and Country B has a TFR of 1.3. Which statement best summarizes the population trend in these countries?

Several African countries are experiencing sharply lowered life expectancies due to:

Although many lack access to clean water, this rarely results in illness or death.

Despite superficial differences, all human cultures share the same values.

A culture group is roughly the same thing as an ethnic group.

The recession of 2008 made the world more aware of many interregional linkages.

What term describes the process of improving present standards of living without threatening those of future generations?

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

An early example of globalization: In the British Caribbean colonies, slaves from _____ wore garments made of cloth woven in _ from cotton grown in ____________.