Question 1

Taking electromagnetic images from aircraft or satellites is called

Accepted Answer

A) thematic mapping. 
B) GPS. 
C) remote sensing. 
D) geographic information systems. 
E) a map projection.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding world population is INCORRECT?

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A) One-third of the world's population lives in China and India. 
B) Ten countries account for 60% of the world's population. 
C) Population density, rate of natural increase, and total fertility rate are higher in Russia than the United States. 
D) North American cities generally have lower population densities. 
E) The population growth rate is about one-half the 1960s peak rate.

Question 3

What is a universalizing religion?

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A) a religion that attempts to appeal to all peoples regardless of location or culture 
B) a metaphysical religion that seeks inner peace through contact with extraterrestrial beings 
C) a religion that seeks to identify the common elements of all religions of the world in order to bring worldwide religious unity 
D) a global movement to promote interfaith cooperation, similar to the United Nations 
E) Hinduism

Question 4

Cultural syncretism is a synonym for which of the following phrases?

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A) cultural development 
B) cultural hybridization 
C) cultural evolution 
D) cultural disintegration 
E) cultural nationalism

Question 5

In Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition, what important change occurs?

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A) Population increases. 
B) The rate of natural increase (RNI)becomes negative. 
C) Death rates begin to increase. 
D) Birth rates begin to increase. 
E) Life expectancies begin to decrease.

Question 6

How do the authors of your text define globalization?

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A) the increasing interconnectedness of people and places through converging economic, political, and cultural activities 
B) the spread of McDonald's throughout the world 
C) the trend toward international trade agreements among the countries of the world 
D) the pattern of increasing telephone and Internet connections around the world 
E) the growth of international and supranational organizations uniting the world's people

Question 7

In migration, which of the following is an example of a push force?

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A) war in a potential destination 
B) health services in a potential destination 
C) unemployment in a person's homeland 
D) economic opportunity in a person's homeland 
E) religious freedom in a potential destination

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

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A) It is individual. 
B) It is learned. 
C) It is shared. 
D) It has abstract dimensions. 
E) It has material dimensions.

Question 9

Discuss the history of colonialism and how it has evolved into neocolonialism.

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Question 10

In migration, which of the following is an example of a pull force?

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A) unemployment in a person's homeland 
B) war in a potential destination 
C) economic opportunity in a person's homeland 
D) economic opportunities in the potential destination 
E) a college scholarship in a person's homeland

Question 11

What is the middle position on globalization, according to your text's authors?

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A) Globalization will eventually fail. 
B) Globalization is avoidable with cooperative effort. 
C) Globalization will bring more good than bad. 
D) Globalization is probably unavoidable, but it can be managed.

Question 12

What is GNP and what are its shortcomings as an indicator of economic development and social well-being?

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Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our increasingly globalized world?

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A) communications systems that link all regions of the Earth instantaneously 
B) transportation systems capable of moving goods quickly by air, sea, and land 
C) powerful transnational conglomerate corporations 
D) local folk cultures 
E) new and more flexible forms of monetary flow

Question 14

What is an ethnic religion?

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A) a religion that seeks the highest ethical values 
B) a religion that is identified with a specific ethnic, tribal, or national group 
C) a religion that originates within a small, relatively isolated geographic area 
D) a religion that rejects any converts 
E) an animist religion

Question 15

A functional region is

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A) where a particular activity or cluster of activities take place. 
B) defined by its latitude and longitude. 
C) based only on language and religion. 
D) defined by its physical form. 
E) the material expression of human settlement.

Question 16

In which of the following cases will the total fertility rate (TFR)be highest?

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A) when women marry early and have one or two children 
B) when women marry in their late 30s, and then have children 
C) when women marry in their late 20s, then have several children 
D) when women marry early, have children, then die in their late 20s 
E) when women marry early and have many children over a long span of years

Question 17

What does MDC stand for?

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A) major democratic countries 
B) minor democratic countries 
C) more democratic country 
D) more developed country 
E) member of the democratic commonwealth

Question 18

What country is well known for its official prohibition against unwanted cultural traits, especially in its language?

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A) France 
B) United States 
C) Australia 
D) India 
E) Japan

Question 19

What is the average rate of urbanization for developing countries?

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A) about 15% 
B) approximately 20% 
C) between 30% and 40% 
D) a little less than 50% 
E) more than 60%

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT shown in a population pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) a general, graphic indication of the growth rate 
B) males in the population 
C) females in the population 
D) age distribution of the population 
E) birth and death rates

Exam 1: Concepts of World Geography