Question 1

As a result of,__________human activity has significantly increased the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  Industrial Revolution
B)  Cold War
C)  Renaissance
D)  Green Revolution
E)  Space Age A

Question 2

__________is the study of human activity and its relationship to the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartography
B)  Human geography
C)  Physical geography
D)  Geology
E)  Statistics C

Question 3

There are __________ core areas of wealthy industrialized countries,all of which are found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  five
E)  six B

Question 4

Discuss the concept of carrying capacity and explain the issues that may determine whether the human population will continue to grow,crash,or stabilize.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the concept of carrying capacity and...

Question 5

__________ is the average number of children a woman in a particular country has in her lifetime,whether or not they all live to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertility rate
B)  Replacement level
C)  Birth rate
D)  Child-woman ratio
E)  Fecundity

Question 6

The world's population is now growing by about __________,a growth rate found almost exclusively in __________,as populations are stable or in decline in places such as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The world's population is now growing by...

Question 7

Although there are exceptions,explain why a decrease in family size usually coincides with a higher level of urbanization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although there are exceptions,explain why a decrease...

Question 8

Mountain chains,such as the Himalayas,are a direct result of two plates subsiding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What technology acquires data about the Earth's surface through aerial photographs taken from airplanes or images created from satellites orbiting the Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  remote sensing
B)  GIS
C)  cartography
D)  GPS
E)  none of the above

Question 10

__________ occurs when people move from rural agricultural areas to the cities for employment or in search of a better life and is an example of a migration pattern based on people seeking__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when people move from rural...

Question 11

It is easier to understand why people move from rural to urban,from periphery to core,from Mexico to the United States when one begins to understand __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the global economy
B)  manufacturing
C)  politics
D)  transportation systems
E)  exchange rates

Question 12

Tropical rain forests only make up about _____ percent of the Earth's surface but contain up to _____ percent of the Earth's biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

A)  2;50
B)  2;20
C)  3;30
D)  4;40
E)  5;50

Question 13

Remote sensing technology acquires data about the Earth's surface through aerial photographs taken from airplanes or images created from satellites orbiting the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________is the spatial study of natural phenomena that make up the environment,such as rivers,mountains,landforms,weather,climate,soils,plants,and any other physical aspects of the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartography
B)  Human geography
C)  Physical geography
D)  Geology
E)  Statistics

Question 15

Explain why the following statement is true: There may be regions of the world exhibiting stage 1 development patterns (within the context of the index of economic development),but few if any entire countries fall into this category in today's world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why the following statement is true:...

Question 16

The Earth's crust,which is between 10 and 125 miles thick,is one big solid mass that cover a molten iron core at the center of the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A particular country's opportunities and advantages can be determined by various factors,such as

Accepted Answer

A)  the amounts of available natural or human resources.
B)  arable land for farming.
C)  forests for timber & freshwater for fishing
D)  a location providing greater access to world markets.
E)  all of the above

Question 18

Briefly discuss the professional opportunities in the field of geography.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly discuss the professional opportunities in the...

Question 19

What is fertility rate and how does it relate to family size?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is fertility rate and how does...

Question 20

Cultural forces have little impact on human activities as globalization creates new alliances and global networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to the World

As a result of,__________human activity has significantly increased the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

__________is the study of human activity and its relationship to the Earth's surface.

There are __________ core areas of wealthy industrialized countries,all of which are found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Discuss the concept of carrying capacity and explain the issues that may determine whether the human population will continue to grow,crash,or stabilize.

__________ is the average number of children a woman in a particular country has in her lifetime,whether or not they all live to adulthood.

The world's population is now growing by about ,a growth rate found almost exclusively in ,as populations are stable or in decline in places such as __.

Although there are exceptions,explain why a decrease in family size usually coincides with a higher level of urbanization.

Mountain chains,such as the Himalayas,are a direct result of two plates subsiding.

What technology acquires data about the Earth's surface through aerial photographs taken from airplanes or images created from satellites orbiting the Earth?

occurs when people move from rural agricultural areas to the cities for employment or in search of a better life and is an example of a migration pattern based on people seeking.

It is easier to understand why people move from rural to urban,from periphery to core,from Mexico to the United States when one begins to understand __________.

Tropical rain forests only make up about _ percent of the Earth's surface but contain up to _ percent of the Earth's biodiversity.

Remote sensing technology acquires data about the Earth's surface through aerial photographs taken from airplanes or images created from satellites orbiting the Earth.

__________is the spatial study of natural phenomena that make up the environment,such as rivers,mountains,landforms,weather,climate,soils,plants,and any other physical aspects of the Earth's surface.

Explain why the following statement is true: There may be regions of the world exhibiting stage 1 development patterns (within the context of the index of economic development),but few if any entire countries fall into this category in today's world.

The Earth's crust,which is between 10 and 125 miles thick,is one big solid mass that cover a molten iron core at the center of the planet.

A particular country's opportunities and advantages can be determined by various factors,such as

Briefly discuss the professional opportunities in the field of geography.

What is fertility rate and how does it relate to family size?

Cultural forces have little impact on human activities as globalization creates new alliances and global networks.