Geography Exam #1 Chapter 2

In general, Americans change their behavior by increasing their use of public transportation and purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles: a)in response to a significant increase in gasoline prices. b)as soon as more efficient options are available. c)during war time. d)when forced to by stricter environmental regulations.

a

What is the cheapest method to transport heavy goods and materials? a)by sea b)by rail c)by air d)by truck

a

The first wave of colonialism was sparked by these European colonial powers. a)France and Spain b) British Isles c)Italy and France d)Spain and Portugal

d

There were two waves of global colonialism between 1500 and 1975. Which of the following is not true of the first wave (1500-1825)? a)Europeans colonized the Americas. b)Europeans setup trading posts on the coast of Africa. c)Colonization fueled the triangular trade network. d)Europeans colonized the interior of Africa.

idk

Suburbs, large roads, limited sidewalks, and a near lack of public transportation characterize the United States. These aspects are largely the result of: a)inexpensive oil prices and government policy. b)efficient urban planning. c)expensive transportation and excessive taxes. d)expensive oil prices.

a

The influence of human behavior on earth since the Industrial Revolution in the late 1700s is so significant that it constitutes a new geological era called the: a)anthropocene. b)holocene. c)pleistocene. d)eocene.

a

The process of a company adapting its product to meet the demands of local culture is known as: a)glocalization. b)globalization. c)cultural branding. d)cultural ecology.

a

The relative importance of cities over smaller towns and rural areas is referred to as: a)urban hierarchies. b)Rank-size rule. c)rural to urban migration. d)urbanization.

a

To "maintain international peace and security," "to develop friendly relations among nations," to "achieve international cooperation" in order to solve economic and social problems, and to "be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends," was the mission statement for this organization following World War II. a)the United Nations (UN) b)the International Monetary Fund (IMF) c) the League of Nations (LN) d) the World Bank

a

Transportation networks may be intentionally designed to: a)enhance connectivity for some communities while marginalizing others. b)increase environmental impacts. c) limit connectivity. d)benefit automotive manufacturing.

a

Which of the following describes the process that accelerates the experience of time and reduces the significance of distance in information technology networks? a)time-space compression b)distance decay c) distance depression d)distance compression

a

Ideas and goods diffuse from the hearth: to other places that export to the same region as the hearth exports. a)to places most connected to the hearth. b)from spoke to spoke c)in a hub-and-spoke system. d)Always to the places closest to the hearth.

b

In early history (dating back to the Greeks and Romans), the primary purpose or reason for colonialism was: a)religious expansion. b)need for resources and tribute. c)exploration. d)decreasing populations.

b

Landlocked countries face particular accessibility problems because both time and money are required to cross country borders, making transportation: a)efficient. b)expensive. c)sustainable. d) fast.

b

Local factors have a significant influence on a place; two geographic terms that describe these local factors are: a)location and proximity. b)site and situation. c)locale and place. d)location and destination.

b

Several components in the atmosphere are responsible for global warming, including water vapor, methane, ozone, nitrous oxides, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases. Collectively, these are known as: a)Goldi Locls syndrome. b)greenhouse gases. c)climate change. d)outgassing.

b

The origin or place that a new idea or technology is initially devised is referred to as the: a)epicenter. b)hearth. c)hegemon. d)select location.

b

What fueled the second wave of colonization in the second half of the nineteenth century? a)Exploration and religious b)proselytizing Industrialization and competition c)agriculture d)the slave trade

b

What is the practical result of the UN Security Council being dominated by only five countries (the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia) with permanent seats and veto power? a)The other countries on the Security Council can get a majority and make decisions that favor smaller countries. b)The Security Council's decisions are some of the most politicized. c)Peacekeeping missions are never authorized. d)There is constant pressure for the five countries to step down and let other countries have a turn to get veto power.

b

Which of the following describes a type of transportation network where a few large, central nodes are connected to smaller points? a)regional network b)hub-and-spoke system c)linear network d)nodal network

b

Which of the following is a term often used by geographers to describe the dominance of one state on the global stage? a)first world b)hegemony c)neocolonial d)imperialist state

b

A transportation network that favors movement to and from a central point or location, such as a capital city to a residential area, is known as what type of network? a)central business district (CBD) b) network linear c) network radial d)rails to trails network

c

According to a 2008 European Commission study, what percentage of the world's population is more than two days travel time from a city of 50,000 people or more? a)2 percent b)5 percent c)10 percent d)20 percent

c

In 2014, scientists estimated that what percentage of the air pollution in Los Angeles, California, actually originated in China? a)5 to 10 percent b)10 to 30 percent c)12 to 24 percent d)30 to 35 percent

c

Although people in remote locations have gained connection through Internet access and mobile phone usage, there is a notable gap between the average bandwidth and accessibility, creating what is referred to as the: a)rural urban divide. b)Net neutrality divide. c) income divide. d)digital divide.

d

In 1945, following the world wars, this organization had 51 member countries; in 2015, membership has grown to 193 members. a)European Union (EU) b)African Union (AU) c)Red Cross (international relief organization) d) United Nations (UN)

d

What does the term Scramble for Africa refer to? a)African countries scrambled to modernize and develop. b)The African region struggled to produce sufficient food for a growing population. c)The competition between China and the United States for resources in Africa. d)European powers arbitrarily divided the world's second-largest continent among themselves.

d

Which of the following describes the process of heightening interactions, increasing interdependence, and deepening relations between and among countries? a) internationalism b) international trade c) cultural exchange d) globalization

d

Which of the following is not one of the three financial institutions that came into existence as a result of the Bretton Woods conference at the close of World War II? a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) b)World Bank General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs / c)World Trade Organization (WTO) d)International Reserve Bank

d

Which of the following pairs are two of the wealthiest countries in the world that are also landlocked? a)Liechtenstein and Germany b)Bolivia and Paraguay c)Lesotho and Andorra d)Luxembourg and Switzerland

d

Why do some scholars think China will supersede the United States as the dominant world superpower? a)China is leading the way in recognizing human rights for all its people. b)China's willingness to build clean-energy infrastructure is making it a magnet for industry. c)China has an increasingly open government and minimal corruption. d)China has grown as a global epicenter of manufacturing, and its entrepreneurs are some of the biggest investors in the world.

d