Geo midterm pt 1

What fraction of the world's population does NOT have access to clean water?

1/6

Approximately how many languages are spoken on Earth today?

2500-3500

The opposite of capitalism is:

Communism

Which statement is NOT a positive ripple effect of developing countries investing more resources in the education of females?

Educated women are more likely to migrate to another country.

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

Equator

A nation's GDP per capita reveals how quickly it is consuming its natural resources.

False

Despite gene flows through migration, most modern ethnic groups possess a discrete set of biological characteristics. Select one: True False

False

Highly resilient cities, such as New York, are not vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

False

In warm air, the gas molecules are relatively dense and are associated with high air pressure. Select one: True False

False

Informal religions are characterized by a central doctrine and a firm policy on who may practice the religion. Select one: True False

False

Language is not a significant delineator of cultural regions.

False

Most regions, as defined by geographers, have well-defined boundaries. Select one: True False

False

Physical geography is the study of various aspects of human life that create the distinctive landscapes and regions of the world. Select one: True False

False

Regardless of their location, Kurds share a specific way of life.

False

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

False

Subsistence economies are more likely to have good health care than cash economies.

False

The monsoon is an example of dry arctic air being blown by currents into otherwise moist regions. Select one: True False

False

The processes of plate tectonics are external processes that form landscapes, whereas the processes of weathering and erosion are internal processes that further shape landforms and landscapes. Select one: True False

False

The rate of natural increase measures the growth of a population including in-migration and out-migration figures. Select one: True False

False

The textbook draws fundamental distinctions between a cultural group and an ethnic group. Select one: True False

False

The volume of water that a person directly uses in a year is called virtual water.

False

Prices of fair trade goods are usually lower than the prices of free trade goods.

Fasle

Reasons for concern regarding the use of GM crops do NOT include that:

GM seeds are widely used in Europe.

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

HIV/AIDS.

Which problem is NOT among those that arise from the use of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of societal and human well-being?

It overemphasizes social aspects of well-being at the expense of economic aspects.

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?

More babies are being born in Country A than in Country B.

Water is now the third most valuable commodity in the world, after: Select one: a.oil and electricity. b.diamonds and gold. c.corn and wheat. d.exchange rates and crop yields.

Oil and Electricity

The group of 17 NGOs that is the world leader in emergency famine relief is:

Oxfam

Which factor is NOT part of the United Nations' calculation of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Percentage of GDP per capita spent on health care

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

Pregnancy

What is the key goal of multinational corporations?

Profit

Which statement is TRUE regarding political freedoms post Arab Spring?

Responses to the Arab Spring included both political reforms and extreme repression.

Which term refers to the relationship between the distances shown on the map and the actual distances on Earth's surface?

Scale

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Cold War and its effects? Select one: a.During the Cold War, the United States and the USSR both promoted capitalism. b.The Cold War had little effect on the internal and external policies of countries other than the United States and the USSR. c.The Cold War became a race to attract the loyalties of unallied countries and to arm them. d.Post-Cold War geopolitics allowed many southeastern European countries to resolve their political conflicts peacefully, embracing the diversity in their countries.

The Cold War became a race to attract the loyalties of unallied countries and to arm them.

Which statement is TRUE concerning multinational corporations?

They possess the ability to influence the political affairs in countries where they operate.

As education rates for women increase, total fertility rates tend to decrease.

True

Despite lacking biological justification, race has acquired enormous social and political significance over time.

True

Dirty water now kills more people annually than armed conflict. Select one: True False

True

During the past century, the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade. Select one: True False

True

In 1700, fewer than 10 percent of the population lived in cities; today, more than 50 percent live in cities. Select one: True False

True

In a Robinson projection, the shapes of landmasses are slightly distorted.

True

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

True

Race is a biologically meaningless concept.

True

Suppose a Burger King Whopper costs $4.79 in the United States. If we estimate the cost of a Whopper in India as equivalent to $1.83, we have used the concept of purchasing power parity to make the comparison.

True

Sustainable development is defined as the idea that improvements in present standards of living must not be made at the expense of future populations. Select one: True False

True

The population pyramid for a population that is getting younger would be wider at the bottom than at the top.

True

The spread of a particular religion can often be seen along historical trade routes. Select one: True False

True

The reasons for differences in behavior between cultures are complex but usually related to:

Values

Through which landscape process is rock broken down into smaller pieces?

Weathering

According to the textbook, which statement is TRUE about racial differences among humans? Select one: a.Race has been used as a justification for exploitation in many different regions of the world. b.Racial markings are significant in explaining the internal biological differences among humans. c.Racism originated in present-day England, and the ideas spread through colonization. d.Race determines the many different subspecies of the human race.

a.Race has been used as a justification for exploitation in many different regions of the world.

Which statement would a free trade advocate make? Select one: a.Strict import quotas decrease the variety of choices for consumers. b.Higher tariffs encourage more efficient production processes. c.Higher tariffs encourage the production of higher-quality goods. d.Import quotas lower the prices consumers must pay for goods.

a.Strict import quotas decrease the variety of choices for consumers

Developing nations are usually characterized by _____ economies, while developed nations are usually characterized by the presence of _____ industries.

agricultural; service

Which factor is NOT a characteristic of the green revolution?

an emphasis on organic farming

The MOST common way for shantytown dwellers across the globe to get water is through:

communal spigot.

As countries become more democratic, individuals gain more rights. These rights typically do NOT include the right to: Select one: a.protest government policies. b.take action against injustice. c.marshal public support for particular programs. d.engage in free and unrestricted trade.

engage in free and unrestricted trade.

Experts agree that certain factors must be present for democratization to flourish. These factors do NOT include:

political dynasties and inherited wealth.

The push/pull phenomenon of urbanization pushes people out of _____ and pulls them into _____.

rural areas; cities

To fit the spherical Earth onto a flat map, a Mercator projection:

stretches out the poles, depicting them with lines equal to the length of the equator.

What mechanisms have national governments used to protect their economies and industries from foreign competition? Select one: a.tariffs and import quotas b.free trade blocs and export subsidies c.investment restrictions and increasing the value of their currency d.antitrust laws and import quotas

tariffs and import quotas

The term deposition can refer to which process?

the settling out of soil particles as wind or water action slows