Introduction

The development of food production has undergone a series of changes, starting with hunting and gathering; moving through labor intensive, small-scale agriculture; and moving on to ________ and and organic farming in the present day. a. large-scale commercial agriculture b. family farms c. stronger emphasis on meat and animal husbandry d. crop rotation

A. large-scale commercial agriculture

The term 'deposition' can refer to which process? a. the settling out of soil particles as wind or water action slows b. the breakup of rocks into smaller pieces c. the movement of loose rock and soil by the force of wind and moving water d. the movement of loose rock and soil down a slope due to gravity

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

Which statement describes one impact of colonization on the global pattern of languages? a. The diversity of languages spoken in the Americas increased b. European languages replaced many local languages c. Bilingual and multilingual speakers in Africa decreased d. Asian languages replaced indigenous languages in parts of Europe

B. European languages replaced many local languages

In some of the countries of central Europe, the population is aging and declining due to: a. migration to other nations b. low birth and death rates c. HIV/AIDS d. a large increase in the number of unmarried persons

B. low birth and death rates

Cartographers solve the problem of showing the spherical Earth on a flat piece of paper by using: a. lines of latitude b. projections c. globes instead of flat maps d. degrees, minutes, and seconds

B. projections

Several African countries are experiencing sharply lowered life expectancies due to: a. tuberculosis b. malaria c. dengue fever d. HIV/AIDS

D. HIV/AIDS

Which item is NOT an extractive resource? a. mineral ores b. timber c. plants d. automobiles

D. automobiles

What term describes rainfall caused by the interaction of large air masses of different temperatures and densities? a. orographic precipitation b. shadow precipitation c. convergence precipitation d. frontal precipitation

D. frontal precipitation

Which statement is NOT true of cities? a. They are centers of innovation, culture, and jobs b. growth of jobs in cities cannot keep up with the in-migration of rural residents c. many slum areas are plagued by poor housing, out-of-date infrastructure, and inadequate access to food, water, and education d. Good urban planning worldwide has resulted in little unplanned growth and urban cities

D. good urban planning worldwide has resulted in little unplanned and urban cities

Water scarcity is NOT the result of: a. population growth b. increased per capita demand for water due to modernization c. inequitable allocation of water d. sustainable farming initiatives

D. sustainable farming initiatives

Spatial analysis is the art and science of making maps. (T/F)

False

Subsidence economies are more likely to have good healthcare than cash economies. (T/F)

False

The theory of global warming suggests that levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are decreasing and preventing the release of reflected solar heat. (T/F)

False

Better-educated people tend to want a stronger voice in how they are governed. (T/F)

True

Despite lacking biological justification, race has acquired enormous social and political significance over time. (T/F)

True

During the past century, the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade. (T/F)

True

For most suburban shantytown dwellers, coping with limited access to water and sanitation is a persistent challenge. (T/F)

True

Geographers like to use "region" as a conceptual model because it offers a reasonable way to divide the world into manageable parts. (T/F)

True

In general, the developing nations are more vulnerable to the effects of global warming than developed nations. (T/F)

True

The European Union is an example of a regional free trade bloc. (T/F)

True