GEO CH 1
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.
European languages replaced many local languages.
Spatial analysis is the art and science of making maps. A. True B. False
False
Subsistence economies are more likely to have good health care than cash economies. Select one: A. True B. False
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. Select one: A. True B. False
False
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
Frontal Precipitation
Which statement is NOT true of cities? Select one: 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jobs in cities cannot keep up with the in-migration of rural residents C. Many slum areas are plagued by poor housing, out-of-date infrastructure, and inadequate access to food, water, and education.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 in cities.
Good urban planning worldwide has resulted in little unplanned growth in cities.
Several African countries are experiencing sharply lowered life expectancies due to: Select one: A. tuberculosis. B. malaria. C. dengue fever. D. HIV/AIDS.
HIV/AIDS.
Cartographers solve the problem of showing the spherical Earth on a flat piece of paper by using: Select one: A. lines of latitude. B. projections. C. globes instead of flat maps. D. degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Projections
Better-educated people tend to want a stronger voice in how they are governed. Select one: A. True B. False
True
Despite lacking biological justification, race has acquired enormous social and political significance over time. Select one: A. True B. False
True
During the past century, the English language has emerged as the most important language of international trade. Select one: A. True B. False
True
For most urban shantytown dwellers, coping with limited access to water and sanitation is a persistent challenge. Select one: A. True B. False
True
Geographers like to use "region" as a conceptual model because it offers a reasonable way to divide the world into manageable parts. Select one: A. True B. False
True
In general, the developing nations are more vulnerable to the effects of global warming than the developed nations. Select one: A. True B. False
True
The European Union is an example of a regional free trade bloc. Select one: A. True B. False
True
Which item is NOT an extractive resource? Select one: A. mineral ores B. timber C. plants D. automobiles
automobiles
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 organic farming in the present day. Select one: A. large-scale commercial agriculture B. family farms C. a stronger emphasis on meat and animal husbandry D. crop rotation
large-scale commercial agriculture
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.
low birth and death rates
Water scarcity is NOT the result of: Select one: A. population growth. B. increased per capita demand for water due to modernization. C. inequitable allocation of water. D. sustainable farming initiatives.
sustainable farming initiatives.
The term deposition can refer to which process? Select one: 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
the settling out of soil particles as wind or water action slows