world geo final

The United States of America has more _______ than any other region in the world.

*ALL OF THESE ANSWERS ARE TRUE natural hazards tornadoes climate types

A group of organisms existing together in an area

ecosystems

A plant, animal, or other organism that has ben released into an ecosystem in which it did not evolve is nonindigenous (non-native), also know as

exotic species

There was considerable uncertainty in the science of climate change, until around the year 2000.

true

Usually, we hear of issues concerning the border between the United States and Mexico; however, the border between the United States and Canada is actually the longest international border in the world.

true

When adjusted for inflation, a typical man's earnings in the United States today is less than it was over thirty years ago in 1978.

true

Zebra Muscles, originally from the Caspian and Black Sea are capable of laying 35,000 eggs per year

true

The size of the Latin American region in land area is about

twice that of the US

This North American country has an average population density of around 85.

united states

One rationale for a substantial portion of the world population living near the coast is the cost of air freight, which can cost _______ times as much as ocean freight.

20

The population of the North American region is approximately

350 million

The population of the Latin American region is approximately

600 million

The present population of the world is approximately:

7 billion

Most of the population of North America live in cities, approximately what percent?

80%

Agriculture and Industry account for over _____ % of all water used in the U.S.

90%

Which sea separates Alaska and Russia?

Bering Sea

Which of the following is Not one of the four largest cities, with respect to population, of the Latin American region?

Caracas, Chile

The CAFE standard is a common term when referring to energy and environmental issues in the United States. The acronym CAFE stands for:

Corporate Average Fuel Economy

In 1969, the oil polluted ________________ River caught fire and burned for 8 days with 40 ft flames.

Cuyahoga

To plan ahead with the purpose of eliminating certain pollution problems

Environmental Planning / Management

This agency was established in 1970 and is the federal agency that is responsible for most environmental matters

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The IPCC stands for

International Panel on Climate Change

Which of the following is Not one of the four major religions for the Latin American region?

Islam

Which sea is between Greenland and Canada?

Labrador Sea

Which of the following is Not one of the four dominant climate types for the North American region?

Mediterranean

NAFTA is a common term in reference to the economy and trade in the United States. What does NAFTA stand for?

North American Free Trade Agreement

_________________ is a large acquifer in the midwestern portion of the United States.

Ogallala

Balancing depletion with use of reuses to ensure a perpetual supply

Sustainable earth

The Latin American region has several examples of altitudinal / temperature zonation. Which of the following is Not one of these zones?

Tierra Tropical (temperate)

This country is the only country considered 100% urban in the Latin American region and in fact, one of the few countries around the world to hold this distinction.

anguilla

This country is the most densely populated country in the Latin American region.

barbados

Which of the following countries is Not in South America?

belize

The most populous (country with the most people) country in the Latin American region is

brazil

Which of the following is not a commonly recycled item?

car radios

Which of the following was Not one of the three dominant Native American civilizations of the southwestern United States?

cherokee

The main role in determining the distribution of biomes comes from:

climate

Which of the following is not a commonly recycled item?

computers

Resource use with little waste and minimal environmental pollution

conservation

This country is the least densely populated country in the Latin American region.

falkland islands

About 13% of the population in the United States was born outside the United States; however, the percentage of foreign born residents in Canada is much lower.

false

About half of all U.S. foreign trade is carried through the Panama Canal.

false

Brazil is the largest nation in which Spanish is the main language.

false

Chichén Itzá in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and Tikal in northern Guatemala are very significant Incan ruins.

false

Generally, when viewed in the globalized economy, the United States built an economy based on production and export; in contrast, China and most other major economies have built economies of consumption.

false

Industrialization, the burning of tropical forests and other factors although often bad for the environment, have produced a steady decline in carbon dioxide emissions.

false

Many Latin American countries are trying to increase trade with China. Despite their best efforts, China does not seem to be interested.

false

Mexico is the largest producer of copper in the world.

false

Mount Aconcagua in Argentina is the tallest mountain in the Latin American region at over 28,000 feet.

false

The Latin American region follows the general global pattern that residents in less developed countries live predominantly in rural areas.

false

The environmental lapse rate explains that for every 1,000 feet of increase in elevation, it should be about 3.5 degrees farenheit warmer.

false

The rapid growth of consumerism in China has the average Chinese resident consuming slightly more goods and services than the average American.

false

The greenhouse effect is bad and leading to global warming.

false Without the greenhouse effect, life on Earth would not be possible. Human activities have led to substantial releases of greenhouse gases, which intensify the natural greenhouse effect.

Which of the following is Not one of the four dominant language families for the Latin American region?

german

This North American country has an average population density of less than 1.

greenland

Since 1985 hazardous waste disposal has been controlled by law. This was necessary because

hazardous waste is so dangerous and it can seep into water supplies

Which of the following is Not one of the four dominant language families for the North American region?

indigenous

An exotic species that that causes economic or environmental harm is considered

invasive

Times Beach, Missouri, a community along the Meramec River, southwest of St. Louis currently

is abandoned because residents were forced to evacuate due to Dioxin contamination of the city streets

Yucca Mountain in southern Nevada was selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) in 1982 as a hazardous waste storage site and currently

is not yet completed due to controversies surrounding the safety and risks involved in storing hazardous wastes in this area

GPS is useful for any application that utilizes data for navigation, velocity, time and / or

location

Which of the following is Not one of the four dominant climate types for the Latin American region?

mediterranean

Which of the following is Not one of the three most populous countries in the North American region?

mexico

The plan to virtually cease worldwide production of CFCs was known as the:

montreal protocol

About _______ percent of world trade is seaborne.

ninety

The settling or sinking of a portion of the land surface is

subsidence

Recycling would considerably reduce

the problem of waste disposal

_____________ is a type of water pollution that occurs when very hot water is dumped into a river or water body, often resulting in fish kills

thermal

The most biologically diverse biome is the:

tropical rainforest

An increase in manufacturing was one of the early impacts of NAFTA in Mexico. However, Mexican farmers were particularly unhappy about having to compete with American farmers.

true

Biodiversity hot spots are the name given to regions where human activities are rapidly depleting the rich variety of plant and animal life.

true

Brazil leads the world in exports of sugar, beef, poultry, coffee, orange juice, ethanol, and tobacco.

true

Canada has a vast Arctic territory and wants to exploit it and areas farther north if possible.

true

Canada has the world's largest reserve of tar (oil) sands.

true

Canada is the world's second largest country, with respect to total land area.

true

DDT is stored in the fat cells of animals as it is being broken down

true

Desert climates often experience significant changes in temperature from the warmest temperature of the day to the coldest temperature of the night. Sometimes there is more change in temperature on a daily basis than from winter to summer.

true

During the 2010 Winter Olympics Canada did not have enough natural snow for some of the events. This was largely due to the fact that it was an El Nino year.

true

E-Waste is the fastest growing form of trash in develped countries

true

El Nino events impact climates around the world; in El Nino years, the Northwestern United States is unusually warm and the Southeast United States experiences unusually high rainfall.

true

Fair trade bananas result in about $0.18 per pound going back to the farmers. That is compared to $0.02 per pound going back to the farmers in regular bananas.

true

GIS along with other geographic tools were crucial components in the War on Terror.

true

Greenland is culturally and politically attached to Europe, yet geographically is part of North America.

true

Historically, the United States and Canada as a culture region are sometimes called "Anglo America".

true

In 2011, Latin Americans working in the United States sent an estimated 61 billion dollars to Latin America.

true

In the later portion of the 15th century (prior to European arrival) it is estimated that somewhere around 75 million Native Americans inhabited the Latin American region.

true

Recent legislation allows U.S. states to sell food and medicine to Cuba on a cash-only basis. About forty states have already taken advantage of this newly opened market.

true

Safety and environmental concerns associated with nuclear power plants have prevented any new plants from going online since 1978 in the United States.

true

Satellite images and remote sensing techniques are commonly utilized to monitor tropical rain forest clearing.

true

Several older dams across North America are scheduled for decommissioning (major modification or removal) due to environmental concerns.

true

The African Americans who migrated during the Great Migration, on average were better educated, had more stable families, and had higher employment numbers than either the African Americans that stayed in the South or those who were northern-born.

true

The Atacama Desert in the Latin American region is one of the most extreme climates on earth with a few areas never having document rain in recorded history.

true

The International Panel on Climate Change is made up of over 2,500 atmospheric scientists from over 130 countries around the world.

true

The United States borrows money from other countries. Consequently, the United States owes more money to foreign countries than any other country in the world.

true

The United States has the world's largest economy and is the world's largest producer and consumer of goods.

true

The United States is the world's largest producer of nuclear power; the country derives about 20% of its total electricity production from this source.

true

The United States relationship with one of its nearest neighbors is precarious. Although not technically illegal to travel to Cuba, it is illegal for U.S. citizens to spend over $300 dollars in the country.

true

The United States remains the world's sole superpower, with the strongest economy, strongest military, dominance of global popular culture, the world's best universities for graduate students, and headquarters to many of the world's leading international organizations.

true

The United States, with only 5% of the world's population, uses: 18% of the world's energy 27% of the world's commercially harvested wood 40% of the world's illegal drugs

true

The byproducts of corn ethanol production can be combined with other ingredients to make high protein livestock feed.

true

The introduction of a new species to an area may result in unforseen alterations to the original environment and to the economic potential of an area

true