Question 1

In most societies for most of history, men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following religions proselytize EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhism. 
B)  Judaism. 
C)  Christianity. 
D)  Islam. 
A)  Buddhism. 
B)  Judaism. 
C)  Christianity. 
D)  Islam.

Question 4

In warm air, the gas molecules are relatively dense and are associated with high air pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person's water footprint is the best measure of how much water a person uses, directly or indirectly, in a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 
B)  1/6 
C)  1/4 
D)  1/3 
A)  1/8 
B)  1/6 
C)  1/4 
D)  1/3

Question 7

All of the following describe the current state of world languages EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a few languages have become dominant. 
B)  there are fewer than 1000 spoken languages left on Earth. 
C)  some languages are spoken by only a few dozen people. 
D)  many languages have several dialects. 
A)  a few languages have become dominant. 
B)  there are fewer than 1000 spoken languages left on Earth. 
C)  some languages are spoken by only a few dozen people. 
D)  many languages have several dialects.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about global climate change is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human activities that release carbon dioxide and methane contribute to global climate change. 
B)  We have made significant strides in reducing CO2 emissions. 
C)  Glacial melting, sea level rise, and flooding are all associated with global climate change. 
D)  Global warming can increase droughts in certain regions. 
A)  Human activities that release carbon dioxide and methane contribute to global climate change. 
B)  We have made significant strides in reducing CO2 emissions. 
C)  Glacial melting, sea level rise, and flooding are all associated with global climate change. 
D)  Global warming can increase droughts in certain regions.

Question 9

All of the following are sectors of the economy EXCEPT for:

Accepted Answer

A)  extraction. 
B)  industrial production. 
C)  education. 
D)  services. 
A)  extraction. 
B)  industrial production. 
C)  education. 
D)  services.

Question 10

A subset of a culture, composed of individuals who share some but not all of the traits of the larger culture, is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  microculture. 
B)  ethnic group. 
C)  cultural minority. 
D)  subculture. 
A)  microculture. 
B)  ethnic group. 
C)  cultural minority. 
D)  subculture.

Question 11

All of the following are synonyms for shantytowns EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hutments. 
B)  favelas. 
C)  barrios. 
D)  peripheries. 
A)  hutments. 
B)  favelas. 
C)  barrios. 
D)  peripheries.

Question 12

The Southern Common Market is also known as ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Southern Common Market is also known...

Question 13

What term describes when several different culture groups live in close association?

Accepted Answer

Multicultu

Question 14

Which of the following organizations is a regional trade bloc?

Accepted Answer

A)  United Nations (UN) 
B)  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 
C)  International Monetary Fund (IMF) 
D)  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 
A)  United Nations (UN) 
B)  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 
C)  International Monetary Fund (IMF) 
D)  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Question 15

As countries become more democratic, individuals gain more rights. These rights typically include all of the following, EXCEPT the right to:

Accepted Answer

A)  protest government policies. 
B)  take action against injustice. 
C)  marshal public support for particular programs. 
D)  engage in free and unrestricted trade. 
A)  protest government policies. 
B)  take action against injustice. 
C)  marshal public support for particular programs. 
D)  engage in free and unrestricted trade.

Question 16

Lines of longitude are also known as parallels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) considers education and life expectancy in addition to income in determining the social well-being of a particular population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following accords with the theory of global warming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deforestation reduces the release of carbon dioxide, causing more atmospheric combustion. 
B)  The burning of fossil fuels decreases levels of carbon dioxide, preventing natural ionic cooling. 
C)  Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are increasing and trapping the sun's heat. 
D)  The sun is burning hotter and has increased rates of evaporation, and thus has a reduced rate of global daily cooling. 
A)  Deforestation reduces the release of carbon dioxide, causing more atmospheric combustion. 
B)  The burning of fossil fuels decreases levels of carbon dioxide, preventing natural ionic cooling. 
C)  Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are increasing and trapping the sun's heat. 
D)  The sun is burning hotter and has increased rates of evaporation, and thus has a reduced rate of global daily cooling.

Question 19

In defining a region, geographers might take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  political boundaries. 
B)  physical characteristics. 
C)  cultural characteristics. 
D)  literary history. 
A)  political boundaries. 
B)  physical characteristics. 
C)  cultural characteristics. 
D)  literary history.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  a body of knowledge 
B)  brainpower and analytical thinking 
C)  skills such as building and design 
D)  steel 
A)  a body of knowledge 
B)  brainpower and analytical thinking 
C)  skills such as building and design 
D)  steel

In most societies for most of history, men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

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

All of the following religions proselytize EXCEPT:

In warm air, the gas molecules are relatively dense and are associated with high air pressure.

A person's water footprint is the best measure of how much water a person uses, directly or indirectly, in a year.

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

All of the following describe the current state of world languages EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about global climate change is INCORRECT?

All of the following are sectors of the economy EXCEPT for:

A subset of a culture, composed of individuals who share some but not all of the traits of the larger culture, is called a:

All of the following are synonyms for shantytowns EXCEPT:

The Southern Common Market is also known as ___________________.

What term describes when several different culture groups live in close association?

Which of the following organizations is a regional trade bloc?

As countries become more democratic, individuals gain more rights. These rights typically include all of the following, EXCEPT the right to:

Lines of longitude are also known as parallels.

The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) considers education and life expectancy in addition to income in determining the social well-being of a particular population.

Which of the following accords with the theory of global warming?

In defining a region, geographers might take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resource?

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

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Exam 1: Geography: an Exploration of Connections

In most societies for most of history, men have been expected to play public roles and women have been expected to play private roles.

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

All of the following religions proselytize EXCEPT:

In warm air, the gas molecules are relatively dense and are associated with high air pressure.

A person's water footprint is the best measure of how much water a person uses, directly or indirectly, in a year.

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

All of the following describe the current state of world languages EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about global climate change is INCORRECT?

All of the following are sectors of the economy EXCEPT for:

A subset of a culture, composed of individuals who share some but not all of the traits of the larger culture, is called a:

All of the following are synonyms for shantytowns EXCEPT:

The Southern Common Market is also known as ___________________.

What term describes when several different culture groups live in close association?

Which of the following organizations is a regional trade bloc?

As countries become more democratic, individuals gain more rights. These rights typically include all of the following, EXCEPT the right to:

Lines of longitude are also known as parallels.

The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) considers education and life expectancy in addition to income in determining the social well-being of a particular population.

Which of the following accords with the theory of global warming?

In defining a region, geographers might take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resource?

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

Filters