Question 1

In the Demographic Transition,birthrates are equal to death rates in Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization is a logical expression of international capitalism that will benefit all peoples and all nations. 
B)  globalization encourages the spread of beneficial new technologies and ideas. 
C)  the removal of trade barriers will cause inefficient local industries to become more efficient, and more able to compete internationally. 
D)  each country and region of the world will profit by concentrating on the activities for which they are best suited in the global economy. 
E)  globalization will lead to world peace. 
A)  globalization is a logical expression of international capitalism that will benefit all peoples and all nations. 
B)  globalization encourages the spread of beneficial new technologies and ideas. 
C)  the removal of trade barriers will cause inefficient local industries to become more efficient, and more able to compete internationally. 
D)  each country and region of the world will profit by concentrating on the activities for which they are best suited in the global economy. 
E)  globalization will lead to world peace.

Question 3

In which stages of the Demographic Transition is the rate of natural increase (RNI)low?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 and stage 3 
B)  stage 1 and stage 4 
C)  stage 2 and stage 3 
D)  stage 2 and stage 4 
E)  stage 3 and stage 4 
A)  stage 1 and stage 3 
B)  stage 1 and stage 4 
C)  stage 2 and stage 3 
D)  stage 2 and stage 4 
E)  stage 3 and stage 4

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT likely to be reflected in the "Under age 5 mortality indicator"?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  food availability 
C)  basic health services 
D)  public sanitation 
E)  accidents 
A)  heart disease 
B)  food availability 
C)  basic health services 
D)  public sanitation 
E)  accidents

Question 5

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system. 
B)  "Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country. 
C)  "Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country. 
D)  "Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country. 
E)  "Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements. 
A)  "Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system. 
B)  "Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country. 
C)  "Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country. 
D)  "Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country. 
E)  "Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements.

In the Demographic Transition,birthrates are equal to death rates in Stage 1 and Stage 2.

All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization,EXCEPT

In which stages of the Demographic Transition is the rate of natural increase (RNI)low?

Which of the following is NOT likely to be reflected in the "Under age 5 mortality indicator"?

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

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Exam 1: Concepts of World Geography

In the Demographic Transition,birthrates are equal to death rates in Stage 1 and Stage 2.

All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization,EXCEPT

In which stages of the Demographic Transition is the rate of natural increase (RNI)low?

Which of the following is NOT likely to be reflected in the "Under age 5 mortality indicator"?

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters