Question 1

In the 1930s,which country experienced desertification known as the "Dust Bowl"?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Turkey 
D)  United States 
E)  Spain 
A)  China 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Turkey 
D)  United States 
E)  Spain

Question 2

Some estimates suggest that logging occurs ________ times faster in Southeast Asia than in the Amazon.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  10 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  10

Question 3

Anthropogenic pollution is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  people. 
B)  animals. 
C)  climate. 
D)  rocks. 
E)  sun spots. 
A)  people. 
B)  animals. 
C)  climate. 
D)  rocks. 
E)  sun spots.

Question 4

The Durban Agreement of 2011 establishes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  holding signers of the Kyoto Protocol to the 2012 deadline 
B)  continued exemption for developing countries such as China 
C)  keeping the same emissions goals as Kyoto 
D)  creating a fund to help less developed countries reach emission reduction goals 
E)  encourage developing countries to use their forests for fuel 
A)  holding signers of the Kyoto Protocol to the 2012 deadline 
B)  continued exemption for developing countries such as China 
C)  keeping the same emissions goals as Kyoto 
D)  creating a fund to help less developed countries reach emission reduction goals 
E)  encourage developing countries to use their forests for fuel

Question 5

What water policy,advocated by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund,has made it more difficult for some people to gain access to water?

Accepted Answer

A)  government regulation 
B)  the Kyoto Protocol 
C)  irrigation 
D)  privatization 
E)  U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea 
A)  government regulation 
B)  the Kyoto Protocol 
C)  irrigation 
D)  privatization 
E)  U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea

Question 6

Weather is the long-term condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a given location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Wind travels from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The privatization of water in Cochabamba,Bolivia led to riots that led to violence and deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Desertification is most likely to occur in a grassland region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The spread of tropical plant diseases is a major cause of tropical deforestation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why were China,Brazil and India exempt from meeting emissions reductions in the Kyoto Treaty?

Accepted Answer

A)  because they are not major polluters 
B)  because they argued that most pollution was created by industrialized countries 
C)  because the United States would not sign the treaty 
D)  because they were given an extra five years to meet reductions 
A)  because they are not major polluters 
B)  because they argued that most pollution was created by industrialized countries 
C)  because the United States would not sign the treaty 
D)  because they were given an extra five years to meet reductions

Question 12

The theory of plate tectonics states that the surface of the Earth is made up of one large geological plate that moves slowly across the surface of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Global pressure systems cause storms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the major causes and effects of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Causes: increase of greenhouse gases (ca

Question 15

The Mediterranean climate is only found in five areas of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Global energy demand is predicted to remain constant for the next 15 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the most important sources of renewable energy and their potential drawbacks and benefits.

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectric is the largest source of r

Question 18

Privatization of water services has ensured that water is clean and helpful and affordable in many parts of the developing world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Anthropogenic emissions are those caused by animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Temperate forests are likely to have which of the following species of trees?

Accepted Answer

A)  pine and spruce 
B)  maple 
C)  beech 
D)  maple and beech 
E)  maple, beech, pine and spruce 
A)  pine and spruce 
B)  maple 
C)  beech 
D)  maple and beech 
E)  maple, beech, pine and spruce

In the 1930s,which country experienced desertification known as the "Dust Bowl"?

Some estimates suggest that logging occurs ________ times faster in Southeast Asia than in the Amazon.

Anthropogenic pollution is caused by

The Durban Agreement of 2011 establishes which of the following?

What water policy,advocated by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund,has made it more difficult for some people to gain access to water?

Weather is the long-term condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a given location.

Wind travels from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

The privatization of water in Cochabamba,Bolivia led to riots that led to violence and deaths.

Desertification is most likely to occur in a grassland region.

The spread of tropical plant diseases is a major cause of tropical deforestation.

Why were China,Brazil and India exempt from meeting emissions reductions in the Kyoto Treaty?

The theory of plate tectonics states that the surface of the Earth is made up of one large geological plate that moves slowly across the surface of the Earth.

Global pressure systems cause storms.

What are the major causes and effects of climate change?

The Mediterranean climate is only found in five areas of the world.

Global energy demand is predicted to remain constant for the next 15 years.

Discuss the most important sources of renewable energy and their potential drawbacks and benefits.

Privatization of water services has ensured that water is clean and helpful and affordable in many parts of the developing world.

Anthropogenic emissions are those caused by animals.

Temperate forests are likely to have which of the following species of trees?

Concepts of World Geography

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 2: Changing Global Environment

In the 1930s,which country experienced desertification known as the "Dust Bowl"?

Some estimates suggest that logging occurs ________ times faster in Southeast Asia than in the Amazon.

Anthropogenic pollution is caused by

The Durban Agreement of 2011 establishes which of the following?

What water policy,advocated by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund,has made it more difficult for some people to gain access to water?

Weather is the long-term condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a given location.

Wind travels from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

The privatization of water in Cochabamba,Bolivia led to riots that led to violence and deaths.

Desertification is most likely to occur in a grassland region.

The spread of tropical plant diseases is a major cause of tropical deforestation.

Why were China,Brazil and India exempt from meeting emissions reductions in the Kyoto Treaty?

The theory of plate tectonics states that the surface of the Earth is made up of one large geological plate that moves slowly across the surface of the Earth.

Global pressure systems cause storms.

What are the major causes and effects of climate change?

The Mediterranean climate is only found in five areas of the world.

Global energy demand is predicted to remain constant for the next 15 years.

Discuss the most important sources of renewable energy and their potential drawbacks and benefits.

Privatization of water services has ensured that water is clean and helpful and affordable in many parts of the developing world.

Anthropogenic emissions are those caused by animals.

Temperate forests are likely to have which of the following species of trees?

Concepts of World Geography

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