Question 1

According to latest estimates, what proportion of the world lives in cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  About two-thirds 
B)  Less than 25 percent 
C)  More than 40 percent 
D)  Approximately half 
E)  Approximately one-third 
A)  About two-thirds 
B)  Less than 25 percent 
C)  More than 40 percent 
D)  Approximately half 
E)  Approximately one-third

Question 2

_____ is the study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, countries, peoples, industries, and resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Geophysics 
B)  Geography 
C)  Cartography 
D)  Demography 
E)  Geo-politics 
A)  Geophysics 
B)  Geography 
C)  Cartography 
D)  Demography 
E)  Geo-politics

Question 3

_____ represent(s) the attempts of countries to overcome economic and social imbalances created in part by the influence of geography.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Internet 
B)  Free Trade policies 
C)  Resource sharing pacts 
D)  Trade treaties 
E)  Trade routes 
A)  The Internet 
B)  Free Trade policies 
C)  Resource sharing pacts 
D)  Trade treaties 
E)  Trade routes

Question 4

The part of the world with the largest portion of people over 65 years is also the part of the world with the fewest number of people under age 15 years. Which of the following could be a possible result of this disparity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A conscious effort to slow down rapid urbanization and industrialization. 
B)  A larger focus on automation and technology in industries. 
C)  A heavy tax burden on future workers. 
D)  An increased focus on higher birthrates through incentives. 
E)  Governments will encourage citizens to migrate to other nations. 
A)  A conscious effort to slow down rapid urbanization and industrialization. 
B)  A larger focus on automation and technology in industries. 
C)  A heavy tax burden on future workers. 
D)  An increased focus on higher birthrates through incentives. 
E)  Governments will encourage citizens to migrate to other nations.

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why petroleum-related products continue to dominate energy usage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Petroleum's versatility and ease of storage and transport 
B)  Most governments still do not favor alternate fuels 
C)  Petrol is still the cheapest form of fuel 
D)  Petrol still remains the most efficient form of fuel 
E)  Increasing discoveries of petrol deposits are making petrol cheaper 
A)  Petroleum's versatility and ease of storage and transport 
B)  Most governments still do not favor alternate fuels 
C)  Petrol is still the cheapest form of fuel 
D)  Petrol still remains the most efficient form of fuel 
E)  Increasing discoveries of petrol deposits are making petrol cheaper

Question 6

Petroleum's versatility ensures that petroleum-related products still dominate energy usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With respect to global population trends, all of the following help in determining today's demand for various categories of goods EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  historical population figures. 
B)  current population. 
C)  rural/urban population shifts. 
D)  rates of growth. 
E)  age levels. 
A)  historical population figures. 
B)  current population. 
C)  rural/urban population shifts. 
D)  rates of growth. 
E)  age levels.

Question 8

The manner in which the United States acquired the land for the Panama Canal Zone typifies _____ --whatever is good for the United States is justifiable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manifest Destiny 
B)  Hay Corollary 
C)  Wilson Mandate 
D)  Gadsden Policy Position 
E)  Roosevelt Corollary 
A)  Manifest Destiny 
B)  Hay Corollary 
C)  Wilson Mandate 
D)  Gadsden Policy Position 
E)  Roosevelt Corollary

Question 9

Briefly list the various aspects of geography that influences economic activity.

Accepted Answer

Various geographic factors influence eco

Question 10

Sum up the current view on environmental management.

Accepted Answer

Nations, companies, and people reached a

Question 11

The issue of disposal of hazardous waste is a byproduct of pollution controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Larry Lam has the responsibility of doing a geographic appraisal for his company as it attempts to build a manufacturing facility in Borneo. Which of the following elements of geography would NOT be of particular interest to Mr. Lam as he prepares an appraisal of the feasibility of a venture in this tropical country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altitude 
B)  Humidity 
C)  Temperature extremes 
D)  Climate 
E)  Latitude. 
A)  Altitude 
B)  Humidity 
C)  Temperature extremes 
D)  Climate 
E)  Latitude.

Question 13

Which of the following reflects Mexico's attitude toward the United States, which is voiced as a variation of President John F. Kennedy's proclamation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigration can become a form of conquest. 
B)  The rich require an abundant supply of the poor. 
C)  A man who thinks of himself as belonging to a particular national group in America has not yet become an American. 
D)  Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart. 
E)  The people of this country are too tolerant. There's no other country in the world where they'd allow it. 
A)  Immigration can become a form of conquest. 
B)  The rich require an abundant supply of the poor. 
C)  A man who thinks of himself as belonging to a particular national group in America has not yet become an American. 
D)  Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart. 
E)  The people of this country are too tolerant. There's no other country in the world where they'd allow it.

Question 14

The world population is estimated to grow to about 6.8 billion by 2050.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the region of the world most affected by aging and thus by a steadily decreasing worker-to-retiree ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa 
B)  The United States 
C)  China 
D)  Asia 
E)  Europe 
A)  Africa 
B)  The United States 
C)  China 
D)  Asia 
E)  Europe

Question 16

The Opium War, with death tolls ranging between 20 and 40 million people, is the single most horrific civil war in the history of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the trend of migration toward urban areas.

Accepted Answer

Migration from rural to urban areas is l

Question 18

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico was forced to cede a large part of its territory to the United States. 
B)  Mexico signed a non-aggression pact and borders stayed the same as they were before the war. 
C)  Mexico gave up California and the U.S. gave up Baja California. 
D)  Mexico paid the U.S. $5 million for war damages. 
E)  The United States was forced to sign a pledge to never again invade Mexico. 
A)  Mexico was forced to cede a large part of its territory to the United States. 
B)  Mexico signed a non-aggression pact and borders stayed the same as they were before the war. 
C)  Mexico gave up California and the U.S. gave up Baja California. 
D)  Mexico paid the U.S. $5 million for war damages. 
E)  The United States was forced to sign a pledge to never again invade Mexico.

Question 19

The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed abstention of the United States from European political affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the present day view on mountains, oceans, seas, and jungles in Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural protection from potentially hostile neighbors 
B)  Impediments to efficient trade in an integrated economic union 
C)  Natural landmarks that symbolize national treasure 
D)  Fortuitous blessings that provide a wealth of natural resources 
E)  Symbols of national heritage and history 
A)  Natural protection from potentially hostile neighbors 
B)  Impediments to efficient trade in an integrated economic union 
C)  Natural landmarks that symbolize national treasure 
D)  Fortuitous blessings that provide a wealth of natural resources 
E)  Symbols of national heritage and history

According to latest estimates, what proportion of the world lives in cities?

_____ is the study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, countries, peoples, industries, and resources.

_____ represent(s) the attempts of countries to overcome economic and social imbalances created in part by the influence of geography.

The part of the world with the largest portion of people over 65 years is also the part of the world with the fewest number of people under age 15 years. Which of the following could be a possible result of this disparity?

Which of the following best explains why petroleum-related products continue to dominate energy usage?

Petroleum's versatility ensures that petroleum-related products still dominate energy usage.

With respect to global population trends, all of the following help in determining today's demand for various categories of goods EXCEPT:

The manner in which the United States acquired the land for the Panama Canal Zone typifies _____ --whatever is good for the United States is justifiable.

Briefly list the various aspects of geography that influences economic activity.

Sum up the current view on environmental management.

The issue of disposal of hazardous waste is a byproduct of pollution controls.

Which of the following reflects Mexico's attitude toward the United States, which is voiced as a variation of President John F. Kennedy's proclamation?

The world population is estimated to grow to about 6.8 billion by 2050.

Which of the following is the region of the world most affected by aging and thus by a steadily decreasing worker-to-retiree ratio?

The Opium War, with death tolls ranging between 20 and 40 million people, is the single most horrific civil war in the history of the world.

Discuss the trend of migration toward urban areas.

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed abstention of the United States from European political affairs.

Which of the following best describes the present day view on mountains, oceans, seas, and jungles in Europe?

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According to latest estimates, what proportion of the world lives in cities?

_____ is the study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, countries, peoples, industries, and resources.

_____ represent(s) the attempts of countries to overcome economic and social imbalances created in part by the influence of geography.

The part of the world with the largest portion of people over 65 years is also the part of the world with the fewest number of people under age 15 years. Which of the following could be a possible result of this disparity?

Which of the following best explains why petroleum-related products continue to dominate energy usage?

Petroleum's versatility ensures that petroleum-related products still dominate energy usage.

With respect to global population trends, all of the following help in determining today's demand for various categories of goods EXCEPT:

The manner in which the United States acquired the land for the Panama Canal Zone typifies _____ --whatever is good for the United States is justifiable.

Briefly list the various aspects of geography that influences economic activity.

Sum up the current view on environmental management.

The issue of disposal of hazardous waste is a byproduct of pollution controls.

Which of the following reflects Mexico's attitude toward the United States, which is voiced as a variation of President John F. Kennedy's proclamation?

The world population is estimated to grow to about 6.8 billion by 2050.

Which of the following is the region of the world most affected by aging and thus by a steadily decreasing worker-to-retiree ratio?

The Opium War, with death tolls ranging between 20 and 40 million people, is the single most horrific civil war in the history of the world.

Discuss the trend of migration toward urban areas.

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed abstention of the United States from European political affairs.

Which of the following best describes the present day view on mountains, oceans, seas, and jungles in Europe?

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules

Developing a Global Vision Through Marketing Research

Economic Development and the Americas

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

The Asia Pacific Region

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Products and Services for Consumers

Products and Services for Businesses

International Marketing Channels

Integrated Marketing Communications and International Advertising

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pricing for International Markets

Negotiating With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

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