Modern Global Concerns — Cumulative exam Answers

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The Earth __________ on its axis and __________ around the Sun.

A
sustains . . . rotates
B
revolves . . . rotates
C
rotates . . . revolves
D
revolves . . . sustains
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In what geographic region were Islam, Judaism, and Christianity founded?

A
Western Europe
B
South Asia
C
North America
D
the Middle East
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How did Islam initially spread to North Africa?

A
trade
B
conquest
C
the Crusades
D
technology
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Citizens of developing nations commonly experience __________.

A
high rates of literacy
B
long life expectancies
C
access to safe drinking water
D
waterborne endemic diseases
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Which of the following situations is most likely to result in language divergence?

A
Two different languages that are spoken in the same geographic area combine to form a new one.
B
A language is spoken in two isolated geographic areas, and there is little contact between the two peoples.
C
People who speak different dialects of the same language begin to interact in the same geographic region.
D
Old vocabulary is reintroduced into a language.
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Malaria is most common in which of the following areas?

A
areas with extremely hot or cold climates
B
temperate regions that receive a lot of rain
C
tropical and subtropical regions
D
all of the above
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The United States' Buffalo, NY, and Canada's Ft. Erie, Ontario, lie across the Niagara River from each other. Which of the following situations is most likely to occur?

A
The cities will have increased trade, shared economic systems, similar cultural values, and cultural ties.
B
The American economy and culture will dominate both cities because Buffalo is significantly larger than Fr. Erie.
C
Trade and economic ties will increase, but the cities will maintain distinct American and Canadian cultures.
D
The cities are not likely to have increased trade or cultural ties, despite their proximity to each other.
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Which of the following statements about the relationship between the development of technology and patterns of settlement is false?

A
The development of technology promotes global migration.
B
The development of technology promotes the development of economies.
C
The development of technology results in the expansion of cities and increased urbanization.
D
The development of technology results in centralized governments, economies, and cultural development.
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Which of the following statements about refugee camps is false?

A
Disease outbreaks are common in refugee camps.
B
Camps often are underfunded, understaffed, and undersupplied.
C
Refugees living in camps are often targets for human trafficking schemes, including slavery and prostitution.
D
Refugee camps are safe havens for all refugees and offer total protection.
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In the United States, the term "migrant worker" often is used to describe a person who __________.

A
moves around for seasonal work
B
provides support to migrants
C
receives support from migrants
D
migrates to another country
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The implementation of new automobile-efficiency standards in America will most likely result in __________.

A
more oil consumption
B
fewer miles per gallon (mpg)
C
less air pollution
D
more carbon dioxide emissions
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A country that suffers from a lack of central governmental authority is experiencing __________.

A
a theocracy
B
a constitutional monarchy
C
a monarchy
D
anarchy
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Which of the following statements about factors that affect population distribution and settlement is false?

A
Financial opportunities make a location more attractive and may encourage settlement in a particular area.
B
Education opportunity or availability can influence population distribution.
C
Endemic diseases can negatively affect a population.
D
The stability of a government does not influence population settlement or distribution.
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You would expect to see all of the following in a patriarchal society, except __________.

A
lower wages for women
B
fewer educational opportunities for women
C
more social marginalization for women
D
equal representation for women in business

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