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Which of the following articles was most likely written by a physical geographer, based on the titles?

A
“Comparative Urban Environments in the 21st Century: Los Angeles and Beijing”
B
“Living Green in New York: Eco-friendly Rooftops ”
C
“Flying South: Migratory Patterns of the Canadian Goose”
D
“Chilly Nights, Hot Springs: Vacations Visiting the Geysers of New Zealand”
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In Burgess' land-use model, the low-class residential area is located just beyond the factory/industrial ring because __________.

A
farming and ranching happen in the outermost ring
B
the city is the epicenter and an unchanging landscape is assumed
C
this is where many of the low-class residents would work, and they need to be able to walk to work
D
cars made living farther from the city more feasible
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The term "holocaust" is best defined as __________.

A
the total elimination of a population
B
the destruction of life on a massive scale
C
the destruction of a nation's Jewish population
D
mass murder motivated by religious differences
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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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How might understanding geography, specifically landforms and bodies of water, be useful to a general who is strategizing a battle?

A
Understanding the physical features of an area would help the general determine the size, location, and skill of the enemy forces.
B
Understanding the physical features of an area would help the general plan a attack route that would provide the most cover and the easiest path.
C
Understanding the geography of a region would give the general insight into the enemy forces' military capabilities.
D
Understanding the geography of a region would provide the general with valuable information regarding the location of the enemy troops.
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India and China have enacted population policies to confront the reality that they are __________.

A
rapidly losing their populations to disease
B
rapidly losing their populations to emigration
C
the two most populous countries in the world
D
unable to fulfill their labor needs because of population decline
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If a country’s total fertility rate (TFR) is measured at 4.0, what does this measurement most likely indicate about the future of the country’s population?

A
The population likely is declining rapidly.
B
The population likely is declining slowly.
C
The population likely is staying constant.
D
The population likely is growing.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA The __________ Peninsula, circled in orange on the map above, contains the countries of Sweden and Norway and is known for its fjords.

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A
Scandinavian
B
Aegean
C
Iberian
D
Balkan
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European influence on American culture is best described as __________.

A
irrelevant to American culture
B
still evident in the cuisine, languages, celebrations, and religions practiced in America
C
completely dominant in American culture and practices
D
becoming more important despite Asian and Latin American influences
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between total fertility rate (TFR) and population growth rate?

A
There is no relationship between these two rates.
B
A high TFR usually indicates high population growth.
C
A low TFR indicates a large number of births in a society.
D
A high TFR usually indicates slow population growth.
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What is the main motivation for Hindus to follow the beliefs of their religion correctly?

A
the belief that those who live incorrectly will spend the afterlife in Hell
B
the belief that those that live a good life will be rewarded in the next life
C
the belief that the gods will punish nonbelievers with bad luck or hardships
D
the belief that failure to live by the right path brings suffering
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If a GPS unit shows our latitude as -34°, this means our location is 34 degrees to the __________ of the Equator.

A
north
B
east
C
west
D
south
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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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Which of the following statements best describes why most cultures have changed over time?

A
All cultures have been colonized by an outside power at one time or another.
B
All immigrants abandon their native cultures and assimilate into new ones.
C
New elements and ideas are spread and adopted into existing cultures.
D
Decreased trade and communication have increased connections between people.
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Which two cultural terms have the most similar meanings?

A
acculturation and appropriation
B
assimilation and appropriation
C
acculturation and assimilation
D
diffusion and assimilation
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The Chinese government has instituted the “one-child policy" to increase the nation’s population. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Remittances are important to developing economies because __________.

A
they completely counteract the effects of the brain drain
B
they are immune to inflation and allow for greater purchasing power
C
the tax structure of exclusive economic zones is complicated
D
they create purchasing power for many people and allow money to flow into the economy
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Why was aid and relief to drought-affected areas of Somalia slow to reach people in need in 2001?

A
Troops from Ethiopia intercepted the goods for their own starving population.
B
Civil wars and warlords slowed the movement of food and supplies.
C
The UN scaled back its forces after the head of the Development Programme was killed.
D
A tsunami off the coast limited access by sea, which made shipping the supplies challenging.
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Forced migration can be difficult to define because __________.

A
the individual who is moving typically analyzes the options and weighs the pro and cons
B
sometimes people are forced to leave a place, and other times they feel forced to leave due to persecution
C
there are very few examples of forced migration in human history
D
intervening opportunities often complicate migration
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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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