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Which of the following statements best explains why urban centers grew during the Industrial Revolution?

A
Industrial cities were always close to arable land for farming.
B
All cities were close to river systems that fertilized soil for farming.
C
Cities thrived for about 10 years after industrialization, but rural areas returned to being the most attractive locations for migration.
D
Factories and their corresponding jobs were located in cities and created economic opportunities for migrants.
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Which improvement in navigation technology allowed sailors to use celestial bodies to determine latitude?

A
the compass
B
the lateen
C
the telescope
D
the astrolabe
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99% of Egypt’s population lives on only 3% of the country's land. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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The most likely reason today’s population is growing in certain areas or countries is because

A
land and resources are available.
B
people are leaving rural areas and moving to urban areas.
C
people are emigrating from war-torn areas to peaceful areas.
D
government policy is favorable.
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Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. According to the chart above, which of the following countries has the largest population?

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A
China
B
India
C
the United States
D
Russia
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The country in the world with the largest population but not the largest land mass is

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Which ancient river valley civilization was located along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in the land of Mesopotamia?

A
Sumer
B
Memphis
C
Mohenjo-Daro
D
Harappa
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In recent years, people have been motivated to move from rural areas to urban areas for __________.

A
greater agricultural opportunities
B
jobs and other opportunities
C
less expensive housing
D
more land and resources
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The world’s population is concentrated in certain countries like China most likely because of

A
there being endemic diseases in the country.
B
the lack of availability or lack of use of contraceptives.
C
the emigration of people from more populated countries.
D
the country’s land mass, which is much larger.
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__________ became suitable sites for new civilizations like Mesopotamia because they provided arable land and sources for irrigation.

A
Coastal plains
B
Mountainous regions
C
Tropical forests
D
River valleys

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