AnswersWorld and Regional Geography SemesterGlobal Perspectives and the Physical World

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How does climate affect where deciduous forests and taigas grow?

A
Deciduous forests grow in cold, polar climates, while taigas grow in warm, tropical climates.
B
Deciduous forests grow in mild, temperate climates, while taigas grow in cool, continental climates.
C
Deciduous forests grow in warm, tropical climates, while taigas grow in cold, polar climates.
D
Deciduous forests grow in cool, continental climates, while taigas grow in mild, temperate climates.
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Sort each set of features to show whether it relates to human geography or physical geography.

Answer:

borders, types of governments,languages, beliefs, ethnicities, food,trade routes, trade agreements|oceans, rivers, basins, waterfalls,seasons, weather, rain, snow,valleys, plains, mountains

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How is location different from place?

A
Location is associated with latitude and longitude, while place is associated with physical and human features.
B
Location is associated with plant and animal life, while place is associated with roads and bridges.
C
Location is associated with climate and elevation, while place is associated with art and architecture.
D
Location is associated with the types of homes people build, while place is associated with the food people eat.
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Match each example of geographic information to the type of map geographers use to convey that data.

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The United Nations advises a lower-income country to create initiatives to protect the environment, feed hungry people, improve employment prospects, and seek assistance from other countries in building infrastructure. Why might the lower-income country object to implementing these sustainable development goals?

A
the nonparticipation of wealthy nations and global institutions
B
the lack of attention to social issues, such as hunger and inequality
C
the redirection of resources from poverty reduction and job creation
D
the high costs of programs, infrastructure, and policy changes
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Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable energy sources?

A
They must be burned in order to produce energy.
B
They are created by artificial processes below Earth’s surface.
C
Once they are extracted, it takes millions of years for more to develop.
D
Once converted to energy, they leave no impact on Earth.
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Match each short-term environmental effect with the natural disaster that causes it.

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What causes the greenhouse effect?

A
Periods of drought reach a point where forest fires can no longer be contained.
B
Precipitation levels become unusually high, leading to an explosion of algae growth.
C
Carbon dioxide levels decrease to insufficient amounts to heat Earth’s surface.
D
Gases trap heat from the sun in Earth’s atmosphere and prevent it from escaping.
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Which natural resource is needed to build a turf structure?

A
forest
B
iron ore
C
marshland
D
clay
12

Sort each phrase by whether it is an example of natural disaster prevention or natural disaster recovery.

Answer:

managing water supplies and using irrigation,adjusting building codes to prohibit building in flood zones|rebuilding homes damaged by winds,funding emergency services to help people in need

13

Drag and drop each geospatial technology to match it to its use.

Answer:

remote sensing|GIS|GPS|aerial photography

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Which action could help address the problem explained in the excerpt?

A
establishing marine wildlife refuges to increase biodiversity
B
reducing sources of pollution to protect several marine species
C
reforesting developed lands to reduce the harmful effects of pollution
D
removing invasive species to help damaged ecosystems recover

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