The Environment: Shaping Cultures Answers

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Which of the following is not an environmental factor that influences cultures?

A
climate type
B
traditional religions
C
proximity to water sources
D
geographic barriers
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the disability-adjusted life year?

A
A measure of the overall burden of disease on a society.
B
A measure of years lost due to premature death or disability.
C
It describes the yearly living conditions of people with disabilities.
D
It describes the yearly effect people with disabilities have on a nation's resources.
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Which of the following is not usually an effect of increased agricultural yields within a society?

A
decreased trade with outside societies
B
a growing population size
C
increased technology and sophistication of settlements
D
the diversification of labor
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Which of the following best describes the environmental factors that promote the spread of malaria?

A
rainfall, temperature, and humidity
B
wind, temperature, and air pollution
C
sunlight, wind, and soil conditions
D
elevation, temperature, and mosquitoes
5

Which of the following definitions best characterizes foraging?

A
producing iron using forges
B
living off the land without modifying it
C
preparing food that can be preserved
D
destroying natural habitats
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Which of the following is not a result of the geographic proximity of two or more groups of people?

A
the long life expectancy that developed in Japan
B
the strong trade and cultural relationships that formed in Europe
C
the conquering of the Indian subcontinent by different societies
D
the spread of Islam through southern Europe and the Middle East
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From about 1000 – 1400 CE, the Pueblo people __________.

A
lived in teepees made from animal hides
B
developed their own breed of horses
C
constructed advanced irrigation systems
D
cleared many trees for agriculture
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What is the most likely reason the Pueblo constructed most of their buildings out of adobe?

A
The architectural style of this type of building was appealing to Pueblo society.
B
The Pueblo typically lived in areas where adobe was more readily available over other building materials.
C
The Pueblo did not have the technology to construct more sophisticated types of buildings.
D
The Pueblo were nomadic, and this type of structure could be transported easily.

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