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When the US housing market crashed in 2008, the effect was felt worldwide. This kind of monetary connection can best be described as a(n) __________ connection.

A
cultural
B
economic
C
industrial
D
political
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Which of the following issues was the worst problem caused by early surface rail systems?

A
They were too expensive for most people.
B
They created the first major pollution problems in cities.
C
They created gridlock with other traffic on crowded city streets.
D
They were incompatible with rail systems between cities.
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When a country’s cities follow rank-size distribution, the second-largest city has half the population of the largest city. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Geographers rank human settlements based on what two factors?

A
population and size by area
B
size by area and impact/importance to the region
C
population and impact/importance to the region
D
population and growth rate
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How did the invention of the steam engine first improve land transportation?

A
It was used to power the steam car.
B
It was used to power the first trains.
C
It was used to power the Model T Ford.
D
It was used to power the horseless carriage.
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Improvements in technology make the world seem larger to people. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Using complete sentences, explain how the development of rail transportation affected the growth patterns of US cities.

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Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. Analyze the size of the largest cities in Brazil, as shown on the graph above. Does Brazil follow rank-size distribution?

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Yes, Brazil follows the rank-size distribution approximately. São Paulo, the largest city, has more than 11 million people; Rio de Janeiro has about half as many, and Salvador about one-third as many. The populations of the lower-ranked cities generally continue to decrease, though not in exact proportion to their ranks.

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Using complete sentences, compare and contrast the characteristics of villages and towns.

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Streets in old European cities are most likely to be __________.

A
wide and on a grid of straight lines, excellent for traffic
B
wide enough for traffic, but in random patterns due to rapid city growth
C
narrow, but on a grid in straight lines
D
narrow and in random patterns, designed for pedestrians and not vehicles
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The global spread of American and Western European culture and political ideals is called __________.

A
socialization
B
westernization
C
connectivity
D
consumerism
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Which of the following statements does not describe a likely effect of a society becoming culturally isolated?

A
Internet access would be widespread and uncensored.
B
Citizens would have few civil liberties, such as freedom of speech and religion.
C
The government would try to limit the influence of outside cultures.
D
Few foreign movies, television shows, or news programs would be broadcast.
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Using complete sentences, explain the significance of the Model T Ford. How did this car change American culture and American cities?

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Cities like New York, Los Angeles/Hollywood, Paris, and Tokyo are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________.

A
religion
B
culture
C
trade, banking, and finance
D
government
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Using complete sentences, outline two specific examples of how technological advances make the world seem smaller. Explain what it means to say that the world is "shrinking."

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Which of the following terms best describes a city that can meet and manage all orders of services in surrounding settlements?

A
a metropolis
B
a megacity
C
a primate city
D
a higher-order city

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