AnswersTX-World Geography Studies B-CRComparative Urban Environments

Comparative Urban Environments — Unit test Answers

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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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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.

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

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A multinational corporation is a company that is owned by at least two investors who live in different countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
B
F
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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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Cities like New York, London, Tokyo, and Chicago are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________.

A
religion
B
sports
C
trade, banking, and finance
D
government
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Using complete sentences, compare and contrast three aspects of growth in Eastern cities and Western cities in the United States.

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Which of the following statements best describes Detroit, Michigan?

A
It is an emerging global city.
B
It is a global city that has experienced decline.
C
It is a global city that has remained strong.
D
It never was a global city.
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Making a daily or regular trip between home and a workplace, school, or other destination is called __________.

A
commuting
B
gridlocking
C
building infrastructure
D
using a freeway
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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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