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Which of the following statements is false?

Prior to the First Agricultural Revolution, humans were nomads who followed the migration patterns of large animals.

Despite the First Agricultural Revolution, some societies remained hunter-gatherers.

Food supplies of early civilizations became more stable as plant and animal domestication became less common.

The domestication of plants was complex and more labor-intensive than hunting and gathering.

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Overpopulation and high population growth rates in Asia will most likely have all of the following effects except __________.

decreased pollution

increased water scarcity

a shortage of arable land

increased risk of famine

Read the excerpts below and answer the question that follows. Haiti"I saw a lot of people crying for help, a lot of buildings collapsed, a lot of car damage, a lot of people without help, people bleeding." He said he had seen a cinema, a supermarket, a cybercafe and an apartment building, all of which had crumbled in the quake.Mr. Pedre said he could feel aftershocks every 15 to 20 minutes, lasting from three to five seconds each. The darkness, he said, was compounding the fear and worry people were feeling."There is no electricity, all the phone networks are down, so there's no way that people can get in touch with their family and friends," he said. “Haiti quake witnesses speak of devastation.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 13 Jan. 2010. Web. 22 Jun. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8455735.stmChileA massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 214 people, the interior minister says. The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas. Electricity, water and phone lines were cut. Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that altogether two million people had been affected.“Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 28 Feb. 2005. Web. 7 Jul. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm

It is important to have supporting details when trying to make connections between past and present events.

The effects of the Industrial Revolution on agriculture can best be seen in which of the following innovations?

the introduction of animals as a labor force

the use of a four-crop-rotation planting method

the invention of mechanized farm equipment

the introduction of hybridized crops

Mediterranean climates are ideal for growing all of the following except __________.

citrus

coffee

olives

grapes

Desalination is important to both Dubai and the United Arab Emirates because the process has __________.

significantly reduced energy demands

provided the majority of freshwater resources

significantly reduced pressure on natural resources

provided tremendous economic benefits at low costs

All of the following are concerns with regard to agricultural production and its effect on the environment except __________.

increased water scarcity

overfishing

decreased soil salinity

deforestation

Which of the following are examples of the ways erosion affects the environment? I. Erosion introduces pesticides and toxins into waterways, causing pollution. II. Polluted waterways decrease biodiversity. III. Eroded soil allows sediment to break off and clog waterways. IV. Eroded soil becomes useless for agriculture.

I. only

I. and II.

I., II., and IV.

I., II., III., and IV.

Living on reclaimed land in Mexico City has provided __________.

new benefits and new dangers

new benefits and no dangers

limited opportunities for agriculture

few benefits, due to flooding dangers

All of the following are negative effects of deforestation except __________.

decreased erosion

increased desertification

reduced water recycling

increased greenhouse gas emissions

Which of the following regions was least impacted by water scarcity between 2000 and 2010?

Africa

Asia

Canada

Spain

Which of the following statements best characterizes a difference between GM food and organically grown food?

GM food tastes better than organically grown food.

GM food is improved by synthetic means, while organically grown food is improved by natural means.

GM food is popular in Europe, while organically grown food is popular in the United States.

Studies have shown GM food to be more nutritious than organically grown food.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of organic farming?

the use of natural fertilizers

the use of crop rotation and mulch

the use of insects and birds to reduce pests

the use of genetic modification to avoid using pesticides

Why does organic produce spoil more quickly than conventional produce?

It is of lower quality.

It takes longer to grow.

It is not treated with preservatives.

Natural fertilizers have this effect on organically grown crops.

Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________.

a warm and dry climate

a lack of annual rainfall

scarce freshwater resources

a lack of valuable natural resources

One negative consequence of the creation of the Aswan Dam has been __________.

a reduced ability to produce electricity

the reduced length of the agricultural growing season

unpredictable flooding levels that often destroy crops

smaller soil deposits that require more artificial fertilizers

The world’s largest producer of corn is __________.

Brazil

China

Russia

the USA

Which of the following statements about topsoil is false?

Topsoil forms very slowly.

Topsoil is full of nutrients and good for farming.

Topsoil can be found only on farmland.

Human activities can accelerate the erosion of topsoil.

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Data courtesy of the CIA World Factbook According to the chart above, which two countries have the most similar unemployment rates?

Senegal and Afghanistan

the United Kingdom and the United States

the United Kingdom and Brazil

Norway and China

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