Cultural Differences — Unit test Answers

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Governments pass laws that limit carbon emissions in order to __________.

A
conserve water resources
B
reduce air pollution
C
protect the soil from erosion
D
increase fuel efficiency in cars and trucks
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Population density is a measure of the number of people in an area relative to __________.

A
the pollution of that area
B
the number of migrants in that area
C
the number of births in that area
D
the size of that area
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According to many scientists, how does increased pollution cause global warming?

A
It causes acid rain, which leads to rising sea levels.
B
It results in chemicals finding their way to oceans, causing water temperatures to rise.
C
It leads to a decrease of ozone, which protects the Earth from the Sun’s heat.
D
It includes greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Hybrid vehicles, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and front-loading washers were all designed to __________.

A
increase air pollution
B
decrease water pollution
C
conserve energy resources
D
protect natural habitats
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Which of the following situations is an example of external migration?

A
moving from Canada to the United States
B
moving from California to Florida
C
moving to a town a few miles away
D
moving to a new house down the street
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Which of the following is not an example of how people in Boston modified their environment?

A
Part of Boston Harbor was filled in to create land to build Logan Airport.
B
The “Big Dig” rerouted interstate traffic under the city.
C
Fenway Park was constructed.
D
People in Boston wore warm clothing in winter.
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Which of the following situations is the best example of voluntary migration?

A
being physically forced to move
B
having to move because of a natural disaster
C
feeling like there’s no other option but to move
D
choosing to move in order to work at a better job
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Accepting certain beliefs, practicing specific rituals, and following a code of conduct are all __________.

A
tolerance of a different culture
B
characteristics of religion
C
rules of ethnicity
D
traits of language
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To relocate means to __________.

A
move from one place to another
B
encourage someone to move
C
spread culture through technology
D
force someone to move
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Which of the following factors is an example of an environmental pull factor that could encourage a person to migrate?

A
a poor standard of living in another city
B
a great climate in another city
C
natural disasters in another city
D
job opportunities in another city
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A flat area that is cut into a hillside to increase available land for planting is called a __________.

A
terrace
B
contour
C
windbreak
D
emission

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