Ch. 8 Cultural Geography
Some questions may require you to look at a graph or map. These are located in the Global/Mr. Pickney Geography folder by chapter number.
Each of these have the appropriate national standard for geography for that question listed at the bottom
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Based on the map, which of the following statements is true?
- A.
Terrorist attacks occurred in both 1994 and 1997.
- B.
The 1983 terrorist attack occurred against the American embassy in Lebanon
- C.
The 2000 terrorist attack against the USS Cole took place in Saudi Arabia
- D.
Three terrorist attacks have taken place in the United States
Correct Answer
D. Three terrorist attacks have taken place in the United StatesExplanation
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- 2.
In which region have most of the attacks taken place?
- A.
Europe
- B.
The United States and Canada
- C.
Southwest Asia
- D.
Africa
Correct Answer
C. Southwest AsiaExplanation
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- 3.
In what year did the first terrorist attack against Americans occur?
- A.
1980
- B.
1975
- C.
1979
- D.
1993
Correct Answer
C. 1979Explanation
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- 4.
During which decade have the most terrorist attacks occurred?
- A.
1970s
- B.
1990s
- C.
1980s
- D.
2000s
Correct Answer(s)
B. 1990s
C. 1980sExplanation
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- 5.
Which of the following conclusions can NOT be drawn from information on the map?
- A.
The attacks of September 11 involved the use of commercial airliners.
- B.
The attack on the Oklahoma City Federal Building occurred in 1995.
- C.
The World Trade Center was attacked once, prior to September 11.
- D.
Americans have been the targets of terrorist attacks on four different continents.
Correct Answer
A. The attacks of September 11 involved the use of commercial airliners.Explanation
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- 6.
Which of the following terrorist attacks occurred against civilians only?
- A.
Seven, eight
- B.
One, two
- C.
One, four, six
- D.
Five, nine,ten
Correct Answer
C. One, four, sixExplanation
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- 7.
The Office of Homeland Security will
- A.
Lead a homeland defense force
- B.
Coordinate national efforts to protect against terrorism
- C.
Run airport security
- D.
Have agents stationed around the country
Correct Answer
B. Coordinate national efforts to protect against terrorismExplanation
NGS 14.0 How human actions modify the physical environmentRate this question:
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- 8.
What has the most negative effect on a community's infrastructure?
- A.
Air pollution from automobiles
- B.
Increase in urban populations
- C.
Strains from commuter traffic
- D.
Increase in mass transit
Correct Answer
C. Strains from commuter trafficExplanation
NGS 11.1 The classification, characteristics, and spatial distribution of economic systems
NGS 11A.1 Describe the characteristics of traditional, command, and market economic systems and describe how such systems operate in specific countries (e.g., describe North Korea as a command economy, Burkina Faso as a traditional economy in the hinterlands beyond its cities, Singapore as a market economy)Rate this question:
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- 9.
Americans who support the assimilation of immigrants believe that
- A.
Multiculturalism will promote unity.
- B.
Blending diverse cultures will strengthen national identity
- C.
Minority cultures can form one dominant culture.
- D.
Many cultural identities results in separation, not national unity
Correct Answer
D. Many cultural identities results in separation, not national unityExplanation
NGS 10.0 The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earths cultural mosaicsRate this question:
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- 10.
One of the primary objectives of terrorists is to
- A.
Become wealthy.
- B.
Fight for the poor
- C.
Gain territory or change government policies
- D.
Achieve worldwide peace
Correct Answer
C. Gain territory or change government policiesExplanation
NGS 8C.3 Evaluate the long-term effects of the human modification of ecosystems (e.g., how acid rain resulting from air pollution affects water bodies and forests and how depletion of the atmospheres ozone layer through the use of chemicals may affect the health of humans)Rate this question:
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- 11.
Urban sprawl occurs in areas where
- A.
There is too little affordable housing.
- B.
Industry has moved from cities to suburban areas
- C.
Development increases without planned growth.
- D.
Plans for contained growth fail
Correct Answer
C. Development increases without planned growth.Explanation
NGS 4.0 The physical and human characteristics of places
NGS 12D.1 Predict the impacts of population growth or decline on an urban area in terms of such factors as the stress on infrastructure, problems of providing efficient and ffective public safety and fire protection, availability of jobs, demands placed on the tax baseRate this question:
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- 12.
Canada's cultural "mosaic" came about because immigrants were encouraged to come to Canada and
- A.
Assimilate into the dominant culture
- B.
Retain their cultural identities
- C.
Become bilingual.
- D.
Help create a new "Canadianess".
Correct Answer
B. Retain their cultural identitiesExplanation
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