Physical Geographic Quiz: Would You Pass?
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Which of the following best describes a "push facto" that would cause rural people in the Third-World to leave ther farms and migrate away from their home community?
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Guest worker policies in 1st World countries
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Civil war or armed conflict in the rural countryside
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Job opportunities in manufacturing
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Access to services & education opportunities in cities
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Decreasing land costs for farmers
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The concept where physical geographic factors such as soils, climate and resources shape a specific culture group's behavior and practices is known as
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Transhumance
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Cultural Imperialism
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Convergence zones
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Environmental determinism
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Tobler's Law
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A. Environmental determinismExplanation
Environmental determinism is the concept where physical geographic factors such as soils, climate, and resources shape a specific culture group's behavior and practices. This theory suggests that the environment has a significant influence on the development and characteristics of a culture. It argues that the physical environment determines the social, cultural, and economic aspects of a society. This perspective assumes that people adapt to their environment and that their behaviors and practices are a result of these adaptations.Rate this question:
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An example of a nation without representative state would be
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Greeks
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Kurds
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Indonesians
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Panamanians
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Egyptians
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A. KurdsExplanation
The Kurds can be considered as an example of a nation without a representative state because they are an ethnic group spread across multiple countries, including Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, but do not have their own independent nation-state. Despite having their distinct language, culture, and history, the Kurds have faced challenges in gaining recognition and autonomy within the countries they reside in. This lack of a representative state for the Kurds highlights their unique situation as a nation without a defined political entity.Rate this question:
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As industrialized countries continue to develop economically, agriculture in these First World States tend to have the following characteristics
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Larger farms and increasing corporate ownership of farms
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Larger farms and more government ownership of farms
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Smaller farms and diversity of crop on each farm
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Smaller farms and fewer family-owned farms
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Larger farms and increasing number of family-owned farms
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A. Larger farms and increasing corporate ownership of farmsExplanation
As industrialized countries continue to develop economically, agriculture in these First World States tends to have larger farms. This is because economic development often leads to consolidation in the agricultural sector, with smaller farms being bought out or merging with larger ones. Additionally, there is an increasing trend of corporate ownership of farms. This is due to the financial resources and economies of scale that corporations can bring to the agricultural industry. With their ability to invest in modern technologies and efficient practices, corporate-owned farms can increase productivity and profitability.Rate this question:
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The longterm demographic effect of the One-child Policy in China has been
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Large-scale out migration of Chinese to foreign countries
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Mass rural to urban migration
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Smaller total population of China
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In-migration of foreign guest workers to fill low-paying service jobs
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Reduction of the total fertility rate below the replacement rate
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A. Reduction of the total fertility rate below the replacement rateExplanation
The correct answer is "Reduction of the total fertility rate below the replacement rate." The One-child Policy in China was implemented in 1979 to control population growth. It restricted most urban couples to having only one child. As a result, the fertility rate decreased significantly, leading to a reduction in the total number of births. This policy aimed to address overpopulation and its associated challenges, such as strain on resources and social services. However, it also led to imbalanced demographics, with an aging population and a smaller younger workforce to support them.Rate this question:
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The effect of increasing worldwode use of the internet, popularity of Hollywood movies and consumption of other English-language media would be examples of
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Expansion diffusion
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The Anatolian migration
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Cultural Globalization
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Contagious diffusion
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Vernacular regions
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Vernacular regions
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A. Cultural GlobalizationExplanation
The effect of increasing worldwide use of the internet, popularity of Hollywood movies, and consumption of other English-language media would be examples of cultural globalization. Cultural globalization refers to the spread and exchange of ideas, beliefs, values, and practices across different cultures and societies. The widespread use of the internet and the popularity of Hollywood movies and English-language media have led to the dissemination and adoption of Western cultural influences worldwide, thereby contributing to cultural globalization.Rate this question:
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Workers freely moving betwen member states within the European Union and other elimination of customs inspections for cars, trucks and trains moving betweenEU member states are results of
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The removal of tariffs
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The development of the European Coal and Steel Community
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Open-Border policies
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The monetary union and use of the Euro
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Judicial decisions of the European Court of Human Rights
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A. Open-Border policiesExplanation
The correct answer is Open-Border policies. Open-border policies within the European Union allow workers to freely move between member states and eliminate customs inspections for vehicles moving between EU member states. These policies promote the free movement of goods, services, and people within the EU, facilitating economic integration and cooperation among member states. This has been a key aspect of the European Union's goal of creating a single market and promoting unity among its member states.Rate this question:
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Which plant was the dominant staple crop for the Mosopotamian, ancient Egypt and the rest of the Fertile Crescent?
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Corn (maize)
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Potatoes
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Yams
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Wheat
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Rice
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A. WheatExplanation
Wheat was the dominant staple crop for the Mesopotamian, ancient Egypt, and the rest of the Fertile Crescent. This is because wheat was well-suited to the region's climate and soil conditions, and it provided a reliable source of food for these civilizations. Wheat was easy to cultivate, store, and process into various food products, making it an essential crop for sustaining large populations in these areas. Additionally, wheat was versatile and could be used to make bread, porridge, and other food items, further contributing to its importance as a staple crop.Rate this question:
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New factories located in less developed countries (LDCs) are often the result of corporations based in more developed countries (MDCs) that are seeking
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Industrial locations next to natural resource sites
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Least-cost industrial locations
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Industrial locations at transportation nodes
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Increased government regulation of industry
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A technically-trained & highly-educated industrial workforce
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A. Least-cost industrial locationsExplanation
New factories located in less developed countries (LDCs) are often the result of corporations based in more developed countries (MDCs) that are seeking least-cost industrial locations. This means that these corporations are looking for locations where they can minimize their production costs, including labor, raw materials, and operational expenses. By setting up factories in LDCs, where labor and other costs are generally lower compared to MDCs, corporations can reduce their expenses and increase their profitability. This strategy allows them to take advantage of the cost differential between countries and remain competitive in the global market.Rate this question:
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All of the following are problems associated with suburban sprawl EXCEPT
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Limited transportation access & increasing road congestion
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Ethnic & racial segregation of suburban communities from the inner city
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Limited tax funds to pay for new public schools & services for the elderly
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Limited communications access and few utility services
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Destruction of natural landscapes and the elimination of farmland
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A. Limited communications access and few utility servicesExplanation
Suburban sprawl refers to the expansion of suburban areas, typically characterized by low-density housing, commercial development, and automobile dependency. It often leads to problems such as limited transportation access, increasing road congestion, ethnic and racial segregation, limited tax funds for public schools and services for the elderly, and destruction of natural landscapes and farmland. However, limited communications access and few utility services are not typically associated with suburban sprawl, as suburban areas usually have access to communication networks and utility services.Rate this question:
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