World Geography 2nd Quarterly Question Preview (ID: 29090)


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The world's population has increased rapidly the past two centuries primarily because of....
a) decrease in death rates and an increase in birthrates
b) better health care and eating habits
c) the availability of irrigation systems
d)

Cultural Diffusion has taken place in the past through
a) a cultural region that includes different cultures that share common traits
b) trade, conquest and communication
c) implementing quotes and tariffs to block trade and limit foreign influence
d)

Highly developed cultures are called....
a) civilizations
b) monarchy
c) gathering
d)

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a growing world population?
a) increasing birthrates
b) availability of food and clean water
c) expanding the use of democratic governments
d)

What describes the formation of a worldwide culture with an interdependent economy?
a) globalization
b) tariffs
c) civilization
d)

Urban climates:
a) have more precipitation and less sunlight
b) have lower temperatures and more wind flow
c) are marked by higher temperatures and other differences
d)

A thick haze of smoke and chemicals is known as
a) deforestation
b) erosion
c) smog
d)

Geographers measure _______ to determine how crowded a country or region is.
a) refugees
b) population density
c) birthrates
d)

________ are people who are forced to flee their country.
a) refugees
b) importers
c) immigrants
d)

An __________ group shares a language, history, and some physical features.
a) ethnic
b) democratic
c) global
d)

Which is a characteristic of a developed country?
a) they are becoming more industrial
b) they have a mix of agriculture, manufacturing and services industries
c) they have technology
d)

An example of a nonrenewable resource...
a) gold
b) forests
c) water
d)

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