Question 1

What is a state as defined in political geography?

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A political unit with a permanent population and recognized boundaries

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A group of people sharing a common culture

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A region seeking autonomy

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A nation without its own state

Question 2

Where did the evolution of agriculture first emerge?

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Southwest Asia

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North America

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Europe

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Southeast Asia

Question 3

Which settlement pattern features homes situated close to each other's fields?

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Clustered

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Long Lot

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Linear

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Dispersed

Question 4

What is the term for the geographic theory that explains land value in relation to distance from a market?

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Bid-rent theory

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Von Thünen Model

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Economies of scale

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Commodity Chain

Question 5

What type of agriculture focuses on producing enough food to meet the immediate needs of the farmer's household?

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Subsistence agriculture

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Plantation agriculture

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Mixed crop/livestock

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Commercial agriculture

Question 6

What is the main goal of the Green Revolution?

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Increase crop yields with new technologies

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Encourage traditional farming methods

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Promote organic farming practices

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Reduce agricultural pollution

Question 7

What does the term 'food desert' refer to?

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An area with limited access to nutritious food

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A location with high food prices

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A region with abundant food production

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A place prone to famine

Question 8

What is a negative consequence of the Green Revolution?

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Decreasing biodiversity

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Lower food prices

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Improvement in variety

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Higher crop yields

Question 9

What is the primary goal of fair trade practices?

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To ensure fair prices for producers in developing countries

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To maximize profits for large corporations

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To control food prices globally

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To reduce agricultural output

Question 10

What is a state as defined in political geography?

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A political unit with a permanent population and recognized boundaries

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A nation without its own state

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A group of people sharing a common culture

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A region seeking autonomy

Question 11

What describes the process of taming plants or animals for human use?

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Domestication

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Commercialization

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Irrigation

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Migration

Question 12

What is a major environmental consequence of agricultural practices?

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Pollution

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Increased biodiversity

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Higher crop yields

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Urban expansion

Question 13

Which agricultural revolution coincides with the Industrial Revolution?

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Second Agricultural Revolution

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Green Revolution

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First Agricultural Revolution

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Columbian Exchange

Question 14

What is the method called where farmers clear land by burning vegetation?

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Shifting Cultivation

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Nomadic Herding

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Ranching

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Commercial Grain Farming

Question 15

Which agricultural practice is defined as raising fish and shellfish in controlled environments?

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Aquaculture

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Horticulture

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Shifting Cultivation

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Pastoral Nomadism

Question 16

What is the primary crop produced in Drylands/Desert climates?

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Cattle

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Olives

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Corn

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Rice

Question 17

What does the term 'commodity chain' refer to in agriculture?

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Activities involved in the creation of a product

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A form of sustainable farming

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A method of irrigation

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Type of crop grown

Question 18

What agricultural practice may restrict women's access to productivity-enhancing inputs?

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Laws and government policies

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Organic farming

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Community-supported agriculture

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Urban farming

Question 19

How can empowering rural women benefit communities?

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Increase productivity, reduce hunger and malnutrition, improve rural livelihoods

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Lower food prices

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Increase urban migration

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Reduce agricultural output

Question 20

What legal barriers do women face regarding land ownership?

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Laws preventing land tenure

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Rights to vote

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Healthcare access

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Access to education

Question 21

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of industrial agriculture?

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Soil degradation and loss of nutrients

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Increased biodiversity

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Reduced soil erosion

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Improved water quality

Question 22

What is the primary characteristic of a stateless nation?

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It lacks an independent state

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It has a permanent population

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It is a multinational state

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It has a recognized government

Question 23

What is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries called?

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Redistricting

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Census

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Gerrymandering

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Devolution

Question 24

Which type of boundary is drawn by powerful outsiders and ignores existing cultural groups?

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Superimposed

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Antecedent

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Subsequent

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Geometric

Question 25

What does the term 'devolution' refer to in political geography?

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The transfer of power to a lower level of government

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The fragmentation of a state

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The establishment of new states

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The process of colonization

Question 26

What is the term for the mass expulsion or killing of members of an unwanted ethnic group?

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Ethnic Cleansing

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Imperialism

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Ethnic Separatism

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Nationalism

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

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To divide Africa among European nations

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To create military alliances

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To establish trade routes

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To promote democracy

Question 28

What does the term 'supranationalism' refer to?

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An alliance of multiple states for mutual benefit

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A process of colonization

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A single nation-state

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A form of nationalism

Question 29

What is the primary challenge to state sovereignty posed by globalization?

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Transnational corporations and international organizations

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Cultural homogeneity

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Nationalism

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Increased military power

Question 30

What does 'gerrymandering' aim to achieve?

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To protect or increase the power of a political party

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To establish new states

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To create fair voting districts

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To promote ethnic representation

Question 31

How does neocolonialism differ from traditional colonialism?

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It uses economic and cultural pressure rather than military force

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It requires physical occupation of territory

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It involves direct military conquest

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It only affects developed nations

Question 32

What characterizes a shatterbelt region?

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A region caught between competing external powers

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A unified cultural zone

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A prosperous economic area

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A peaceful border zone

Question 33

What is irredentism?

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Desire to annex ethnically similar territory

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Economic cooperation between states

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Peaceful separation of states

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Cultural exchange program

Question 34

What is balkanization?

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Fragmentation into smaller hostile units

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Cultural assimilation

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Economic cooperation

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Unification of states

Question 35

What is the term for revitalization activities in areas that have fallen on hard times?

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Redevelopment

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Rural migration

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Urban decay

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Urban sprawl

Question 36

What did surplus crops enable in early societies?

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Pursuit of other occupations

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Fewer settlements

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Complete urbanization

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More warfare

Question 37

What term refers to the differentiation of society into classes based on wealth and power?

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Socioeconomic Stratification

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Metropolitan Adjustment

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Cultural Homogenization

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Urban Sprawl

Question 38

What defines a micropolitan area?

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A population between 10,000 - 50,000 people

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A population between 50,000 - 100,000 people

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A population over 100,000 people

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A population under 10,000 people

Question 39

What is suburbanization primarily characterized by?

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A population shift from urban areas to suburbs

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A population increase in city centers

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The decline of suburban areas

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The growth of rural areas into cities

Question 40

What is a World City?

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A city that is a control center of the global economy

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A city that is mainly a tourist destination

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A small city with limited economic influence

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A city with a high population density

Question 41

What is the primary driver of urbanization throughout human history?

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Agricultural surplus

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Political mandates

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Technological innovations

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Random population shifts

Question 42

What defines an Edge City?

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Economic nodes near large cities

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Rural periphery

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City center

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Isolated metropolitan regions

Question 43

How do communication technologies impact urbanization?

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Allow businesses to grow

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Limit job opportunities

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Reduce population density

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Encourage rural isolation

Question 44

What is the primary characteristic of squatter settlements?

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Informal housing developed without legal permission

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Suburban residential developments

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Planned government housing

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Luxury apartment complexes

Question 45

What is the main goal of Smart Growth urban planning?

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Create sustainable, compact urban development

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Maximize urban sprawl

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Eliminate public transportation

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Increase automobile dependency

Question 46

What is a key characteristic of high-density housing?

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Compact, multi-story residential structures

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Large individual land plots

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Single-family detached homes

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Widely spaced buildings

Question 47

What is De Facto Segregation?

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Racial segregation that occurs by fact rather than by legal requirement.

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Segregation enforced by law

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Economic segregation

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Integration of different races

Question 48

What does redlining refer to?

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A discriminatory practice preventing minority groups from obtaining loans for homes in white neighborhoods.

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A zoning law for urban gardens

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A community planning initiative

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A method for tracking urban growth

Question 49

What factors contribute to rising crime rates in urban areas?

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Lack of job availability and reduced access to quality schools.

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Higher property values

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Expansion of public transportation

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Increased community engagement

Question 50

What defines affordable housing?

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Residential units economical for low-income families

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Vacation homes

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Luxury apartments

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Gated communities

Question 51

What is one effect of urban changes on access to services?

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People may experience financial hardship

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Increased availability of resources

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Higher quality services

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More community engagement

Question 52

What is a potential effect of environmental injustice?

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Disparity in access to clean resources

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Equal distribution of resources

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Increased community cohesion

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Higher property values

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