Question 1

What does climate refer to?

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a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

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the temperature at a specific time

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a single weather event

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the amount of precipitation today

Question 2

What was the Columbian Exchange?

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an interchange of plants, animals, disease, people, and culture between the Western and Eastern hemispheres following the voyages of Columbus

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a cultural festival

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a trade agreement between two countries

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an economic downturn

Question 3

What does cultural diffusion mean?

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the process of spreading cultural traits from one region to another

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the merging of two languages

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the extinction of a culture

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the isolation of cultures

Question 4

What is deforestation?

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clearing forests to use the area for other purposes

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cultivating crops sustainably

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creating national parks

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planting more trees

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

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none of the above

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capital

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land

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labor

Question 6

What does modification refer to in environmental terms?

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process of changing the environment

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polluting the air

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restoring ecosystems

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preserving natural habitats

Question 7

What are natural resources?

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things found in nature that are used to produce other things

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only renewable items

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resources that have been depleted

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man-made materials

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?

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coal

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timber

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solar energy

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wind power

Question 9

What is a renewable resource?

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refers to a natural resource that can be replenished naturally

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oil

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gold

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natural gas

Question 10

Which choice represents an example of cultural diffusion?

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the spread of a new music genre across different countries

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the isolation of a community

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the creation of a new language

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the extinction of a traditional dance

Question 11

What does 'assimilation' refer to in a cultural context?

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adopting new cultural practices generally from a dominate culture group

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rejecting foreign cultural influences

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living in isolation from other cultures

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creating new cultural practices

Question 12

What is meant by 'ethnicity'?

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a group that shares common cultural traits, such as language

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the historical background of a country

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a person's economic status

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a type of clothing worn by a culture

Question 13

What does 'literacy' mean?

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the ability to read and write

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the understanding of mathematical concepts

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the ability to speak multiple languages

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the skill of public speaking

Question 14

What is 'monumental architecture'?

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large man-made structures generally created for the public to remember an event or individual

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temporary structures in festivals

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traditional homes of specific cultures

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small residential buildings

Question 15

What defines a 'peninsula'?

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a piece of land that is connected to a mainland and is surrounded on three sides by water

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a landform surrounded entirely by water

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a flat area of land with few trees

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an elevated piece of land

Question 16

What does 'standard of living' refer to?

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refers to the wealth and purchasing power of a particular group

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the physical health of a population

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the average age of individuals in a society

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the educational level of a community

Question 17

What are 'supranational organizations'?

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groups that collectively bring together groups of nations to promote common goals, such as the European Union, NATO, and the UN

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national governments

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local community organizations

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private businesses

Question 18

What is a 'transportation corridor'?

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an area of land that includes lines of transportation, like railroads, highways, canals

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a type of public building

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a method of transportation

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a residential community

Question 19

Which of the following best describes 'cultural assimilation'?

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the process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits of another group

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the avoidance of cultural exchanges

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the establishment of cultural dominance

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the preservation of one’s original culture

Question 20

In the context of geography, what is the significance of a 'peninsula'?

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it serves as a strategic location for trade and defense

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it is only found in tropical climates

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it is a common site for deserts

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it typically has a lower population density

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