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Along which line of latitude are rainforests typically located?
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The Arctic Circle
The International Date Line
The Prime Meridian
The Equator
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The Columbian Exchange resulted in a decrease in population of Native Americans due to the introduction of...
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Along which line of latitude are rainforests typically located?
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The Columbian Exchange resulted in a decrease in population of Native Americans due to the introduction of...
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Why do most areas near the equator have warm climates?
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Plant roots can grow into crevices in rock and evenutally break the rock apart. This is an example of...
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The United States and Canada share a continent. Which factor best explains why these neighboring countries have different climates?
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Sediments deposited at the mouth of a river form a...
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Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed?
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A family moves from a rural village to a nearby city in search of a better life and well-paying jobs. How would you classify their reason for moving?
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A geographer places the U.S. in a formal region based on continental area and cultural styles. This formal region would also include...
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Which of the following is an example of a functional region?
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Who owns most of the resources, technology, and businesses in a free enterprise system?
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How does subsistance agriculture compare to commercial agriculture?
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The more developed an economy is, the...
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A less developed country is taking the first steps toward industrialization. It is building factories that will be used to manufacture appliances. The country is moving into...
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A subsistence farmer in the Amazon River basin in Brazil practices slash-and-burn farming. Where is he most likely to locate his crops?
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Texas has a large population of Spanish-speaking residents because it...
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In which category would you classify Islam?
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Which religion considers the Torah to be the most sacred text, is the oldest monotheistic religion, and has roots that go back about 4,000 years?
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Islam originated in Arabia and spread mainly throughout...
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Which is an example of a person engaged in a traditional economy?
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Which of the following is likely to encourage cultural divergence?
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Which is most likely to increase the demand for U.S. fast-food franchises in a South American town?
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A developing country is plagued by malaria. A vaccine for malaria is distributed throughout the country. What will most likely happen next?
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A developed nation has a relatively high mortality rate. What can you infer about the nation?
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Which causes the shaping of the Earth's surface, as a result of constant movement?
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Which occurs within the lithosphere?
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The tilt of the Earth is at a 23.5 degree angle in relation to the Sun. Because of this and the Earth's revolution around the Sun...
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Many of Mexico's factories are found near the border it shares with the United States. Manufacturing is a significant part of Mexico's growing economy. What is the most likely advantage of locating manufacturing centers near the Mexico-United States border?
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The formation of the Appalachian Mountains was caused by...
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One impact of industrialization occurring in the United States during the late 19th century was...
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The human development index considers education, health, and income when comparing the standard of living found in different countries. In contrast, another indicator, the gross domestic product, uses...
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Canada, the United States, and Mexico signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 to improve the economic health of the three countries and promote...
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Mexico suffers from high unemployment, increased violence due to trafficking of illegal drugs, and a decrease in foreign investments in Mexican businesses. Many Mexicans immigrate to the United States in search of work. Leaving Mexico to find a job in the United States is considered to be...
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During the 1930s, the Great Plains suffered extensive drought conditions. Combined with poor farming methods, the results were mile high dust storms that devastated the area. Many fled to California in search of jobs and a new life. This type of migration is classified as a ...
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The United States has strong manufacturing and agriculture sectors, and it is based on free enterprise. In this economic system...
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The Inca living in Peru in the 1200s carved terraces on steep mountains, planted crops, and developed irrigation systems to water the crops. In this way, they turned barren land into...
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Which of the following is a statement about tertiary economic activities?
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What is an example of a cottage industry?
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Which statement correctly describes chemical weathering?
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One result of the Columbian Exchange was the...
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Ocean currents move globally in large, circular systems. They affect the temperature of a region and...
