Question 1

Which statement best describes the middle position with respect to globalization?

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A)  globalization is inevitable but can be managed to reduce inequities
B)  management of globalization is impossible and should therefore proceed unchecked
C)  globalization seeks to ensure an absolute equality among all global nations
D)  globalization can be stopped by protective trade tariffs to protect national industries
E)  globalization needs for powerful international institutions such as the World Bank to be eliminated so as to level the playing fieldF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Culture is an important aspect of the human experience. Define the term and then discuss and analyze the four categories of culture presented in the text, along with an examination of the phenomenon of cultural imperialism.

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Culture:learned and shared behavior amon...

Question 3

1/43,000 is an example of what style of map scale expression?

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A)  graphic
B)  representative fraction
C)  projection
D)  linear
E)  writtenF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Describe what happens to a nation as it goes from Stage 1 to Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition, making certain to address the birth rate, death rate and RNI.

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The first stage of the DTM is marked by ...

Question 5

The following population pyramid is indicative of

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A)  a nation in Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model
B)  rapid growth
C)  a nation in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model
D)  slow growth
E)  a nation with large numbers of young childrenF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

On which of the following latitudes (parallels) is the Equator?

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A)  23.5N°
B)  23.5S°
C)  66.5N°
D)  66.5S°
E)  0°F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following pair of religions are most closely related to Judaism?

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A)  Christianity and Islam
B)  Shinto and Buddhism
C)  Animism and Zoroastrianism
D)  Hinduism and Sikhism
E)  Taoism and ConfucianismF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following regions has the highest population density?

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A)  North America
B)  South Asia
C)  Australia
D)  Russia
E)  AfricaF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

One inch equals one mile, or 1/63,360. If your map scale was "one inch equals seven miles" what would be the representative fraction?

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A)  1/7000
B)  1/63,360
C)  1/63,360 times seven
D)  1/7
E)  1/443,520F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

What is a lingua franca? Give two examples of where one finds a lingua franca in use.

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A lingua franca is a commonly agreed upo...

Question 11

A common tool for analyzing place is the concept of

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A)  the geographic region
B)  spatial regionalism
C)  the cultural landscape
D)  systematic differentiation
E)  areal differentiationF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

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A)  that the wealth of the developed core will eventually diffuse to the less developed periphery
B)  that the core and periphery will work together to eliminate uneven development
C)  that the less developed periphery will eventually revolt against the wealthier core
D)  that the developed core achieved its wealth primarily by taking advantage of the southern periphery, through either colonialism or imperialism
E)  that the different levels of development between the core and the periphery are caused by the relative levels of natural resources in each areaF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following organizations is NOT linked to globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the UN
B)  the World Trade Organization
C)  the Red Cross
D)  the IMF
E)  the World BankF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

A GIS stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic Institute Study
B)  Global Investigative Security
C)  Global Information Systems
D)  Geographic Information Systems
E)  Global Initiative SystemsF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Indo-European language family?

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A)  Chinese
B)  English
C)  Bengali
D)  Spanish
E)  HindiF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The focus of terrorism prior to September 11, 2001

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A)  was largely the domain of Islamic rebels
B)  was overwhelmingly due to a response to religious persecution
C)  was random in its selection of targets
D)  was directed at local targets by committed insurgents with local goals
E)  exclusively targeted poor, developing nationsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

In the Demographic Transition Model which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 2 has a low RNI
B)  Stage 3 has a lower birth rate than death rate
C)  Stage 1 has a low birth rate but a high death rate
D)  Stages 1 and 4 both have low death rates
E)  Stage 4 has a low RNIF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Based on your readings about population pyramids AND the Demographic Transition Model, which of the following nations is likely represented by this population pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nigeria
B)  Germany
C)  Bangladesh
D)  China
E)  PakistanF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

All of the following are arguments against globalization, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization is a policy promoted by free-trade advocates, capitalist countries, and multinational firms, all of which benefit from the process.
B)  policies of globalization increase the differences between rich and poor in the world.
C)  globalization is not a "natural" process.
D)  globalization is dangerously unstable.
E)  globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Ayak and Leni are both citizens of Peru. Ayak speaks Quechua and Leni speaks Aymara, both languages native to Peru but mutually unintelligible. If Ayak meets Leni they will speak in Spanish, which came with the colonial conquest. Spanish is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a dialect
B)  a lingua franca
C)  an universal language
D)  a hybrid language
E)  cultural syncretismF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 1: Concepts of World Geography

1/43,000 is an example of what style of map scale expression?

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What is a lingua franca? Give two examples of where one finds a lingua franca in use.

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On which of the following latitudes (parallels) is the Equator?

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What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

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Which of the following is NOT a member of the Indo-European language family?

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Which statement best describes the middle position with respect to globalization?

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Culture is an important aspect of the human experience. Define the term and then discuss and analyze the four categories of culture presented in the text, along with an examination of the phenomenon of cultural imperialism.

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The focus of terrorism prior to September 11, 2001

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One inch equals one mile, or 1/63,360. If your map scale was "one inch equals seven miles" what would be the representative fraction?

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The following population pyramid is indicative of

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In the Demographic Transition Model which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Which of the following pair of religions are most closely related to Judaism?

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Which of the following organizations is NOT linked to globalization?

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Based on your readings about population pyramids AND the Demographic Transition Model, which of the following nations is likely represented by this population pyramid?

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Describe what happens to a nation as it goes from Stage 1 to Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition, making certain to address the birth rate, death rate and RNI.

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A GIS stands for

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Which of the following regions has the highest population density?

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Ayak and Leni are both citizens of Peru. Ayak speaks Quechua and Leni speaks Aymara, both languages native to Peru but mutually unintelligible. If Ayak meets Leni they will speak in Spanish, which came with the colonial conquest. Spanish is an example of

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