State of States
Indonesia is a region made up of many islands. Which of the following best identifies Indonesia: perforated state, a fragmented state, or an elongated state
Fragmented state
A good example of a centripetal force in political geography is
The existence of different language regions
Rugged topography
Religious diversity and conflict
A powerful external threat
A powerful external threat
The most rapidly growing immigrant component of the U.S. population in recent years has been
Hispanic
What event created the conditions for the earliest urban settlements?
The Green Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Second Agricultural Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution
Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice?
Clear-cutting a forest
Using pesticides on crops
Overfishing in the ocean
Implementing a recycling program
Dumping waste into a river
Implementing a recycling program
Which type of countries typically have a greater variety of climates and resources compared to other countries?
elongated states
. Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of globalization?
Increased cultural diversity
Greater access to information and communication technologies
Increased economic growth and development
Greater income inequality within and between countries
Increased political stability and cooperation
Greater income inequality within and between countries
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethnic conflict:
Apartheid in South Africa
Berlin Wall in Germany
Kurds in Southwest Asia
Partition of India
Rwandan Genocide
Berlin Wall in Germany
. Which of the following is a defining feature of industrialization?
The growth of subsistence agriculture
The use of hand tools and manual labor
The shift from rural to urban areas
The reliance on barter and trade
The absence of wage labor
The shift from rural to urban areas
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Coal
Oil
Timber
Natural gas
Nuclear fuel
Timber
The Kurds are a group of over 20 million people dispersed throughout Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The Kurds are considered this type of nation
Stateless Nation
National anthems, flags, and holidays are all symbols that promote
Irredentism
Nationalism
Supranationalism
Regionalism
War
Nationalism
Which of the following ethnic group – geographical concentrations is incorrect?
Puerto Ricans – New York City and the Northeast
Cubans – Miami and South Florida
Central American Hispanics – Los Angeles and the Southwest
Japanese – Chicago and the Midwest
Chinese – West Coast
Japanese – Chicago and the Midwest
. Which of the following is a positive effect of agriculture on human society?
Increased dependence on hunting and gathering
Decrease in population size
Rise of specialized labor and trade
Nomadic lifestyle
Decreased food production
Rise of specialized labor and trade
Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable development?
Maximizing short-term economic gains
Using non-renewable resources as quickly as possible
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Prioritizing the interests of one group over another
None of the above
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
This is an example of a city-state located in the ancient capital of the world
Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Great Britain’s political control of India for several hundred years was considered an example of:
Transculturation
Geopolitics
Reapportionment
Imperialism
Colonialism
Colonialism
A multi-nation state consist of
many ethnic and cultural groups sharing a common government and boarder.
What was one of the social effects of the agricultural revolution?
Decrease in social inequality
Increase in gender equality
Decrease in population size
Increase in nomadic lifestyles
Rise of civilizations and empires
Rise of civilizations and empires
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for natural disaster mitigation?
Building seawalls
Developing early warning systems
Implementing zoning regulations
Moving homes and buildings away from high-risk areas
Ignoring the threat of natural disasters
Ignoring the threat of natural disasters
Describe "spheres of influence" in regards to the Cold War. Who was involved? What did the spheres represent?
U.S - capitalism
U.S.S.R - communism
Which of the following is NOT a factor driving globalization?
Technological advancements
Trade liberalization
Increased transportation and communication networks
Nationalism and protectionism
Capital mobility
Nationalism and protectionism
Can Palestine be recognized as a state or stateless nation?
Stateless Nation
*Recognized by 72% of the U.N
*Not recognized by the US, UK, and France
The two revolutions that were absolutely critical to our modern way of life were ......
Industrial Revolution and Agricultural Revolution
What is the primary difference between a hurricane and a tornado?
Hurricanes are smaller than tornadoes
Tornadoes have stronger winds than hurricanes
Hurricanes form over land while tornadoes form over water
Tornadoes last longer than hurricanes
Hurricanes are tropical storms while tornadoes are not
Hurricanes are tropical storms while tornadoes are not