Nature and Perspectives
Which of the following is NOT a primary way humans impact the physical environment?
A. Overpopulation
B. Deforestation
C. Fossil fuel combustion
D. Recycling
Recycling
Which period marks the beginning of human civilization and the development of agriculture?
A. Paleolithic era
B. Mesolithic era
C. Neolithic era
D. Old Stone Age
C. Neolithic era
Which city became the new capital of Brazil in 1960?
A. Sao Paolo
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Brasilia
D. Boa Vista
C. Brasilia
In which of the following would you expect to find the highest rate of population growth? A. Canada B. Namibia C. Sweden D. Chile E. USA
B. Namibia
Which of the following is NOT a common source of water pollution?
A. Factory runoff
B. Agricultural fertilizers
C. Organic food waste
D. Oil spills
C. Organic food waste
What is the term for harmful substances introduced into the environment?
A. Contaminants
B. Toxins
C. Pollutants
D. Emissions
C. Pollutants
Which of the following countries experienced the Bhopal disaster from a toxic at a company's chemical plant? A. Bangladesh B. China C. Indonesia D. India
What is a consequence of global warming that coastal cities face?
A. Decreased rainfall
B. Rising sea levels
C. More frequent earthquakes
D. Decreased soil fertility
B. Rising sea levels
A population pyramid
A. shows the age and gender structure of a population.
B. cannot be used to compare two different countries.
C. demonstrates the DTM.
D. only accurately depicts declining populations. E. is most useful illustrating social upheaval.
A. shows the age and gender structure of a population.
Which pollutant most commonly enters the food chain through agricultural practices and poses health risks to humans?
A. Plastic
B. Pesticides
C. Radioactive waste
D. Heavy metals
B. Pesticides
Which type of pollution is often invisible but can have severe health effects?
A. Land pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Soil pollution
C. Air Pollution
What is the term for diverting water from a source to a location without water?
A. Aquaphor system
B. Irrigation
C. Hydroponics
B. Irrigation
Which heavily urban activity is the primary source of most city's air pollution?
A. Shopping
B. Mining
C. Heavy amount of oil burning cars
D. Construction
Heavy amount of oil burning cars
The catalyst for European population growth that began in the 15th century was...
A. the Agricultural Revolution
B. The Columbian Exchange
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. The Plastics Recolution
What is the process of adapting biologically to overcome environmental challenges?
A. Evolution
B. Mutation
C. Natural Selection
D. Genetic Drift
A. Evolution
What natural event can contribute to air pollution on a global scale?
A. Earthquakes
B. Tsunamis
C. Hurricanes
D. Volcanic eruptions
D. Volcanic eruptions
A. Smog
B. Haze
C. Acid rain
D. Fog
C. Acid rain
A. Algal blooms
B. Eutrophication
C. Biomagnification
D, Sedimentation
A. Algal blooms
Which of the following world regions has the most population density?
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
D. Africa
Which sub-region, known for its agricultural success in ancient times, is located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
A. Nile Delta
B. Amazon Basin
C. Fertile Crescent
D. Indus Valley
C. Fertile Crescent
Which gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect (global warming) but is also essential for life?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Helium
D. Neon
B. Carbon Dioxide
Which of the following is NOT a way that regions can be defined?
A. Physical characteristics
B. Cultural characteristics
C. Economic development
D. Zodiac Astrology signs
D. Zodiac Astrology signs
Globalization has led to which of the following?
A. an ever-widening spatial scale of economic and social activities.
B. decreased systems of linkages between places and people.
C. decreased trade and investment, which has led to
D. Higher prices for goods and services.
A. An ever widening spatial scale of economic and social activities
Which of the following countries is losing young people at a rapid rate?
A. Brazil
B. Nigeria
C. Bulgaria
D. USA
What does a top-heavy population pyramid suggest?
A. High birth rates
B. Low death rates
C. Negative population growth
D. Rapid population expansion
How many major geographical regions are typically recognized in the world?
3456
C. Negative Population growth