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Since 1965, the majority of immigrants to the United States have come from __________.

A
Eastern Europe and Africa
B
Latin America and Asia
C
Western Europe and the Pacific Islands
D
Oceania and Africa
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Which of the following statements is false?

A
Agricultural consumption is greater in developed countries.
B
Arable land is land that is suitable for farming.
C
Supply and demand does not exist in less developed countries.
D
Areas with good production have climates that are good for agriculture.
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Which of the following statements about loans from the IMF and World Bank is false?

A
Corrupt leaders often embezzle funds, but countries must repay the money anyway, even after the leader is removed from office.
B
Loans never are spent in ways that benefit economic growth.
C
Loan requirements may force nations to cut spending on social programs, including health care and education.
D
Required debt payments sometimes exceed annual Gross Domestic Product.
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Why is the time period from 750 –1300 CE referred to as the “Golden Age of Islam"?

A
This is the time when Islam was most influential around the world.
B
More people practiced Islam than any other major religion during this time period.
C
Islamic scholars made advancements in technology, literature, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and the arts during this time period.
D
Islamic armies had taken over most of Asia and Africa.
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The post-colonial political climate of most Latin American countries is best described as __________.

A
stable; following independence, most countries established democratic governments that have been largely successful
B
stable; following independence, most countries established dictatorial governments that have been largely successful.
C
unstable; following independence, many countries experienced shifting political leadership, coups, and civil wars
D
unstable; following independence, many countries elected a series of democratic leaders who were ineffective
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All of the following regions in the United States have higher population densities, except the __________.

A
Southwest
B
Northeast
C
Pacific Coast
D
Great Lakes
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The __________ is an important waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

A
Dead Sea
B
Jordan River
C
Bab al-Mandab
D
Suez Canal
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__________ is the dominant religion in North African cultures.

A
Christianity
B
Buddhism
C
Hinduism
D
Islam
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Which of the following statements about the role of women in the world economy is false?

A
Women produce half of the world’s food.
B
Women make up 45% of the world’s workforce.
C
Women earn half of the world’s wages.
D
Woman own 1% of the world’s property.
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Agricultural consumption refers to __________.

A
the types of food we eat
B
the types of farms we have
C
the amount of rainfall we receive
D
the amount of money we get from a sale
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The state of Israel was created __________.

A
as a result of tension between Arabs and Jews after the Sinai War
B
by the Camp David Accords brokered by the United States
C
by the armistice agreement after the Yom Kippur War
D
following World War II, after the UN created plans to partition Palestine
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Which of the following physical features is not found in Africa?

A
Mount Kilimanjaro
B
the Sahara Desert
C
the island of Madagascar
D
the Euphrates River
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In the formal sector of an economy, labor is __________.

A
based heavily on services
B
frequently done on a cash-only basis
C
regulated by law and industry standards
D
based on traditional values
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Deciding where agriculture is produced and what products are cultivated is most dependent on __________.

A
climate
B
proximity to water sources
C
the availability of technology
D
the economic conditions of the market
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The active seismic region surrounding the Pacific Ocean is known as the __________.

A
Great Barrier Reef
B
Ring of Fire
C
Great Artesian Basin
D
Vinson Massif region

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