Cultural Diversity in Texas — Cumulative exam Answers

Which best describes the taking on of American popular beliefs?

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following physical characteristics best explains the climate of the area that is circled in black on the climate map above? A. the Gobi Desert B. the Himalayan Mountains C. the Malay Archipelago D. the Ural Mountains Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following qualities do China and India have in common? A. Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language. B. Literacy rates are over 90% for all citizens. C. Hinduism is the most commonly practiced religion. D. Populations are over one billion. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the impact of agriculture on different regions of the world? A. Agriculture has had a major impact on all regions of the civilized world. B. Regions of the world that are best suited to growing cash crops, such as wheat and corn, receive the most economic benefit. C. Poor regions of the world benefit most from agriculture, because it serves as a substitute for high-tech industry. D. Tropical regions of the world have benefited the most from agriculture because their climates are best suited for growing large amounts of high-value crops. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The primary intent of the European Union is to __________ by increasing economic and political relations between member nations. A. create a space exploration program B. diminish the role of religion in government C. prevent future conflict on the continent D. strengthen public education Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Africa’s landscape is essentially __________. A. a series of mountains B. a large desert sprawling over the continent C. a series of plateaus that rise in elevation steps D. a series of coniferous and tropical forests Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The growing political and economic influence of the European Union, the spread of American popular culture and political ideals, and the influence of the Internet are all examples of the __________ of global culture. A. westernization B. easternization C. socialization D. democratization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The region of Latin America was most significantly influenced by __________ colonization. A. French and Swedish B. Spanish and Portuguese C. English and Dutch D. French and Dutch Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. According to this graph of the population of Japan's urban areas, which city would most likely be considered a primate city? A. Tokyo B. Nagoya C. Yokohama D. Kawasaki Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The traditional physical boundary between Europe and Asia is the __________. A. Pyrenees B. Himalayan Mountain Range C. Ural Mountain Range D. Ganges River Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about the economies of the Pacific Islands is false? A. Tourism is an important part of the economies of the Pacific Islands. B. Each Pacific Island economy centers around the production of wool products. C. Some island countries receive aid from wealthier nations. D. Most Pacific Island countries import large quantities of raw materials in order to export finished products. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following generalizations about development is false? A. Countries with high GDP generally have higher development. B. Countries that struggle economically generally struggle in social welfare areas as well. C. There is only one way for geographers to measure development. D. Most nations in Western Europe are considered to be developed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following will a highly developed country likely not possess? A. a high GDP B. a low literacy rate C. clean drinking water D. a high life expectancy rate Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between medicines and concerns about the shrinking of the Amazon Rainforest? A. In an effort to protect the Amazon, the Brazilian government has limited the amount of medical research that can be done in the rainforest. B. Creating medicine requires large amounts of resources, and harvesting these resources is leading to deforestation of the Amazon. C. The byproducts of many medicines are responsible for polluting the Amazon River. D. Many medicines are created from plants in the rainforest; without them, doctors and scientists may not be able to treat and cure many diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are examples of the blending of Mexican and American culture in Texas EXCEPT:a.Tex-Mex cuisineb.widespread anti-Mexican prejudice during the world wars c.Spanish newspapers and radio stations addressing news and concerns of both nationsd.Mexican Americans learning English and participating in the political system while still honoring traditions of Mexico

Which of the following is the best definition of globalization? A. the removal of political influence from world economies B. the drift of continents toward the geographic center of the Earth C. the process of the world becoming more connected D. the addition of economic interests to global cultural interests Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The majority of Europe’s raw materials are imported. Consider the relationship between that fact and the air and water pollution in Europe today. What best explains this relationship? A. Europe imports large amounts of raw materials for its manufacturing industry, and industrialization without regulation has resulted in air and water pollution. B. Europe requires large amounts of raw materials to replace those which have been depleted, and the mining and lumbering of Europe’s raw materials led to air and water pollution. C. The region is struggling with air and water pollution caused by careless farming practices. D. The Industrial Revolution is largely to blame for the air and water pollution in Europe today. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a barrier to economic development? A. foreign debt B. political stability C. widespread disease D. low levels of social welfare Please select the best answer from the choices provided.