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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.
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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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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.
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How does a socialist government with a command economy manage its economy?

A
The government lets producers set wages for workers.
B
The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.
C
The government allows consumers to make their own choices.
D
The government controls factories and other forms of production.
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Which of the following statements best describes the changes in American cities from 1900 to 2000?

A
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the South were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the East Coast.
B
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the West Coast were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the Midwest became greater than those of the East Coast.
C
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the East Coast were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the West Coast.
D
During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the Midwest were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the West became greater than those of the Midwest.
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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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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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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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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
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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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