Challenges Facing the Modern Urban Space — Cumulative exam Answers

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In the United States, the term "migrant worker" often is used to describe a person who __________. A. moves around for seasonal work B. provides support to migrants C. receives support from migrants D. migrates to another country Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why did the United States economy become the blueprint for international economic structures following World War II? A. All countries were declaring themselves democracies. B. Germany declared the United States the world leader. C. The United States actually had no influence after World War II, because it was recovering from the war. D. At the time, the United States supplied the world with food, goods, and money, giving it tremendous influence over other nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Remittances are important to developing economies because __________. A. they completely counteract the effects of the brain drain B. they are immune to inflation and allow for greater purchasing power C. the tax structure of exclusive economic zones is complicated D. they create purchasing power for many people and allow money to flow into the economy Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Characteristics of struggling global cities include all of the following except __________. A. unequal access to education and services B. unequal access to finance and the economy C. a lower life expectancy and literacy rates D. an increasing middle class Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Immigrants can contribute most significantly to changes in the city's physical form by creating __________. A. new languages and dialects B. new cuisines and foods C. new pastimes and games D. new neighborhoods set apart from the city Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows. Which of the Earth's layers is represented by the number four (4) on the image above? A. the mantle B. the outer core C. the inner core D. the crust Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not an effect of increased globalization? A. Nations have worked together to eliminate or reduce trade barriers. B. More than 1,800 NBA games are broadcast on Chinese TV and Internet sites each season. C. North Korea limits Internet access within its borders and censors the sites that are available. D. Fewer regional economic blocs and multinational corporations are created. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Emerging global cities are those cities which are __________. A. undergoing rapid economic growth and increasing influence in their regions B. declining in research and development C. established global leaders in culture and finance D. beginning to grow isolationist with regard to trade and culture Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A city planning method that sets city uses apart from each other is called __________. A. a greyfield B. zoning C. urban sprawl D. an edge city Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the relationship between urban sprawl and the higher consumption of fuel? A. Commuter traffic increases as more people move out of cities, resulting in an increased use of fuel resources. B. The destruction of green spaces, including parks, forests, and fields, promotes an increased use of fuel resources. C. Fuel is less expensive in suburban areas, allowing Americans living in sprawling areas to consume greater amounts. D. One solution to urban sprawl is the use of alternative energy, which promotes fuel consumption. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about factors that affect population distribution and settlement is false? A. Financial opportunities make a location more attractive and may encourage settlement in a particular area. B. Education opportunity or availability can influence population distribution. C. Endemic diseases can negatively affect a population. D. The stability of a government does not influence population settlement or distribution. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Paifang gates are found at the entrance of many Chinatown enclaves. These can best be described as an example of immigration influencing __________ in a city. A. cuisine B. pastimes C. language D. architecture Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is one of the most common effects of land reclamation? A. decreased agricultural yields B. decreased risk of flooding C. increased land subsidence D. increased risk of earthquakes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How has technology impacted globalization? A. Technology plays no role in globalization. B. Technology currently does not affect globalization, but developing technology will contribute to globalization one day. C. Technology hurts globalization by lengthening the time it takes to spread new ideas. D. Technology connects people around the world, making it easy to spread information and ideas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Nuclear proliferation is best described as __________. A. the growth of world nuclear stockpiles B. the destructive capabilities of nuclear weapons C. an increase in the number of nuclear power plants D. the spread of nuclear weapons and technology Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best explains why pizza in the United States is an example of "movement," one of the six essential elements of geography? A. Pizza is a fast food and can be eaten on the go. B. Pizza shows the human-environment interaction because it requires cooking knowledge and access to wheat, tomatoes, herbs, and cheese. C. Pizza originated in Italy, but was brought to the United States in the 1800s by Italian immigrants. D. Pizza can be delivered, ordered for take-out, or eaten at a restaurant. However, all of these options require going out or having the food brought to you. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why was aid and relief to drought-affected areas of Somalia slow to reach people in need in 2001? A. Troops from Ethiopia intercepted the goods for their own starving population. B. Civil wars and warlords slowed the movement of food and supplies. C. The UN scaled back its forces after the head of the Development Programme was killed. D. A tsunami off the coast limited access by sea, which made shipping the supplies challenging. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Countries create trade barriers when they are interested in protecting __________ goods from ____________ competition. A. international . . . domestic B. domestic . . . domestic C. domestic . . . international D. international . . . international Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is typically not a characteristic of a foraging society? A. Foraging societies are nomadic groups. B. Foraging societies consist of small groups with ties based on kinship. C. Individuals in foraging societies have few personal possessions. D. Foraging societies have formal social and class structures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.