Modern Global Concerns — Cumulative exam Answers

The Earth __________ on its axis and __________ around the Sun.A.sustains . . . rotatesB.revolves . . . rotatesC.rotates . . . revolvesD.revolves . . . sustains

In what geographic region were Islam, Judaism, and Christianity founded? A. Western Europe B. South Asia C. North America D. the Middle East Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is it called when a group of people identify themselves based on a distinct culture, belief system, religion, or history? A. race B. ethnicity C. nationality D. class Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A group of people who share common qualities, such as history, culture, and ethnicity, is called a __________. A. country B. state C. nation D. sovereignty Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How did Islam initially spread to North Africa? A. trade B. conquest C. the Crusades D. technology Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Citizens of developing nations commonly experience __________. A. high rates of literacy B. long life expectancies C. access to safe drinking water D. waterborne endemic diseases Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following situations is most likely to result in language divergence? A. Two different languages that are spoken in the same geographic area combine to form a new one. B. A language is spoken in two isolated geographic areas, and there is little contact between the two peoples. C. People who speak different dialects of the same language begin to interact in the same geographic region. D. Old vocabulary is reintroduced into a language. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Malaria is most common in which of the following areas? A. areas with extremely hot or cold climates B. temperate regions that receive a lot of rain C. tropical and subtropical regions D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The United States' Buffalo, NY, and Canada's Ft. Erie, Ontario, lie across the Niagara River from each other. Which of the following situations is most likely to occur? A. The cities will have increased trade, shared economic systems, similar cultural values, and cultural ties. B. The American economy and culture will dominate both cities because Buffalo is significantly larger than Fr. Erie. C. Trade and economic ties will increase, but the cities will maintain distinct American and Canadian cultures. D. The cities are not likely to have increased trade or cultural ties, despite their proximity to each other. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between the development of technology and patterns of settlement is false? A. The development of technology promotes global migration. B. The development of technology promotes the development of economies. C. The development of technology results in the expansion of cities and increased urbanization. D. The development of technology results in centralized governments, economies, and cultural development. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about refugee camps is false? A. Disease outbreaks are common in refugee camps. B. Camps often are underfunded, understaffed, and undersupplied. C. Refugees living in camps are often targets for human trafficking schemes, including slavery and prostitution. D. Refugee camps are safe havens for all refugees and offer total protection. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The role of a head of __________ is to represent a country’s beliefs and natural spirit. A. government B. state C. monarchy D. legislature Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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.

Abby goes to the window and reports that it is currently rainy and windy outside. She is describing the __________.A.climateB.ecosystemC.temperatureD.weather

The implementation of new automobile-efficiency standards in America will most likely result in __________. A. more oil consumption B. fewer miles per gallon (mpg) C. less air pollution D. more carbon dioxide emissions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The seasonal nomadic travel of people and their animals from place to place is known as __________. A. short migration B. transhumance C. a penal colony D. forced migration Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A country that suffers from a lack of central governmental authority is experiencing __________. A. a theocracy B. a constitutional monarchy C. a monarchy D. anarchy Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. Carefully examine the graph above, which shows TFR. Which of the following countries most likely has the fastest-growing population? A. South Korea B. Iraq C. Kenya D. Niger 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.

You would expect to see all of the following in a patriarchal society, except __________. A. lower wages for women B. fewer educational opportunities for women C. more social marginalization for women D. equal representation for women in business Please select the best answer from the choices provided.