Unit 5: Environment and Culture

Question 1

Why was the cause of the collapse of the Mayan civilization a mystery for so long?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The changes caused by the Mayans were reversed over time, gone by the modern era.

Question 2

What is an example of a biotic component of an ecosystem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a fern

Question 3

Isaac wants to study a group that is nearly completely isolated from the rest of the world. What group might he study?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Brazilian rainforest tribes

Question 4

In South Africa, whites (Caucasians) make up about 9 percent of the total population. What term accurately describes this population of White South Africans?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

minority

Question 5

In 2017, hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing major damage to basic infrastructure and leaving many without electricity or access to clean water. If a large enough group of survivors fled to the mainland United States, what term would best apply to this group?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

climate refugees

Question 6

The Mayans were ultimately accidentally responsible for their own downfall due to the environmental changes they caused.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following is a cardinal direction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

north

Question 8

Marco is researching all the people who live in the city of Manhattan. What is the most accurate term for the group he is studying?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

population

Question 9

What is an example of a Chinese medical practice that has become accepted as legitimate in the last few decades thanks to scientific research?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

acupuncture

Question 10

What has history proven about Thomas Malthus?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

While it started an important conversation, his major prediction was incorrect.

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