Greening the Globe — Unit test

Question 1

One drawback of desalination is the __________ associated with the process. A. expense B. technology C. water pollution D. reverse osmosis Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of shifting cultivation? A. hunting and gathering B. crop rotation C. slash-and-burn farming D. planting a vegetable garden Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Desalination is best described as __________. A. creating seawater from freshwater B. creating freshwater from seawater C. combining freshwater with seawater D. combining rain water with ground water Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following diseases is spread by mosquitoes and most often found in tropical urban areas? A. dengue fever B. malaria C. sleeping sickness D. HIV/AIDS Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

Contour plowing, no-till planting, and planting trees to serve as wind buffers are all methods used to __________. A. reduce erosion B. farm organically C. conserve water D. increase crop yields Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 6

Which of the following terms best describes the use of environmentally friendly farming methods to conserve soil and water? A. slash-and-burn farming B. sustainable agriculture C. conservation D. ecology Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 7

The Faroe Islands __________. A. were conquered by Polynesians who immigrated from Tahiti B. were settled by Norse and Scandinavian peoples C. were settled by the Japanese about 1600 years ago D. were discovered by Darwin during his travels Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 8

Compare the housing styles of Iceland and Vietnam and explain how the environment influences these styles.

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Icelandic homes are compact and heavily insulated, traditionally using stone and turf to protect against cold and strong winds. Vietnamese homes are generally more open and may be raised or designed with high floors to encourage ventilation and protect against heat, heavy rain, and flooding. Thus, each housing style reflects its local climate and available materials.

Question 9

Removing ground water in Mexico City is a problem because it causes __________. A. land to sink B. disputes over water C. floods to occur D. droughts to occur Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the Khmer Empire? A. It was a nomadic empire that inhabited Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago. B. It was an advanced civilization that developed in South America around 100 CE. C. It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE . D. It was an empire of nomads who roamed the grasslands of northern Asia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

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