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raises one crop

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Monoculture.... A. raises one crop B. is identical with animal husbandry C. is always and extensive activity D. is very sound in the strict economic sense

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is performed largely by hand or with animals

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Intensive rice cultivation A. is performed largely by hand or with animals B. is confined to East Asia C. demands a great deal of capital D. produces food for 15 percent of the world's population

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produces both crops and livestock

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Mixed farming A. is identical with general farming B. occurs in the American Dairy Belt C. produces both crops and livestock D. is strictly subsistence

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is highly mechanized

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Large-scale commercial grain production A. is confined to humid climates B. is mostly devoted to sorghum C. is highly mechanized D. requires a great deal of labor

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often produces cattle that go to feedlots for fattening

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Ranching A. often produces cattle that go to feedlots for fattening B. is of a subsistence nature C. is absent from South America D. occurs on small landholdings

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all of the above

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Mediterranean agriculture A. produces a lot of olives B. produces a lot of grapes C. often practices transhumance D. all of the above

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are generally found in the tropics

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Plantations A. are generally found in the tropics B. raise only basic foodstuffs C. are managed only by citizens of the country in which they are located D.usually sell their products at the local market

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often benefits from the principle known as value added by manufacturing

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Dairying A. is generally confined to poor countries B. requires milksheds, which are large barns that protect the cows from the elements C. often benefits from the principle known as value added by manufacturing D. is generally confined to remote areas

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privatization

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Which of the following land ownership policies is mostly likely to increase production? A. large land grants to the elite B. collectivization C. privatization D. the formation of ejidos

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whether the product is consumed on or off the farm

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The most important distinction for dividing the world into agricultural regions is A. whether the product is consumed on or off the farm B. whether crops are grown or animals are raised C. the latitude of each region D. the population density of the crop-producing region

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all of the above

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Unique agricultural practices arise in particular regions because of A. limited knowledge of alternatives B. characteristics of the physical environment C. distinctive cultural traits D. all of the above

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Mediterranean

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Which is not a form of subsistence agriculture? A. Mediterranean B. shifting cultivation C. pastoral nomadism D. all of the above are forms of subsistence agriculture

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plantation

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Which type of agriculture is found primarily in developing countries? A. truck farming B. plantation C. Mediterranean D. none of the above

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humid low-latitude

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Shifting cultivation is most commonly found in which climate region? A. Humid low-latitude B. Dry C. Warm mid-latitude D. Cold mid-latitude

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climate

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The most important reason why most people in North China grow crops other than wet rice is A. cultural preference B. tradition C. climate D. soil

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transhumance

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The seasonal migration of livestock between mountains and lowland pastures is A. pastoral nomadism B. shifting cultivation C. transhumance D. all of the above

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commercial farming

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In the U.S. many farms are integrated into a large food production industry. This is known as A. agribusiness B. commercial farming C. food processing D. mechanized farming

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locational factors, such as access to raw materials

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The type of agriculture practiced on a commercial farm depends on all but which of the following? A. cultural factors, such as consumer preferences B. locational factors, such as access to raw materials C. site factors, such as climate and soil D. situation factors, such as access to markets

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quality of soil

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According to the von Thünen model, market-oriented gardens and milk producers were located in the first ring for all but which of the following reasons? A. delivery cost B. perishability C. proximity to market D. quality of soil

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commercial grain

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The United States, Russia, France, and Canada are the four large-scale producers of A. commercial grain B. corn [maize] C. livestock ranching D. milk products

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mass starvation has occurred throughout the world, placing a strong control on world population growth

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Since Thomas Malthus's theory was first published, all of the following have happened except A. disasters such as wars and epidemics have killed tens of millions of people B. vast areas of the planet that were scarcely utilized during Malthus's lifetime have been opened to productive agriculture C. many food crops have been transplanted to new areas where they have thrived D. mass starvation has occurred throughout the world, placing a strong control on world population growth E. new genetically engineered plants are being introduced into many areas

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chicken

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Of all the domesticated animals, the most efficient transformer of grain into edible meat is the A. pig B. cow C. sheep D. turkey E. chicken

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all of the above

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The estimated undernourished 500 million people on earth (1991) could be fed if their homelands A. could stop discriminating against farmers B. would end their civil wars C. stop subsidizing urban populations at the expense of the farmers D. reform landholding system E. all of the above

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Central America

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Nomadic herding (pastoral nomadism) is least likely to occur in (a) Central America A. Central Asia B. the Middle East C. North Africa D. Central America

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Select the letter on the map above which indicates Mediterranean Agriculture A B C D E F G H I J K L M

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?

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Select the letter on the map which represents the U.S. cotton belt. A B C D E F G H I J K L M

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?

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Select the letter on the map which represents the winter wheat belt A B C D E F G H I J K L M

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?

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Select the letter on the map which represents the corn belt of the USA. A B C D E F G H I J K L M

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USA, China, and Russia

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Three large countries with coal reserves that will last a long time are A. USA, Brazil, and China B. China, Russia, and the Congo C. USA, China, and Russia D. Brazil, Congo, and Saudi Arabia E. none of these groups is the correct answer

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Which area on the map above is known to have the greatest proved oil reserves in the world? Select the correct letter. A B C D E F

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culture

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The Native Americans of the southeastern U.S. formerly placed a high value on yaupon, a species of holly used in ritual. Which of the following factors was most important in making yaupon a valuable resource to them? A. culture B. technology C. economics D. physiological need

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can never be depleted

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Renewable resources A. include water B. can never be depleted C. are strictly organic D. include fossil fuels

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there will be added incentive to find new deposits of the mineral

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If the supply of a mineral is reduced due to excessive mining for it, A. the price of the mineral will drop because need will vanish B. recycling the mineral will become less practical C. there will be added incentive to find new deposits of the mineral D. all of the above

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have problems with the NIMBY phenomenon

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Landfills in the US A. are increasing B. include Diablo Hediondo landfill in Los Angeles County which is larger than the Coliseum in Rome C. have problems with the NIMBY phenomenon D. have no value at the present time

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coal

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The main energy resource abundantly available for industry in the U.S. and Canada is A. lignite B. natural gas C. oil D. coal

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oil shale

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Unconventional, and currently uneconomical, sources of petroleum include A. pitch granite B. sticky gneiss C. oil shale D. petromarl

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China is a leading producer

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Which of the following is not true of coal? A. China is a leading producer B. the US has relatively small reserves C. World coal reserves exceed those of oil and natural gas D. coal extraction and combustion can be very detrimental to the environment

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provides about 1/3 of all the electricity in Europe

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Nuclear power A. releases large amounts of ozone into the atmosphere B. provides about 1/3 of all the electricity in Europe C. provides 2 percent of the electricity in the US D. none of the above

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can be inefficient

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Biomass fuel A. encourages massive irrigation projects in the Southwest B. can be inefficient C. includes anthracite D. is expected to surpass coal by 2010

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it supplies about 20% of the energy produced in the USA

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Which of the following is not true of hydroelectric power? A. it supplies about 20% of the energy produced in the USA B. it is clean C. it is often opposed by environmentalists D. it was the major purpose for the Three Gorges Dam recently completed in China

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methane

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Which of the following is not a major atmospheric pollutant? A. particulates B. methane C. nitrogen oxide D. carbon monoxide

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natural resource

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Anything created through natural processes that people use and value is a A. potential resource B. renewable resource C. human-made resource D. natural resource

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the supply will be low and the price high

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Applying the principle of supply and demand, which of the following is likely to be true of wheat in Saudi Arabia? A. the demand will be high and the price will be low B. the supply and price will be high C. the price will be low, therefore the demand will be greater D. the supply will be low and the price high

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all of the above

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Which of the following elements of a society contributes to the definition of a natural resource? A. cultural values B. level of technology C. economic system D. all of the above

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substitutability

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Which of the following is important in stabilizing resource prices and limiting problems caused by resource scarcity? A. nonrenewable resources B. source separation C. substitutability D. potential resources

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cartel

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A group of countries that agree to control the market for a product or resource by limiting production in order to influence (often meaning drive up) prices is a(an) A. cartel B. World Bank C. ITCZ D. Ecumene

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Earths internal heat in volcanic areas

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Hydrothermal energy comes from A. Earth's wind power from natural movements of water and air B. Earth's internal heat in volcanic areas C. the sun D. the force of running water

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it is usually deposited next to seams of coal

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Which of the following is not true of oil and petroleum products in general? A. when burned, it is actually releasing stored solar energy B. it is usually deposited next to seams of coal C. it was created over many millions of years D. it is a nonrenewable resource from the human perspective

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wood

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In most developing countries, the largest proportion of energy is supplied through A. coal B. dried animal dung C. wood D. solar energy

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coal

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Question 50 2 points Save For electric generation in the USA, the main energy resource used is A. coal B. oil C. natural gas D. radioactive materials like uranium E. wood F. solar energy G. water power

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natural gas

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The most common energy source for home use in the USA, especially for heat and hot water, is A. coal B. natural gas C. wood D. solar energy

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oil

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Nearly all transportation systems rely on this energy source: A. coal B. oil C. wood D. solar energy

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coal

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The US is the leading producer of A. natural gas B. coal C. oil D. all fossil fuels

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energy consumption

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North America and Europe account for nearly three-fourths of the world's A. oil production B. energy consumption C. population D. all of the above

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all of the above

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Which of the following was a result of the oil crisis? A. retarding the growth of developing countries B. Oil prices were raised from $3 per barrel to more than $35 by 1981 C. severe economic problems worldwide D. all of the above

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beneath the sea floor

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A newly discovered conventional oil reserve is most likely to be found A. beneath the sea floor B. in the Middle East C. in Texas D. in the Appalachian Mountains

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coal

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Sulfur oxides are a major component of acid rain; they come primarily from the burning of A. coal B. oil C. natural gas D. wood

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solar

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The best potential source of energy for the world's energy needs in the future is A. hydroelectricity B. oil C. solar D. fossil fuels

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hydrocarbons

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Smog is created by chemical reactions that occur in the atmosphere involving N0X, sunlight, and A. carbon monoxide B. sulfur oxides C. hydrocarbons D. particulates

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temperature inversion

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A condition where warmer air lies above cooler air, limiting vertical circulation and trapping pollutants near the surface, is A. photochemical smog B. temperature inversion C. source separation D. photovoltaic cells

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dissolved oxygen concentrations

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The presence in water of which of the following indicates the degree of health of a stream or lake? A. cholorofluorocarbons B. hydrocarbons C. sulfur dioxide D. dissolved oxygen concentrations

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agriculture

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The leading consumer and polluter of water in the USA is A. industry B. agriculture C. household use D. municipalities

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all of the above

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Forests A. store carbon that otherwise would be in the atmosphere B. absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen C. reduce erosion and aid in flood prevention D. all of the above

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sustained yield management

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A strategy that can maintain the productivity of a resource even as it is being used is A. sustained yield management B. incineration C. source separation D. all of the above

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petrochemicals

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An important type of ingredient in almost all flexible plastics is A. petrochemicals B. metal alloys C. wood D. vegetable fibers E. none of the above

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the spread of agriculture

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Most of the forest land that has disappeared from Earth over the last few centuries was due to A. forest fires B. logging C. various plant diseases D. the spread of agriculture

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all of the above

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A primate city A. is the largest city in the country B. is approximately twice the size of the second-largest city in the country C. is often the capital city of the country D. all of the above

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basic

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A city manufactures appliances largely to be shipped out of the city and sold elsewhere. In what sector of the economy does this activity fit? A. incipient B. basic C. nonbasic D. peripheral

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Chicago, Illinois is a transportation center located in the western part of the American Manufacturing Belt

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Which of the following best describes the situation of a city? A. Bingham, Utah is adjacent to major copper deposits. B. Chicago, Illinois is a transportation center located in the western part of the American Manufacturing Belt. C. Memphis, Tennessee is on the bluffs of the Mississippi D. Midland, Texas is adjacent to rich oil deposits

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there are a few large cities

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In an urban hierarchy A. there are few small towns B. there are many large cities C. there are a few large cities D. the sale of expensive items has a very small threshold

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multiple nuclei

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Which model best describes the contemporary expansion of American metropolitan areas? A. multiple nuclei B. pentamerous C. concentric circle D. sector

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heat islands

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Due to their modification of the atmosphere, cities have been referred to as A. ozone traps B. heat islands C. acid tanks D. carbon monoxide factories

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are surrounded by greenbelts

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Garden cities A. were conceived by Le Corbusier B. contain many tall glass office buildings and apartments C. are surrounded by greenbelts D. were never built

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is a radiant city

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Brasilia, Brazil A. is a Radiant City B. was designed to protect the Brazilian government from foreign attack C. depends on mass transit D. all of the above

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squatter slums are at the periphery

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In typical Latin American cities A. central business districts are usually dying B. squatter slums are at the periphery C. high-income populations live just beyond the squatter slums D. public transit is usually nonexistent

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leapfrogging

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Scattered, discontiguous suburban growth is referred to as A. leapfrogging B. gentrification C. urban renewal D. none of these

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urbanization

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The process whereby an increasing percentage of people live in an urban area is known as A. demographic transition B. rank-size rule C. urbanization D. central place theory

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washington DC to Boston in the USA

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The location of the first megalopolis in the world to be identified as that type of conurbation is A. Paris to Berlin in the European Union B. Manchester to London in the United Kingdom C. San Francisco to Los Angeles in California, USA D. Washington, D.C. to Boston in the USA

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central business district

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The area of the city where retail and office activities are clustered is the A. central business district B. central city C. urbanized area D. metropolitan statistical area

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all of the above

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Land values are high in the CBD because of A. its high accessibility B. competition for limited space C. the agglomeration effect D. all of the above

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commuting

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Since so few people live in the CBD, urban areas are characterized by a high degree of A. blockbusting B. commuting C. filtering D. skyscrapers

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moderate to large amount of private land surround the house

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People are attracted to suburbs in part because suburbs typically are characterized by A. heavy traffic B. lower opportunity for home ownership C. moderate to large amount of private land surround the house D. row houses and apartments

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energy efficiency

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compared to the private automobile, public transportation offers more A. energy efficiency B. flexibility C. pollution D. privacy

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In the diagram above, which part would correspond most nearly to the CBD of the St. Louis metropolitan area? Select the number that corresponds to it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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?

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In the diagram above, which part would correspond most nearly to Clayton in the St. Louis metropolitan area? Select the corresponding number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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multiple nuclei model

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Which urban settlement model does the diagram above best illustrate? A. concentric zone model B. sector model C. multiple nuclei model

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all of the above

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The interstate highway system built by the federal government contributed to A. the increased ownership and use of automobiles B. urban sprawl C. the decline of the American system of railroads D. air pollution E. all of the above

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hinterland

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The region to which any city provides services and upon which it draws for its needs is called its A. realm B. hinterland C. zone D. suburbs E. countryside

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conurbations

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When several cities grow and merge together into vast urban areas, they are called A. primate cities B. regions C. agglomerations D. conurbations E. none of these

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incorporation

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The process by which a city expands its boundaries is called A. incorporation B. rank-size rule. C. annexation D. central place

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agglomeration

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________ is the process by which cities bring people and activities together in one place for greater convenience. A. Agglomeration B. Geomancy C. Urbanization D. Incorporation E. none of the above

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industrial factories

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A land use typically excluded from a North American CBD is A. government offices B. industrial factories C. offices D. retail establishments

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restrictive ordinances

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Government restrictions on the use to which various parcels of land may be put is called A. planning ordinances. B. suburbanization. C. zoning ordinances. D. restrictive ordinances. E. districting ordinances.

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oceanic submergence

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Which of the following is not a common method of disposing of solid waste? A. oceanic submergence B. recycling C. landfills D. incineration

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nuclear

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Renewable energy sources include all of the following except ________ power. A. hydroelectric B. solar C. tidal D. nuclear E. wind

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winter

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In the United States when would you expect the worst pollution problems? A. winter B. spring C. summer D. at night

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they are easier to control than point sources

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Which of the following is NOT true of non-point source pollutants? A. They come from a large, diffuse area. B. They are easier to control than point sources. C. They include fertilizer washed from a field. D. They usually pollute in greater quantities than point sources.

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sulfur dioxides

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Nitrogen oxides (NOX) and ________ combine with water and fall to Earth as acid rain. A. carbon monoxide B. sulfur dioxides C. hydrocarbons D. particulates

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concentrated on higher yielding varieties of crops

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The Green Revolution A. allowed civilizations to develop in the ancient Middle East. B. concentrated on higher yielding varieties of crops. C. allowed farmers in the Midwestern United States to feed most of the world. D. is an attempt to preserve traditional seed varieties.

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all of the above

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Rich countries subsidize their farmers and erect import barriers for which of the following reasons? A. Some countries pursue self-sufficiency in food production as a national security measure. B. Many rich countries subsidize agriculture to keep their farmers from migrating to the cities in search of work. C. Rich countries may subsidize farming as part of national land use schemes. D. Many rich countries subsidize their farmers because their systems of political representation favor farmers. E. all of the above

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