WGU D199 EXAM/33 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(Introduction to Physical and Human Geography)
How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an
ecosystem? - -The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
-Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location? -
-A city improves its river trade.
-What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the
ecosystem? - -They are an inevitable part of the process.
-Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries? - -It
employs more than half of the population.
-Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located? -
-Labor costs
-Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of
modern nations? - -They tend to create neighboring lands with different
cultures.
-Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed? - -
They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
-Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine? - -The
distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may
overlap.
-How can humans positively alter local ecosystems? - -Through resource
recovery
-What is one example of a common cultural push factor in global migration?
- -Political instability
-What is a key characteristic of recent patterns of migration in Tanzania and
many other African nations? - -Individuals who migrate move out of poverty
at a greater rate than nonmigrants.
-What is a key factor that makes India the greatest exporter of migrants to
the Gulf States, the United States, and the United Kingdom? - -Social crises
such as India's attack on minorities
-Which group of migrants have been affected by the war in Syria? - -
Palestinian migrants
(Introduction to Physical and Human Geography)
How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an
ecosystem? - -The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
-Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location? -
-A city improves its river trade.
-What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the
ecosystem? - -They are an inevitable part of the process.
-Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries? - -It
employs more than half of the population.
-Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located? -
-Labor costs
-Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of
modern nations? - -They tend to create neighboring lands with different
cultures.
-Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed? - -
They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
-Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine? - -The
distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may
overlap.
-How can humans positively alter local ecosystems? - -Through resource
recovery
-What is one example of a common cultural push factor in global migration?
- -Political instability
-What is a key characteristic of recent patterns of migration in Tanzania and
many other African nations? - -Individuals who migrate move out of poverty
at a greater rate than nonmigrants.
-What is a key factor that makes India the greatest exporter of migrants to
the Gulf States, the United States, and the United Kingdom? - -Social crises
such as India's attack on minorities
-Which group of migrants have been affected by the war in Syria? - -
Palestinian migrants
