Introduction to Physical and Human Geography D 199 Question and answers 100% correct
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Introduction to Physical and Human Geography D 199 Question and answers 100% correct Introduction to Physical and Human Geography D-199 Pre-Assessment and Extra Practice Questions
Which region has the most stringent child labor laws according to the following chart?
Western Europe
Asia Pacif...
Introduction to Physical and Human
Geography D-199 Pre-Assessment and
Extra Practice Questions
Which region has the most stringent child labor laws according to the following
chart?
Western Europe
Asia Pacific
Central Africa
North America - correct answer ✔Western Europe
Which U.S. state will have the largest gains during the reapportionment of
congressional representation after the 2020 census, given the following
image?
Florida
Texas
New York
California - correct answer ✔Texas
How is the following map manipulating the boundaries to favor one party or
class?
-It ensures equal representation in Congress.
-It packs all of one party into one district.
-It allows the congressperson to easily contact their constituents.
-It ensures transparency to the electorate. - correct answer ✔It packs all of
one party into one district.
,Which of the following maps would be effective for navigating between major
interstates?
Map A
Map B
Map C
Map D - correct answer ✔Map B
Which group in America has the most consistently high percentage of
households lacking access to adequate food, given the following image?
Black
Hispanic
White
All - correct answer ✔Black
Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location?
-A city improves its irrigation system.
-A city improves its river trade.
-A city promotes solar energy.
-A city promotes rooftop gardens. - correct answer ✔A city improves its river
trade.
How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an
ecosystem?
-The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed.
-The ecosystem's species might suddenly multiply.
-The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
-The ecosystem's resilience might be strengthened. - correct answer ✔The
ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
,What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the
ecosystem?
-They are an inevitable part of the process.
-They harm the health of the system.
-They lead to depleted biotic communities.
-They lead to rich abiotic communities. - correct answer ✔They are an
inevitable part of the process.
Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?
-It produces the food and basic goods of the nation.
-It encourages young people to pursue education.
-It promotes strong competition with wealthier countries.
-It employs more than half of the population. - correct answer ✔It employs
more than half of the population.
Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located?
Labor costs
Raw materials
Energy costs
Transportation - correct answer ✔Labor costs
Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of
modern nations?
-They never change, so they are reliable markers of territory.
-They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
-They are easy to determine and draw on a map.
, -They can easily be included in international treaties. - correct answer ✔They
tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed?
-They cannot adapt quickly enough to new political realities.
-They are censored for showing borders inaccurately.
-They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
-They are not objective about where borders lie. - correct answer ✔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.
-Maritime boundaries are harder to identify during storms and rough weather.
-The United Nations' recognition of maritime borders is sometimes disputed.
-Maritime resources within these boundaries may be depleted over time. -
correct answer ✔The distances from two countries that determine maritime
boundaries may overlap.
How can humans positively alter local ecosystems?
-Through population growth
-Through resource recovery
-By using quick-release fertilizer applications
-By producing more methane gas - correct answer ✔Through resource
recovery
What is a common criticism of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of
human development?
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