The Corn Belt is a.(2 points)

Responses

county

formal region

perceptual region

functional region

None of the above. The Corn Belt is a geographic region or area known for its extensive production of corn.

Which statement best compares the United States and Mexico?(2 points)

Responses

The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.

The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.

There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.

The statement "The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment" best compares the United States and Mexico.

The Aral Sea is drastically smaller due to which practice?(2 points)

Responses

water diversion

deforestation

slash and burn agriculture

The Aral Sea is drastically smaller due to water diversion.

Increased light pollution, increased fossil fuel use, and depletion of groundwater are associated with (2 points)

Responses

air pollution

urban sprawl

acid rain

Increased light pollution, increased fossil fuel use, and depletion of groundwater are associated with urban sprawl.

Which option best describes the impact of fossil fuel distribution on human systems?(2 points)

Responses

At first, fossil fuel distribution impacted economic development. As oil became easier to transport, location and distance became less important.

Fossil fuel distribution is directly correlated to economic development. Places with more coal and oil become wealthier and more industrialized.

High amounts of fossil fuels lead to an economy based on exporting resources, preventing countries with large oil reserves from developing economically.

The option that best describes the impact of fossil fuel distribution on human systems is: "At first, fossil fuel distribution impacted economic development. As oil became easier to transport, location and distance became less important."

Which energy policy could be used to address environmental concerns around pollution and carbon emissions?(2 points)

Responses

regulations on the creation of wind farms

subsidies for renewable energy

public works to support the creation of new oil pipelines