Which of these causes of migration is an example of a pull factor?(1 point)
Responses
job availability
job availability
warfare
warfare
poverty
poverty
an earthquake
job availability
Which is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?(1 point)
Responses
A renewable resource is something that can be found in nature, and a nonrenewable resource is something that is made by people.
A renewable resource is something that can be found in nature, and a nonrenewable resource is something that is made by people.
A renewable resource can be replaced in the near future, and a nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes.
A renewable resource can be replaced in the near future, and a nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes.
A renewable resource is something that is made by people, and a nonrenewable resource is something that can be found in nature.
A renewable resource is something that is made by people, and a nonrenewable resource is something that can be found in nature.
A renewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes, and a nonrenewable resource can be replaced in the near future.
A renewable resource can be replaced in the near future, and a nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes.
Which of the following correctly pairs a branch of the U.S. government and its power?(1 point)
Responses
executive: makes laws
executive: makes laws
legislative: interprets laws
legislative: interprets laws
judicial: enforces laws
judicial: enforces laws
executive: enforces laws
executive: enforces laws
executive: enforces laws
Which of the following is an example of the relationship between culture and geography?(1 point)
Responses
A civilization isolated by mountains develops its own language.
A civilization isolated by mountains develops its own language.
People meet to discuss changes to their form of government.
People meet to discuss changes to their form of government.
Religious beliefs are passed down from one generation to another.
Religious beliefs are passed down from one generation to another.
Trade develops between two groups of people who use different economic systems.
Trade develops between two groups of people who use different economic systems.
A civilization isolated by mountains develops its own language.
Which field of research answers questions about how people lived in different places and times by focusing on human development and culture?(1 point)
Responses
geology
geology
archaeology
archaeology
anthropology
anthropology
history
anthropology
The map shows that the location of 20 degrees south latitude, 20 degrees east longitude, is on the continent of
(1 point)
Responses
Asia
Asia
Africa
Africa
Australia
Australia
Europe
Africa
Which of the following actions would have a positive impact on the environment? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
establishing state parks
establishing state parks
cutting down trees
cutting down trees
burning fossil fuels
burning fossil fuels
releasing waste water into the ocean
releasing waste water into the ocean
using renewable energy sources
using renewable energy sources
establishing state parks and using renewable energy sources
Fill in the blanks.(1 point)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Earth’s water is always moving in a process called the water cycle. This process transfers water from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again. First, the sun's energy makes water from oceans, lakes, and rivers Response area, or change from a liquid to a gas called Response area which rises into the atmosphere and cools.
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Finally, this water can seep into the ground or fall into a larger body of water. Eventually, the water evaporates again, and the cycle repeats itself.
Earth’s water is always moving in a process called the water cycle. This process transfers water from Earth’s surface into the atmosphere and back again. First, the sun's energy makes water from oceans, lakes, and rivers evaporate, or change from a liquid to a gas called water vapor, which rises into the atmosphere and cools.
As it cools, the gas begins to condense, or change back into a liquid, and millions of tiny drops of water form into clouds. Then the larger droplets of water fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, which are all forms of precipitation.
Finally, this water can seep into the ground or fall into a larger body of water. Eventually, the water evaporates again, and the cycle repeats itself.
Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes? (1 point)
Responses
Mercator projection
Mercator projection
Mollweide projection
Mollweide projection
Robinson projection
Robinson projection
equal-area projection
equal-area projection
Mercator projection
How does opportunity cost affect people's wants and needs?(1 point)
Responses
Opportunity cost does not impact wants and needs.
Opportunity cost does not impact wants and needs.
It requires them to make a choice.
It requires them to make a choice.
It changes the supply and demand of goods.
It changes the supply and demand of goods.
It requires them to be producers and consumers.
It requires them to make a choice.
Which type of economic system has the highest level of government control?(1 point)
Responses
traditional economy
traditional economy
command economy
command economy
mixed economy
mixed economy
market economy
command economy
Why do countries trade goods and services?(1 point)
Responses
because they want to help other countries grow
because they want to help other countries grow
because they do not have all the goods and resources they need
because they do not have all the goods and resources they need
because they want to reduce interdependence
because they want to reduce interdependence
because they want to protect domestic industries from competition
because they do not have all the goods and resources they need
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a trade barrier?(1 point)
Responses
quotas
quotas
embargoes
embargoes
tariffs
tariffs
advantages
advantages
Which of the following geographic features would most likely have a negative impact on the trade of a country?(1 point)
Responses
rivers
rivers
mountains
mountains
irregular coastline
irregular coastline
plains
mountains
Which of the following might a limited government (such as the United States government) be more likely to do than an unlimited government (such as China)?
(1 point)
Responses
protect citizens from attack
protect citizens from attack
let citizens speak freely and protest
let citizens speak freely and protest
operate public schools
operate public schools
build and maintain public roads
let citizens speak freely and protest
Which of the following best describes the purpose of government?(1 point)
Responses
to make trade deals with other countries
to make trade deals with other countries
to maintain law and order in a country
to maintain law and order in a country
to determine the boundaries between countries
to determine the boundaries between countries
to ensure everyone has a job
to ensure everyone has a job
to maintain law and order in a country
How does a federal system differ from a unitary system?(1 point)
Responses
Under a federal system, one person holds all governmental power.
Under a federal system, one person holds all governmental power.
Under a federal system, a small group of people holds most government power.
Under a federal system, a small group of people holds most government power.
Under a federal system, all power is held by the federal government.
Under a federal system, all power is held by the federal government.
Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.
Under a federal system, power is shared among different levels of government.
Which branch of government is correctly matched to its power?(1 point)
Responses
judicial: conducts foreign policy
judicial: conducts foreign policy
legislative: passes laws
legislative: passes laws
executive: interprets laws
executive: interprets laws
legislative: commands the military
legislative: passes laws
The legal process by which a person becomes a citizen of another country is called(1 point)
Responses
legislative process.
legislative process.
naturalization.
naturalization.
judicial review.
judicial review.
political process.
naturalization.
Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. citizens?(1 point)
Responses
running for public office
running for public office
worshiping freely
worshiping freely
supporting human rights around the world
supporting human rights around the world
serving on a jury
serving on a jury
Choose the correct column to match with each item.(1 point)
Right Responsibility
stay informed
Right – stay informed
Responsibility – stay informed
fair and speedy trial
Right – fair and speedy trial
Responsibility – fair and speedy trial
equal treatment
Right – equal treatment
Responsibility – equal treatment
serve on a jury
Right – serve on a jury
Responsibility – serve on a jury
Right – stay informed
Responsibility – fair and speedy trial
Right – fair and speedy trial
Responsibility – equal treatment
Right – equal treatment
Responsibility – serve on a jury
Which of the following drives the free market economy?(1 point)
Responses
the gross domestic product
the gross domestic product
the needs and wants of the people
the needs and wants of the people
the supply of goods in the market
the supply of goods in the market
the number of consumers in the market
the needs and wants of the people
An example of a primary source is(1 point)
Responses
history textbook.
history textbook.
diary.
diary.
encyclopedia.
encyclopedia.
dictionary.