Why would a geographer decide to use a proportional symbol map over a dot density map?(1 point)
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A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had discrete units which could be represented individually.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had discrete units which could be represented individually.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had varying sizes and intensities.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had varying sizes and intensities.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented stayed consistent across similar locations and changed gradually over different distances.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented stayed consistent across similar locations and changed gradually over different distances.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented was quantitative data in the form of percentages.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented was quantitative data in the form of percentages.
Use the image to answer the question.
A map is titled City Subway System. A Key is labeled Subway Lines, and shows a dashed line labeled Line 1 and a solid line labeled Line 2. A central open circle is labeled Park, with a solid line extending from it to the left, ending with another open circle labeled Aquarium. A second solid line extends to the right from Park and ends with a circle labeled Downtown. A dashed line running to the upper right connects Park with a circle labeled Museum. Another dashed line running downward connects Park with a circle labeled Airport. A thicker curvy line labeled River runs across the map.
What sort of information is shown on this geographic representation that would make it useful for navigation?
(1 point)
Responses
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is small-scale.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is small-scale.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is dynamic.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is dynamic.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
Which field of geography and geographic skills would be involved in using satellite imagery to look for concentrations of artificial lights on Earth’s surface at night?(1 point)
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This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying distance decay
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
Which option best describes how multiple scales would be useful for studying flood risk?(1 point)
Responses
A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
A large-scale map would allow comparisons of flood risk in different cities, while a small-scale map could show the flood risk for particular neighborhoods.
A large-scale map would allow comparisons of flood risk in different cities, while a small-scale map could show the flood risk for particular neighborhoods.
A small-scale map could help compare flood risk in different counties, while a large-scale map could show flood-risk in different states.
A small-scale map could help compare flood risk in different counties, while a large-scale map could show flood-risk in different states.
A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?(1 point)
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The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.
The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.
The Robinson projection creates a map with accurate directions, making it a more precise representation.
The Robinson projection creates a map with accurate directions, making it a more precise representation.
The Robinson projection creates a map with completely accurate shapes.
The Robinson projection creates a map with completely accurate shapes.
The Robinson projection creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
The Robinson projection creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
What is the correct order of terms to match the following definitions?
an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary
an area on Earth’s surface defined by one or more linkages and activities occurring in that area
an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perception, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the built environment
(1 point)
Responses
formal region
functional region
perceptual region
formal region functional region perceptual region
perceptual region
functional region
formal region
perceptual region functional region formal region
formal region
perceptual region
functional region
formal region perceptual region functional region
functional region
formal region
perceptual region
formal region, functional region, perceptual region
The Corn Belt is a(1 point)
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perceptual region.
perceptual region.
formal region.
formal region.
functional region.
functional region.
county.
formal region
Which of the following statements is true of a region?(1 point)
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A region has been found to be inadequate as a unit of study for studying planet Earth.
A region has been found to be inadequate as a unit of study for studying planet Earth.
A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region is not related to the term watershed, as a unit of study.
A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
Which statement best compares the United States and Mexico?(1 point)
Responses
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
Which type of plate boundary created the Red Sea?(1 point)
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convergent plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
transform plate boundary
transform plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
geothermal plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
The Ring of Fire region is most likely to experience(1 point)
Responses
hailstorms.
hailstorms.
volcanic eruptions.
volcanic eruptions.
topography.
topography.
tectonic plates that meet, then both rise.
volcanic eruptions.
Which statement best describes how Hurricane Katrina changed the geography of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region?(1 point)
Responses
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
Wetlands in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region remained intact and expanded as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The Aral Sea is drastically smaller due to which practice?(1 point)
Responses
soil erosion
soil erosion
slash and burn agriculture
slash and burn agriculture
deforestation
deforestation
water diversion
water diversion
Which of the following solutions for creating access to clean water can affect the environment by overdrawing groundwater? (1 point)
Responses
adapting dew
adapting dew
desalination
desalination
drilling wells
drilling wells
treating wastewater
treating wastewater
drilling wells
Which option best describes the impact of fossil fuel distribution on human systems?(1 point)
Responses
At first, fossil fuel distribution impacted economic development. As oil became easier to transport, location and distance became less important.
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.
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.
High amounts of fossil fuels lead to an economy based on exporting resources, preventing countries with large oil reserves from developing economically.
Fossil fuel distribution has no effect on human systems, and economic development is instead tied to other factors entirely.
At first, fossil fuel distribution impacted economic development. As oil became easier to transport, location and distance became less important.
How can economic issues contribute to conflict between countries regarding resource use, and how have these issues been resolved in recent years?(1 point)
Responses
Developing economies are reliant on the use of renewable resources to sustain economic growth, which can be threatened by subsidies for fossil fuels. This is usually resolved through the use of treaties.
Developing economies are reliant on the use of renewable resources to sustain economic growth, which can be threatened by subsidies for fossil fuels. This is usually resolved through the use of treaties.
The shared use of resources like rivers can lead to disputes between countries when decisions by one country impact the use of that resource by a neighbor. This leads to resource sharing agreements between these countries.
The shared use of resources like rivers can lead to disputes between countries when decisions by one country impact the use of that resource by a neighbor. This leads to resource sharing agreements between these countries.
Addressing climate change has become an international priority, but sustainable development plans can favor countries with abundant renewable resources. This situation can lead to violent conflict.
Addressing climate change has become an international priority, but sustainable development plans can favor countries with abundant renewable resources. This situation can lead to violent conflict.
Countries at different stages of economic development have different attitudes toward the use of fossil fuels. International organizations such as the UN have helped create compromise.
Countries at different stages of economic development have different attitudes toward the use of fossil fuels. International organizations such as the UN have helped create compromise.
The shared use of resources like rivers can lead to disputes between countries when decisions by one country impact the use of that resource by a neighbor. This leads to resource sharing agreements between these countries.
Which of the following correctly identifies an element of physical scarcity in the water scarcity problem faced by countries in Eastern Africa?(1 point)
Responses
Inequality in Kenya has prevented many groups of people from accessing fresh water.
Inequality in Kenya has prevented many groups of people from accessing fresh water.
The lack of a strong government in some countries has led to a lack of water infrastructure.
The lack of a strong government in some countries has led to a lack of water infrastructure.
Civil wars in Somalia have cut off supply of water from rivers.
Civil wars in Somalia have cut off supply of water from rivers.
Widespread drought has led to a lack of water for people and farm animals.
Widespread drought has led to a lack of water for people and farm animals.
Why has sustainable development become a priority for many industrialized countries?(1 point)
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Sustainable development is a cheaper way for countries to industrialize quickly, leading to more efficient factories.
Sustainable development is a cheaper way for countries to industrialize quickly, leading to more efficient factories.
Sustainable development is essential for countries seeking to improve the standard of living for their citizens.
Sustainable development is essential for countries seeking to improve the standard of living for their citizens.
The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.
The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.
There are positive impacts of sustainable development for increasing mechanization in developing economies.
The negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment have become clearer over time.
How can access to oil lead to cooperation between countries?(1 point)
Responses
Countries with oil reserves usually create alliances with neighbors in order to prevent conflict and create a zone of mutual protection.
Countries with oil reserves usually create alliances with neighbors in order to prevent conflict and create a zone of mutual protection.
Countries with access to oil sometimes coordinate with each other, and countries without access to oil sometimes seek to create trade agreements with countries that have oil reserves.
Countries with access to oil sometimes coordinate with each other, and countries without access to oil sometimes seek to create trade agreements with countries that have oil reserves.
Countries without oil often create alliances in order to invade regions that have abundant oil reserves.
Countries without oil often create alliances in order to invade regions that have abundant oil reserves.
Countries without oil will often seek to cooperate with neighbors in funding initiatives toward renewable energy infrastructure.
Countries with access to oil sometimes coordinate with each other, and countries without access to oil sometimes seek to create trade agreements with countries that have oil reserves.
Thailand is a state with a central territory and a long extension along a peninsula. What type of state is Thailand, and how does this impact the state’s access to resources?(1 point)
Responses
prorupted state, which gives it access to extensive coastal resources
prorupted state, which gives it access to extensive coastal resources
compact state, which allows it to defend its resources more effectively
compact state, which allows it to defend its resources more effectively
heartland state, meaning they have vast expanses of land that can be used for agriculture
heartland state, meaning they have vast expanses of land that can be used for agriculture
landlocked state, which means that it has difficulty accessing resources
prorupted state, which gives it access to extensive coastal resources
Which energy policy could be used to address environmental concerns around pollution and carbon emissions?(1 point)
Responses
taxes on renewable energy
taxes on renewable energy
regulations on the creation of wind farms
regulations on the creation of wind farms
public works to support the creation of new oil pipelines
public works to support the creation of new oil pipelines
subsidies for renewable energy
subsidies for renewable energy
Which of the following is an accurate statement about planet Earth?(1 point)
Responses
Planet Earth has been relatively stable in terms of environmental conditions over its 4.5 billion-year existence.
Planet Earth has been relatively stable in terms of environmental conditions over its 4.5 billion-year existence.
Planet Earth is not greatly affected by humans.
Planet Earth is not greatly affected by humans.
Planet Earth is not experiencing changes in its oceans due to melting permafrost.
Planet Earth is not experiencing changes in its oceans due to melting permafrost.
Planet Earth is constantly changing.
Planet Earth is constantly changing.
Planet Earth is constantly changing.
Which of the following represents one of the ways technology has had negative impacts on the physical environment?(1 point)
Responses
High-speed trains could one day reduce greenhouse gases if used in high numbers.
High-speed trains could one day reduce greenhouse gases if used in high numbers.
Factories and manufacturing centers cause waste and pollution in a number of ways.
Factories and manufacturing centers cause waste and pollution in a number of ways.
Hydroelectric power plants make it possible to create energy from water.
Hydroelectric power plants make it possible to create energy from water.
Fracking increases the amount of oil that can be extracted from the earth.
Factories and manufacturing centers cause waste and pollution in a number of ways.
What statement best explains why growing food crops had an advantage over hunting and gathering?(1 point)
Responses
Humans preferred plant-based food to animal-based food.
Humans preferred plant-based food to animal-based food.
Humans could control the amount of food they produced.
Humans could control the amount of food they produced.
Humans could work much less.
Humans could work much less.
Humans could use machines and mechanized tools.
Humans could use machines and mechanized tools.
Humans could control the amount of food they produced.
Which statement best explains why it is important to make a transition to renewable energy?(1 point)
Responses
The world has run out of fossil fuels.
The world has run out of fossil fuels.
New technologies are needed to use fossil fuels.
New technologies are needed to use fossil fuels.
Burning fossil fuels is bad for the environment.
Burning fossil fuels is bad for the environment.
Fossil fuels cannot be used to produce electricity