What is the human development index (HDI)?(1 point) Responses a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1 a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1 a comparison of the value of currency and prices between different places using a common “market basket” of goods and services a comparison of the value of currency and prices between different places using a common “market basket” of goods and services a term used when a value is divided by the number of people in an area a term used when a value is divided by the number of people in an area the total amount of goods and services in a market during one year’s period of time the total amount of goods and services in a market during one year’s period of time
The correct answer is: a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1.
How does a high level of rurality often affect a country’s Human Development Index (HDI) score?(1 point) Responses High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations. High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations. High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming. High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming. High rurality means that there are fewer people per square mile, giving them longer, healthier lives. High rurality means that there are fewer people per square mile, giving them longer, healthier lives. High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.
The correct answer is: High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources.
Question If a city fails to meet its threshold, what does this mean?(1 point) Responses The population it provides for lives too far away for it to remain relevant in the area. The population it provides for lives too far away for it to remain relevant in the area. The population grew to such a number that it needed to be considered a global city. The population grew to such a number that it needed to be considered a global city. The population levels of the area have exceeded its food production for it to be viable. The population levels of the area have exceeded its food production for it to be viable. It is not economically feasible for its market area to purchase goods and services from it.
The correct answer is: It is not economically feasible for its market area to purchase goods and services from it.
What is an urban penalty?(1 point) Responses high migration levels high migration levels high levels of crime high levels of crime the lack of quality food options in urban areas the lack of quality food options in urban areas the increased risk of disease and death in urban areas
The correct answer is: the increased risk of disease and death in urban areas.
Which statement can be used to describe the second stage of demographic transition?(1 point) Responses Both the birth and death rates hit the same low levels. The population growth slows to zero. Both the birth and death rates hit the same low levels. The population growth slows to zero. There is a fall in the birth rate. This leads to the start of a slowing of the population growth. There is a fall in the birth rate. This leads to the start of a slowing of the population growth. Both the birth rate and the death rate are high. The population growth is slow. Both the birth rate and the death rate are high. The population growth is slow. The death rate falls. The birth rate remains high. This leads to faster population growth.
The correct answer is: There is a fall in the birth rate. This leads to the start of a slowing of the population growth.
How does access to raw materials help a region become a business center for trade and tourism?(1 point) Responses It causes an increase of jobs in the financial industry such as investors and bankers. It causes an increase of jobs in the financial industry such as investors and bankers. It causes people to want to move away from a region. It causes people to want to move away from a region. It allows for goods to be traded along waterways. It allows for goods to be traded along waterways. It allows for the production of important goods that can be sold to make a profit.
The correct answer is: It allows for the production of important goods that can be sold to make a profit.
Which of the following is a contrast between New York City and Los Angeles?(1 point) Responses Los Angeles is an old city, and New York was more recently established. Los Angeles is an old city, and New York was more recently established. New York relies heavily on public transportation networks; Los Angeles relies more on private car transportation. New York relies heavily on public transportation networks; Los Angeles relies more on private car transportation. New York deals with extensive problems related to pollution; Los Angeles sees fewer of these problems. New York deals with extensive problems related to pollution; Los Angeles sees fewer of these problems. Los Angeles has many suburbs; New York does not.
The correct answer is: New York relies heavily on public transportation networks; Los Angeles relies more on private car transportation.
Which of the following is the definition of suburbanization?(1 point) Responses the migration from the rural hinterland to suburbs the migration from the rural hinterland to suburbs the migration of people from outside a hinterland to central cities the migration of people from outside a hinterland to central cities the migration of people from central cities to suburbs the migration of people from central cities to suburbs the increase in size of a hinterland to include more rural areas
The correct answer is: the migration of people from central cities to suburbs.
Question Based on the history of urbanization, what is a reasonable prediction about the future of cities and hinterlands?(1 point) Responses Decreasing world population will mean that hinterlands will become more dependent on central cities. Decreasing world population will mean that hinterlands will become more dependent on central cities. Urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not. Urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not. Central cities will become less connected to their hinterlands. Central cities will become less connected to their hinterlands. Central cities will increase in population while urban hinterlands will decrease.
The correct answer is: Urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not.
Which of the following is a factor of the physical geography of both Miami and Monrovia?(1 point) Responses Both cities have made great efforts to preserve the natural environment around the city. Both cities have made great efforts to preserve the natural environment around the city. Both cities are landlocked with no easy access to the oceans. Both cities are landlocked with no easy access to the oceans. Urban sprawl is limited for both cities by mountain ranges that surround them. Urban sprawl is limited for both cities by mountain ranges that surround them. Both cities have extensive wetlands around the cities.
The correct answer is: Both cities have extensive wetlands around the cities.
How can mineral rights limit the way an individual can use land that they own?(1 point) Responses If the individual does not have mineral rights to the land, they do not own the right to extract fossil fuels from under the land. If the individual does not have mineral rights to the land, they do not own the right to extract fossil fuels from under the land. Mineral rights allow the individual to disregard zoning laws over their land. Mineral rights allow the individual to disregard zoning laws over their land. Mineral rights require individuals to protect the natural environment of the land. Mineral rights require individuals to protect the natural environment of the land. In the U.S., mineral rights are not protected by eminent domain.
The correct answer is: If the individual does not have mineral rights to the land, they do not own the right to extract fossil fuels from under the land.
How are aquifers different from other sources of water?(1 point) Responses Unlike rivers and lakes, aquifers are unlimited sources of water. Unlike rivers and lakes, aquifers are unlimited sources of water. Aquifers are human-made sources of water. Aquifers are human-made sources of water. Aquifers are sources of inland saltwater. Aquifers are sources of inland saltwater. Aquifers are located under the ground.
The correct answer is: Aquifers are located under the ground.
Why have so many refugees migrated to the countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan?(1 point) Responses These countries support Assad’s government and the Syrian people. These countries support Assad’s government and the Syrian people. These countries have strong economies and available jobs. These countries have strong economies and available jobs. They are the nearest countries to Syria. They are the nearest countries to Syria. These countries have enough resources to support lots of refugees.
The correct answer is: They are the nearest countries to Syria.
Question How has globalization affected the languages of places?(1 point) Responses Globalization has led to all countries sharing in the same language. Globalization has led to all countries sharing in the same language. English and Spanish have become the major languages of new places because of globalization. English and Spanish have become the major languages of new places because of globalization. Globalization has led to more than 7,000 languages being spoken around the world. Globalization has led to more than 7,000 languages being spoken around the world. Hindi and Mandarin Chinese are major languages worldwide because of globalization.
The correct answer is: Globalization has led to more than 7,000 languages being spoken around the world.
In 1–2 sentences, explain what is unique about the population density of São Paulo, Brazil.(2 points)
São Paulo, Brazil has one of the highest population densities in the world, with a large number of people living in a relatively small urban area, resulting in a densely populated and vibrant city.
Can you change the wording a little bit so the teacher wont know its you who did it
Certainly! Here's an alternative rephrase:
The population density of São Paulo, Brazil is remarkably high, as it accommodates a significant number of individuals within a relatively compact urban area, resulting in a densely populated and bustling cityscape.