FINAL EXAM!!! Flashcards
Indonesia is a region made up of many islands. Which of the following best identifies Indonesia: perforated state, a fragmented state, or an elongated state
Fragmented state
What event created the conditions for the earliest urban settlements?
The Green Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Second Agricultural Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution
The most rapidly growing immigrant component of the U.S. population in recent years has been
Hispanics
National anthems, flags, and holidays are all symbols that promote
Irredentism
Nationalism
Supranationalism
Regionalism
War
Nationalism
Which of the following is a positive effect of agriculture on human society?
Increased dependence on hunting and gathering
Decrease in population size
Rise of specialized labor and trade
Nomadic lifestyle
Decreased food production
Rise of specialized labor and trade
Which of the following is NOT a factor driving globalization?
Technological advancements
Trade liberalization
Increased transportation and communication networks
Nationalism and protectionism
Capital mobility
Nationalism and protectionism
Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable development?
Maximizing short-term economic gains
Using non-renewable resources as quickly as possible
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Prioritizing the interests of one group over another
None of the above
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethnic conflict:
Apartheid in South Africa
Berlin Wall in Germany
Kurds in Southwest Asia
Partition of India
Rwandan Genocide
Berlin Wall in Germany
This is an example of a city-state located in the ancient capital of the world
Vatican City, Rome, Italy
A multi-nation state consist of
many ethnic and cultural groups sharing a common government and boarder.
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of globalization?
Increased cultural diversity
Greater access to information and communication technologies
Increased economic growth and development
Greater income inequality within and between countries
Increased political stability and cooperation
Greater income inequality within and between countries
The two revolutions that were absolutely critical to our modern way of life were ……
Industrial Revolution and Agricultural Revolution
Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice?
Clear-cutting a forest
Using pesticides on crops
Overfishing in the ocean
Implementing a recycling program
Dumping waste into a river
Implementing a recycling program
Which type of countries typically have a greater variety of climates and resources compared to other countries?
elongated states
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for natural disaster mitigation?
Building seawalls
Developing early warning systems
Implementing zoning regulations
Moving homes and buildings away from high-risk areas
Ignoring the threat of natural disasters
Ignoring the threat of natural disasters
