Question 1

Water is now the third most valuable commodity in the world, after:

Accepted Answer

Water is ranked third after oil and electricity in terms of value due to its essential role in human survival, agriculture, and industry, making it a highly valuable commodity.

Question 2

The United Nations possesses the world's largest standing army.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations does not have its own standing army; it relies on contributions of troops from member countries for peacekeeping missions.

Question 3

What percentage of the world's population does NOT have access to clean water?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, approximately 1/6 of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water, highlighting a significant global challenge in ensuring clean water access for all.

Question 4

The jockeying among countries for territory, resources, or influence is described as what subsection of geography?

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Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a direct or indirect component of the calculation of virtual water?

Accepted Answer

Virtual water refers to the water embedded in the production and trade of food and consumer products. Hence, it includes water used in agriculture (A), influenced by technology (B), and affected by pollution in production processes (C). However, water used in cooking and other domestic activities (D) is considered actual water use, not virtual, as it does not pertain to the water embedded in products or food production.

Question 6

In which of the countries listed below is the amount highest of virtual water required to produce one ton of corn?

Accepted Answer

India requires the highest amount of virtual water to produce one ton of corn due to its climatic conditions and agricultural practices, which are less water-efficient compared to the other countries listed.

Question 7

The term commonly used to describe the period from 1946 until the early 1990s when the United States and its western European allies faced off against the USSR and its allies is ___________________________.

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Question 8

The opposite of democracy is ___________________________.

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Question 9

A capitalist system is one based on the private ownership of capital and is driven by the profit motive in a competitive marketplace.

Accepted Answer

In a capitalist system, the means of production and distribution are privately owned, and operations are funded and operated for profit in a competitive market.

Question 10

The United Nations has limited legal authority and often can enforce its rulings only through persuasion.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations primarily relies on its member states to enforce its resolutions and lacks a standing force or the means to enforce its rulings directly, often using diplomacy and persuasion to achieve its goals.

Question 11

The strategies that countries use to ensure that their own interests are served in relations with other countries are collectively known as ________________________.

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Question 12

The most common way for shantytown dwellers across the globe to get water is through:

Accepted Answer

The most common way for shantytown dwellers to get water is through a communal spigot. This method is often used due to the lack of direct access to water infrastructure such as household faucets.

Question 13

Geographers do not necessarily advocate for democracy as the "best" system of government.

Accepted Answer

Geographers study the spatial aspects of human existence, including political systems, but do not inherently advocate for any specific form of government as the "best" system. Their focus is on understanding and analyzing geographical differences and how these relate to various systems of governance, rather than prescribing specific political ideologies.

Question 14

How much water does the average human require daily to meet basic domestic needs?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the average human requires between 20-50 liters of water daily to meet basic needs such as drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene.

Question 15

The so-called cold war involving the United States and the Soviet Union provides an example of geopolitics.

Accepted Answer

The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union (circa 1947-1991) is a prime example of geopolitics, as it involved global power struggles, territorial disputes, and ideological conflicts that influenced political, military, and economic policies worldwide.

Question 16

In which of the countries listed below is the amount lowest of virtual water required to produce one ton of corn?

Accepted Answer

The Netherlands has advanced agricultural practices and efficient water management systems, leading to lower virtual water requirements for crop production compared to the other countries listed.

Question 17

Water scarcity is the result of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Sustainable farming initiatives aim to use water more efficiently and reduce waste, thereby potentially mitigating water scarcity rather than causing it.

Question 18

What term refers to the systematic attempt to kill all members of an ethnic or religious group?

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Question 19

Better educated people tend to want a stronger voice in how they are governed.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have consistently shown that individuals with higher levels of education are more likely to engage in political activities, express a desire for democratic governance, and seek a stronger voice in how they are governed. This is because education tends to increase political awareness, critical thinking skills, and understanding of democratic principles.

Question 20

The institutions of __________________ inform and involve the citizenry, create a sense of common purpose for the general good, and divert attention from narrow individualistic concerns.

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Quiz 1: Geography: an Exploration of Connections