Question 1

After the end of the Cold War, world political emphasis shifted to

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A

Question 2

Countries have the power to do all the following except

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Countries cannot enforce their laws in other countries as this would infringe on the sovereignty of those other nations. Each country has the right to govern itself and enforce its own laws within its own borders.

Question 3

The Cold War was followed by

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B

Question 4

Global environmental concerns include

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All of the choices listed are global environmental concerns. Global warming impacts the entire planet's climate systems, El Niño affects weather patterns worldwide, and the ozone hole, although mentioned over Australia, is a concern for global atmospheric health.

Question 5

People have changed the natural environment by

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All of the choices are correct because human activities have indeed increased water runoff through deforestation and urbanization, created "heat islands" over cities due to the concentration of buildings and asphalt that absorb and retain heat, and added gases to the atmosphere through industrial processes and vehicle emissions, contributing to climate change.

Question 6

Economic activities are increasingly

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Economic activities have become increasingly global due to factors like globalization, advancements in technology, and the liberalization of trade, which have facilitated the expansion of trade and investment across borders.

Question 7

Countries have revived regional economic agreements mainly through

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Countries have primarily revived regional economic agreements through trade, as it facilitates economic growth, enhances relationships, and promotes the exchange of goods and services among member nations.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a major controller of investment, production, and consumption of goods?

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The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 9

All are consequences of migration except

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The answer of All are consequences of migration except
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Question 10

Politics is about power.

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Politics involves the distribution, exercise, and organization of power within a society, including the negotiation and application of authority in the allocation of resources and decision-making processes.

Question 11

Wealthier people in the world use a disproportionate share of Earth's resources.

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Wealthier individuals and nations tend to consume more resources, including energy, water, and land, and generate more waste and emissions, leading to a disproportionate environmental impact compared to less wealthy people and countries.

Question 12

In the 1990s the middle classes grew wealthier in poorer countries.

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During the 1990s, economic globalization and reforms in many developing countries led to significant economic growth, which in turn contributed to the expansion and wealth accumulation of the middle classes in these nations.

Question 13

Most countries are true nation-states,composed of a single religious,linguistic,and ethnic group.

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Most countries are actually quite diverse and include multiple religious, linguistic, and ethnic groups within their borders, making them more multicultural than true nation-states.

Question 14

European global influence after 1750 was related to the industrial revolution.

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The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century, significantly enhanced European countries' technological, economic, and military capabilities, allowing them to exert greater influence and control over global trade and territories.

Question 15

The tension between nationalism and cosmopolitanism in the 1930s precipitated World War II.

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The tension between nationalism, characterized by aggressive assertions of national superiority and interests, and cosmopolitanism, advocating for global unity and cooperation, contributed significantly to the political and ideological conflicts that led to World War II. Nationalist fervor in countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan clashed with the cosmopolitan ideals of collective security and international cooperation, exacerbating global tensions.

Question 16

At the end of the 1900s, the Cold War reduced globalization.

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The Cold War, which ended in the early 1990s, had previously limited globalization, but its conclusion led to increased global integration and economic interdependence.

Question 17

Economic motives primarily drive international migration.

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Economic motives, such as seeking better employment opportunities, higher wages, and improved living standards, are among the primary reasons people migrate internationally.

Question 18

Increased urbanization leads to a phenomenon called "heat islands".

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Urban areas tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings, a phenomenon known as "heat islands," due to the high concentration of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure that absorb and retain heat.

Question 19

In the 1900s the world population increased from _____ billion to _____ billion.

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Question 20

_____ are self-contained political entities with established borders.

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Quiz 13: A World of Geography