Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the prime global city-regions in all categories?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles, while a significant global city, is not considered a prime global city-region in all categories, especially when compared to New York, London, and Tokyo, which are often ranked at the top in various global city indices.

Question 2

Nationalism involves

Accepted Answer

Nationalism is primarily about the desire of people who share a common identity, often based on ethnicity, language, culture, or history, to govern themselves and have their own state. This is why the desire of ethnic groups for self-government is a manifestation of nationalism. Membership in the United Nations, the growth of standing armies, and a country's performance in the Olympics might be influenced by nationalist feelings but are not defining aspects of nationalism itself.

Question 3

Which of the following is a universalizing religion?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism is considered a universalizing religion because it seeks to convert people of all races and nationalities. Unlike ethnic religions, which are closely tied to a particular people or place, universalizing religions aim to be global and appeal to all people.

Question 4

Most of the world's relief features are the result of

Accepted Answer

Most of the world's relief features, including mountains, valleys, and plateaus, are primarily formed due to the movement of tectonic plates through processes such as folding, faulting, volcanic activity, and continental drift.

Question 5

Class distinctions arise from all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Class distinctions typically arise from factors like wealth, education, and inheritance, which directly influence an individual's social status and opportunities. Age, while it can affect one's status or opportunities in certain contexts, is not a fundamental source of class distinction in the way that wealth, education, and inheritance are.

Question 6

Primary production includes everything except

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The federal government has responsibility for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The federal government is primarily responsible for national defense, managing interstate relations, and handling external affairs with other nations. Local roads, however, fall under the jurisdiction of local or state governments, not the federal government.

Question 8

A nation is a group of people that have all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A nation is defined by shared identity, unity, and often a desire for self-governance, but not necessarily by a common religion.

Question 9

Because of economic globalization and secularization, religious influences are diminishing.

Accepted Answer

Economic globalization and secularization have indeed changed the landscape in which religions operate, but they have not universally diminished religious influences. In many parts of the world, religions adapt and continue to play significant roles in individuals' lives, social norms, and politics.

Question 10

Sustainable human development involves economic growth that does not deplete renewable resources.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable human development aims for economic growth while ensuring that renewable resources are used in a manner that does not deplete them for future generations, maintaining ecological balance and sustainability.

Question 11

During the Cold War, the West and Communist countries emphasized the same rights.

Accepted Answer

During the Cold War, the West emphasized political and civil rights, while Communist countries focused on economic and social rights, reflecting their differing ideologies.

Question 12

Between now and 2050, it is estimated that 35 percent of the world's population growth will be in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Most of the world's population growth by 2050 is expected to occur in Africa and Asia, not in the United States. The U.S. will contribute to population growth, but not to the extent of 35 percent of the global increase.

Question 13

The demographic transition is based on the population history of China.

Accepted Answer

The demographic transition model is based on the observed population changes in Western Europe as it underwent industrialization, not specifically on China's population history.

Question 14

A major source of population growth in the United States is immigration.

Accepted Answer

Immigration contributes significantly to population growth in the United States, both through the arrival of new immigrants and the birth of children to immigrant families.

Question 15

The United States has 5 percent of the world's population and consumes 50 percent of the world's oil.

Accepted Answer

The given statement is true because it accurately reflects the disproportionate consumption of oil by the United States compared to its share of the global population.

Question 16

Based on exports of books and magazines, the United States is the most culturally globalized country.

Accepted Answer

While the United States exports a significant amount of cultural products, including books and magazines, it does not necessarily make it the most culturally globalized country. Cultural globalization encompasses a broader range of factors including the import and export of goods, services, technology, cultural products, and the mobility of people and ideas. Other countries, particularly those in Europe and Asia, also have significant cultural influence and exchange, making it difficult to pinpoint any single country as the most culturally globalized based solely on exports of books and magazines.

Question 17

The human poverty index focuses on deprivations common among the least favored members of society.

Accepted Answer

The Human Poverty Index (HPI) was designed to measure the deprivations experienced by the most disadvantaged members of society, focusing on aspects such as longevity, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.

Question 18

Economies in wealthier countries are more diversified than those in poor countries.

Accepted Answer

Wealthier countries often have the resources, infrastructure, and institutions necessary to develop a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, services, and technology, leading to a more diversified economy. Poor countries, on the other hand, may rely heavily on a limited number of sectors, such as agriculture or resource extraction, due to constraints in capital, technology, and skilled labor.

Question 19

A nation and a country are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A nation often refers to a group of people with a common identity, including language and culture, while a country is a distinct territorial body or political entity. Therefore, a nation can exist without having a sovereign country, and a country can encompass multiple nations.

Question 20

Education and the status of women play large roles in the success of policies to limit population growth rates.

Accepted Answer

Education increases awareness and access to family planning methods, and higher status of women often leads to greater autonomy in making reproductive choices, both of which can contribute to lower population growth rates.

Quiz 2: Concepts in World Regional Geography