Question 1

Which of the following also includes the value of income from outside a country's borders?
A) gross domestic product
B) gross national product
C) global product
D) trade deficit
E) human development index

Accepted Answer

Gross national product (GNP) includes the value of income generated by a country's citizens both within and outside of the country's borders. This differs from gross domestic product (GDP), which only includes the value of income generated within a country's borders.

Question 2

The current global population is approximately:
A) 6 billion
B) 6 million
C) 600 billion
D) 600 million
E) 60 billion

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, as of 2021, the world population is estimated to be approximately 7.9 billion. Therefore, 6 billion is the closest answer choice.

Question 3

Diaspora is defined as the spatial ________ of a previously homogeneous group.
A) isolation
B) consolidation
C) dispersion
D) concentration
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Diaspora refers to the dispersion or scattering of a previously homogeneous group, usually due to political or social causes. Isolation (A) implies being cut off from others, which may not necessarily be the case with diaspora. Consolidation (B) implies coming together, which is the opposite of dispersion. Concentration (D) implies gathering in one place, which is also the opposite of diaspora. Therefore, the best answer is C.

Question 4

What type of precipitation is associated with mountainous areas?
A) orographic
B) convectional
C) tropical
D) latitudinal
E) neostratic

Accepted Answer

Orographic precipitation is associated with mountainous areas. This type of precipitation occurs when warm, moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range. As the air rises, it cools and forms clouds, which then release precipitation on the windward side of the mountain range. The leeward side of the mountain range is usually drier, as the air has already released its moisture on the windward side.

Question 5

Irredentism is based on the assertion by the government of a country that a ________ living ________ its borders belongs to it historically and culturally.
A) majority population, inside
B) minority population, outside
C) majority population, outside
D) minority population, inside
E) None of these adequately describes the relationships between majority and minority populations.

Accepted Answer

Irredentism involves a country claiming that a minority population living outside its borders should belong to it due to historical and cultural ties.

Question 6

Which of the following can the Theory of Plate Tectonics not explain?
A) why earthquakes occur
B) the locations and origins of volcanoes
C) the evident relocation of major landmasses in the past
D) the locations and origins of mountains
E) atmospheric circulation

Accepted Answer

The Theory of Plate Tectonics explains the movement and interaction of tectonic plates, which can lead to earthquakes, the formation of mountains and volcanoes, and the shifting of landmasses. However, it does not directly explain atmospheric circulation, which is influenced by a variety of factors including the Earth's rotation, solar radiation, and the distribution of land and water.

Question 7

This is the first phase of the Demographic Transition.
A) high birth rates and high death rates
B) high birth rates and low death rates
C) low birth rates and high death rates
D) low birth rates and low death rates
E) None of these adequately describes the first phase of the Demographic Transition.

Accepted Answer

In the first phase of the Demographic Transition, both the birth and death rates are high. This is typically seen in pre-industrial societies where access to healthcare, sanitation, and education is limited, resulting in high infant mortality rates and a need for larger families to ensure survival.

Question 8

Which of the following is best described by the statement " ...meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"?
A) sustainable development
B) neo-liberal policies
C) social production of nature
D) global stratification
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

The principle of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is most closely associated with the concept of sustainable development. This idea emphasizes the importance of balancing economic, social, and environmental factors in decision-making to ensure that resources are conserved and managed in a way that benefits current and future generations. None of the other choices listed offer a similarly appropriate match for this statement.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization?
A) ASEAN
B) NAFTA
C) European Union
D) all of these
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

A supranational organization is an organization that has authority over multiple countries. The European Union, ASEAN, and NAFTA are all examples of supranational organizations.

Question 10

The conversion of raw materials into finished products (manufacturing) constitutes this sector of employment.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) quaternary
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

The secondary sector of employment involves the conversion of raw materials into finished products through manufacturing processes. This sector includes industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Question 11

This economic policy emphasizes privatization, export production, and limited restrictions on imports.
A) neoliberalism
B) dependency theory
C) modernization theory
D) neocolonialism
E) Marxism

Accepted Answer

The economic policy that emphasizes privatization, export production, and limited restrictions on imports is called neoliberalism.

Question 12

This is believed to be one of the causes of global warming and climate change associated with it.
A) the burning of fossil fuels
B) the use of radioactive elements for energy and as weapons
C) overuse of limited fresh water resources
D) the result of mass extinctions as human civilization spreads
E) changes in the Sun's energy

Accepted Answer

The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which traps heat and leads to global warming and climate change.

Question 13

De jure territories have boundaries defined this way.
A) based in economic strength
B) based in physical geographic characteristics
C) legally recognized
D) based in culture or ethnicity
E) temporary, as during war or treaty negotiations

Accepted Answer

De jure territories are those that are legally recognized, meaning their boundaries are defined by legal agreements or documentation.

Question 14

Which statement best describes the economic concept of a commodity chain?
A) reflects the inequality basic to the world economic system
B) applies to almost every mass-marketed manufactured product
C) depends on global connections to function
D) all of these
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

The economic concept of a commodity chain involves a series of global connections and processes that lead to the production and distribution of goods. It often reflects the inequality inherent in the world economic system and can apply to a wide range of mass-produced products. Therefore, all three statements (A, B, and C) accurately describe the concept, making choice D the best answer.

Question 15

Almost all of the world's inhabitants are living on this percentage of the total land surface.
A) 85%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 10%
E) 4%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost all of the world's inhabitants are...

Question 16

How do commodity chains begin?
A) the extraction and production of raw materials
B) the manufacture and export of commodities
C) high wage, semi-skilled assembly of consumer products
D) the delivery and consumption of finished commodities
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Commodity chains begin with the extraction and production of raw materials, which are then processed and transformed into finished products that are sold and consumed.

Question 17

Which of the following mountain ranges was uplifted when India collided with Asia?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Himalayan Mountains
C) Andes Mountains
D) Ural Mountains
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Himalayan Mountains were uplifted when the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upwards and creating the highest mountain range on Earth. The Rocky Mountains are located in North America and were formed through a different geological process. The Andes Mountains were formed through volcanic activity and tectonic movements in South America. The Ural Mountains are located in Russia and were formed through a collision of continents over 250 million years ago. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Himalayan Mountains.

Question 18

Where do most of the world's Basques live?
A) France and Spain
B) France and Germany
C) Argentina and Brazil
D) Laos and Vietnam
E) Canada and the United States

Accepted Answer

The majority of Basques live in France and Spain, with the Basque Country region stretching across both countries.

Question 19

The final phase of the Demographic Transition is:
A) high birth rates and high death rates
B) high birth rates and low death rates
C) low birth rates and high death rates
D) low birth rates and low death rates
E) None of these adequately describes the final phase of the Demographic Transition.

Accepted Answer

The final phase of the Demographic Transition is characterized by low birth rates and low death rates. This is typically seen in developed countries where access to healthcare, education, and contraception has led to smaller family sizes and increased life expectancy.

Question 20

This is the only country on the African continent with the telecommunications capacity to achieve a significant degree of Internet connectivity in the near future.
A) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
D) Democratic Republic of the Congo
E) Ghana

Accepted Answer

South Africa is the most developed country on the African continent, with a strong economy and a well-developed infrastructure, including telecommunications. According to a report by the Internet Society, South Africa is the country best positioned to achieve a significant degree of Internet connectivity in the near future, due to its high level of Internet adoption, favorable policy environment, and access to undersea fiber optic cables. The other countries listed may have some degree of Internet connectivity, but are not as well positioned as South Africa to achieve significant connectivity in the near future.

Quiz 1: World Regions in Global Context

Which of the following also includes the value of income from outside a country's borders?

The current global population is approximately:

Diaspora is defined as the spatial ________ of a previously homogeneous group.

What type of precipitation is associated with mountainous areas?

Irredentism is based on the assertion by the government of a country that a living its borders belongs to it historically and culturally.

Which of the following can the Theory of Plate Tectonics not explain?

This is the first phase of the Demographic Transition.

Which of the following is best described by the statement " ...meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"?

Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization?

The conversion of raw materials into finished products (manufacturing) constitutes this sector of employment.

This economic policy emphasizes privatization, export production, and limited restrictions on imports.

This is believed to be one of the causes of global warming and climate change associated with it.

De jure territories have boundaries defined this way.

Which statement best describes the economic concept of a commodity chain?

Almost all of the world's inhabitants are living on this percentage of the total land surface.

How do commodity chains begin?

Which of the following mountain ranges was uplifted when India collided with Asia?

Where do most of the world's Basques live?

The final phase of the Demographic Transition is:

This is the only country on the African continent with the telecommunications capacity to achieve a significant degree of Internet connectivity in the near future.