Question 1

According to the core-periphery model, which of the following countries is part of the periphery?
A)United States
B)Canada
C)Japan
D)United Kingdom
E)India

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According to the core-periphery model, countries that have lower levels of economic development and are more dependent on the export of raw materials are considered to be part of the periphery. India fits this description as it has a developing economy and is largely dependent on the export of agricultural products and textiles.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the arguments for and against globalization. In your opinion, is globalization good for the world? Is it good for your region? Why, or why not?

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Question 3

If the less developed world is called "The Third World," then what are "The First World" and "The Second World"?
A)The wealthiest countries are the First World; the middle-income countries are the Second World.
B)Capitalist, democratic countries are the First World; communist countries are the Second World.
C)Countries of the Americas are the First World; countries of Eurasia are the Second World.
D)The world leaders in technology comprise the First World; the world leaders in natural resources comprise the Second World.
E)There are no First and Second Worlds; the "Third World" designation is merely an indication of how poor these less developed countries are.

Accepted Answer

The terms "First World" and "Second World" were originally used during the Cold War to distinguish between capitalist, democratic countries as First World and communist countries as Second World. Since the term "Third World" emerged as a way to describe less developed countries that were not aligned with either side, it made sense to use the existing terminology to distinguish between the other two groups.

Question 4

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?
A)"Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system.
B)"Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country.
C)"Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country.
D)"Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country.
E)"Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements.

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Growth and development are related concepts but they have different meanings. "Growth" refers to an increase in size, quantity or number. However, "development" is a broad concept that involves progress or improvement in various areas such as technology, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare. Development is more focused on achieving human welfare by providing more opportunities, increasing capabilities, and improving living standards. So, while growth generally refers to an increase in size, development usually refers to positive changes or improvements.

Question 5

Discuss how global terrorism has forced geographers to redefine and expand our conceptualization of globalization and geopolitics.

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Question 6

Briefly explain the following terms:
Natural Population Increase
Crude Birth Rate
Crude Death Rate
Total Fertility Rate

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Crude...

Question 7

Culture is an important aspect of the human experience. Define the term and then discuss and analyze the four categories of culture presented in the text, along with an examination of the phenomenon of cultural imperialism.

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Question 8

What does Gross Domestic Product measure?
A)the value of all final goods and services produced in a country
B)the value of all final goods and services produced in a country plus the net income from abroad
C)the value of all final goods and services produced in a country plus the net income from abroad, taking into account nonmarket economic activity
D)the value of all final goods and services produced in a country, including all nonmarket economic activities
E)the value of a country's stock market

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Question 9

How do universalizing religions differ from ethnic religions?

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Question 10

Using the graphic below, write an essay in which you discuss the spatial representation of gay rights.

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Question 11

Describe the demographic statistics and measurements used in the text to examine and compare populations.

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Question 12

Briefly explain the following terms:
Demographic Transition
Life Expectancy
Population Pyramid

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Demographic Transition
Life Expectancy
Population...

Question 13

According to advocates of globalization, what are the perceived advantages of globalization?

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Question 14

Explain the following terms:
Cultural Imperialism
Cultural Nationalism
Cultural Hybrids

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Question 15

What is cultural imperialism? How prevalent has it been, and with what impacts? Is it more prevalent now than 100 years ago?

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Question 16

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?
A)that the wealth of the developed core will eventually diffuse to the less developed periphery
B)that the different levels of development between the core and the periphery are caused by the relative levels of natural resources in each area
C)that the less developed periphery will eventually revolt against the wealthier core
D)that the developed core achieved its wealth primarily by taking advantage of the southern periphery, through either colonialism or imperialism
E)that the core and periphery will work together to eliminate uneven development

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The major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model is that the developed core achieved its wealth primarily by taking advantage of the less developed periphery, through either colonialism or imperialism. This exploitation led to the uneven development between the core and periphery, with the periphery remaining underdeveloped and dependent on the core. The model suggests that the core's wealth is sustained by the exploitation of the periphery's resources, labor, and markets, and that this relationship is unlikely to change without fundamental changes to the global economic system.

Question 17

Explain the push and pull factors that influence migration. How does that affect net migration?

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Question 18

Which measure represents the international definition of poverty?
A)total fertility rate
B)under age 5 mortality
C)percentage of the population living on less than $2 per day
D)gender equity
E)GDP average annual percent growth

Accepted Answer

The international definition of poverty is living on less than $1.90 per day, but option C which is "percentage of the population living on less than $2 per day" is the closest measure to the international definition of poverty.

Question 19

Discuss the history of colonialism and how it has evolved into neocolonialism.

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Question 20

Write an essay in which you discuss the various aspects that geographers examine in urban settlements.

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Quiz 1: Concepts of World Geography

According to the core-periphery model, which of the following countries is part of the periphery?

Compare and contrast the arguments for and against globalization. In your opinion, is globalization good for the world? Is it good for your region? Why, or why not?

If the less developed world is called "The Third World," then what are "The First World" and "The Second World"?

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

Discuss how global terrorism has forced geographers to redefine and expand our conceptualization of globalization and geopolitics.

Briefly explain the following terms: Natural Population Increase Crude Birth Rate Crude Death Rate Total Fertility Rate

Culture is an important aspect of the human experience. Define the term and then discuss and analyze the four categories of culture presented in the text, along with an examination of the phenomenon of cultural imperialism.

What does Gross Domestic Product measure?

How do universalizing religions differ from ethnic religions?

Using the graphic below, write an essay in which you discuss the spatial representation of gay rights.

Describe the demographic statistics and measurements used in the text to examine and compare populations.

Briefly explain the following terms: Demographic Transition Life Expectancy Population Pyramid

According to advocates of globalization, what are the perceived advantages of globalization?

Explain the following terms: Cultural Imperialism Cultural Nationalism Cultural Hybrids

What is cultural imperialism? How prevalent has it been, and with what impacts? Is it more prevalent now than 100 years ago?

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

Explain the push and pull factors that influence migration. How does that affect net migration?

Which measure represents the international definition of poverty?

Discuss the history of colonialism and how it has evolved into neocolonialism.

Write an essay in which you discuss the various aspects that geographers examine in urban settlements.