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"Throughout history, earthquakes have had devastating effects on human settlements around the world."Which is the best example of a supporting idea for the sentence above?A. Earthquakes have often hit the island nation of Haiti and the city of San Francisco, reducing large areas to rubble.B. Earthquakes mainly occur in the region known as the "Ring of Fire," causing drastic changes to the physical geography.C. Earthquakes are caused when tectonic plates erupt and release seismic waves.D. Earthquakes mostly occur in the southern hemisphere causing large sheets of ice in Antarctica to crack and break free.
3. Which of the following is a benefit of high-speed railway systems, such as the Shinkansen in Japan?A. Elimination of the need for consumer air travelB. Economic growth in smaller cities along train routesC. Increased business and profits for oil and fuel manufacturersD. Reduction in costs associated with the shipping of commodities
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25. In which region is Christianity primarily concentrated?Middle EastWestern EuropeSouth AsiaWest Africa
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10. Which of the following is a pull factor that contributes to urban migration and urbanization?A. The presence of political stability and effective governance in rural regions.B. Access to better public services and infrastructure in urban areas.C. A lack of representation and political freedom in urban centers.D. Limited access to education
5. Houston's cultural landscape can be described as —HomogenousUniformMulticulturalSegregated
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During the last half of the twentieth century, large numbers of China's population moved from rural areas to urban settings. Which factor best explains this trend?A. agricultural growth stemming from technological progressB. increasing household size resulting from improved health careC. diffusion of industries caused by conservation effortsD. rapid economic development due to industrialization
How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?A. By detecting sunken shipsB. By helping ships navigateC. By monitoring fish migrationD. By warning of a natural disaster
Twenty-five percent of prescription drugs come from rapidly disappearing tropical forests.-U.S. Department of State, "Environment and Conservation," www.state.gov (accessed January 6, 2009)Which situation is referred to in this excerpt?A. The rapid growth of urban populationsB. The rapid conversion of an important habitat to other usesC. The spread of invasive species to non-native habitatsD. The release of toxic chemicals into Earth's atmosphere
What religion is practiced by most people living in North Africa?BuddhismChristianityHinduismIslam
8. Which of the following is NOT a cultural region of the world?Latin AmericaUnited StatesSouthwest AsiaSub-Saharan Africa
8. Use the graphs below to answer the question.Based on these graphs, which government service is most likely to increase in demand by 2050 in Germany?A. early childhood educationB. senior health careC. entry-level employmentD. military defense expenditures
Which statement is best supported by these maps?A. Mexico's population is concentrated in the temperate zone.B. Mexico's arid climate zone is most favorable to human habitation.C. Mexico's population density is greatest along its northern border.D. Mexico's human settlements are concentrated along the tropical coastline
17. If a law is enacted in a non-English speaking nation that forbids American businesses from negotiating contracts in English, this government action would support the goal of cultural —MaterialismDiffusionDivergenceConvergence
15. What term is used to identify weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time?A. WeatherB. MeteorologyC. ClimateD. Biome
4. Use the information below to answer the question.In 2012, Japan had a population of 127,368,088 with 67% of its people living in cities.Which factor best explains this population distribution?A. Urban areas provide more economic opportunities than rural areas.B. Economic subsidies determine migration patterns.C. Traditional culture influences secular beliefs.D. Religious beliefs have a large influence on job choices.