Pre-Assessment: Introduction to Physical and
Human Geography D199
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Which situation is a strong B. A city improves its river trade
example of an advantageous
relative location?
A. A city improves its irrigation
system.
B. A city improves its river trade.
C. A city promotes solar energy.
D. A city promotes rooftop
gardens.
How might changes in the C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
supply of energy, temperature,
or light affect an ecosystem?
A. The ecosystem's biome might
also be harmed.
B. The ecosystem's species might
suddenly multiply.
C. The ecosystem's structure
might be significantly altered.
D. The ecosystem's resilience
might be strengthened.
,What is the key principle A. They are an inevitable part of the process.
regarding energy losses within
the cycle of the ecosystem?
A. They are an inevitable part of
the process.
B. The harm the health of the
system.
C. The lead to depleted biotic
communities.
D. The lead to rich abiotic
communities.
Why is the service economy so D. It employs more than half of the population.
important to low-income
countries?
A. It produces the food and
basic goods of the nation.
B. It encourages young people
to pursue education.
C. It promotes strong
competition with wealthier
countries.
D. It employs more than half of
the population.
Which factor does Weber A. Labor costs
believe determines where a
business is located?
A. Labor costs
B. Raw materials
C. Energy costs
D. Transportation
Why have extreme natural B. They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
boundaries often determined
the borders of modern nations?
A. They never change, so they
are reliable markers of territory.
B. They tend to create
neighboring lands with different
cultures.
C. They are easy to determine
and draw on a map.
D. They can easily be included in
international treaties.
, Why do maps sometimes cause C. They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
problems when borders are
disputed?
A. They cannot adapt quickly
enough to new political realities.
B. They are censored for
showing borders inaccurately.
C. They cannot present the
territory as all sides view it.
D. They are not objective about
where borders lie.
Which factor can make maritime A. The distances from two countries that determine maritime
boundaries difficult to boundaries may overlap.
determine?
A. The distances from two
countries that determine
maritime boundaries may
overlap.
B. Maritime boundaries are
harder to identify during storms
and rough weather.
C. The United Nations'
recognition of maritime borders
is sometimes disputed.
D. Maritime resources within
these boundaries may be
depleted over time.
How can humans positively alter B. Through resource recovery
local ecosystems?
A. Through population growth
B. Through resource recovery
C. By using quick-release
fertilizer applications
D. By producing more methane
gas
What is a common criticism of C. That GDP overlooks essential activities that do not involve
gross domestic product (GDP) money
as a measure of human
development?
A. That GDP focuses on end
uses
B. That GDP overestimates the
work done by women
C. That GDP overlooks essential
activities that do not involve
money
D. That GDP ignores
technological advances
Human Geography D199
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D199 D199 Summary and Test TICO ACTUAL EXAM
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Which situation is a strong B. A city improves its river trade
example of an advantageous
relative location?
A. A city improves its irrigation
system.
B. A city improves its river trade.
C. A city promotes solar energy.
D. A city promotes rooftop
gardens.
How might changes in the C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
supply of energy, temperature,
or light affect an ecosystem?
A. The ecosystem's biome might
also be harmed.
B. The ecosystem's species might
suddenly multiply.
C. The ecosystem's structure
might be significantly altered.
D. The ecosystem's resilience
might be strengthened.
,What is the key principle A. They are an inevitable part of the process.
regarding energy losses within
the cycle of the ecosystem?
A. They are an inevitable part of
the process.
B. The harm the health of the
system.
C. The lead to depleted biotic
communities.
D. The lead to rich abiotic
communities.
Why is the service economy so D. It employs more than half of the population.
important to low-income
countries?
A. It produces the food and
basic goods of the nation.
B. It encourages young people
to pursue education.
C. It promotes strong
competition with wealthier
countries.
D. It employs more than half of
the population.
Which factor does Weber A. Labor costs
believe determines where a
business is located?
A. Labor costs
B. Raw materials
C. Energy costs
D. Transportation
Why have extreme natural B. They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
boundaries often determined
the borders of modern nations?
A. They never change, so they
are reliable markers of territory.
B. They tend to create
neighboring lands with different
cultures.
C. They are easy to determine
and draw on a map.
D. They can easily be included in
international treaties.
, Why do maps sometimes cause C. They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
problems when borders are
disputed?
A. They cannot adapt quickly
enough to new political realities.
B. They are censored for
showing borders inaccurately.
C. They cannot present the
territory as all sides view it.
D. They are not objective about
where borders lie.
Which factor can make maritime A. The distances from two countries that determine maritime
boundaries difficult to boundaries may overlap.
determine?
A. The distances from two
countries that determine
maritime boundaries may
overlap.
B. Maritime boundaries are
harder to identify during storms
and rough weather.
C. The United Nations'
recognition of maritime borders
is sometimes disputed.
D. Maritime resources within
these boundaries may be
depleted over time.
How can humans positively alter B. Through resource recovery
local ecosystems?
A. Through population growth
B. Through resource recovery
C. By using quick-release
fertilizer applications
D. By producing more methane
gas
What is a common criticism of C. That GDP overlooks essential activities that do not involve
gross domestic product (GDP) money
as a measure of human
development?
A. That GDP focuses on end
uses
B. That GDP overestimates the
work done by women
C. That GDP overlooks essential
activities that do not involve
money
D. That GDP ignores
technological advances
