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The forced migration of millions of Africans to South America was most affected by which geographic factor?

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African slaves were used to provide the labor needed to mine gold (and produce sugar and other foods or raw materials) in Latin America.

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African slaves were used to provide the labor needed to mine gold (and produce sugar and other foods or raw materials) in Latin America.

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Iraq's oil production is an example of what kind of geographic factor that increases Iraq's power?

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Oil production creates an advantage for the country of Iraq because it is a critical resource.

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Oil production creates an advantage for the country of Iraq because it is a critical resource.

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With respect to the geographic factor of shape, how did a compact nation like Japan become so powerful?

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All answers are correct and can correlate to the geographic factor of shape.

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All answers are correct and can correlate to the geographic factor of shape.

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Which type of human geographic factor is NAFTA (U.S./Mexico/Canada trade agreement)?

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NAFTA is an example of cooperation, which is a way for nations to increase their political power.

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NAFTA is an example of cooperation, which is a way for nations to increase their political power.

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Spatial diffusion of animals, plants, diseases, and ideas increased with the Columbian Exchange.

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The Columbian Exchange spread phenomenon (e.g., the cultivation of corn spread from the Old World to the New World) to more areas.

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The Columbian Exchange spread phenomenon (e.g., the cultivation of corn spread from the Old World to the New World) to more areas.

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What is NOT true about physical and human geography?

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Historical events affect, and are affected by, physical and human geography, which change over time.

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Historical events affect, and are affected by, physical and human geography, which change over time.

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Which physical process involves both the hydrosphere and the lithosphere?

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Glaciers, part of the hydrosphere, can pluck up or lift rocks, part of the lithosphere, into the ice.

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Glaciers, part of the hydrosphere, can pluck up or lift rocks, part of the lithosphere, into the ice.

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The summer solstice and the spring and fall equinoxes are examples of changes caused by Earth's _______ and _______.

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Earth's revolution and tilt determine the seasonal solstices and equinoxes.

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Earth's revolution and tilt determine the seasonal solstices and equinoxes.

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Climate regions describe long-term seasonal weather patterns. Which is NOT a factor affecting climate regions?

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Latitude, ocean currents, and elevation are key factors in determining climate regions.

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Latitude, ocean currents, and elevation are key factors in determining climate regions.

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Which factors most strongly determine the plant life (also called vegetation) common to a region?

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Soil, climate, and land use are key factors in determining an area's vegetation.

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Soil, climate, and land use are key factors in determining an area's vegetation.

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What did many modern cities and ancient settlements have in or near them when they were settled?

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Transportation routes, natural resources (e.g., water), and economic activities are features common to many ancient and modern cities.

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Transportation routes, natural resources (e.g., water), and economic activities are features common to many ancient and modern cities.

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After finishing his engineering degree, Ed Garcia accepted a job in Kuwait. His migration was caused by a push factor.

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Push factors are reasons for leaving. The job is an economic pull factor that attracted Ed to Kuwait.

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Push factors are reasons for leaving. The job is an economic pull factor that attracted Ed to Kuwait.

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Europe became more secular (less religious) in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is an example of what?

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Europe's secular shift in religious views and behaviors constitutes a cultural change.

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Europe's secular shift in religious views and behaviors constitutes a cultural change.

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The Jewish Diaspora (many Jews left Israel) spread the idea of monotheism among non-Jews. This is __________.

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Diffusion occurs when an idea, behavior, or technology spreads from one culture to another. The Jewish Diaspora caused diffusion through migration.

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Diffusion occurs when an idea, behavior, or technology spreads from one culture to another. The Jewish Diaspora caused diffusion through migration.

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After WWII, communist ideas/behaviors were implemented in E. Germany, but not in W. Germany, which caused __________.

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Cultural divergence is the process by which cultures grow more different, which describes the differing development of West and East Germany after WWII.

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Cultural divergence is the process by which cultures grow more different, which describes the differing development of West and East Germany after WWII.

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The debate of ideas of Enlightenment in Europe's salons during the 19th century is an example of _____________.

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Freedom of expression is the open exchange and debate of ideas, encouraging innovation and diffusion.

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Freedom of expression is the open exchange and debate of ideas, encouraging innovation and diffusion.

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English is often used for international communications. This is an example of __________.

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The use of English for international communications is an indicator of cultural convergence.

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The use of English for international communications is an indicator of cultural convergence.

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16% of India's GDP is based on agriculture and 30% live in cities. India has a traditional culture and economy.

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India has a diverse culture and economy that have evolved significantly from traditional ways.

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India has a diverse culture and economy that have evolved significantly from traditional ways.

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The U.S. economy is considered a _________ economy since consumer demand drives production.

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In a free enterprise or market economy, consumer demand drives production.

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In a free enterprise or market economy, consumer demand drives production.

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A family that is consuming most of the food that its members grow is using ____________ to meet their needs.

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Subsistence agriculture is the method whereby a family consumes most of what it grows.

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Subsistence agriculture is the method whereby a family consumes most of what it grows.

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The construction of railroads allowed manufacturing activities to be located farther from ____________.

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Because railroads efficiently moved materials over long distances, profitable factories could be located in more places, farther from raw materials, ports, or markets.

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Because railroads efficiently moved materials over long distances, profitable factories could be located in more places, farther from raw materials, ports, or markets.

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____________ allowed energy produced in one location to be moved over long distances to numerous other locations.

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Electricity enabled power produced in one location, such as a hydroelectric plant, to be transported over long distances through wires.

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Electricity enabled power produced in one location, such as a hydroelectric plant, to be transported over long distances through wires.

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A large oil field is discovered. A likely effect will be a large movement of people, capital, and goods into the area.

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Valuable resources can quickly affect the global distribution of resources.

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Valuable resources can quickly affect the global distribution of resources.

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One socio-economic effect of ______________ is fewer larger farms and a reduction in the number of farmers.

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Commercial agriculture's high capital requirements and productivity results in fewer larger farms and a reduction in the number of farmers.

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Commercial agriculture's high capital requirements and productivity results in fewer larger farms and a reduction in the number of farmers.

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