Quiz
Human Geography Unit 8, Tests 1-3 Spring 2015
Questions in this quiz (164)
1Where something is located in relation to something else is referred to as...
- ADistance decay
- BSite characteristitcs
- CFriction of distance
- DSituational charactersitics
- EAbsolute location
2The type of map that shows areas with statistical values in 3-5 categories is known as a...
- AChoropleth map
- BGraduated circle map
- CRobinson map
- DDot distribution map
- ENone of the above
3A ratio of the number of items within a defined unit of area measures...
- ADensity
- BDispersion
- CDirection
- DDiffusion
- EPattern
4A special type of map designed to reveal the nature of local topography is called
- AContour map
- Breference map
- CPeters projection map
- DLocal-global continuum map
- ERobinson projection map
5Linear, centralized, random and grid patterns help define the
- AOrganization of Earth's surfaces into distinct areas
- BPhysical gap or distance between two objects
- CArrangement of objects on Earth's surface in relation to other objects
- DDistance between objects on a map and the distance between objects on Earth's surface
- EPosition of something on Earth's surface
6Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of cognitive distance?
- ADistance expressed in terms of how far the average person can walk in one day.
- BDistance measured in terms of minutes or hours.
- CDistance expressed in terms of the perceived amount of space separating one place from another.
- DDistance expressed in terms of the amount of money it will cost to travel from one place to another.
- EDistance measured in terms of miles or kilometers.
7Which of the following has a location at 180 degrees longitude?
- ATropic of Cancer
- BPrime Meridian
- CNorth Pole
- DInternational Date Line
- ESouth Pole
8Which if the following is the most important function of a toponym?
- ATo determine precise absolute locations on Earth
- BTo define the mathematical relations between the size of an area on the map and its actual size
- CTo define a location relative to other human and physical features on a landscape
- DTo distinguish a particular place from other places on Earth
- ETo identify similarities of physical or cultural features within a region
9Which if the following major cities is located at approximately 40 degrees N latitude and 74 degrees W longitude?
- ANew York City
- BIstanbul
- CBeijing
- DMexico City
- EParis
10Which of the following is not a key element on a map?
- AScale
- BTitle
- CLegend
- DSource
- EMeta data
11Geographers consistently ask...
- AWhen and why questions
- BWhen, who and what questions
- CWhen and where questions
- DWhy of where questions
- EHow and what questions
12The idea that spatial interaction declines as distance increases is known as...
- ANetwork integrations
- BDistance-decay
- CTime-space compression
- DMigration transmission
- EThe gravity model
13The map above represents what kind of projection
- ACylindrical projection that makes middle-latitude countries look smaller than countries int he tropics
- BA planar projection with parallels appearing as circles
- CA Robinson projection that attempts to balance distortions in shape, size, distance and direction
- DA Mercator projection with distorted land areas far distant from the equator
- EA Peters projection that distorts the shape of land areas
14Longitude is to the prime meridian as latitude is to the...
- ASouth Pole
- BEquator
- CTropic of Capricorn
- DNorth Pole
- ETropic of Cancer
15The ability to travel and communicate over greater distances and shorter amounts of time, due to technological innovations such as the airplane, automobile, telephone and internet represents the idea of...
- AFriction of distance
- BRelocation diffusion
- CStimulus diffusion
- DPossibilism
- ETime-space compression
16Which of the following is NOT an example of a change in relative location?
- APopulation migration westward stimulates economic activity in a small western town.
- BA community decimated by contagious disease moves to a location further inland.
- CA city gains revenue and population after a new Interstate Highway is built through it.
- DTowns east of a city begin to lose population as towns west of a city begin to gain population.
- EA town loses its appeal as a vacation destination as a result of eroding beaches.
17GPS devices determine
- ATime-distance decay
- Bx, y, and z values for an object
- CLongitude and latitude
- DRelative location within 100 yards
- EAltitude
18Thematic maps that employ a range of color tones to illustrate how particular values vary across pre-defined areas such as countries, provinces or states are referred to as...
- ACartograms
- BIsoline maps
- CChloropleth maps
- DDot maps
- EProportional symbol maps
19One method of organizing Earth's surface into regions emphasizes core and peripheral areas. This method identifies...
- APerceptual regions
- BFunctional regions
- CVernacular regions
- DUniform regions
- EFormal regions
20GPS stands fo
- AGeographic Polarity System
- BGeographic Positioning Science
- CGlobal Positioning System
- DGeographic PlaceSynthesis
- EGlobal People Standards
21All maps have...
- AGraduated circles
- BMultiple colors
- CBar scale
- DDistortion
- ERepresentative fractions
22Spatial coordinates of latitude and longitude express
- AAbsolute location
- BRelative distance
- CRelative location
- DRelative direction
- EAbsolute direction
23Which of the following best describes the SITE of Manhattan?
- AAn important center for international trade and commerce
- BAn island bordered by the Hudson and East rivers
- CA regional transportation hub for the Northeastern U.S.
- DAn urbane center located two hours northeast of Philadelphia by train
- EA midway point along an urban corridor stretching from Boston to Washington, DC.
24Which of the following US cities is a site on the Mississippi River and is situated as a major port for offshore petroleum production in the Gulf of Mexico?
- ANew Orleans
- BSt. Louis
- CMinneapolis
- DMobile
- EHouston
25A subjective image of an area informed by individual perceptions and experiences in that area is known as...
- AMental map
- BThematic map
- CContour map
- DTopographic map
- EReference map
26Remote sensing is often used during peace time to analyze...
- ALoss of prime agricultural land
- BIrrigation needs for farmers
- CSpread of desertification
- DUrban sprawl
- EAll of the above
27Which of the following characteristics of a place is most important in determining its centrality or isolation?
- APattern
- BAbsolute location
- CPhysical site characteristics
- DToponym
- ERelative location
28A traveler must set the clock back 24 hours when...
- ACrossing the 180-degree longitude line from America to Asia
- BPassing over the North Pole
- CPassing over the South Pole
- DCrossing the equator going south
- ECrossing the 180-degree longitude line from Asia to America
29This geographer who developed the multiple hearth theory with respect to agriculture was
- AHenrich von Thunen
- BEther Boserup
- CCarl Sauer
- DMax Weber
- EThomas Malthus
30A method for representing the three-dimensional surface of the Earth on the two-dimensional surface of a map is known as...
- Aprojection
- Bproximity
- Cethnography
- Dscale
- Eglobalization
31The principle of distance decay describes...
- AA negative correlation between distance and degree of relation
- BNo correlation between distance and degree of relation
- CAn uncertain correlation between distance and degree of relation
- DA neutral correlation between distance and degree of relation
- EA positive correlation between distance and degree of relation
32Which of the following concepts refers to the spatial arrangement of items or features within a given area?
- AScale
- BAccesibility
- CTrajectory
- DDistribution
- EDirection
33Which of the following is a geographic question?
- AWhy does urban sprawl create transportation problems?
- BWhat geographical benefits are there to the "eat local" movement?
- CWhere did Brian Berry base his studies of Central Place Theory?
- DWhy does the absence of rank-size rule impact customers?
- EAll of the Above
34The process in which technology is increasing the connectivity and interdependence of the world's business community is often referred to as...
- ADemocratization
- BGlobalization
- CIntegration
- DInteraction
- EAll of the above
35Geographic Information Systems use multiple layers of information to produce ___________________________.
- AInfrared satellite images
- BOblique maps
- CHand-drawn maps
- DAerial photographs
- EComputer maps
36The geographical region whose center is located along the equator and whose area extends roughly 20 degrees north and south of the equator is known as the....
- ATundra
- BTropical zone
- CTaiga
- DRain forest region
- EPolar region
37Which map projection is most distorted at high latitudes?
- AGoode's
- BMercator
- CConic
- DRobinson
- EEqual area value
38The idea that material innovations such as new technologies diffuse more rapidly than newly exposed cultures can adequately respond and adapt to them best illustrates the idea of...
- ACultural lag
- BEnvironmental determinism
- CRelocation diffusion
- DStimulus diffusion
- ECultural divergence
39Which of the following was least accurately represented on Hecataeus' 5th Century B.C.E map of the world?
- AThe Black Sea
- BAsia
- CGreece
- DMediterranean Sea
- EEgypt
40Which of the following cartographic terms describes the location of a place in terms of its angular distance north or south of the equator?
- ALatitude
- BMeridian
- CLegend
- DLongitude
- EAzimuth
41All of the following are intervening obstacles to the flow of goods EXCEPT...
- AMajor bodies of water
- BDeserts
- CHighways
- DPolitical boundaries
- EMountains
42Toponyms tend to fall into which of the following categories in the United States?
- AHistorical events
- BPhysical features
- CTransplanted from somewhere else
- DFamous people
- EAll of the above
43Mental maps could be especially useful for...
- AChamber of Commerce members
- BDetermining shopping habits by marketing firms
- CCollege admissions officers
- DTourist bureaus
- EAll of the above
44"Sense of place" refers to...
- AThe unique situational characteristics
- BUniform landscape of a place
- CCharacteristics of the founder of a place
- DThe unique physical site characteristics
- EThe unique physical and human attributes that gives a place character
45The concept that technologies shrink functional space between places is called...
- ADistance decay
- BSpatial interaction
- CExpansion diffusion
- DFriction of distance
- ETime-space convergence
46The American geographer who developed a school of cultural geography focused on cultural landscape was...
- AMax Weber
- BMarvin Hall
- CWalter Cristaller
- DCarl Sauer
- EAlexander von Humbolt
47Which of the following situations is the best examples of time-space compression?
- AInternet connections through a personal computer
- BCircular spatial pattern of a settlement and land use
- CRelatively close match between official local time and solar time
- DIsolation of people who live in a region's periphery
- EThe perception of cultural unity of people on the Korean peninsula
48Geographers often use this type of investigative method to examine issues.
- AInquiry
- BScientific
- CDeductive
- DPolemical
- EA&B only
49The geographer who first calculated the Earth's circumference with relative accuracy was...
- AGeorge Perkins Marsh
- BPtolemy
- CCarl Sauer
- DEratosthenes
- EIdrisi
50Which of the following would be best illustrated by a large-scale map?
- AConnecting highways between towns in a region
- BThe arrangement of streets in a village
- CConnections among major world cities
- DMajor road crossings in a town
- EMajor highways that connect regions in a country
51The art and science of mapmaking is called...
- ASpatial analysis
- BPhysical geography
- CCartography
- DTerritorial morphology
- ETopography
52The Prime Meridian which passes through Greenwich, England is equivalent to which of the following lines of longitude?
- A270 degrees longitude
- B90 degrees longitude
- C180 degrees longitude
- D0 degrees longitude
- E45 degrees longitude
53In cognitive space, perceived boundaries such as frontiers, horizons and shorelines are known as...
- AEdges
- BDistricts
- CNodes
- DLandmarks
- EPaths
54Which of the following maps would be most helpful to a local doctor who is trying to identify the spread of disease among individual children in a particular county?
- AA map with a scale 1:100
- BA map with a scale 1:500
- CA map with a scale 1:50
- DA map with a scale 1:1000
- EA map with a scale 1:5
55During the process of mapmaking, in which the three-dimensional surface of the Earth is projected onto a flat, two-dimensional surface, all of the following attributes can become distorted EXCEPT...
- ADirection
- BRelative location
- CShape
- DArea
- EDistance
56A hiker is to a contour map as a driver is to...
- ACensus tract
- BReference map
- CGIS system
- DGPS system
- EMercator projection map
57In recent years, a significant intraregional migration has occurred from Afghanistan to...
- AThe United States
- BSoutheast Asia
- CPakistan
- DAustralia
- EIndia
58In which of the following countries is life expectancy projected to drop the most by the year 2015?
- AMongolia
- BJapan
- CNamibia
- DLuxembourg
- ERussia
59The demographic transition model suggests that as countries industrialize...
- ALife expectancy will decrease over time
- BBirth and death rates decrease over time
- CIn-migration increases over time
- DFertility rates increase over time
- EMigration increases from rural to urban areas
60The maximum reproductive capacity of a population is known as...
- AFertility
- BProlific
- CFecundity
- DSterility
- EFruitful
61Which total fertility rate is most likely indicative of a country in Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model?
- A4.1
- B3.0
- C3.5
- D1.2
- E2.1
62Which of the following groups of immigrants came to the US during the early 20th Century primarily because of the push factor of government persecution in their home country?
- AGermans
- BRussian Jews
- CSoutheast Asians
- DIndian Hindus
- EIrish
63An infant mortality rate of 40.85 means that in a given country...
- AThe female fertility rate is very high
- B40.85 percent of all infants die before the age of 1
- CLife expectancies are very low for all ages
- D40.85 more births than deaths occur during the course of the year
- E40.85 infants per 1,000 die before the age of 1.
64One criticism of Demographic Transition Theory is that it rests on the prediction that all countries will
- AAvoid war and famine in the future
- BContinue to be agriculturally productive
- CEventually industrialize
- DDevelop effective population control policies
- ESuccessfully avoid the mortality revolution
65Which statement about overpopulation is true?
- AOverpopulation can only occur in less-developed areas
- BOverpopulation is achieved when the physiological density reaches more than 1,000/km
- COverpopulation occurs when an area's population is greater than its carrying capacity
- DOverpopulation is unlikely because food production potential is unlimited
- EAll of the above
66Which of the following is NOT a result of Overpopulation?
- ADeforestation in Madagascar
- BLack of access to food in Manila
- COvercrowding in Mumbai
- DLow unemployment rates in Tokyo
- ESquatter settlements in Rio de Janeiro
67All of the following are population clusters in the East Asian population concentration EXCEPT
- AJapan
- BEastern China
- CWestern China
- DTaiwan
- EThe Korean Peninsula
68According to Ravenstein, migrants who move longer distances tend to
- ABe most affected by distance decay
- BChoose cities as their destinations
- CAvoid step migration
- DTravel in families
- ETake advantage of intervening opprtunities
69In Country A, the crude birth rate is 38 per 1,000 people and the crude death rate is 18 per 1,000 people.
In Country B, the crude birth rate is 18 per 1,000 people and the crude death rate is 9 per 1,000 people.
It is apparent from this data that...- ACountry A is overpopulated
- BThe population of Country A will double in 35 years
- CCountry A has a larger population than Country B
- DThe population of Country B will double in 15 years
- EThe carrying capacity of both countries are being strained
70The first stage of the Demographic Transition Model indicates that...
- ATotal population is increasing with high birth rates and low death rates.
- BTotal population is low and constant with high birth rates and low death rates.
- CTotal population is low and constant with low birth rates and low death rates.
- DTotal population is low and constant with low birth rates and high death rates.
- ETotal population is low and constant with high birth rates and high death rates.
71A high dependency rate suggests that a large percentage of the population is
- AUnder 14 years old and over 65 years old.
- BBetween 1 and 64 years old.
- C65 years old or older
- DUnder 14 years old
- EBetween 14 and 65 years old.
72Which population pyramid shows a population that is slowly growing?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
- EE
73Which of the following graphs exhibits a J curve?
- AGlobal infant mortality rates over time
- BGlobal dependency ratio rateover time
- CGlobal birth rates over time
- DGlobal population growth over time
- EAll of the above.
74The major factor contributing to the explosive population growth in more developed countries (MDCs) during he 19th and 20th centuries was
- AThe diffusion of modern medical practices
- BThe diffusion of vaccines and antibiotics
- CThe diffusion of birth control devices
- DThe diffusion of the Industrial Revolution
- EThe diffusion of family planning programs
75Margaret embarked on her move to California. En route to San Diego from her home in Kentucky, she stopped in New Mexico. While in New Mexico, she fell in love with the city of Santa Fe and decided to stay there. In Margaret's migration, Santa Fe represents a(n)...
- ARemittance
- BPandemic
- CIntervening obstacle
- DIntervening opportunity
- EPush factor
76In Country A, the crude birth rate is 38 per 1,000 people and the crude death rate is 18 per 1,000 people.
In Country B, the crude birth rate is 18 per 1,000 people and the crude death rate is 9 per 1,000 people.
The Natural Increase Rate (NIR) of Country A is- AAbout the same rate as Country B
- B20 percent
- Chalf the rate of Country B
- D56 per 1,000
- E2 percent
77In order to replace its population only, a country needs a total fertility rate of
- A2.1
- B3.5
- C1.2
- D4.1
- E3.0
78What differentiates a natural disaster from a natural hazard?
- AA natural hazard only includes the loss of property
- BA natural disaster often includes the loss of property and life
- CA natural hazard is a predictable event
- DA natural disaster includes only the loss of life.
- EAll of the above
79Which of the following is most likely to have the largest activity space?
- AA suburban teenager
- BA retired person living in the city
- CA school-age child
- DA middle age suburban male
- EA farmer
80Suppose that a country's crude birth rate is higher than its crude death rate, but the country's out-migration is greater than the difference between the birth rate and death rate. How would this country's natural increase be affected?
- AThe country would have a natural increase, but only if its immigration policies changed.
- BThe country would have a natural increase.
- CThe country would have a natural increase only if the out-migration was composed of older people.
- DThe country's natural increase would depend on whether most out-migrants were men or women.
- EThe country would not have any natural increase.
81Influenza is an example of what type of disease diffusion?
- AHierarchical
- BContagious
- CRelocation
- DMixed
- ENetwork
82Malaria, which is present in many populations living in tropical or sub-tropical regions, is an exampleof a(n)
- AEndemic
- BPrsodemic
- CEpidemic
- DPandemic
- EEndodemic
83The bulge on the left side of Population Pyramid "D" is most likely caused by:
- AAn abnormally high out-migration of females
- BAn influx of illegal aliens
- CA migrant guest-workers program
- DA cultural preference for male children
- EWar or famine
84Which population pyramid shows a population whose total number is declining?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
- EE
85Overpopulation in a country occurs when...
- AThe country imports food
- BThe country's population outgrows its carrying capacity
- CTotal population reaches 10 billion
- DLarge parts of a country are desert
- EThere is more of one sex than the other.
86According to Demographic Transition Theory, during which stages of demographic transition does low growth occur?
- AStage I only
- BStage II and III only
- CStage III only
- DStages III and IV only
- EStages I and IV only
87Which of the following is not a contributing factor to low birth rates in Stage Four of the Demographic Transition Model?
- AThe education of women
- BIncreased sanitation
- CAvailability of health care
- DReliance on subsistence agriculture
- ELess dependence on child labor
88The gravity model predicts
- AThe movement of people, goods and ideas between two locations based on size and distance
- BThe physiological density of a country
- CPeriods of population explosion in a certain geographic region
- DThe rate at which intercontinental migration occurs
- EThe number of people a city can support with available resources
89Generation X, which is a group of individuals all born within a defined time interval, is an example of a(n)
- ADivision
- BClass
- CUnit
- DCohort
- EBrigade
90Since 1950, this part of the developing world has seen a dramatic increase in population.
- AAgricultural areas
- BUrban areas
- CRural areas
- DNon-industrial areaas
- EAreas away from coasts
91Which factor was identified at the 2004 United Nations population conference as key to controlling population growth?
- AFarming methods
- BHIV/AIDS
- CThe status of women
- DHealth care
- EPolitical ideology
92The Canadian province of Quebec is demographically different from other Canadian provinces because
- AIt has a larger proportion of people who live in poverty
- BIts percentage of immigrants is high
- CMost of its inhabitants speak French as a first language
- DIts fertility rate is low
- EIt has a higher population density
93Which of the following states has the lowest population growth rate?
- ANew York
- BGeorgia
- CTexas
- DNevada
- ECalifornia
94Which population pyramid best reflects the population structure of Germany?
- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
- EE
95Which of the following countries most likely has the highest agricultural density?
- AEngland
- BEgypt
- CUnited States
- DBrazil
- EGermany
96A population with a relatively young age structure is most likely to be found in
- AAustralia
- BJapan
- CSub-Saharan Africa
- DNorth America
- EWestern Europe
97Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding population policies in India?
- AIndia's government has made few attempts to curtail population growth.
- BIndia's successful population policies have most likely prevented the country from being the most populous country in the world as early as 2030.
- CIndia has followed China's lead in establishing a "one child policy" on the national level.
- DDespite policy coordination problems, India's birth rate has dropped by more than half in the last 35 years.
- EUnlike China, India has had a problem coordinating a centralized population policy.
98Which of the following population control examples did Thomas Malthus support?
- AThe upper class paying additional taxes to fund family planning and cleanliness education for the lower class
- BRelocating cities and towns away from stagnant pools and marshy lands to promote better health among all citizens
- CWidening city streets in low-income neighborhoods to reduce over-crowding and the spread of disease
- DEquitably distributing food among all citizens regardless of wealth during times of famine
- EThe upper class utlizing moral restraint to limit family size
99Which US state has the highest Natural Increase Rate (NIR)?
- ACalifornia
- BColorado
- CUtah
- DNew Mexico
- ETexas
100The part of the Earth's surface that is physically suitable for permanent human settlement is known as the
- AEcosphere
- BEcumene
- CBiosphere
- DBiosystem
- EEcosystem
101A population continuing to grow following a fertility decline due to the large percentage of young people is known as
- ADemographic force
- BDemographic surge
- CDemographic momentum
- DDemographic push
- EDemographic thrust
102A J-curve on a population graph indicates
- ALogarithmic population growth
- BLinear population growth
- CCyclical population growth
- DExponential population growth
- EQuadratic function
103Baby booms are generally associated with
- ATimes of war
- BPeriods of economic prosperity
- CIncreased number of women in the workforce
- DPeriods of economic hardship
- EIncreased education of women
104Which country has a low arithmetic density, but a high physiological density?
- ANigeria
- BIndia
- CUnited States
- DUnited Kingdom
- EEgypt
105In sub-Saharan Africa, out-migration from Rwanda and the Sudan have been caused primarily by
- AEthnic strife
- BLack of economic opportunities
- CUnsanitary conditions in urban areas
- DBetter economic opportunities in surrounding countries
- EEnvironmental disasters
106Which of the following measurements would give a demographer the closest prediction of reproductive behavior in a fecund woman in a country?
- ALife expectancy
- BInfant mortality rate
- CCrude birth rate
- DRate of natural increase
- ETotal fertility rate
107Ernst Ravenstein's demographic studies focused mainly on
- APopulation density
- BMigration
- CNatural increases in population
- DSpatial interactions
- EFertility rates
108The carrying capacity of an area is based most closely on its
- ANet-migration rate
- BPhysiological population density
- CTotal fertility rate
- DArithmetic population density
- EDoubling rate
109Globally, the three largest population concentrations are located in
- AEast Asia, West Africa and Europe
- BEurope, North America and East Asia
- CSoutheast Asia, West Africa and East Asia
- DEast Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia
- EEurope, South Asia and East Asia
110Arithmetic population density can be calculated by
- ATotal land area minus total population
- BTotal population minus total population
- CTotal population divided by total land area
- DTotal population multiplied by total land area
- ETotal land area multiplied by total population
111Culture is spread by
- AWar and occupation
- BTrans-national corporations
- CTelevision and other media
- DMigrants
- EAll of the above
112An isogloss is
- AA collection of unique words
- BA boundary between language regions
- CThe transition zone between cultures
- DA form of language spoken in a local area
- EAll of the above
113Nearly half of all the people in the world speak a language from this language family.
- AAustronesian
- BNiger-Congo
- CIndo-European
- DGermanic
- EJapanese
114Which of the following cultural traits is important to Americans?
- AA sense of equality and fairness
- BAncestor veneration and worship
- CA focus on social order over individual rights
- DA strong state religion
- EAll of the above
115A common language that is used among speakers of different languages for the purposes of trade and commerce is called a...
- ARevived language
- BLingua franca
- CPidgen language
- DCreole language
- ERelict language
116Which statement about the English language is correct?
- AIt has only two separate dialects: British and American.
- BWorldwide, there are three times as many native speakers of English as second language speakers.
- CIt is a member of the Latin language branch
- DIt is the official language of the United States
- EIt has been largely influenced by the French language
117Hierarchical diffusion is
- AThe spread of an idea from persons of power to other persons.
- BThe rapid and widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout the population.
- CThe spread of an idea or trait through the physical movement of people from one place to another.
- DThe spread of an underlying principle or idea.
- ENone of the above
118The practice of evaluating a culture by its own standards, and not by the standards of one's own culture is
- AAcculturation
- BCultural transmission
- CHumanism
- DEthnocentricism
- ECultural relativism
119All of the following are examples of a functional or nodal region EXCEPT...
- AThe area known as the South
- BAny market area for a retail businss
- CThe area served by Walmart
- DThe circulation of a daily newspaper
- EThe broadcast area of a radio station
120Mahayana, Theraveda and Tantrayana are three branches of
- ABuddhism
- BHinduism
- CDaoism
- DSikhism
- EIslam
121This is the process by which a less dominant culture adopts some of the traits of a more dominant culture.
- ATransculturation
- BMigrant diffusion
- CAcculturation
- DCultural assimilation
- ESyncretism
122One culture that uses an ideographic method of writing is
- AEnglish
- BArabic
- CSpanish
- DChina
- EIndia
123All of the following are Latin-based Romance languages except
- AItalian
- BPortuguese
- CSpanish
- DFrench
- EEnglish
124Relocation diffusion is
- AThe spread of an idea or trait through the physical movement of people from one place to another
- BThe rapid and widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout the population
- CThe spread of an underlying principle or idea
- DThe spread of an idea from persons of power to other persons
- ENone of the above
125The idea that an environment influences, but does not strictly determine, how a culture interacts with the environmentis known as
- ACultural ecology
- BCultural environmentalism
- CEnvironmental possibilism
- DCultural possibilism
- EEnvironmental determinism
126The largest branch of Islam, to which as many as 80 percent of all Muslims belong, is called
- ASunni
- BMeccan
- CBerber
- DDravidian
- EShia
127Which of the following is NOT an example of expansion diffusion?
- AHierarchical diffusion
- BStimulus diffusion
- CContagious diffusion
- DRelocation diffusion
- ENine of the above
128Which of the following is an example of stimulus diffusion?
- AThe spread of WalMart from Arkansas to the rest of the United States.
- BThe spread of cell phones from the upper class to the middle and lower classes.
- CThe spread of English language to the British colonies.
- DThe spread of drive-through windows from fast food restaurants to liquor stores
- ENone of the above
129A condition in which many languages are spoken, each by a relatively small number of people, is called
- ADiasporas
- BBilingualism
- CSyncretism
- DLinguistic fragmentation
- ELinguistic relativism
130Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural landscape?
- AAn airport runway
- BAgricultural terracing up a mountainside
- CThe street pattern around a mosque
- DA rain forest
- EBrick ruins
131Which of the following areas would be considered a cultural transition zone?
- ASouthern Florida
- BPoland
- CSouthwest USA-Northern Mexico
- DEastern Ontario-Western Quebec
- EAll of the above
132Zionism is best defined as the
- AJewish claim to Palestine as their rightful national homeland
- BShinto ritual of purification involving ceremonial offerings and prayers
- CConfucianism doctrine that urges respect for one's elders
- DIslamic custom of pilgrimage to Mecca that must by undertaken at least during every follower's lifetime
- EMormon rite of passage that involves a two0year mission of service
133The best example of cultural integration (where all elements of society are interwoven with the dominant culture) in the United States is
- AThe Spanish influence in the Southwest
- BThe upland South
- CThe Amish country in Pennsylvania
- DThe Mormon culture region
- EThe Pacific Northwest
134A single attribute of culture is called a
- ACulture landscape
- BCulture hearth
- CCulture realm
- DCulture region
- ECulture complex
135All of the following are traits common to Muslim regions of the world EXCEPT
- ASharia law
- BDaily ritual prayers
- CPolytheism
- DPilgrimage
- EFasting
136The idea that cultures will modify the natural landscape to fit their needs is known as the
- ACultural environment
- BCultural situation
- CCultural landscape
- DCulture building
- ECulture traits
137The theory that the physical environment causes social and cultural development is called
- ACultural ecology
- BEnvironmental determinism
- CEnvironmental landscape
- DCultural determinism
- EEnvironmental ecology
138Which of the following is an example of a formal cultural region?
- AThe Bible Belt
- BThe Gulf Coast
- CThe South
- DThe Rocky Mountain Region
- EAll of the above
139A collection of languages within a language branch that share a recent common origin and have relatively few differences in grammar and vocabulary is a
- ADialect
- BLanguage family
- CLanguage tree
- DLanguage group
- EAll of the above
140Cultural diffusion is
- AThe innovation of a cultural trait
- BThe idea that your own culture is superior to others
- CThe spread of culture traits from one group to another
- DThe isolation of a culture from the rest of the world
- ENone of the above
141Stimulus diffusion is
- AThe spread of an idea or trait through the physical movement of people from one place to another
- BThe spread of an idea from persons of power to other persons
- CThe rapid and widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout the population
- DThe spread of an underlying principle or idea
- ENone of the above
142Which of the following areas is NOT considered a cultural realm?
- AAnglo America
- BNew England
- CLatin America
- DSub-Saharan Africa
- EWestern Europe
143A regional variant of a language is known as a
- ALanguage group
- BLanguage family
- CLanguage dialect
- DLanguage branch
- ENone of the above
144Which of the following is an example of relocation diffusion?
- AThe spread of AIDS to the United States.
- BThe spread of baseball to Japan.
- CThe spread of Roman Catholicism to Latin America.
- DThe spread of English to the British Colonies.
- EAll of the above.
- AThe spread of AIDS to the United States.
145Which statement about the diffusion of the English and Chinese languages is true?
- AThe number of English speakers is declining, while the number of Chinese speakers is steadily increasing.
- BEnglish and Chinese are both spoken worldwide as lingua franca languages.
- CEnglish has diffused worldwide, while Chinese is spoken mostly in China.
- DEnglish is spoken in only the United Kingdom and the United States, while Chinese is spoken all over East Asia.
- EAll of the above.
- AThe number of English speakers is declining, while the number of Chinese speakers is steadily increasing.
146American English has adopted extensive vocabulary from which of the following languages?
- ASpanish language.
- BFrench language.
- CYiddish language.
- DNative American languages.
- EAll of the above.
- ASpanish language.
147Cultural ecology is
- Athe study of human attitudes towards the cultural landscape.
- Bthe study of environmental culture traits.
- Cthe study of human-environment relationships.
- Dthe study of human interaction with animals.
- Enone of the above.
- Athe study of human attitudes towards the cultural landscape.
148Which of the following is a sacred place in the Hindu religion?
- AMount Fuji
- BTierra del Fuego
- CSahara Desert
- DGanges River
- EDead Sea
149Which of the following is an example of a cultural landscape?
- ATropical jungle
- BA coral reef
- CTerraced fields of crops up a mountainside
- DA glacier
- EA stand of pine trees
150Problems with the Chinese ideographic writing systems include...
- Aeach symbol must correspond with the pronunciation of the word it represents.
- Bmany symbols no longer have meaning.
- Cin order to be literate, a person must memorize thousands of symbols.
- Deach dialect has its own symbols for writing.
- Eall of the above.
- Aeach symbol must correspond with the pronunciation of the word it represents.
151In the United States, the largest concentration of Mormons are found in...
- ATexas and Oklahoma
- BUtah
- CNew England
- DCalifornia and Oregon
- EMinnesota and Wisconsin
152A Cultural transition zone is
- Aan area where two cultures merge into a single culture.
- Ban area where cultures are divided.
- Can area around the boundary between two culture regions that exhibits traits from both cultures.
- Dan area of great cultural diversity.
- Ean area where one cultural boundary abruptly ends and another begins.
153An urban ethnic enclave that is held together by external forces of discrimination and marginalization, as well as by internal forces of community identity and ethnic solidarity, is known as a(n)...
- AIsogloss
- BExclave
- CGhetto
- DGated community
- ECommune
154Which of the following regions is considered a vernacular culture region?
- AThe American South
- BAnglo-America
- CEast Asia
- DSouth America
- EAll of the above
155Which of the following was NOT one of the earliest ancient cultural hearths?
- AMississippi Valley
- BMesopotamia
- CEast Asia
- DNile Valley
- EIndus Valley
156Which statement concerning the globalization of Western culture is true?
- AWestern culture is often spread through movies and other media.
- BMany foreign cultures have adopted Western traits like clothing and religion.
- CSome areas of the world have actively resisted Western culture traits
- DBacklash against Western culture has resulted in violence in some areas.
- EAll of these are true.
157Which of the following religions is predominant in the states of the southeastern United States?
- APresbyterian
- BBaptist
- CLutheran
- DMethodist
- ERoman Catholic
158The Indo-European language family has its distant origins in the area around the...
- AIberian Peninsula
- BItalian Peninsula
- CBaltic Sea
- DArabian Peninsula
- EBlack Sea
159Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?
- AThe spread of Spanish language to Latin America.
- BThe spread of laptop computers from the upper class to the middle class.
- CThe spread of AIDS from Africa to Europe.
- DThe spread of Wal-Mart from Arkansas to the rest of the United States.
- EAll of the above.
160Vernacular language
- Ais dynamic and always changing.
- B is spoken mostly by the lower class.
- Chas become synonymous with less education.
- Dhas relaxed grammar rules.
- Eall of the above.
161The principle religion of India is
- AShintoism
- BSikhism
- CHinduism
- DIslam
- EBuddhism
162This is the process by which a less dominant culture adopts the traits of a more dominant culture so completely that the two cultures become indistinguishable
- ASyncretism
- BTransculturation
- CMigrant diffusion
- DAcculturation
- ECultural assimilation
163The idea of origin of a culture is called
- AA cultural homeland
- BA culture realm
- CA cultural landscape
- DA cultural environment
- EA culture hearth
164Dialects are local variants in language that differ in their
- ASpeed at which the language is spoken
- BPronunciation
- CVocabulary
- DSpelling
- EAll of the above
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