Fall 24 Weekly Flashcard 12 Days 62-65

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One reason for the stability of the U.S. political system is that widespread public support exists for -

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allowing citizens to choose government officials

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The presence of this type of building in the United States is an example of how a country's culture can be modified through -

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diffusion

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A man who lives in Bangalore, India, works in a customer service center for a company that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Which development helped create this economic opportunity?

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Improvements in communication technology

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Why did many cities expand in size during the early twentieth century? Recent advances in transportation allowed people to travel greater distances to work.

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Recent advances in transportation allowed people to travel greater distances to work.

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Which event had the greatest impact on the culture of South America? Options: The immigration of laborers from Asia, The completion of the Panama Canal, The rise of Marxist revolutionaries, The arrival of Spanish conquerors

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The arrival of Spanish conquerors

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Brazilian favelas began to expand rapidly in the 1970s. What was one reason for this expansion?

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Migrants from rural areas could not afford to settle in city centers.

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Which of the following best describes population growth from 1980 to 1998? Options: The rate of population growth was slower in African countries than in South American countries., Most of the countries with the fastest rates of population growth were located in Central Asia., The rate of population growth was faster in Australia than in North America., Most of the countries with the slowest rates of population growth were located in Europe.

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Most of the countries with the slowest rates of population growth were located in Europe.

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Which of these best explains the African influence on Brazilian culture? Options: The formation of an alliance between the African Union and Brazil, The forced migration of Africans to Brazil, The exploration of Brazil by African sailors, The establishment of Brazilian colonies in Africa

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The forced migration of Africans to Brazil

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Which characteristic is common to all of the countries located in the shaded region on this map?

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A warm climate

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As climate change becomes a more recognized global issue, many countries are starting to -

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pass legislation mandating the reduction of carbon emissions