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Which statement about the Robinson projection is correct?

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It is more accurate than the Mercator projection in showing the sizes of countries in higher latitudes.

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Characteristic of the Mercator projection?

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The size and shape of countries in the higher latitudes are greatly exaggerated.

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What is the primary assumption of environmental determinism?

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The physical environment controls human culture.

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An increase in the acreage of coastal land, which will be added to navigational charts for shipping

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Window screen, green roofs, photovoltaics, breezeways, pilings: What concept do these terms illustrate?

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Architectural adaptations to the natural environment

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A government agency seeking to promote equal opportunities across ethnicities

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Zip code

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According to the theory of environmental determinism, which areas would have the most productive settlements? Options: Tropical regions, Temperate regions, Mountainous regions, Arctic regions, Arid regions

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Temperate regions

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A straight line on a navigation map using the Mercator projection represents

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A line of constant compass bearing

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A formal region defines an area in which

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there is uniformity in one or more physical or human characteristics