2024 W. Geo. Semester Exam

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Which is the main purpose for global positioning technology? Options: a. to determine relative locations on Earth, b. to determine absolute locations on Earth, c. to determine elevations of geographic features on Earth, d. to determine the physical characteristics of regions

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to determine absolute locations on Earth

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Where is Earth’s freshwater supply located? Options: in bays, rivers, and underground; in glaciers, ice caps, lakes, streams, rivers, and underground; in lakes, rivers, streams, oceans, ice caps, and underground; in streams, lakes, rivers, seas, and bays

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in glaciers, ice caps, lakes, streams, rivers, and underground

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A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides

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an absolute location.

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Longitude lines indicate distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

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distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

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The ________ includes all liquid and frozen surface water, ground water, and water vapor.

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Hydrosphere

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Of Earth’s three structural layers, the hottest is: the core, which includes a solid inner core and liquid outer core.

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the core, which includes a solid inner core and liquid outer core.

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Mexico is an example of a(n) ________, because it is transitioning from a primarily agricultural economy to an economy primarily focused on manufacturing and industrial activities.

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newly industrialized country

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About how long does it take for Earth to complete a revolution around the sun?

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365 days

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The Industrial Revolution is considered an era of rapid ________ because new technology enable culture traits to spread more quickly from one culture to another.

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cultural diffusion

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________ refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities.

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Urbanization