WG Thursday Warm UP 12/19/24

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An ecumene is...

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a geographic region that is well-suited for geographic settlement by people. Areas not included in the ecumene are generally too dry, too cold, or too rugged for permanent human settlement.

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Which climate influence would have the biggest impact on a city near the ocean? Options: Elevation, Ocean Temperature, Continentality, Latitude, Wind Currents

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Ocean Temperature

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A cartogram...

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Shows the size of a country that is based on something other than its land area

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In less developed countries, most people tend to spend LESS time acquiring clean water than people in developed nations.

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false

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___________ is a situation in which the water resources in a region or country are insufficient for its needs.

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water stress

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As countries continue to divert water from nearby rivers, the Aral Sea continues to shrink because it is not fed as much water.

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true

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Which of the following is a concern of many Americans after joining NAFTA?
- decline of American manufacturing
- pollution damage at the US/Mexico border
- Loss of American jobs to neighboring countries

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all of these are correct

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Which of the following groups of religions originated in SW Asia?
Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
Buddhism, Sikhism and Islam
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam

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Judaism, Christianity and Islam

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The process of removing salt from sea water to make it drinkable is known as...

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desalination

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Sustainable development is...

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development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs