Based on the information provided, the function of this structure is --

• political and economic

• environmental and political

• cultural and economic

• cultural and environmental

A direct outcome of constructing the Aswan High Dam in Egypt was that Egypt's --

• river-based transportation improved

• urban population suffered

• production of electricity increased

• Gross Domestic Product declined

The decision to build an artificial island is a result of Hong Kong's --

• population density and relative location

• changing climate and relative location

• increasing elevation and population density

• increasing average temperature and elevation

People in highly developed countries, such as Canada and Australia, work mostly in the --

• primary and secondary sectors

• secondary and quaternary sectors

• tertiary and quaternary sectors

• primary and quaternary sectors

Multi-ethnic states face the most challenges with public policy when --

• variations in cultural beliefs directly affect creation of public policy

• variations in public policy are based on historical documents

• ethnic groups refuse to work with one another

• ethnic groups believe self-rule is the only way to coexist

How have the changes shown on the maps affected the city of Dallas?

• Improvements in highway infrastructure have increased economic development

• Transportation networks decreased agricultural output

• Transportation networks have led to a decrease in population

• Improvements in transportation have increased the cost of natural resources

Based on the excerpt, what concept explains the increase in military enrollment following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

• Capitalism

• Patriotism

• Terrorism

• Nationalism

What is the biggest challenge in providing a sustainable water source in less developed regions?

• Decrease in rural populations

• Limited natural resources

• Infrequent use of wells

• Maintaining water wells

Based on the information in the passage, which statement is true?

• Changes in rural population cause significant environmental challenges due to increased pollution from industry

• Changes in rural areas of Europe include a shift from primary economic activities to greater economic diversity

• Agricultural practices are detrimental to the environment and fail to protect against natural disasters

• Agricultural practices include changes to the landscape and destruction of biomes

Which statement is an accurate description of the difference between the governments of Japan and North Korea?

• Japan's emperor appoints all political leaders, while North Korea's president is a symbolic position

• Japan's government offers more freedoms to citizens than North Korea's government offers

• Both Japan and North Korea's government are strictly ruled by one person

• Both Japan and North Korea's government protect the same rights of citizenship