World Geo Final May

Totalitarian governments share which of the following beliefs

• Dissension is necessary for progress

• Human rights are universal and inalienable

• The needs of the state supersede individual rights

• Free and fair elections are necessary for political stability

Which of the following developments is associated with the growth of industry in the United States from 1865 to 1900?

• Vast migration to the American South

• Significant population growth in urban areas

• Disappearance of traditional family farm operation

• Implementation of immigration quotas to limit foreign influence

Which statement about the impact of twentieth-century technology is correct?

• Technology has eliminated famine throughout the world

• Technology has accelerated the pace of cultural diffusion

• Technology has led to the rapid deregulation of the global economy.

• Technology has hindered the economic development of many nations.

Which of the following is an example of a functional region?

• Oklahoma

• The Bible Belt

• Yellowstone National Park

• The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

• Mexico

• Southern California

• The Mississippi River Valley

• The New York City metropolitan area

The midwest is traditionally considered to include only five states of the Great Lakes region (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin), but it is often defined as including the states of the Great Plains as well. The Midwest is an example of which type of region?

• Natural resource region

• Perceptual Region

• Functional Region

• Formal Region

Which of the following is true in a mixed economy?

• Many profitable industries are nationalized for the economic benefit of the state.

• Consumer demand dictates what goods are produced and in what quantity.

• The state owns all means of production and makes all production decisions.

• Some industries are privately owned, while others are owned by the state.

To which of the following can the change in the world population illustrated in this graph most likely be attributed?

• Global peace

• Falling sea levels

• Rising global temperatures

• Technological advancements

Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this map?

• Colonialism

• Utilitarianism

• Nationalization

• Interdependence

According to the table, which countries spent more on health care than the United States?

• Canada and Norway

• Nigeria and Sierra Leone

• Norway and the Netherlands

• The Netherlands and Canada