World Geography Chapter 4

How does the demographic transition model explain change over time in the population of a country or region?

• by tracking life expectancy

• by measuring the annual number of live births per 1,000 people

• by tracking birthrates and death rates

• by measuring the immigration rate

What is the term for a group of people who share common ancestry, language, religion, customs, or place of origin?

• ethnic group

• language family

• culture region

• ethnic enclave

A political border that is established by a physical geographic feature such as a mountain range or a river is a

• natural boundary.

• geometric boundary.

• cultural boundary.

• ethnic boundary.

What factor would likely encourage a multinational corporation to locate its manufacturing operations in a less developed country?

• a more educated labor force

• lower labor costs

• stricter workplace safety regulations

• greater ethnic diversity

The United States is an example of a(n)

• industrializing country.

• more developed country.

• newly industrialized country.

• less developed country.

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

• Suburbanization

• Modernization

• Destabilization

• Urbanization

A country in which most people work in service or information industries and enjoy a high standard of living is a(n)

• newly industrialized country.

• more developed country.

• industrializing country.

• industrializing country.

What type of economic activity do coal miners perform?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quaternary

Coffee is one of Guatemala’s key ________, which it sells to other countries all over the globe.

• imports

• exports

• tariffs

• raw materials

Which of the following are all examples of primary economic activities?

• agriculture, fishing, and mining

• agriculture, mining, and manufacturing

• mining, manufacturing, and fishing

• manufacturing, providing services, and processing information