D199 pre-assessment take 2

Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location?

• A city improves its irrigation system

• A city improves its river trade

• A city promotes solar energy

• A city promotes rooftop gardens

How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an ecosystem?

• The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed

• The ecosystem's species might suddenly multiply

• The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered

• The ecosystem's resilience might be strengthened

What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the ecosystem?

• They are an inevitable part of the process

• They harm the health of the system

• They lead to depleted biotic communities

• They lead to rich abiotic communities

Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?

• It produces the food and basic goods of the nation

• It encourages young people to pursue education

• It promotes strong competition with wealthier countries

• It employs more than half of the population

Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine?

• The distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may overlap

• Maritime boundaries are harder to identify during storms and rough weather

• The United Nations' recognition of maritime borders is sometimes disputed

• Maritime resources within these boundaries may be depleted over time

What is a key difference between a nation and a state?

• A nation contains multiple ethnic groups

• A nation has a strong military

• A nation is a socio-cultural entity

• A nation has only one official language

Which factor contributed to population displacement in Colombia?

• Weakened political institutions

• Increased trade with neighboring countries

• International sanctions and interventions

• Tightened control by the central government

Which statement describes the pull factor of amenity migration?

• Increased recreational accessibility

• New job opportunities

• Decreased cost of living

• Enhanced voting bloc

Which statement describes the current global approach to climate change?

• Reducing further impact on humans

• Addressing devastated populations

• Challenging unsupported scientific evidence

• Refocusing funding and efforts

Why is it problematic to use climate change as a basis for refugee status?

• Some scientists do not believe climate change has affected humans

• International protections are not in place as foundational proof for a case

• Most countries have strict regulations about who can cross the border legally

• The primary causes of transboundary migration must be technically proven