Global Geography 12 Review Trivia Quiz

What is the Albedo Effect?

• How carbon cycles through the ecosystem

• The reflection of sunlight by Earth's surfaces

• The warming of Earth by greenhouse gases

• Solar flares affecting the Earth's surface

The Greenhouse Effect is entirely caused by human activity.

• True

• False

Which of the following are two major causes of biodiversity loss?

• Habitat destruction and pollution

• Urbanization and technological advancement

• Renewable energy use and recycling

• Internet usage and social media

Which of the following is considered a tipping point in Earth's environmental systems?

• Melting of Arctic sea ice

• Formation of mountains

• Daily weather changes

• Seasonal leaf fall

What global issue is most closely tied to slowing population growth?

• Increased food production

• Gender equality and access to education

• Building more cities

• Raising taxes

A "youth bulge" in a population pyramid shows a rapidly aging population.

• True

• False

What's one push and one pull factor in population migration?

• Push: War, poverty, climate disasters; Pull: Jobs, safety, education, healthcare

• Push: Education, healthcare; Pull: War, poverty, climate disasters

• Push: Jobs, safety; Pull: War, poverty, climate disasters

• Push: Safety, jobs; Pull: Climate disasters, poverty

A “Christmas tree” style population pyramid indicates which of the following about a country?

• A high birth rate and a young population

• A low birth rate and an aging population

• A balanced age distribution

• A declining population

What is one negative environmental effect of the Green Revolution?

• More farmers are employed

• Biodiversity increased

• Soil degradation and pesticide use increased

• Water resources were preserved

Sweatshops are only found in developing countries.

• True

• False