Unit 3 Test

What is the term for the gradual sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, often due to the removal of groundwater?

• Vertical climate zone

• Deforestation

• Seismic activity

• Land subsidence

What is syncretism?

• The blending of different religious or cultural traditions

• The creation of cash crops

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The process of urbanization

Which of the following best describes a megacity?

• A city that is the capital of a country

• A city with a population over 10 million people

• A city located on a land bridge

• A city with only one industry

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of a country's gross domestic product (GDP)?

• The value of services provided within the country

• The value of goods produced by citizens abroad

• The value of services provided domestically

• The value of goods produced domestically

Which of the following is an example of syncretism in Mexico?

• The development of free trade zones

• The use of cash crops for export

• The blending of indigenous beliefs with Catholicism

• The creation of maquiladoras

Which of the following best explains why land subsidence is a problem in Mexico City?

• The city has a high GDP

• The city is built on a former lakebed and excessive groundwater extraction causes the ground to sink

• The city is a primate city

• The city is located on a land bridge

How does the presence of a megacity impact a country's infrastructure?

• It eliminates the need for economic activities

• It reduces the need for public transportation

• It decreases the population density

• It increases the demand for housing, transportation, and public services

In what way does syncretism influence cultural practices in Mexico?

• It prevents the spread of new religions

• It creates new traditions by blending indigenous and European customs

• It leads to the extinction of indigenous languages

• It increases seismic activity

What is a likely consequence of a country having a primate city?

• Increased rural population

• Balanced regional development

• Concentration of resources and services in one city

• Decreased urbanization

Which of the following best describes the relationship between land subsidence and urban development?

• There is no relationship

• Urban development prevents land subsidence

• Urban development can cause land subsidence by increasing groundwater extraction

• Land subsidence leads to more sustainable development