Human Geography: Population, Culture, and Economic Activity

Question 1

The movement of individuals from rural areas to urban centers is known as:

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 2

Which characteristic is distinctive of a monocultural society?

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Minimal diversity in beliefs and practices

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High levels of cultural tolerance

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Rapid social change

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Multiple dominant languages

Question 3

The Indo-European language family is primarily prevalent in which regions of the globe?

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Europe, Asia, and North America

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Africa and Oceania

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Antarctica and South America

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Eastern Europe のみ

Question 4

The economic sector that involves extracting raw materials from the Earth is known as:

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Primary sector

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Secondary sector

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Tertiary sector

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Quaternary sector

Question 5

The movement of individuals across national borders with the intent of permanent residency is known as:

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Naturalization

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Expatriation

Question 6

The process of embracing the customs and values of a new culture is known as:

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Acculturation

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Integration

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Assimilation

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Multiculturalism

Question 7

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of human populations?

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Availability of supernatural guidance

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Climate

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Economic opportunities

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Political stability

Question 8

The movement of people from one place to another is referred to as:

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Relocation

Question 9

A language used for communication across different cultural groups is known as a:

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Lingua franca

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Native language

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Regional dialect

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Sacred language

Question 10

The belief in a higher power or spiritual beings is called:

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Religion

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Spirituality

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Philosophy

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Mythology

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a primary economic activity?

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Farming

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Manufacturing

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Education

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Healthcare

Question 12

The process of cultural exchange and influence between different societies is known as:

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Diffusion

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

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Cultural appropriation

Question 13

The discipline that examines the relationship between humans and their environment is:

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Human geography

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Environmental science

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Sociology

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History

Question 14

Which of the following methods is NOT typically used in human geographic research?

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Tarot card reading

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Fieldwork

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Statistical analysis

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Satellite imagery

Question 15

Dividing a large geographical area into smaller, manageable units for study is known as:

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Regionalization

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Mapping

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Geocoding

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Spatial analysis

Question 16

What is the primary impact of labor migration on a global scale?

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Economic growth and workforce diversity

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Population decrease in sending countries

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Increased cultural exchange and global connections

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Reduced global inequality and increased social justice

Question 17

The term 'cultural diffusion' refers to:

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The transmission of cultural traits across borders

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The isolated evolution of culture within a society

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The impact of technology on cultural practices

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The preservation and conservation of cultural heritage

Question 18

The notion of 'human capital' refers to:

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The skills, knowledge, and abilities possessed by an individual

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The monetary and material assets owned by an individual

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The social connections and networks of an individual

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The physical health and well-being of an individual

Question 19

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of rapid population growth?

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Enhanced cultural diversity and exchange

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Increased pressure on resources and infrastructure

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Environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity

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Social and economic inequality

Question 20

The 'demographic transition model' describes:

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The stages and patterns of population change over time

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The factors that influence migration and mobility

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The age distribution and structure of a population

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The impact of urbanization on population dynamics

Question 21

Which of the following factors does NOT influence human population distribution?

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Frequency of earthquakes

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Availability of water sources

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Climate conditions

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Government regulations

Question 22

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another?

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Migration

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Urbanization

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Assimilation

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Acculturation

Question 23

What is the dominant economic activity in rural regions?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Services

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Information technology

Question 24

What is the primary motivation for the migration of individuals from developing to developed nations?

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Pursuit of economic opportunities

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Escape from political instability

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Mitigation of climate change impacts

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Preservation of cultural heritage

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge faced by refugees?

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Guaranteed government assistance

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Lack of access to basic necessities

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Experiences of discrimination

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Language barriers

Question 26

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the distribution of human populations?

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Availability of healthcare

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Climate

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Topography

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Natural resources

Question 27

Where is the Spanish language predominantly spoken?

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South America

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North America

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Europe

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Asia

Question 28

What term describes the production and exchange of goods and services within a society?

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Economic activity

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Social interaction

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Political organization

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Technological innovation

Question 29

What does the concept of space as a social construct refer to?

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How people perceive and use space

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The physical distance between objects

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The role of technology in shaping space

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The political boundaries that divide space

Question 30

Define globalization.

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Increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries

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The spread of Western culture and values

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The decline of national borders

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The emergence of new global institutions

Question 31

How do culture and identity interact?

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Culture and identity influence and shape each other.

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Culture alone defines personal identity.

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Culture and identity are completely separate.

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Culture completely shapes identity.

Question 32

Which is NOT a determinant of population distribution?

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Religious beliefs

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Climate

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Topography

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Government policies

Question 33

What is the process of people moving from one place to another called?

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Diaspora

Question 34

Which branch of linguistics focuses on the origin and history of languages?

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Etymology

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Syntax

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Phonetics

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Semantics

Question 35

What is a primary economic activity in rural areas?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Finance

Question 36

The term 'cultural diffusion' best describes which of the following processes?

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The spread of cultural traits from one group to another

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The preservation of traditional cultural practices within a single group

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The assimilation of minority cultures into dominant cultures

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The conflict between different cultural groups

Question 37

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of human geography?

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Examines human populations and their interactions with the environment

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Focuses on the physical features of the Earth's surface

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Uses only qualitative methods to analyze spatial data

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Studies the origin and evolution of plant and animal species

Question 38

The term 'population density' refers specifically to which of the following?

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The number of people living within a given unit of area

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The distribution of population across a geographical region

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The rate at which a population is growing or declining

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The age structure of a population

Question 39

What is the primary distinction between a refugee and a migrant?

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A refugee is forced to flee their home due to persecution or conflict, while a migrant chooses to move for economic or social reasons.

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Refugees are always from developing countries, while migrants are always from developed countries.

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There is no difference between a refugee and a migrant.

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Migrants are always seeking asylum, while refugees are not.

Question 40

Which of the following languages is spoken by the largest number of people worldwide?

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Mandarin Chinese

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Hindi

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Spanish

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English

Question 41

In a subsistence agricultural society, the primary economic activity of the population is:

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Growing crops and raising livestock primarily for their own consumption

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Providing services to other communities

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Manufacturing goods for export

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Extracting natural resources

Question 42

Identify the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres:

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Equator

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

Question 43

Which characteristic primarily differentiates developed countries from developing countries?

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Level of economic development

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Political system

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Population density

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Cultural values

Question 44

Define the field of study that explores the relationship between humans and their environment:

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Human Geography

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Physical Geography

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Political Geography

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Cultural Geography

Question 45

What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to urban centers?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

Question 46

Which of the following represents a macro-level cultural region?

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Western Europe

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Barcelona

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Spain

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Andalusian culture

Question 47

Identify the official language of Brazil:

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Portuguese

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English

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French

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Spanish

Question 48

Which process equips people with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in their economy?

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Education

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Training

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Development

Question 49

Which practice promotes both economic growth and environmental sustainability?

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Utilizing renewable energy sources

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Clear-cutting forests

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Overfishing

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Relying on non-biodegradable materials

Question 50

The study of the relationship between humans and their environment is known as:

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Human geography

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Physical geography

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Environmental studies

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Anthropology

Question 51

The distribution of human populations in urban areas can be described as:

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Clustered

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Uniform

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Dispersed

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