Which of the following is NOT true about the Pacific Ring of Fire?(1 point)

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It is an arc of intense seismic activity.
It is an arc of intense seismic activity.

It includes the eastern edge of Africa.
It includes the eastern edge of Africa.

It is a zone of frequent earthquakes.
It is a zone of frequent earthquakes.

It is the result of plate tectonics
It is the result of plate tectonics
Question 2
2. Which of the following characteristics do many island countries in the Pacific Ocean share?(1 point)
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They are susceptible to freezing temperatures
They are susceptible to freezing temperatures

Their volcanoes are dormant.
Their volcanoes are dormant.

Their mountains are the highest in the world.
Their mountains are the highest in the world.

They experience significant seismic activity.
They experience significant seismic activity.
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes Shintoism?(1 point)
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It is a branch of Hinduism that worships sacred animals.
It is a branch of Hinduism that worships sacred animals.

It is a sect of Islam that follows a literal interpretation of the Quran.
It is a sect of Islam that follows a literal interpretation of the Quran.

This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.
This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.

This is a Chinese philosophy centering on self-awareness.
This is a Chinese philosophy centering on self-awareness.
Question 4
4. Match each description with its term below.(3 points)
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Religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad.
Religion whose holy scripture consists of the Vedas.
Religion based on the Four Noble Truths.
Question 5
5. The People's Republic of China came into existence when(1 point)
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The last Chinese dynasty fell to a national government that opposed dynastic rule.
The last Chinese dynasty fell to a national government that opposed dynastic rule.

The Chinese citizens overthrew the Qing emperors and created their own form of government.
The Chinese citizens overthrew the Qing emperors and created their own form of government.

Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war
Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war

China's National party took over all political decision-making rights that were surrendered by the government
China's National party took over all political decision-making rights that were surrendered by the government
Question 6
6. Which best describes China's economic impact on living conditions and trends?(1 point)
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More people are becoming peasants and the rich are not becoming richer
More people are becoming peasants and the rich are not becoming richer

The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.
The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.

The standard of living has declined for a majority of the population.
The standard of living has declined for a majority of the population.

The population as a whole is becoming equally well off in terms of income.
The population as a whole is becoming equally well off in terms of income.
Question 7
7. One of the largest mass migration in human history has taken place in China. Why?(1 point)
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Flooding and other natural disasters have driven millions of Chinese to flee the suburban areas.
Flooding and other natural disasters have driven millions of Chinese to flee the suburban areas.

Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.
Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.

Chinese are moving from urban areas to the rural countryside.
Chinese are moving from urban areas to the rural countryside.

Chinese are seeking political amnesty in other countries.
Chinese are seeking political amnesty in other countries.
Question 8
8. Economic trends in China's Gross Domestic Product over a 50-year period can best be described as(1 point)
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a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.
a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.

a gradual but steady decline in economic activity.
a gradual but steady decline in economic activity.

relatively stable with low levels of economic activity from the 1950s to the late 1990s.
relatively stable with low levels of economic activity from the 1950s to the late 1990s.

initially stable with a drastic increase in economic activity starting in the late 1980s.
initially stable with a drastic increase in economic activity starting in the late 1980s.
Question 9
9. Match each description with its term below.(3 points)
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stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico
narrow curve of land that connects North and South America
this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada.
Question 10
10. The process by which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group is called _______.(1 point)
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pluralism
pluralism

integration
integration

culture
culture

assimilation
assimilation
Question 11
11. The Salad Bowl analogy of U.S. society states that(1 point)
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all ethnic groups’ cultures have melted overtime into one distinct culture.
all ethnic groups’ cultures have melted overtime into one distinct culture.

ethnic groups are entirely separated in U.S. society and have no influence upon one another.
ethnic groups are entirely separated in U.S. society and have no influence upon one another.

immigrants must abandon their traditions to be successful in U.S. society
immigrants must abandon their traditions to be successful in U.S. society

ethnic groups living in the United States retain unique features, but also contribute to American culture as a whole.
ethnic groups living in the United States retain unique features, but also contribute to American culture as a whole.
Question 12
12. Which statement is FALSE when comparing the political systems of the Unted States and Great Britain?(1 point)
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Both contain a Supreme Court that exists within the Judicial Branch.
Both contain a Supreme Court that exists within the Judicial Branch.

Both countries contain three branches of government with equal amounts of power.
Both countries contain three branches of government with equal amounts of power.

Both countries provide protection for the rights and freedoms of citizens
Both countries provide protection for the rights and freedoms of citizens

Both systems have political parties.
Both systems have political parties.
Question 13
13. When comparing the political system of Mexico with the United States,(1 point)
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Mexican presidents cannot be reelected after serving six years, regardless of job performance.
Mexican presidents cannot be reelected after serving six years, regardless of job performance.

Mexican presidents can potentially serve more years than a U.S. president
Mexican presidents can potentially serve more years than a U.S. president

Mexican presidents can be reelected based on outstanding job performance.
Mexican presidents can be reelected based on outstanding job performance.

The length of presidency among Mexican and U.S. presidents is identical.
The length of presidency among Mexican and U.S. presidents is identical.
Question 14
14. Match each description with its term below.(3 points)
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Unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between trading partners regardless of national borders
An alliance formed by countries with similar political or economic goals
A government tax on imports
Question 15
15. Which statement best outlines a purpose of free trade agreements between the United States, Mexico, and Canada?(1 point)
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establish foreign trade between North American countries and Asian countries such as China and Japan
establish foreign trade between North American countries and Asian countries such as China and Japan

eliminate trading and investment barriers with European and Asian countries
eliminate trading and investment barriers with European and Asian countries

eliminate many trading and investment barriers while improving the economies of Canada, United States, and Mexico
eliminate many trading and investment barriers while improving the economies of Canada, United States, and Mexico

establish a uniform military front within North America in order to prevent terrorism
establish a uniform military front within North America in order to prevent terrorism
Question 16
Which statement below is NOT an economic impact of free trade agreements in North America?(1 point)
Responses

The largest market for Canada's agricultural exports is the United States.
The largest market for Canada's agricultural exports is the United States.

Mexican businesses have relocated to the United States where labor costs are lower.
Mexican businesses have relocated to the United States where labor costs are lower.

Economic collaboration through intercontinental trade has created a bloc among North American countries.
Economic collaboration through intercontinental trade has created a bloc among North American countries.

Elimination of tariffs between member nations reduces the cost of goods.
Elimination of tariffs between member nations reduces the cost of goods.
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Answer 1

Here are the responses to each of the questions based on geographical, historical, cultural, and economic context:

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the Pacific Ring of Fire?

   • It includes the eastern edge of Africa.

2. Which of the following characteristics do many island countries in the Pacific Ocean share?

   • They experience significant seismic activity.

3. Which of the following best describes Shintoism?

   • This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.

4. Match each description with its term below.

   • Religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad: Islam
   • Religion whose holy scripture consists of the Vedas: Hinduism
   • Religion based on the Four Noble Truths: Buddhism

5. The People's Republic of China came into existence when:

   • Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war.

6. Which best describes China's economic impact on living conditions and trends?

   • The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.

7. One of the largest mass migration in human history has taken place in China. Why?

   • Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.

8. Economic trends in China's Gross Domestic Product over a 50-year period can best be described as:

   • a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.

9. Match each description with its term below.

   • stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico: The Rio Grande
   • narrow curve of land that connects North and South America: The Isthmus of Panama
   • this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada: The Great Lakes

10. The process by which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group is called _______.

    • assimilation

11. The Salad Bowl analogy of U.S. society states that:

    • ethnic groups living in the United States retain unique features, but also contribute to American culture as a whole.

12. Which statement is FALSE when comparing the political systems of the United States and Great Britain?

    • Both countries contain three branches of government with equal amounts of power.

13. When comparing the political system of Mexico with the United States,

    • Mexican presidents cannot be reelected after serving six years, regardless of job performance.

14. Match each description with its term below.

    • Unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between trading partners regardless of national borders: Free Trade
    • An alliance formed by countries with similar political or economic goals: Trade Agreement
    • A government tax on imports: Tariff

15. Which statement best outlines a purpose of free trade agreements between the United States, Mexico, and Canada?

    • eliminate many trading and investment barriers while improving the economies of Canada, United States, and Mexico.

16. Which statement below is NOT an economic impact of free trade agreements in North America?

    • Mexican businesses have relocated to the United States where labor costs are lower.

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