Question 21

Question

A)
Which of the following migration scenarios BEST represents the principles of Ravenstein’s law regarding international migration?

(1 point)
Responses

A young man migrates from his rural Chinese village to a large city elsewhere in China.

A young man migrates from his rural Chinese village to a large city elsewhere in China.

An elderly woman migrates from Mexico City to her son’s home in California.

An elderly woman migrates from Mexico City to her son’s home in California.

A young man migrates from Mexico to Texas in search of economic opportunities.

A young man migrates from Mexico to Texas in search of economic opportunities.

A young boy migrates from El Salvador to Mexico on his way to the United States seeking asylum.

A young boy migrates from El Salvador to Mexico on his way to the United States seeking asylum.

A young woman migrates from Russia to join her husband who is studying in Europe.

A young woman migrates from Russia to join her husband who is studying in Europe.
Question 22
A)
When considering the applications of prospective voluntary immigrants, which of the following is NOT a factor given priority under current U.S. law?

(1 point)
Responses

chain migration

chain migration

special professional skills

special professional skills

unification with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen

unification with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen

health of the applicant

health of the applicant

diversity from specified underrepresented countries

diversity from specified underrepresented countries
Question 23
A)
How has the 1985 Schengen Treaty affected migration flows in Europe?

(1 point)
Responses

The treaty was a response to security concerns raised by significant migration that overwhelmed some countries.

The treaty was a response to security concerns raised by significant migration that overwhelmed some countries.

The treaty significantly increased the number of refugees who migrated to Europe in the 1990s.

The treaty significantly increased the number of refugees who migrated to Europe in the 1990s.

The treaty made migration among European countries more open, and many moved seeking economic opportunity.

The treaty made migration among European countries more open, and many moved seeking economic opportunity.

The treaty established quotas for migration to ensure that Palestinian refugees were evenly distributed throughout Europe.

The treaty established quotas for migration to ensure that Palestinian refugees were evenly distributed throughout Europe.

The treaty created strict controls on migration, which were reversed in response to the humanitarian crises of the mid-1990s.

The treaty created strict controls on migration, which were reversed in response to the humanitarian crises of the mid-1990s.
Question 24
A)
Which U.S. states experience the greatest economic impact of having large numbers of unauthorized immigrants?

(1 point)
Responses

New Mexico and Nevada

New Mexico and Nevada

Texas and California

Texas and California

California and Florida

California and Florida

Texas and Florida

Texas and Florida

Texas and Georgia

Texas and Georgia
Question 25
A)
Which of the following accurately describes the way in which a feature of material culture varies according to geographic region?

(1 point)
Responses

In regions dominated by popular culture, people’s clothing choices are often determined by occupation, while in folk cultures, clothing choices are more significantly influenced by climate.

In regions dominated by popular culture, people’s clothing choices are often determined by occupation, while in folk cultures, clothing choices are more significantly influenced by climate.

Native American peoples developed the modern game of lacrosse, but the popular contemporary game differs significantly from the original in materials used and in the style of play.

Native American peoples developed the modern game of lacrosse, but the popular contemporary game differs significantly from the original in materials used and in the style of play.

Hip hop developed in the Bronx in the 1970s in response to social and political conditions, but as it diffused, hip hop became less political in order to achieve mainstream appeal.

Hip hop developed in the Bronx in the 1970s in response to social and political conditions, but as it diffused, hip hop became less political in order to achieve mainstream appeal.

Wine production is most prevalent in developing countries, where the grapes can be grown and the wine produced inexpensively, and then shipped all over the world.

Wine production is most prevalent in developing countries, where the grapes can be grown and the wine produced inexpensively, and then shipped all over the world.

In general, religion affects cultural activities and worship practices but does not affect material culture.

In general, religion affects cultural activities and worship practices but does not affect material culture.
Question 26
A)
What aspect of Indian folk culture is undergoing acculturation, influenced by popular culture, communication technology, and materialism?

(1 point)
Responses

Dowry customs display the influence of online dating services.

Dowry customs display the influence of online dating services.

Dowry customs display the influence of greater materialism.

Dowry customs display the influence of greater materialism.

Dowries generally include agricultural products or land.

Dowries generally include agricultural products or land.

Sons reaching adulthood are given less expensive tracts of land than in the past.

Sons reaching adulthood are given less expensive tracts of land than in the past.

Sons reaching adulthood relocate to neighboring communities where land is cheaper.

Sons reaching adulthood relocate to neighboring communities where land is cheaper.
Question 27
A)
A geographer wants to study aspects of material culture classified as folk culture. Given the nature of material culture and the origins, diffusion, and influences of folk culture, which of the following might be the BEST source for his project?

(1 point)
Responses

a field study examining cultural beliefs about housing in a remote village

a field study examining cultural beliefs about housing in a remote village

remote sensing data describing popular running routes in a city

remote sensing data describing popular running routes in a city

data regarding fashion trends collected at monthly intervals

data regarding fashion trends collected at monthly intervals

U.S. Census Bureau research regarding income levels in a census district

U.S. Census Bureau research regarding income levels in a census district

interviews of older small-town residents discussing their leisure activities

interviews of older small-town residents discussing their leisure activities
Question 28
A)
Which of the following BEST expresses the distinction between custom and habit and the significance of this distinction in studying culture?

(1 point)
Responses

A habit is a regular practice of a member of a community, while a custom is a seasonal practice, so researchers rely more on information about habits than customs in studying culture.

A habit is a regular practice of a member of a community, while a custom is a seasonal practice, so researchers rely more on information about habits than customs in studying culture.

A habit is an individual behavior practiced for a limited period of time and replaced by a custom, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit is an individual behavior practiced for a limited period of time and replaced by a custom, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit refers to workplace efficiencies, while a custom is a personal choice, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit refers to workplace efficiencies, while a custom is a personal choice, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit refers to an individual choice, while a custom relates to the choices typical of a group, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit refers to an individual choice, while a custom relates to the choices typical of a group, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

A habit refers to a daily choice about accomplishing a task, while a custom relates to commercial and professional activity, so researchers rely more on information about habits than customs in studying culture.

A habit refers to a daily choice about accomplishing a task, while a custom relates to commercial and professional activity, so researchers rely more on information about habits than customs in studying culture.
Question 29
A)
Which of the following statements BEST describes the distribution of Indo-European languages?

(1 point)
Responses

Nearly one-fourth of the world’s people speak a language in one of the two branches of the Indo-European family.

Nearly one-fourth of the world’s people speak a language in one of the two branches of the Indo-European family.

Nearly half the world’s people speak a language in one of the four branches of the Indo-European family.

Nearly half the world’s people speak a language in one of the four branches of the Indo-European family.

About one-third of the world’s people, almost all of whom live in Europe, speak a language in the Indo-European family.

About one-third of the world’s people, almost all of whom live in Europe, speak a language in the Indo-European family.

Four-fifths of the world’s people speak a language in the Indo-European family, which has diffused to every continent.

Four-fifths of the world’s people speak a language in the Indo-European family, which has diffused to every continent.

Nearly half the world’s people speak a language in one of the eight branches of the Indo-European family.

Nearly half the world’s people speak a language in one of the eight branches of the Indo-European family.
Question 30
A)
What feature of language distribution does nomadic warrior theory seek to explain?

(1 point)
Responses

diffusion of a Sino-Caucasian ancestral language

diffusion of a Sino-Caucasian ancestral language

diffusion of Quechuan language families

diffusion of Quechuan language families

diffusion of a Proto-Indo-European ancestral language

diffusion of a Proto-Indo-European ancestral language

clustered distribution of Sinitic languages in East Asia

clustered distribution of Sinitic languages in East Asia

clustered distribution of Niger-Congo languages in Africa

clustered distribution of Niger-Congo languages in Africa

Answer 1

Here are the responses for your questions:

Question 21: The migration scenario that BEST represents the principles of Ravenstein’s law regarding international migration is:

• A young man migrates from Mexico to Texas in search of economic opportunities.

Question 22: The factor that is NOT given priority under current U.S. law is:

• health of the applicant.

Question 23: The effect of the 1985 Schengen Treaty on migration flows in Europe is:

• The treaty made migration among European countries more open, and many moved seeking economic opportunity.

Question 24: The U.S. states that experience the greatest economic impact of having large numbers of unauthorized immigrants are:

• Texas and California.

Question 25: The statement that accurately describes the variation of a feature of material culture according to geographic region is:

• In regions dominated by popular culture, people’s clothing choices are often determined by occupation, while in folk cultures, clothing choices are more significantly influenced by climate.

Question 26: The aspect of Indian folk culture undergoing acculturation due to popular culture and materialism is:

• Dowry customs display the influence of greater materialism.

Question 27: The BEST source for a geographer studying aspects of material culture classified as folk culture is:

• a field study examining cultural beliefs about housing in a remote village.

Question 28: The statement that BEST expresses the distinction between custom and habit is:

• A habit refers to an individual choice, while a custom relates to the choices typical of a group, so researchers rely more on information about customs than habits in studying culture.

Question 29: The statement that BEST describes the distribution of Indo-European languages is:

• Four-fifths of the world’s people speak a language in the Indo-European family, which has diffused to every continent.

Question 30: The feature of language distribution that nomadic warrior theory seeks to explain is:

• diffusion of a Proto-Indo-European ancestral language.

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