Which of the following describes a refugee?(1 point)
Responses
an international designation to a person migrating for fear of their safety
an international designation to a person migrating for fear of their safety
a protected right of a person who migrates
a protected right of a person who migrates
a designation for any person who leaves their country
a designation for any person who leaves their country
a person who has fled violence but has not crossed a border
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a person who has fled violence but has not crossed a border
Which of the following is an example of climate change directly creating migration?(1 point)
Responses
a cyclone destroying infrastructure
a cyclone destroying infrastructure
a lowering of a country’s GDP
a lowering of a country’s GDP
rising sea levels submerging an island
rising sea levels submerging an island
weak soil leading to dust storms as seen during the Dust Bowl migration
Responses
a cyclone destroying infrastructure
a cyclone destroying infrastructure
a lowering of a country’s GDP
a lowering of a country’s GDP
rising sea levels submerging an island
rising sea levels submerging an island
weak soil leading to dust storms as seen during the Dust Bowl migration
rising sea levels submerging an island
Which of the following best describes the migration in the following scenario?
An individual migrates every year to work in a seasonal harvest and returns home in the off season.(1 point)
Responses
temporary migration
temporary migration
brain drain
brain drain
permanent migration
permanent migration
circular migration
circular migration
An individual migrates every year to work in a seasonal harvest and returns home in the off season.(1 point)
Responses
temporary migration
temporary migration
brain drain
brain drain
permanent migration
permanent migration
circular migration
circular migration
circular migration
Which of the following can geographers learn about from studying an area’s political and economic systems?(1 point)
Responses
The relationships between governments and their people.
The relationships between governments and their people.
All of the above.
All of the above.
The relationships between nations and their former colonies.
The relationships between nations and their former colonies.
The influence of politics and economics on the physical landscape.
Responses
The relationships between governments and their people.
The relationships between governments and their people.
All of the above.
All of the above.
The relationships between nations and their former colonies.
The relationships between nations and their former colonies.
The influence of politics and economics on the physical landscape.
All of the above.
What is demographics? Choose the best answer.(1 point)
Responses
statistical predictions about life expectancy
statistical predictions about life expectancy
statistical data about a population
statistical data about a population
actuarial information about expected risks
actuarial information about expected risks
anecdotal data about how people live
Responses
statistical predictions about life expectancy
statistical predictions about life expectancy
statistical data about a population
statistical data about a population
actuarial information about expected risks
actuarial information about expected risks
anecdotal data about how people live
statistical data about a population
How do high levels of net emigration impact demographics in developing countries?(1 point)
Responses
Emigration can lead to a growing population for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to a growing population for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to younger populations as older people move to retire.
Emigration can lead to younger populations as older people move to retire.
Emigration can lead to a larger number of workers for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to a larger number of workers for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to aging populations as younger workers leave.
Responses
Emigration can lead to a growing population for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to a growing population for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to younger populations as older people move to retire.
Emigration can lead to younger populations as older people move to retire.
Emigration can lead to a larger number of workers for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to a larger number of workers for developing countries.
Emigration can lead to aging populations as younger workers leave.
Emigration can lead to aging populations as younger workers leave.
Which of the following is responsible for the ongoing migration crisis in Venezuela?(1 point)
Responses
volcanic eruption displacing residents and causing destruction
volcanic eruption displacing residents and causing destruction
ongoing civil war creating persecution, death, and danger
ongoing civil war creating persecution, death, and danger
extreme flooding creating homelessness and disease
extreme flooding creating homelessness and disease
economic failure creating debt, inflation, and autocracy
Responses
volcanic eruption displacing residents and causing destruction
volcanic eruption displacing residents and causing destruction
ongoing civil war creating persecution, death, and danger
ongoing civil war creating persecution, death, and danger
extreme flooding creating homelessness and disease
extreme flooding creating homelessness and disease
economic failure creating debt, inflation, and autocracy
economic failure creating debt, inflation, and autocracy
Which pairing of push and pull factors is correct to immigration and emigration?(1 point)
Responses
Push factors create emigration.
Push factors create emigration.
Push factors create immigration.
Push factors create immigration.
Push and pull factors create emigration.
Push and pull factors create emigration.
Pull factors create emigration.
Responses
Push factors create emigration.
Push factors create emigration.
Push factors create immigration.
Push factors create immigration.
Push and pull factors create emigration.
Push and pull factors create emigration.
Pull factors create emigration.
Push factors create emigration.
Which of the following factors can cause migration to primarily flow from one country to neighboring countries?(1 point)
Responses
conflict within a country
conflict within a country
asylum programs
asylum programs
the presence of diasporic communities
the presence of diasporic communities
technologies that enable communication
Responses
conflict within a country
conflict within a country
asylum programs
asylum programs
the presence of diasporic communities
the presence of diasporic communities
technologies that enable communication
conflict within a country
What is the difference between emigration and immigration?(1 point)
Responses
To immigrate is to purchase property in another country. To emigrate is to move to a place without purchasing property first.
To immigrate is to purchase property in another country. To emigrate is to move to a place without purchasing property first.
To immigrate is to move illegally. To emigrate is to move legally.
To immigrate is to move illegally. To emigrate is to move legally.
To immigrate is to be forced to move. To emigrate is to choose to move.
To immigrate is to be forced to move. To emigrate is to choose to move.
To emigrate is to move from a place. To immigrate is to move to a place.
Responses
To immigrate is to purchase property in another country. To emigrate is to move to a place without purchasing property first.
To immigrate is to purchase property in another country. To emigrate is to move to a place without purchasing property first.
To immigrate is to move illegally. To emigrate is to move legally.
To immigrate is to move illegally. To emigrate is to move legally.
To immigrate is to be forced to move. To emigrate is to choose to move.
To immigrate is to be forced to move. To emigrate is to choose to move.
To emigrate is to move from a place. To immigrate is to move to a place.
To emigrate is to move from a place. To immigrate is to move to a place.
In what year did primary economic activities make up the largest share of the U.S. economy?(1 point)
Responses
1890
1890
2020
2020
1970
1970
1930
Responses
1890
1890
2020
2020
1970
1970
1930
1890
Migration resulting from the recent instability in Northern Africa and the Middle East have created which of these outcomes?(1 point)
Responses
a generational depopulation of young people
a generational depopulation of young people
mass flows of refugees into Europe
mass flows of refugees into Europe
mass migration across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.
mass migration across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.
declining immigration to the U.S. creating job openings
declining immigration to the U.S. creating job openings
Responses
a generational depopulation of young people
a generational depopulation of young people
mass flows of refugees into Europe
mass flows of refugees into Europe
mass migration across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.
mass migration across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.
declining immigration to the U.S. creating job openings
declining immigration to the U.S. creating job openings
mass flows of refugees into Europe
Which of the following is a risk that migrants take whenever they choose to migrate?(1 point)
Responses
They risk losing remittance from the place they emigrate from.
They risk losing remittance from the place they emigrate from.
They may find that they are not welcomed in the place they migrate to.
They may find that they are not welcomed in the place they migrate to.
They may lose the opportunity to support their family members who do not migrate.
They may lose the opportunity to support their family members who do not migrate.
They risk losing their own cultural identity.
Responses
They risk losing remittance from the place they emigrate from.
They risk losing remittance from the place they emigrate from.
They may find that they are not welcomed in the place they migrate to.
They may find that they are not welcomed in the place they migrate to.
They may lose the opportunity to support their family members who do not migrate.
They may lose the opportunity to support their family members who do not migrate.
They risk losing their own cultural identity.
They may find that they are not welcomed in the place they migrate to.
How does human activity contribute to the distribution of cultural regions in the world?(1 point)
Responses
Historical migration, trade, and conquest have influenced the languages spoken by people in certain regions.
Historical migration, trade, and conquest have influenced the languages spoken by people in certain regions.
Because jobs are the primary factor for where people move, cultural regions are relatively indistinct and randomly distributed.
Because jobs are the primary factor for where people move, cultural regions are relatively indistinct and randomly distributed.
Urbanization and globalization have led to the destruction of cultural regions in the modern era.
Urbanization and globalization have led to the destruction of cultural regions in the modern era.
Cultural hearths tend to remain centers of cultural regions, and see the growth of large cities.
Responses
Historical migration, trade, and conquest have influenced the languages spoken by people in certain regions.
Historical migration, trade, and conquest have influenced the languages spoken by people in certain regions.
Because jobs are the primary factor for where people move, cultural regions are relatively indistinct and randomly distributed.
Because jobs are the primary factor for where people move, cultural regions are relatively indistinct and randomly distributed.
Urbanization and globalization have led to the destruction of cultural regions in the modern era.
Urbanization and globalization have led to the destruction of cultural regions in the modern era.
Cultural hearths tend to remain centers of cultural regions, and see the growth of large cities.
Cultural hearths tend to remain centers of cultural regions, and see the growth of large cities.
The Hmong believe that humans have 12 souls, three of which are considered major souls. What are the three major souls?(1 point)
Responses
the patrilineal soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the patrilineal soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the shaman soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the shaman soul
the ancestor soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the ancestor soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
Responses
the patrilineal soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the patrilineal soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the shaman soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the shaman soul
the ancestor soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the ancestor soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
the reincarnation soul, the residing soul, and the wandering soul
Which of the following is one cause of high food insecurity among Native American people?(1 point)
Responses
Reservations are generally located on poor farming land.
Reservations are generally located on poor farming land.
The U.S. government initially tried to discourage Native people from farming.
The U.S. government initially tried to discourage Native people from farming.
Native people do not have a tradition of fishing.
Native people do not have a tradition of fishing.
The development of a gambling industry on reservations.
Responses
Reservations are generally located on poor farming land.
Reservations are generally located on poor farming land.
The U.S. government initially tried to discourage Native people from farming.
The U.S. government initially tried to discourage Native people from farming.
Native people do not have a tradition of fishing.
Native people do not have a tradition of fishing.
The development of a gambling industry on reservations.
Reservations are generally located on poor farming land.
Following the displacement of Native people to reservations, which of the answers below occurred?(1 point)
Responses
The U.S. government left Native people strictly alone.
The U.S. government left Native people strictly alone.
The U.S. government demanded Native children be taught only on reservations.
The U.S. government demanded Native children be taught only on reservations.
Native people’s loss of traditional homelands helped inspire and make them leaders in the environmental movement.
Native people’s loss of traditional homelands helped inspire and make them leaders in the environmental movement.
The public completely forgot about Native American culture.
The public completely forgot about Native American culture.
Responses
The U.S. government left Native people strictly alone.
The U.S. government left Native people strictly alone.
The U.S. government demanded Native children be taught only on reservations.
The U.S. government demanded Native children be taught only on reservations.
Native people’s loss of traditional homelands helped inspire and make them leaders in the environmental movement.
Native people’s loss of traditional homelands helped inspire and make them leaders in the environmental movement.
The public completely forgot about Native American culture.
The public completely forgot about Native American culture.
Native people’s loss of traditional homelands helped inspire and make them leaders in the environmental movement.
Immigrants from what country were banned from entering the U.S. in 1882?(1 point)
Responses
Mexico
Mexico
Ireland
Ireland
China
China
Germany
Responses
Mexico
Mexico
Ireland
Ireland
China
China
Germany
China
The Great Migration refers to(1 point)
Responses
The expulsion of Armenians from the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16.
The expulsion of Armenians from the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16.
The migration of Black people to northern United States between 1910-1970.
The migration of Black people to northern United States between 1910-1970.
The fleeing of Syrian refugees between 2015-2016.
The fleeing of Syrian refugees between 2015-2016.
The migration of Chinese laborers to the United States in the late 1800s.
Responses
The expulsion of Armenians from the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16.
The expulsion of Armenians from the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16.
The migration of Black people to northern United States between 1910-1970.
The migration of Black people to northern United States between 1910-1970.
The fleeing of Syrian refugees between 2015-2016.
The fleeing of Syrian refugees between 2015-2016.
The migration of Chinese laborers to the United States in the late 1800s.
The migration of Black people to northern United States between 1910-1970.
What evidence does the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) use to support its prediction that by 2050, 1.2 billion people globally could be displaced by natural disasters?(1 point)
Responses
The rate of natural disasters seen over the past few decades
The rate of natural disasters seen over the past few decades
Atmospheric pressure as measured from space
Atmospheric pressure as measured from space
The earth’s internal temperature
The earth’s internal temperature
Census records from the 1980s
Responses
The rate of natural disasters seen over the past few decades
The rate of natural disasters seen over the past few decades
Atmospheric pressure as measured from space
Atmospheric pressure as measured from space
The earth’s internal temperature
The earth’s internal temperature
Census records from the 1980s
The rate of natural disasters seen over the past few decades
Which of these is NOT a typical trait of an invasive species brought from another region?(1 point)
Responses
Reduces biodiversity by rendering local plants or animals extinct
Reduces biodiversity by rendering local plants or animals extinct
Spreads parasites that can kill native trees
Spreads parasites that can kill native trees
Competes with other animals for food
Competes with other animals for food
Absorbs excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Responses
Reduces biodiversity by rendering local plants or animals extinct
Reduces biodiversity by rendering local plants or animals extinct
Spreads parasites that can kill native trees
Spreads parasites that can kill native trees
Competes with other animals for food
Competes with other animals for food
Absorbs excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Absorbs excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Which of these is NOT an economic benefit of immigration?(1 point)
Responses
Introducing new ideas and traditions into the culture
Introducing new ideas and traditions into the culture
Boosting labor productivity
Boosting labor productivity
Contributing to food supply by working at farms and seafood processing plants
Contributing to food supply by working at farms and seafood processing plants
Filling gaps in the native-born labor market, particularly in STEM jobs
Responses
Introducing new ideas and traditions into the culture
Introducing new ideas and traditions into the culture
Boosting labor productivity
Boosting labor productivity
Contributing to food supply by working at farms and seafood processing plants
Contributing to food supply by working at farms and seafood processing plants
Filling gaps in the native-born labor market, particularly in STEM jobs
Introducing new ideas and traditions into the culture
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