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The next best alternative given up when making a choice is called the __________. A. opportunity cost B. comparative advantage C. primary objective D. negative consequence Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following statements about the economies of the world is false? A. The US economy is the largest in the world when measured per country. B. Four of the top five economies, measured in GDP per person, are located in Europe. C. The bottom five...

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All of the following jobs could be placed in the quinary economic sector except __________. A. a firefighter B. a corporate chief executive officer C. a worker in a unionized auto factory D. a school teacher Please select the best answer from the choices...

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How much of the United States female population works outside of the home? A. half B. two-thirds C. three-quarters D. one-third Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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All of the following are examples of unpaid labor, except __________. A. cooking for one’s own family B. cleaning the house of a wealthy family for small wages C. taking care of one’s children or elderly family members D. working in the family vegetable g...

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According to the lecture, 75% of US jobs are focused on providing services. This means they are in the __________ sector of the economy. A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. quinary Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which area of poor levels of social welfare is this initiative attempting to improve? A. lack of roads B. lack of education C. lack of political stability D. lack of health and sanitation supplies Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A...

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The H2Hope company uses a portion of the proceeds from the bottled water it sells to finance initiatives to provide clean drinking water in underdeveloped nations. Which area of poor levels of social welfare is this initiative attempting to improve? A. la...

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The __________ sector of an economy is involved in the acquisition of raw materials. A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. quinary Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following scenarios would not be considered part of the informal sector? A. Jane sells copies of illegally downloaded videos to her friends. B. Allen, a middle school student, is paid to mow lawns for his neighbors. C. Miguel pays cash for a...

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Data courtesy of the UN Development Programme 2006-2008 and World Bank 2009 The chart above compares measures of development using the HDI and GDP. Why might Turkey rank lower in the HDI indicator even though it has a high GDP? A. Turkey has a lower GDP t...

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Nations usually __________ industries and activities in which they have a comparative advantage over other nations. A. negotiate treaties for B. specialize in C. avoid D. give the government control over Please select the best answer from the choices prov...

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In which type of economy do the forces of supply and demand typically drive prices? A. a market economy B. a traditional economy C. a planned economy D. a command economy Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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What is a major difference between formal and informal economic sectors? A. the dress code required of workers B. whether jobs deal with raw materials or finished products C. government regulation and oversight D. whether or not the nation has a comparati...

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An economy where the government sets prices, determines what and how many items will be produced, and assigns jobs to all citizens is called a __________ economy. A. command B. traditional C. barter D. market Please select the best answer from the choices...

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Which of the following statements about pay and promotion equality is false? A. In all societies worldwide, men make more money than women for doing the same work. B. The number of women in high-tech professions continues to lag. C. The pay gap is closing...

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Which of the following statements about Sweden’s efforts to eliminate gender inequality is false? A. Antidiscrimination laws protect the rights of women. B. Swedish women earn slightly less than American women do, in comparison to men’s salaries in the sa...

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According to Wallerstein's world systems theory, which countries have the highest levels of economic development? A. core countries B. semi-periphery countries C. periphery countries D. all countries inside the Brandt line Please select the best answer fr...

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How does gross domestic product (GDP) differ from gross national income (GNI)? A. GDP counts the number of citizens in a country, while GNI counts the number of citizens abroad. B. GDP measures how happy people are in a country, while GNI measures how hap...

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Which of the following is not a reason why infectious diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS often hamper economic development? A. Life expectancy begins to rise. B. Caregivers lose time at work. C. More tax dollars are shifted to health care. D. People have...

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Which two characteristics of settlements are most closely connected to Walter Christaller's central place theory? A. the size of a settlement and the services it can offer B. the income per capita of a settlement and its cost of living C. the size of a se...

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Because Tokyo is a city of over 10 million residents, it is considered a __________. A. lower-order settlement B. metropolis C. megacity D. municipal city Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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What kind of service does the facility in the photo above provide, according to Christaller’s central place theory? A. low-order service B. high-order service C. low-growth service D. specialized-need service Please select the best answer from the choices...

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The graph above shows the population of Brazil's largest cities. According to the graph, how does Brazil's third-largest city compare with its second-largest city? A. The third-largest city is about one-third the size of the second-largest city. B. The th...

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Which of the following North American cities is not one of the 20 largest in the world? A. New York City B. Mexico City C. Los Angeles D. Chicago Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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How many of the world’s 20 largest cities are located in Western Europe? A. none B. one C. two D. four Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Settlements that have populations in excess of 10 million people and that connect their countries and regions to the world economy are called __________. A. small cities B. megacities C. megalopolises D. suburbs Please select the best answer from the choi...

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Which of the following services or businesses would likely not be found in a lower-order settlement? A. a large farm B. a gas station C. a big-box department store D. a hospital specializing in cancer treatment Please select the best answer from the choic...

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An agglomeration of multiple cities is called a(n) __________. A. megacity B. metropolis C. conurbation D. urban zone Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Geographers would most likely call a small settlement with a population of about 75 residents a __________. A. district B. town C. township D. village Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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The increasing economic, cultural, political, and social connections between people around the world is called __________. A. the world marketplace B. socialization C. connectivity D. globalization Please select the best answer from the choices provided....

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Outsourcing has been particularly detrimental to employment in which American industries? A. manufacturing and customer service B. health care and dental care C. agriculture and food processing D. research and development Please select the best answer fro...

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Which of the following statements best describes Shenzhen, China? A. It is an emerging global city. B. It is a declining global city. C. It is a former global city. D. It never was a global city. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A...

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Paris, London, New York, and Tokyo are all significant because __________. A. they are the most populated cities in the world B. they are the largest cities in the world when measured in terms of area C. they are global cities due to their influence in go...

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The most significant factor that has resulted in an unequal society in Johannesburg, South Africa, is its __________. A. dependence on gold and diamond industries, goods that rise and fall rapidly in price B. history of segregation and apartheid C. climat...

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Typical characteristics of global cities include all of the following except __________. A. being at the center of the world’s economy and trade B. being networked with the rest of the world C. being culturally isolationist D. being wealthy and influentia...

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Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of what happened to Detroit, Michigan? A. Accelerated globalization drew manufacturing away from Detroit to other countries. B. Detroit remade itself from a global manufacturing city to a world-...

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__________ are the most-utilized method of transporting goods within the United States. A. Airplanes B. Trains C. Freeways D. Ships Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following statements best describes the benefits of the early commercial airline industry? A. It reduced the use of the automobile. B. It provided faster travel between cities. C. It encouraged cities to grow in density. D. It enabled travel...

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Which of the following goals was not one of the reasons for the development of the Interstate Highway System? A. to provide faster transportation across America B. to provide safety by giving the military easier access to the country C. to discourage the...

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Which of the following statements about demographics and transportation in eastern cities is false? A. Eastern cities were the first to have urban freeways and expressways. B. Eastern cities were the first to have rapid transit systems in America. C. East...

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The __________ was one of the world’s first subway systems, opening in 1863. A. Los Angeles Metro B. London Underground C. Paris Metro D. Chicago El Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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The image above depicts a relationship between a form of transportation and the city. Based on your understanding of this relationship, the best title for this image is __________. A. “Rail and the City” B. “Infrastructure and Rapid Transport” C. “Flight...

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Physical systems that serve as framework for city growth are called __________. A. commuters B. gridlocks C. infrastructure D. freeways Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Henry Ford’s famous __________ was one of the world’s first mass-produced and affordable automobiles. A. DMG B. Edsel C. Model T D. Metro Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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What is the main difference between airports of the early 1920s and international airports of the 1930s? A. Airports in the early 1920s catered to municipal and regional travel, while airports in the 1930s served as hubs for travel between countries. B. A...

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Which of the following issues was the worst problem caused by early surface rail systems? A. They were too expensive for most people. B. They created the first major pollution problems in cities. C. They created gridlock with other traffic on crowded city...

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When a country’s cities follow rank-size distribution, the second-largest city has half the population of the largest city. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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Geographers rank human settlements based on what two factors? A. population and size by area B. size by area and impact/importance to the region C. population and impact/importance to the region D. population and growth rate Please select the best answer...

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When the US housing market crashed in 2008, the effect was felt worldwide. This kind of monetary connection can best be described as a(n) __________ connection. A. cultural B. economic C. industrial D. political Please select the best answer from the choi...

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How did the invention of the steam engine first improve land transportation? A. It was used to power the steam car. B. It was used to power the first trains. C. It was used to power the Model T Ford. D. It was used to power the horseless carriage. Please...

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Which of the following terms best describes a city that can meet and manage all orders of services in surrounding settlements? A. a metropolis B. a megacity C. a primate city D. a higher-order city Please select the best answer from the choices provided....

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Put the following settlements in order, from largest to smallest. I. megacity II. town III. small city IV. village V. metropolis A. I., V., III., II., IV. B. II., I., IV., V., III. C. V., I., III., IV., II. D. I., V., III., IV., II. Please select the best...

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Which of the following statements best describes Detroit, Michigan? A. It is an emerging global city. B. It is a global city that has experienced decline. C. It is a global city that has remained strong. D. It never was a global city. Please select the be...

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Cleveland, Ohio, the city pictured above, is likely what type of settlement, according to the central place theory? A. a megalopolis B. a lower-order settlement C. a higher-order settlement D. a conurbanization Please select the best answer from the choic...

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Which of the following statements provides the best comparison between emerging global cities and struggling global cities? A. Emerging global cities are growing rapidly, while struggling global cities are stagnant or declining. B. Emerging global cities...

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Increased globalization has been caused by all of the following except __________. A. improved technology B. increased transportation speeds C. improved communication speeds D. decreased distances between nations Please select the best answer from the cho...

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The United States' __________ was patterned after Germany's autobahn. A. flight network B. streetcar system C. cargo and mail transport D. Interstate Highway System Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following is not a factor that would lead us to believe that Dublin is a primate city in Ireland? A. Almost half of Ireland’s population lives in or around Dublin. B. No universities are located in Dublin. C. Dublin provides almost half of Ir...

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Which of the following statements describes the best example of how colonization influenced urban design? A. Former retail centers have been replaced by large malls. B. Former ports of trade have been replaced by upscale restaurants. C. Former centers of...

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What does the map above illustrate? A. air traffic flight paths in the United States B. the US Interstate Highway System C. the growth of Southwestern and West Coast cities D. railroad lines throughout the United States Please select the best answer from...

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Which of the following phrases best describes a primate city? A. a city of chimpanzees and orangutans B. a city with more than ten million residents C. a city whose per capita income is among the top ten cities in a country D. a city that is the largest a...

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What is a multinational corporation? A. a corporation that operates in multiple countries B. a corporation that has its corporate charter in Delaware C. a corporation that has moved across the border from one country to another D. a corporation that acts...

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Image courtesy of the CIA World Factbook Which of the following areas is the fourth-largest island in the world and is considered part of the continent of Africa? A. Kilimanjaro B. Madagascar C. Mozambique D. Victoria Please select the best answer from th...

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Photo by simsonimages The __________ Mountains are Africa's longest mountain chain and are located in the northwestern part of the continent. A. Rwenzori B. Atlas C. Zambezi D. Congo Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which river is located in Africa and is the world’s longest river, at 4,160 miles? A. the Amazon River B. the Congo River C. the Niger River D. the Nile River Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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In Africa, parasitic diseases such as malaria are most likely to occur and spread in __________ regions near the Equator. A. highland B. desert C. tropical D. polar Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Photo by Shawn Allen The __________ Desert, located in northern Africa, is the largest desert in the world. A. Namib B. Kalahari C. Sahara D. Gobi Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Photo by Marc van der Chijs Africa’s largest mountain, __________, is located in eastern Africa. A. Mt. Denali B. Mt. Cameroon C. Mt. Kenya D. Mt. Kilimanjaro Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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__________ is the highest volcanic mountain in Africa. A. Mt. Kenya B. Mt. Cameroon C. Mt. Stanley D. Mt. Kilimanjaro Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the arrows on the climate map above is pointing to the Sahel, the semiarid region bordering the Sahara Desert? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Located near Africa’s coasts and rifts, __________ are steep slopes and cliffsides that are caused by erosion. A. basins B. aquifers C. steppes D. escarpments Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Africa’s largest lake is Lake __________. A. Chad B. Malawi C. Tanganyika D. Victoria Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey found some of the oldest human remains in __________ during the 1950s. A. South Africa B. Bolgatanga C. the Kalahari Desert D. Olduvai Gorge Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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West African dance influenced __________, a martial art dance form popular in Brazil. A. capoeira B. kente C. souks D. casbah Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following statements about the San Bushmen is true? A. They are known as the "blue people" for their indigo-colored clothing that stains their skin. B. They practice their own blend of Islam and traditional African religions. C. They live in...

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The __________, a seminomadic group, are herder-warriors of the east African plains. A. Maasai B. San Bushmen C. Ga D. Zulu Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Traditional Maasai society is organized according to __________. A. male age sets B. female age sets C. family traveling groups D. female hereditary lines Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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The __________ are nomadic hunter-gatherers who inhabit the Kalahari Desert. A. Ewe B. San Bushmen C. Maasai D. Tuareg Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Photo by Laura Padgett The __________ is a saltwater lake that is located at the world’s farthest point below sea level. A. Black Sea B. Dead Sea C. Caspian Sea D. Red Sea Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Photo by Alicia Bramlett In the Middle East, a __________ is a dry riverbed that often fills briefly with water after strong rains. A. nafud B. wadi C. shamal D. dam Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Image courtesy of NASA Circled in purple on the map above, the __________ Sea is a major body of water located west of the Middle East. A. Mediterranean B. Red C. Black D. Dead Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Image courtesy of NASA The __________ Mountains, circled in purple on the map above, stretch across western Iran and are located next to the Khuzestan Plain. A. Asir B. Tigris C. Zagros D. Euphrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided....

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Image courtesy of NASA Which of the following seas, labeled with the arrow on the map above, separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa and is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal? A. the Arabian Sea B. the Red Sea C. the Caspian Sea...

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The __________ Desert is the world’s oldest desert and is located along Africa’s southwestern coast. A. Namib B. Kalahari C. Zambezi D. Sahara Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Despite an increase in food production, the African population is declining. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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__________, a cloth traditionally woven by men in Ghana, is worn for important religious or social events. A. Ewe B. Kente C. Capoeira D. Kraal Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following physical features is located in the highlands climate zone on the map above? A. the Ethiopian Highlands B. the Sahel C. the Congo Basin D. the Drakensberg Range Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the following lakes is the largest lake in Africa, the world's second-largest freshwater lake, approximately 6,800 square miles large, and crossed by the Equator? A. Lake Tanganyika B. Lake Chad C. Lake Victoria D. Lake Malawi Please select the b...

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Known as the "Cradle of Civilization," this region was home to several early river valley societies. Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region is known for its rich alluvial soil, which has earned it the nickname the "Fertile Crescent."...

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mage courtesy of NASA The __________ Mountains, circled in purple on the map above, stretch across western Iran and are located next to the Khuzestan Plain. A. Asir B. Tigris C. Zagros D. Euphrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided....

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In much of Africa, the traditional village layout consists of a __________, or a pen for cattle, and the homes that surround it. A. casbah B. kente C. kraal D. souk Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Which of the timelines above correctly shows the order of historical events on the African continent? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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n North Africa, traditional marketplaces in Arab cities are known as __________. A. casbahs B. kente C. kraals D. souks Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Photo by Nepenthes The __________ is also known as the “Empty Quarter” because of its harsh sand dunes and uninhabited areas. A. Shatt al-Arab B. Bab al-Mandab C. Dasht-e Kavir D. Rub al-Khali Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C...

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The __________ Ocean is west of Africa. A. Arctic B. Atlantic C. Indian D. Pacific Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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The African continent is home to the world's longest river and longest freshwater lake. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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Three-fourths of the over 500,000 lakes in Europe are found in __________. A. Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina B. Germany, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic C. Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia D. France, England, Spain, and Ital...

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Which two islands are part of the British Isles? A. Iceland and Great Britain B. Ireland and Sicily C. Corsica and Iceland D. Ireland and Great Britain Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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Image courtesy of NASA Spain and Portugal (circled on the map above) are located on the __________ Peninsula, a landform that is separated from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees. A. Balkan B. Apennine C. Scandinavian D. Iberian Please select the best ans...

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