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Question #1
Whereas the population of world maintained itself at ________ billion people for thousands of years (between Rome and Napoleon), our species finally hit 1 billion in the year ___________.
A.
3, 2000
B.
.5, 1913
C.
2/3, 1820
D.
two, 1798
Question #2
Hans Rosling is a population pessimist, while Prof. McCabe is a population "possiblist."
A.
False
B.
True
Question #3
The Four (4) Spatial Questions of Geography include all, EXCEPT:
A.
What data can be collected and used to visualize patterns?
B.
How do humans manipulate their physical environment?
C.
How do seasons impact humanity?
D.
How does the physical environment shape human activities?
Question #4
What did Dr. John Snow help solve through "spatial analysis?"
A.
He influenced city planners in the 1920s to avoid new construction on the Thames River, because of flood cycles.
B.
He used colonial maps to identify the best locations for agriculture in India
C.
He identified that contaminated water sources led to a Cholera outbreak in 19th century London
D.
He effectively spread the message that "Winter is Coming"
Question #5
Geography has three (3) subfields. What are they?
A.
Human, Physical, and Geospatial Technologies
B.
Geological, Cultural, and Mapping
C.
Historical, physiographical, and cartographical
D.
Urban, Political, and Economic
Question #6
After the First Agricultural Revolution, access to calories resulted in population increase and, therefore, the rise of early cities. The transformation into the Neolithic Revolution was characterized by all, EXCEPT:
A.
Vocational specialization
B.
Ruralization of humanity
C.
Advancements in language
D.
Structural religions
Question #7
What did I say specifically defines (distinguishes) a "city?"
A.
How a bunch of cities often exist side-by-side
B.
If it has a downtown (CBD) then it is a city.
C.
Any concentration of people and buildings
D.
political borders with its own government and municipal codes.
Question #8
What is this population formula? x = (b - d) + ( i - e)
A.
Life Expectancy
B.
Societal Increase Rate (SIR)
C.
Population Growth Rate
D.
Rate of natural increase
Question #9
Which below best defines the "population paradox?"
A.
Population is both geometrical and linear.
B.
As population rises, food production rises.
C.
It is both true and untrue that access to calories equals population increase.
D.
Population increase results in smaller cities
Question #10
Generally speaking, TFR in wealthy, industrialized countries is >3%.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #11
Which is the best definition for Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?
A.
The number of kids per 1000 adults in a country
B.
The average birth rate in a given society
C.
The average number of children born to women of child-bearing age, within a particular population
D.
The average age of mothers who give birth before 40 in a particular society
Question #12
China and India combined represent 1/3 of the entire global human population.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #13
Match the population measurement (metric) to its proper definition. Physiological population density
A.
Total population divided into land area
B.
births - death
C.
Total population divided into arable land
Question #14
Match the population measurement (metric) to its proper definition. Arithmetic population density
A.
Total population divided into arable land
B.
births - death
C.
Total population divided into land area
Question #15
Match the population measurement (metric) to its proper definition. Natural growth rate
A.
Total population divided into arable land
B.
Total population divided into land area
C.
births - death
Question #16
Match the list of Characteristics of Poverty to the description. Limited or no access to safe drinking water
A.
Fire and police will typically not enter large slums (they don't pay taxes)
B.
Slum residents often have to pay a cartel/gang for illegall pirated utilities
C.
The do not own where they live, they squat (homeless but occupy as residence)
D.
Typically only NGOs service these needs, but inconsistent
E.
Number one cause of child mortality on the planet. Often causes gastroenteritis
Question #17
Match the list of Characteristics of Poverty to the description. Limited or no access to utility infrastructure
A.
Number one cause of child mortality on the planet. Often causes gastroenteritis
B.
The do not own where they live, they squat (homeless but occupy as residence)
C.
Fire and police will typically not enter large slums (they don't pay taxes)
D.
Slum residents often have to pay a cartel/gang for illegall pirated utilities
E.
Typically only NGOs service these needs, but inconsistent
Question #18
Match the list of Characteristics of Poverty to the description. Limited or no access to emergency services
A.
Slum residents often have to pay a cartel/gang for illegall pirated utilities
B.
Typically only NGOs service these needs, but inconsistent
C.
The do not own where they live, they squat (homeless but occupy as residence)
D.
Fire and police will typically not enter large slums (they don't pay taxes)
E.
Number one cause of child mortality on the planet. Often causes gastroenteritis
Question #19
Match the list of Characteristics of Poverty to the description. No land tenure
A.
The do not own where they live, they squat (homeless but occupy as residence)
B.
Fire and police will typically not enter large slums (they don't pay taxes)
C.
Typically only NGOs service these needs, but inconsistent
D.
Slum residents often have to pay a cartel/gang for illegall pirated utilities
E.
Number one cause of child mortality on the planet. Often causes gastroenteritis
Question #20
Match the list of Characteristics of Poverty to the description. Limited access to healthcare, education, nutrition
A.
Slum residents often have to pay a cartel/gang for illegall pirated utilities
B.
The do not own where they live, they squat (homeless but occupy as residence)
C.
Typically only NGOs service these needs, but inconsistent
D.
Number one cause of child mortality on the planet. Often causes gastroenteritis
E.
Fire and police will typically not enter large slums (they don't pay taxes)
Question #21
All are slums mentioned in the lecture, except:
A.
West Point slum of Monrovia, Liberia
B.
Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya
C.
Copa Bello Slum of Rio, Brazil
D.
Lagos in general
Question #22
The colonial proxy as described in the lecture basically means that the European colonial empires already had ships, colonies, and ports before the Industrial Revolution making it easier to transition to larger scale operations, when they Industrial Revolution required more raw materials, like coal, iron, and oil.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #23
According to the Spread of the Industrial Revolution map, what decade did the Industrial Revolution reach the following regions of Europe? Midlands of the United Kingdom
A.
1870s
B.
1840s
C.
1850s
D.
1880s
E.
1860s
Question #24
According to the Spread of the Industrial Revolution map, what decade did the Industrial Revolution reach the following regions of Europe? Ruhr Valley, Germany
A.
1860s
B.
1840s
C.
1850s
D.
1870s
E.
1880s
Question #25
According to the Spread of the Industrial Revolution map, what decade did the Industrial Revolution reach the following regions of Europe? Saxony, Germany
A.
1870s
B.
1850s
C.
1880s
D.
1840s
E.
1860s
Question #26
According to the Spread of the Industrial Revolution map, what decade did the Industrial Revolution reach the following regions of Europe? Silesia, Poland
A.
1840s
B.
1880s
C.
1870s
D.
1850s
E.
1860s
Question #27
According to the Spread of the Industrial Revolution map, what decade did the Industrial Revolution reach the following regions of Europe? Donbas, Russia/East Ukraine
A.
1860s
B.
1840s
C.
1850s
D.
1880s
E.
1870s
Question #28
Thomas Jefferson's PLSS model placed 6 X 6 mile townships on a baseline and a meridian.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #29
All were Objectives of the Railroad Companies, EXCEPT:
A.
Foster the creation of towns and a network of dependency
B.
Establish rail lines West
C.
Promote and control business along the way
D.
Provide a public service for free
Question #30
What was the name of Los Angeles's expansive public transportation system, between 1905 and 1960?
A.
The Basin Green Car Train
B.
The Hollywood Subway
C.
Pacific Electric Red Car
D.
The Los Angeles Rail Authority
Question #31
Match the city to the Urban Theory that influenced it: Dallas, Texas
A.
Sector Model
B.
Concentric Model
C.
Von Thunen's Model
Question #32
Match the city to the Urban Theory that influenced it:Chicago, Illinois
A.
Sector Model
B.
Concentric Model
C.
Von Thunen's Model
Question #33
Match the city to the Urban Theory that influenced it:Indianapolis, Indiana
A.
Von Thunen's Model
B.
Sector Model
C.
Concentric Model
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