Human Geography Quizzes for Year 7 Comprehensive School Students

Question 1

What is the main idea of sustainable development, and how can it help us manage the challenges of urbanization and economic growth?

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Sustainable development means balancing economic growth with protecting the environment and making sure everyone has a fair chance.

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Urbanization and economic growth always go against sustainable development.

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Sustainable development means stopping all economic growth.

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Sustainable development is impossible to do in real life.

Question 2

How does economic development affect where people live?

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It can attract people to cities for jobs.

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It can lead to fewer people living in rural areas.

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It always leads to sustainable development in rural areas.

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It has no effect on where people live and work.

Question 3

Q: How does inclusive economic development improve people's lives?

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A: It reduces income gaps and makes essential services like education and healthcare more accessible.

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B: It leads to more government spending on public welfare programs.

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C: It concentrates wealth in the hands of a few.

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D: It worsens environmental problems and depletes resources.

Question 4

How can we protect biodiversity in cities while meeting the needs of growing urban populations?

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Create green infrastructure like green roofs and walls

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Reduce green spaces in cities

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Encourage people to leave cities to lower population density

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Build more roads and highways for transportation

Question 5

Which factor does NOT contribute to the concentration of industries and businesses in specific locations?

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Distance from major transportation routes

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Access to raw materials

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Government incentives

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Availability of skilled labor

Question 6

Which perspective emphasizes the potential benefits of urbanization, like increased productivity and innovation?

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Urban Boosterism Perspective

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Neo-Marxist Perspective

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Sustainable Development Perspective

Question 7

When people change the environment through activities like climate geoengineering, which ethical issues should they consider?

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The possible long-term effects on the Earth's climate system.

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The potential impacts on specific ecosystems and species.

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The financial costs of using climate geoengineering technologies.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a sustainable city?

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Bad air quality

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Lots of parks and green spaces

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Good public transport

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Equal access to schools and hospitals

Question 9

What is the goal of environmental sustainability in balancing economic growth and environmental protection?

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Find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

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Prioritize economic growth over environmental protection.

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Sacrifice economic development for environmental preservation.

Question 10

How can human geography principles be used to study different scales, from a local community to the entire world?

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By examining how physical and human factors interact at different scales.

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By only focusing on the largest scale, as it offers the most comprehensive view.

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By only analyzing the smallest scale, as it provides the most detailed information.

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By disregarding human factors, as they are less important than physical factors.

Question 11

How can involving citizens and engaging communities help make urban development more sustainable and fair?

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By giving local residents a voice in decisions that affect their communities.

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By creating chances for community members to work together on projects that improve their neighborhoods.

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By making urban planning processes more transparent and accessible to the public.

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By reducing the government's role in urban development and giving more power to private developers.

Question 12

Which view on economic development suggests that governments should assist the underprivileged and reduce wealth disparities?

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Government should ensure a decent standard of living for all.

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Government should not intervene in the economy.

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Government should only support businesses.

Question 13

Resource extraction in developing countries often raises ethical concerns. How can we balance economic growth, environmental protection, and the well-being of local communities?

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Allow resource extraction only if it benefits local communities and minimizes environmental impact.

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Prioritize resource extraction for economic growth.

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Focus only on environmental protection, even if it limits economic growth.

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Ignore social justice concerns in resource extraction decisions.

Question 14

What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

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Ruralization

Question 15

Which of these is not a result of urbanization?

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Increased crop yields

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Increased air pollution

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Improved access to healthcare

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Loss of wildlife habitats

Question 16

Which theory suggests that economic development occurs in predictable stages?

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Rostow's Model

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Marxist Theory

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Dependency Theory

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World Systems Theory

Question 17

What is the term for the careful use of Earth's resources to meet current and future needs?

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Conservation

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Exploitation

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Preservation

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Mitigation

Question 18

Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectricity

Question 19

What is the term for making land more useful for people to live on?

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Reclamation

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Conservation

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Restoration

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Preservation

Question 20

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Migration

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Immigration

Question 21

Which of the following is a characteristic of an advanced economy?

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High levels of industrialization

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Low levels of education

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Limited access to technology

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Subsistence farming

Question 22

Which of these practices is considered sustainable?

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Using renewable energy

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Deforestation

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Burning fossil fuels

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Overfishing

Question 23

What is the primary distinction between a renewable and non-renewable resource?

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Renewable resources replenish naturally, unlike non-renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources.

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Non-renewable resources are more abundant than renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are exclusive to developing nations.

Question 24

Which of these is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Argon

Question 25

Which of the following factors does NOT influence where people live?

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Internet access

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Weather patterns

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Physical features of the land

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Historical events

Question 26

Which of these is a common feature of cities?

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High population density

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Large green spaces

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Low levels of economic activity

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Farming as the main industry

Question 27

Which country has the most people living in each square kilometer?

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Monaco

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England

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France

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Germany

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a problem caused by cities growing too quickly?

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Better access to hospitals

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Traffic jams

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More air pollution

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Loss of green spaces

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a challenge faced by developing nations?

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High levels of education

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Poverty

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Diseases

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Lack of good transport and energy

Question 30

Moving house from the countryside to a town or city is an example of:

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 31

What is the term for the ability to meet today's needs without making it harder for people in the future to meet theirs?

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Sustainability

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Conservation

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Preservation

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Environmentalism

Question 32

What is the term for the increasing connections between people and countries all over the world?

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Globalization

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Internationalization

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Interdependence

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Worldliness

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing where people live?

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Hurricanes

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Landforms

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Weather

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Laws

Question 34

What is the name for the movement of people from the countryside to cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Leaving

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Arriving

Question 35

What word describes a country's level of economic wellbeing?

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Economic development

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Popularity

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Wealth

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Advancement

Question 36

Which of these is a feature of a wealthy country?

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Long lives

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Poor education

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Bad healthcare

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Limited technology

Question 37

What do we call the increasing connection between the world's economies, people, and cultures?

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Global connections

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Free trade

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Economic growth

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Urban living

Question 38

Which term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Industrialization

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Globalization

Question 39

Which field of study focuses on human interactions with their surroundings?

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Human Geography

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Physical Geography

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Environmental Science

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Sociology

Question 40

Which term refers to the movement of industries from developed to developing countries?

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Outsourcing

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Industrialization

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Globalization

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Multinationalization

Question 41

What does 'carrying capacity' refer to?

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The maximum population size an environment can support

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The availability of resources in an area

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The level of pollution in an environment

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The rate of population growth

Question 42

Which is NOT a characteristic of urbanization?

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Expansion of agricultural areas

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Higher population density

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Improved transportation and infrastructure

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Growth of non-farming jobs

Question 43

What is the main industry in the North Sea region of the United Kingdom?

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Oil and gas extraction

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Tourism

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Fishing

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Manufacturing

Question 44

What is the term for the process where cities expand and merge with nearby areas?

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Conurbation

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Megalopolis

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Urban sprawl

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Suburbanization

Question 45

How does the uneven distribution of resources, like water or minerals, impact where people choose to live and work?

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The unequal distribution of resources greatly influences where people live and work.

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Resources are always spread out evenly.

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Resource distribution doesn't affect where people live.

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Resource distribution only affects economic development, not where people live.

Question 46

How have human activities impacted the Earth's environment? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

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Deforestation, leading to changes in climate patterns like higher temperatures and altered rainfall

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Urbanization, resulting in increased air pollution from vehicles and industries

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Industrialization, causing water scarcity as industries consume large amounts of water

Question 47

What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Migration

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Commuting

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a typical feature of a developed country?

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Subsistence farming

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High levels of literacy

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Access to medical care

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Low infant mortality rates

Question 49

Which body of water separates England from France?

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The English Channel

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The Irish Sea

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The North Sea

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The Mediterranean Sea

Question 50

What field of study focuses on the interactions between humans and their environment?

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Geography

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Sociology

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Economics

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Psychology

Question 51

In Human Geography, which idea focuses on ensuring everyone has an equal chance to access the world's resources and opportunities?

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Social Justice

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Economic Growth

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Urbanization

Question 52

How does globalization affect cultural diversity?

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It introduces people to a broader range of cultures.

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It can lead to the decline of traditional cultural practices.

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It promotes cultural uniformity worldwide.

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It has no impact on cultural diversity.

Question 53

How can we strike a balance between the advantages of economic growth and the need to safeguard our environment?

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We can balance economic growth and environmental protection by implementing sustainable practices and policies.

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Economic growth should always take precedence, even if it means harming the environment.

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To protect the environment, we should halt all economic development.

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We should prioritize short-term economic gains, even if it means harming the environment for future generations.

Question 54

What is the term for the large-scale movement of people from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanization

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 55

What is the name for the process of people moving from the countryside to cities?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Migration

Question 56

Which of the following is a primary economic activity?

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Growing crops

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Digging for gold in a mine

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Making clothes

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Selling cars at a dealership

Question 57

How do people's beliefs and values shape their interactions with the environment?

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Cultural values influence how people use natural resources.

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Beliefs about nature can affect how land is used.

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Cultural traditions have no impact on how people interact with the environment.

Question 58

Do political boundaries affect the distribution and movement of people?

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Yes, political boundaries influence where people live and travel.

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No, political boundaries do not affect where people live and travel.

Question 59

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the carrying capacity of a region?

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Level of education

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Availability of natural resources

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Frequency of natural disasters

Question 60

Imagine a region has many natural resources. How might this influence the economy and where people decide to live?

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It could attract businesses that rely on those resources.

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It always ensures everyone in the region becomes wealthy.

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It guarantees an excellent quality of life for all.

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It has no impact on where people choose to live.

Question 61

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanization

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Industrialization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

Question 62

Which of the following is a potential benefit of economic development?

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Improved access to healthcare

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Deforestation

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Increased environmental pollution

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Overpopulation

Question 63

What is the measure of how many people live in a specific area?

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Population density

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Death rate

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Birth rate

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a developed nation?

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High unemployment rate

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High average income per person

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Advanced education system

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Well-developed infrastructure