Question 1 of 31 |
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The world’s population growth has always been evenly distributed.
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Question 2 of 31 |
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The growth of the Earth’s overall population is distributed evenly.
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Question 3 of 31 |
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In Table 7-1, which of the following diseases was the leading cause of death through the 1900s and today?
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A.Tuberculosis |
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B.Diabetes |
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C.Heart Disease |
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D.Cancer |
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Question 4 of 31 |
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Anasazi Pueblos of the Southwest U.S. (i.e. Arizona, New Mexico) which flourished from 700-1200 A.D., began to fall primarily due to:
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A.drought |
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B.insect pests |
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C.disease |
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D.war |
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Question 5 of 31 |
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Countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia and Pakistan continue on a rapid growth trajectory with both high fertility and young populations. In 1998, each was predicted to add 50% to its population within 20 years. This is an example of:
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A.fecundity |
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B.population momentum |
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C.replacement level |
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D.family planning |
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Question 6 of 31 |
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Poultry, cow, and pig provide _____% of our animal protein.
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Question 7 of 31 |
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Three quarters of all 19th century deaths are estimated to have been caused by infectious ‘crowd diseases.’
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Question 8 of 31 |
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IMR:
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A.is measured in deaths of infants under one year per thousand live births |
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B.varies among nations, social classes and ethnic groups |
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C.is directly linked to diet, disease, living space, climate, and female workload |
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D.all of the above |
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Question 9 of 31 |
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Between 1790 and 1970, rural-to-urban migration or ‘urbanization’ was changing social and cultural structures of societies. In the United States for example, the percentage of the people living in urban areas jumped from _____% to _____%.
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A.10% to 61% |
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B.10% to 89% |
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C.10% to 78% |
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D.10% to 53% |
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Question 10 of 31 |
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Which of the following crops was a major subsistence base for the Andes Mountains as early as 4550 B.C. (according to table 3-2)?
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A.Rice |
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B.Maize |
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C.Wheat |
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D.Potato |
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Question 11 of 31 |
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According to Figure 7-4, which Sub-Saharan African country has the most drastic disparity between life expectancy of those with – and those without – the AIDS virus?
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A.Congo |
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B.Zimbabwe |
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C.Nigeria |
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D.Uganda |
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Question 12 of 31 |
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According to table 3-2 in the texbook, which of the following crops was a major subsistence base for Southcentral Mexico as early as 4500 B.C.?
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A.Rice |
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B.Potato |
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C.Maize |
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D.Wheat |
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Question 13 of 31 |
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Although the Industrial Revolution technically spans more than one century, which time period saw the majority of technological advancements generally considered to be representative of the era?
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A.the 1700s |
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B.the 1800s |
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C.the 1900s |
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D.the 1600s |
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Question 14 of 31 |
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Vegetable proteins are classified as Grade I and are the best source for the eight essential amino acids.
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Question 15 of 31 |
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In which stage of epidemiological transition in Europe and the U.S. are chronic and degenerative diseases the leading cause of death?
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A.Stage I |
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B.Stage II |
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C.Stage III |
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D.Stage IV |
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Question 16 of 31 |
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Children are less affected than adults by changes in living conditions since their growing bodies are less sensitive to mild fluctuations of the environment.
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Question 17 of 31 |
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According to table 5-1, which country in 1998 had the second lowest population doubling time (DT) of 25?
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A.Nigeria |
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B.Pakistan |
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C.Ethiopia |
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D.Phillippines |
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Question 18 of 31 |
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Fatty acids:
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A.store energy in the liver and muscle tissue where it can be quickly converted to glucose |
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B.store energy and absorb and transport nutrients; are 10-25% of our body weight |
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C.transport cells, nutrients and waste; are about 60% of our body weight |
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D.enable vital functions of metabolism and bone structure and transport essential substances |
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Question 19 of 31 |
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Regarding population growth curves (like the one on page 38), K means:
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A.exponential growth. |
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B.migration. |
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C.sigmoid form. |
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D.carrying capacity. |
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Question 20 of 31 |
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Carbohydrates:
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A.store energy in the liver and muscle tissue where it can be quickly converted to glucose |
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B.store energy and absorbs and transports nutrients; is 10-25% of our body weight |
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C.transports cells, nutrients and waste; is about 60% of our body weight |
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D.enable vital functions of metabolism and bone structure and transport essential substances |
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Question 21 of 31 |
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The Inuit (Eskimo) gain most of their food by hunting marine and terrestrial mammals. This is an example of:
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A.genetics. |
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B.a human ecological niche. |
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C.J-curve. |
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D.surplus. |
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Question 22 of 31 |
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The NCHS standards, used to compare children’s health statistics in populations from all over the world, mostly consider the diversity of all the following indicators, EXCEPT:
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A.ethnic |
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B.environmental |
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C.economic |
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D.genetic |
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Question 23 of 31 |
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The book ‘The Hot Zone’ discusses the rapid transmission of which of the following:
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A.AIDS |
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B.Malaria |
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C.Smallpox |
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D.Ebola |
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Question 24 of 31 |
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Historically, improvements in agricultural technology can sustain greater numbers of people.
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Question 25 of 31 |
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The following are examples of biological adaptation:
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A.acclimatization. |
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B.behavioral. |
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C.genetic. |
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D.both A and C. |
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Question 26 of 31 |
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‘Improvements to water supply and removal of garbage were of primary importance to the public’s health’ describes:
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A.Urbanization |
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B.Chadwick Report |
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C.Mathusian Trap |
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D.none of the above |
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