30 Questions
What type of map is shown above?
Cartogram
Which group of people has most utilized microloans?
Women in periphery countries
What type of migration is shown in the example of Milan, Minnesota?
Chain migration
What geographic concept is related to Russia's sense of ownership over Crimea?
Territoriality
What type of agricultural product is most likely being produced in the countries shown?
Coffee
What is the primary reason for Russia's claim over Crimea?
Historical control over the area
Which characteristic of Singapore's trade activity is often associated with an entrepot economy?
Transshipment of goods for re-export
What is the most likely explanation for the location of car dealerships near major roadways?
Bid-rent theory
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepot economy?
Large population exceeding 5 million people
According to bid-rent theory, what is the primary driver of business location decisions?
Land costs and revenues
Which of the following policies is LEAST likely to be pursued by Nigeria based on its population structure?
Subsidizing the cost of contraceptives
What is the primary goal of natalist policies?
To increase population growth rates
What type of region is characterized by a central hub that attracts people from surrounding areas for a specific purpose?
A nodal region
Which factor has contributed to the decline in total fertility rates worldwide?
Increased educational and employment opportunities for women
According to Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth, what is a key strategy for a country to achieve economic growth in its 'take-off' stage?
Heavily invest in the secondary sector of the economy
What is the likely outcome of a process where politicians repeatedly run for office and are re-elected?
Safe elections with candidates who run repeatedly for many years
What is the primary reason why people travel into Rochester, MN from nearby communities?
To access healthcare services at the Mayo Clinic
What is the term for a region that is characterized by a uniform cultural identity and shared sense of place?
A vernacular region
What is a contributing factor to the higher cost of produce at farmers markets?
Organic farming practices
What is an environmental benefit of buying from local farmers markets?
Reduced carbon emissions from decreased shipping
Which of the following is a characteristic of many African cities?
Multiple central business districts with distinct architectural styles
According to Christaller's Central Place Theory, which type of service or facility would have the largest range?
A hospital
What type of geographical inquiry does the Census data in the table represent?
Spatial association
What is a potential consequence of a history of colonialism on urban development in African cities?
Coexistence of a political, market, and business CBD
What is a primary reason for the formation of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?
Government policies encouraging low-income housing
Which of the following religions is NOT correctly paired with its hearth?
Sikhism; China
What type of urban development feature is characterized by a series of roads that encircle the city, allowing for easy movement around, versus through, the city?
Beltways
What factor contributed to Mexico's transition from importing wheat to exporting it in the 1940s and 1950s?
Mexican farmers' adoption of more advanced machinery
What is a characteristic of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?
Inadequate dwellings due to limited resources
Which of the following is a consequence of the formation of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?
Strain on city resources and infrastructure
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