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What does the term 'global village' refer to in the context of the text?

  • A metaphor for the interconnectedness of the world due to advancements in transportation (correct)
  • A physical location where all people live
  • The internet and social media platforms
  • A type of virtual reality game

What can be a consequence of systems not being able to keep up with speedy processes?

  • The systems will crash
  • The systems will become obsolete
  • The systems will slow down (correct)
  • The systems will speed up

What does 'temporal changes' refer to in the context of the text?

  • Changes in the perception of time
  • Changes in the physical properties of objects over time
  • Changes over time in the speed and efficiency of processes (correct)
  • Changes in time zones

What are some realities that challenge traditional notions of geography according to the text?

<p>Social geographies, cyberspace, and virtual realities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of spatial changes according to the text?

<p>The world is becoming more interconnected due to improvements in transportation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first proposed the demographic transition theory?

<p>Warren Thompson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the first phase of demographic transition involve?

<p>Increase in population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization affect cognitive changes?

<p>By influencing interpretation of the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the second phase of demographic transition?

<p>Reduction in mortality rate is higher than reduction in birth rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are health patterns influenced according to the text?

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"Global Village"

Interconnectedness of the world due to advancements in transportation and communication.

Consequence of Unmatched Speed

Systems slow down or become inefficient.

"Temporal Changes"

Changes in the speed and efficiency of processes over time.

Challengers of Traditional Geography

Social geographies, cyberspace, and virtual realities.

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Result of Spatial Changes

The world is becoming more interconnected due to improvements in transportation.

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Warren Thompson

Proposed the demographic transition theory.

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Phase 1 of Demographic Transition

Population increase

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Globalization's Cognitive Effect

Influences how we interpret the world around us.

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Phase 2 of Demographic Transition

Decline in mortality rate is higher than decline in birth rate.

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Influences on Health Patterns

Influenced by demographic and epidemiologic transitions.

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