What are the Aborigines?

The indigenous people from Australia

People from the town of Aborigin

An animal similar to the koala bear

One disadvantage of slash-and -burn agriculture as practiced by indigenous people in South America is that it -

leads to increased erosion of the soil

requires a large capital investment for farmers

increases the price of agricultural products in the region.

forces indigenous people to rely on foreign investors

Which of the following is true about the value of resources?

Culture and technological inovation may effect the value of a resource.

All resources become more valuable over time.

Resources became more critical to humans after they started using money.

The value of a resource rarely changes over time.

A major factor that encouraged member states to form the European Union was the-

mutual advantage of economic integration.

threat of external military forces.

popular demand for unified social institutions.

Which factor was most responsible for the ethnic cleansing that occurred in the Balkan countries in the latter part of the 20th century?

rivalries between ethnic groups

unequal distribution of resources

-Small continent -Extensive railroad connections -Integrated highway systems The interrelationship of the factors above is most responsible for the-

easy exchange of goods among European cities.

frequent wars between European nations.

elimination of language differences across Europe.

creation of military checkpoints throughout Europe.

*Railroads *Highways *Airplanes These modes of transportation have affected where economic activities are conducted throughout the world by-

making access to water routes near settlements less necessary.

requiring more population centers to develop near natural resources.

enabling productive regions to be less dependent on long-distance trade.

encouraging private businesses to invest more in the development of public infrastructure.

Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?

The adherents of several major world religions regard it as a holy city.

Foreign students regard it an intellectual center for higher education.

Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.

Economists view it as an important center for international trade.

The arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when -

the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs

immigrants are pressured to assimilate quickly to their new community

immigrants are forced to settle in areas populated by people from their homeland

local governments pass laws enforcing immigration quotas

One argument in favor of using genetically modified crops is that doing so-

guarantees high yields of cash crops.

protects biological diversity on cultivated land.

reduces the use of pesticides on crops.

allows for the cultivation of native food sources.

Why is the Colorado River Basin unable to meet the water needs of states in the Southwest?

Heavy rainfalls led to erosion of earthen dams.

Chemical spills contaminated farm areas.

What would be the best way to improve relations among people in the community represented in the graphic below?

events that bring people together to learn about the traditions of other groups

laws that require people to follow the customs of the majority

regulations that restrict certain groups from moving into an area

policies that set aside separate spaces where each ethnic group can live

What is a common characteristic of these physical regions? *Pampas in South America *Steppes in Mongolia

They are grasslands that support raising livestock.

They are desert areas used for mining resources.

They are taigas that provide valuable wood products.

They are rain forests used to harvest medicines.

Which statement about the culture of Latin America is most accurate?

Roman Catholicism is the common religion.

The land is evenly distributed among all citizens.

Public education is widespread and open to all.

The French language has an impact on local customs.

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The Sydney Opera House is found in what country?

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