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If I were to describe where I live using relative location, which of the following ways would be most accurate? - ANS I live near where Route 3 and I-95 meet. Why does distortion occur when making a map? - ANS Because the earth is a sphere Which of the following photos is the best representation of a hinterland? - ANS its the one with Aerial photograph of farmland with dotted trees Mountains are most commonly formed by which of the following types of tectonic plate boundaries? - ANS convergent The fictional country of Genovia used to be mostly agricultural but now has a focus on tourism. Family sizes are generally small, with only around 2 or 3 children per couple, and the country has an impressive national healthcare system. Which of the following stages of the Demographic Transition Model is this country most likely in currently? - ANS 4 Which of the following examples of maps best describes formal regions? - ANS A map of where particular languages are spoken across Europe Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe that borders Russia. The country has two official languages, Belarusian and Russian, and the country has close ties with Russia as well as a sizeable Russian minority. Which of the following terms most accurately described Belarus? - ANS transition zone Which of the following examples best describes a unitary state? - ANS A national government wishes to consolidate power and limit local decision-making Which of the following is the best example of globalization? - ANS An American-made film becoming the top film in China Which of the following statements about global inequality is correct? - ANS In general, there is more poverty in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere. Why is it difficult to determine where Europe stops and Asia begins? - ANS Europe and Asia share the Eurasian landmass. Which of the following factors most influences the climate of Europe? - ANS water The fictional country of "Florin" has several different, often warring ethnicities, each occupying a distinct territory. Gradually, these ethnic groups have broken away from Florin and have created their own, independent countries. Which of the following concepts would most apply to this country? - ANS Balkanization Which of these statements best describes the European Union? - ANS The European Union's primary focus is economic cooperation between member states. Which of these statements best describes Europe's relative location? - ANS In the center of the land hemisphere Which of the following outcomes was primarily a result of the Agrarian and Industrial revolutions? - ANS urbanization A woman and her children are fleeing their homeland as a result of religious persecution. Which of the following concepts most closely fits this example? - ANS push factor Which of the following examples would be best characterized as secularism? - ANS A national government prohibits displays of religion in public buildings.