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Comprehensive study and review resource for D199 – Introduction to Physical and Human Geography at Western Governors University (WGU). This material is designed to help students review fundamental geography concepts, including physical geography, human geography, climate, ecosystems, landforms, population dynamics, culture, urbanization, economic geography, political geography, geographic information systems (GIS), environmental sustainability, and human-environment interactions. It serves as a structured revision companion for reinforcing geographic knowledge and preparing for the pre-assessment and Objective Assessment while studying alongside official Western Governors University course materials.

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WGU Pre-Assessment Introduction to Physical
and Human Geography D199 Exam-with 100%
verified solutions

Which situa*on is a strong example of an advantageous rela*ve loca*on?

A. A city improves its irriga*on system.
B. A city improves its river
trade.
C. A city promotes solar energy.
D. A city promotes roo>op gardens.
B. A city improves its river trade


How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect
an ecosystem?

A. The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed.
B. The ecosystem's species might suddenly mul*ply.
C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
D. The ecosystem's resilience might be strengthened. C.
The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.


What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the
ecosystem?

A. They are an inevitable part of the
process. B. The harm the health of the
system.
C. The lead to depleted bio*c communi*es.
D. The lead to rich abio*c communi*es.
A. They are an inevitable part of the process.


Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?

A. It produces the food and basic goods of the
na*on. B. It encourages young people to pursue
educa*on.
C. It promotes strong compe**on with wealthier
countries. D. It employs more than half of the popula*on.

,D. It employs more than half of the popula*on.

, Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located?

A. Labor costs
B. Raw materials
C. Energy costs
D. Transporta*on

A. Labor costs


Why have extreme natural boundaries o>en determined the borders of
modern na*ons?

A. They never change, so they are reliable markers of
territory. B. They tend to create neighboring lands with
different cultures. C. They are easy to determine and draw on
a map.
D. They can easily be included in interna*onal trea*es.
B. They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.


Why do maps some*mes cause problems when borders are disputed?

A. They cannot adapt quickly enough to new poli*cal
reali*es. B. They are censored for showing borders
inaccurately.
C. They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
D. They are not objec*ve about where borders lie. C.
They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.


Which factor can make mari*me boundaries difficult to determine?

A. The distances from two countries that determine mari*me boundaries
may overlap.
B. Mari*me boundaries are harder to iden*fy during storms and rough
weather. C. The United Na*ons' recogni*on of mari*me borders is some*mes
disputed.
D. Mari*me resources within these boundaries may be depleted over *me.
A. The distances from two countries that determine mari*me boundaries
may overlap.


How can humans posi*vely alter local ecosystems?

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