WGU Pre-Assessment Introduction to Physical and Human Geography D199
Exam-with 100% Verified Answers.
Which situa*on is a strong example of an advantageous rela*ve loca*on?
A city improves its irriga*on system.
A city improves its river trade.
A city promotes solar energy.
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?
The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed.
The ecosystem's species might suddenly mul*ply.
The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
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?
They are an inevitable part of the process.
The harm the health of the system.
The lead to depleted bio*c communi*es.
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?
,It produces the food and basic goods of the na*on.
It encourages young people to pursue educa*on.
It promotes strong compe**on with wealthier countries.
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?
Labor costs
Raw materials
Energy costs
Transporta*on
A. Labor costs
Why have extreme natural boundaries o>en determined the borders of modern na*ons?
They never change, so they are reliable markers of territory.
They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
They are easy to determine and draw on a map.
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?
They cannot adapt quickly enough to new poli*cal reali*es.
They are censored for showing borders inaccurately.
They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
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?
The distances from two countries that determine mari*me boundaries may overlap.
Mari*me boundaries are harder to iden*fy during storms and rough weather.
The United Na*ons' recogni*on of mari*me borders is some*mes disputed.
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?
Through popula*on growth
Through resource recovery
By using quick-release fer*lizer applica*ons
By producing more methane gas
B. Through resource recovery
What is a common cri*cism of gross domes*c product (GDP) as a measure of human
development?
That GDP focuses on end uses
That GDP overes*mates the work done by women
That GDP overlooks essen*al ac*vi*es that do not involve money
That GDP ignores technological advances
C. That GDP overlooks essen*al ac*vi*es that do not involve money
Exam-with 100% Verified Answers.
Which situa*on is a strong example of an advantageous rela*ve loca*on?
A city improves its irriga*on system.
A city improves its river trade.
A city promotes solar energy.
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?
The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed.
The ecosystem's species might suddenly mul*ply.
The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
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?
They are an inevitable part of the process.
The harm the health of the system.
The lead to depleted bio*c communi*es.
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?
,It produces the food and basic goods of the na*on.
It encourages young people to pursue educa*on.
It promotes strong compe**on with wealthier countries.
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?
Labor costs
Raw materials
Energy costs
Transporta*on
A. Labor costs
Why have extreme natural boundaries o>en determined the borders of modern na*ons?
They never change, so they are reliable markers of territory.
They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
They are easy to determine and draw on a map.
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?
They cannot adapt quickly enough to new poli*cal reali*es.
They are censored for showing borders inaccurately.
They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
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?
The distances from two countries that determine mari*me boundaries may overlap.
Mari*me boundaries are harder to iden*fy during storms and rough weather.
The United Na*ons' recogni*on of mari*me borders is some*mes disputed.
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?
Through popula*on growth
Through resource recovery
By using quick-release fer*lizer applica*ons
By producing more methane gas
B. Through resource recovery
What is a common cri*cism of gross domes*c product (GDP) as a measure of human
development?
That GDP focuses on end uses
That GDP overes*mates the work done by women
That GDP overlooks essen*al ac*vi*es that do not involve money
That GDP ignores technological advances
C. That GDP overlooks essen*al ac*vi*es that do not involve money
