Pre-Assessment: Introduction to Physical and Human
Geography D199
Jeremiah
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A. Palestinian migrants
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Which group of migrants have been affected by the war in Syria?
A. Palestinian migrants
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B. Lebanese migrants
C. Turkish migrants
D. Iraqi migrants
Which statement is true regarding the social cost of carbon?
A. It is an estimate of the damage done by one ton of carbon for each individual in a country.
B. It is an estimate of the total amount of carbon emissions by each country in the world.
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C. It is an estimate of global damage caused by two additional tons of carbon at a given point in
time.
D. It is the total value of global damage caused by one additional ton of carbon at a given point in
time.
Which scenario is an example of secondary migration?
A. Syrian migrants fleeing from Aleppo to the Turkish border
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B. Syrian migrants moving to Sweden from Turkey
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C. Colombian migrants fleeing to other regions in Colombia
D. American families moving to the Sunbelt for a lower cost of living
How can humans positively alter local ecosystems?
A. Through population growth
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B. Through resource recovery
C. By using quick-release fertilizer applications
D. By producing more methane gas
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Which situation is a strong example of an B. A city improves its river trade
advantageous relative location?
A. A city improves its irrigation system.
B. A city improves its river trade.
C. A city promotes solar energy.
D. A city promotes rooftop gardens.
How might changes in the supply of energy, C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
temperature, or light affect an ecosystem?
A. The ecosystem's biome might also be
harmed.
B. The ecosystem's species might suddenly
multiply.
C. The ecosystem's structure might be
significantly altered.
D. The ecosystem's resilience might be
strengthened.
What is the key principle regarding energy A. They are an inevitable part of the process.
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 biotic communities.
D. The lead to rich abiotic communities.
Why is the service economy so important to D. It employs more than half of the population.
low-income countries?
A. It produces the food and basic goods of
the nation.
B. It encourages young people to pursue
education.
C. It promotes strong competition with
wealthier countries.
D. It employs more than half of the
population.
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