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What is the definition of ‘geography’?

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The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.

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True or False: Human geography focuses exclusively on physical landscapes.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The three main subfields of geography are __________, human geography, and environmental geography.

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physical geography

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What is the primary focus of human geography?

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The study of human activities and their relationship to the cultural and physical environments.

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What does the term ‘cultural landscape’ refer to?

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The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.

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Which concept explains how distance affects interaction between places?

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Distance decay

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True or False: The concept of ‘scale’ in geography refers to the size of a geographic area.

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True

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What is ‘site’ in geographical terms?

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The physical characteristics of a place, including its location, topography, and natural resources.

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What does ‘situation’ refer to in geography?

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The location of a place relative to other places and its surroundings.

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Which model describes urban land use in concentric circles?

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Burgess model

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What is ‘globalization’?

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The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

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True or False: Cartography is the art and science of making maps.

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True

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What is ‘toponymy’?

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The study of place names and their origins.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a model that explains the distribution of economic activities in urban areas.

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central place theory

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What is a ‘push factor’?

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A reason that encourages an individual to leave their home country.

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What is a ‘pull factor’?

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A reason that attracts individuals to a new country.

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True or False: The Demographic Transition Model describes changes in birth and death rates as a country develops.

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True

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What are the four stages of the Demographic Transition Model?

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High stationary, early expanding, late expanding, and low stationary.

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What is ‘urbanization’?

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The process by which an increasing percentage of a population lives in cities.

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What does ‘Malthusian theory’ suggest?

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Population growth will outpace food production, leading to famine and societal collapse.

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Which term describes the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

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Urban migration

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What is ‘cultural diffusion’?

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The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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True or False: Ethnic enclaves are neighborhoods primarily inhabited by one ethnic group.

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True

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What is the role of ‘language’ in culture?

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It serves as a primary means of communication and a key aspect of cultural identity.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ model explains how cultures and economies develop in a series of stages.
stages of economic growth
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What is 'sustainability' in the context of human geography?
The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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What is a 'geographic information system' (GIS)?
A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.
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True or False: The term 'gentrification' refers to the process of wealthier individuals moving into a low-income neighborhood, resulting in displacement of existing residents.
True
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What is 'agricultural diffusion'?
The spread of agricultural practices and innovations from one region to another.
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What is the 'heartland theory'?
The theory that states that the nation that controls the Heartland (Central Asia) will control the world.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the measure of the number of people per unit area of land.
population density
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What is 'environmental determinism'?
The theory that the physical environment, particularly climate and geography, shapes human behaviors and cultures.
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True or False: The term 'placelessness' refers to the loss of uniqueness of place in the cultural landscape.
True
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What is 'cultural relativism'?
The practice of judging a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of one's own culture.
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What does 'ethnocentrism' mean?
The belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others.
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What is 'megalopolis'?
A region where multiple cities and their suburbs have grown together.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ refers to the area of land that drains into a river system.
watershed
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What is 'urban sprawl'?
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.
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True or False: A 'population pyramid' is a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.
True
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What is the 'dependency ratio'?
The ratio of the number of dependents (people younger than 15 or older than 64) to the total working-age population.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ refers to the movement of people to a new country for permanent residence.
immigration
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What is 'urban renewal'?
The process of redevelopment and revitalization of urban areas.
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What does 'infrastructure' refer to?
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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True or False: 'Cultural landscape' includes only natural features.
False
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What is 'economic globalization'?
The increasing economic interdependence among countries through trade, investment, and capital flows.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the area around a city that is affected by its economic activities.
hinterland
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What is 'land use planning'?
The process of evaluating and managing land resources to meet the needs of society.
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What is 'segregation' in urban geography?
The separation of different groups of people within an urban environment.
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True or False: The concept of 'place' refers to the physical location of a geographical area.
False
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What does 'cultural landscape' encompass?
The interactions between human beings and their environment, including architecture, agriculture, and land use.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the movement of people, goods, and information across international borders.
global flow
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What is 'socioeconomic status'?
An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure.
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What is 'rural-urban migration'?
The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
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True or False: 'Urban heat island effect' refers to urban areas being cooler than their rural surroundings.
False
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What does 'clustering' refer to in population geography?
The concentration of people or activities in a specific area.
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What is 'ecological footprint'?
A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a tool used to analyze demographic data.
census
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What is 'urban geography'?
The study of how people use space in cities.
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True or False: 'Net migration' is the difference between the number of immigrants and the number of emigrants.
True
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What is 'cultural syncretism'?
The blending of two or more cultural influences.
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What does 'regionalism' refer to?
The practice of prioritizing the interests of a particular region over the interests of a larger political entity.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a method used to measure the economic performance of a country.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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What is 'gentrification'?
The process of wealthier individuals moving into a previously lower-income neighborhood, often leading to displacement of existing residents.
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What does 'spatial analysis' involve?
Examining the arrangements of various elements across space.
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True or False: 'Cultural imperialism' is the practice of promoting one culture at the expense of others.
True
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What is 'urban planning'?
The technical and political process of developing land use and infrastructure plans for urban areas.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the transition from an agrarian society to an industrial one.
industrial revolution
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What is 'environmental sustainability'?
The responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources.
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True or False: 'Suburbanization' is the process of people moving from cities to suburbs.
True
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What is 'urban ecology'?
The study of the relationship between living organisms and their urban environment.
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What does 'land cover' refer to?
The physical material at the surface of the Earth, including vegetation, urban infrastructure, and water.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the geographic area from which a city's population is drawn.
urban fringe
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What is 'social geography'?
The study of the relationship between society and space.
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True or False: 'Environmental justice' refers to the fair treatment of all people with respect to environmental laws and policies.
True
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What is 'cultural landscape analysis'?
The examination of the relationships between culture and the landscape.
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What does 'local knowledge' refer to?
The understanding and insights of local people about their environment and community.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the study of how geographic factors influence the distribution of health and disease.
medical geography
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What is 'climate change'?
Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system.
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True or False: 'Biodiversity' is the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.
True
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What is 'land use change'?
The alteration of the use of land over time, often due to human activity.
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What does 'rural geography' study?
The spatial patterns and processes of rural areas.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the total number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year.
birth rate
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What is 'urban sociology'?
The study of social relationships and interactions within urban environments.

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