2nd Prelim SS3 ACP

According to the ancient Greeks, what term did they use to refer to the habitable part of the Earth?

• Troposphere

• Ecumene

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

How did the Greeks explain the distribution of people according to their environment?

• Cultural factors

• Environmental factors

• Economic factors

• Political factors

What did Karl Marx argue regarding population growth and its impact on a population's ability to feed itself?

• Population growth is the sole factor responsible for food shortages.

• Imbalanced social, political, and economic structures create artificial shortages.

• Food shortages are caused by technological stagnation.

• Capitalists are not influenced by population growth.

According to Malthus, what were the predicted consequences of unchecked population growth?

• Economic prosperity

• Starvation, war, and disease

• Social harmony

• Technological advancements

What is arithmetic density based on?

• Number of people divided by arable land

• Number of people divided by total land area

• Number of farmers per hectare

• Number of people living in cities

What is the focus of medical geography, and how does it relate to demographic transition?

• The study of population growth patterns

• The study of sickness or health across space

• The examination of urbanization effects on health

• The analysis of economic development's impact on healthcare

Which type of migration occurs within a region?

• Intraregional

• International

• Intraregional

• Interregional

What is the difference between immigrants and emigrants?

• Immigrants move into a country, while emigrants move out of a country

• Immigrants move to major cities, while emigrants move to rural areas

• Immigrants move within a country, while emigrants move across national borders

• Immigrants are more migratory than emigrants

Which category of immigrants in the United States includes those seeking sanctuary from persecution?

• Tourists

• Students

• Asylum seekers

• Guest workers

What is the negative impact of brain drain on sending countries?

• Increased economic opportunities for the sending country

• Decreased political stability in the sending country

• Improved education and healthcare systems in the sending country

• Loss of highly qualified and talented individuals from the sending country