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Question 41
What is the “International Date Line”?
a) A line at 0° latitude
b) A line at 0° longitude
c) The line where each new calendar day begins
d) A boundary marking the division between time zones
Correct Answer: c) The line where each new calendar day begins
Explanation: The International Date Line is an imaginary line, roughly following the 180° longitude, where the calendar day changes, with one side being a day ahead of the other.
Question 42
What is “geographic information system” (GIS) used for?
a) Tracking population growth over time
b) Collecting, analyzing, and displaying geographic data
c) Mapping weather patterns
d) Calculating distances between cities
Correct Answer: b) Collecting, analyzing, and displaying geographic data
Explanation: GIS technology allows for the integration and analysis of spatial data from various sources to solve complex geographic problems and make informed decisions.
Question 43
What is “sovereign debt”?
a) The debt owned by international organizations
b) The total money owed by a government to external lenders
c) The budget deficit in a specific fiscal year
d) The value of bonds issued by foreign companies
Correct Answer: b) The total money owed by a government to external lenders
Explanation: Sovereign debt refers to the amount of money a government borrows from external lenders to fund its activities and obligations.
Question 44
What is a “federation”?
a) A government system where power is concentrated in a single authority
b) A group of states or regions united under a central government but retaining certain powers
c) A political system that operates without regional divisions
d) A government based on direct democracy principles
Correct Answer: b) A group of states or regions united under a central government but retaining certain powers
Explanation: A federation is a system in which smaller political units, such as states or provinces, share power with a central government, maintaining autonomy over certain areas.
Question 45
What is the “Great Acceleration”?
a) The rapid rise in global temperatures
b) The unprecedented increase in human activity and environmental impact post-1950
c) The acceleration of Earth’s tectonic plates
d) The swift growth of urban areas in developing nations
Correct Answer: b) The unprecedented increase in human activity and environmental impact post-1950
Explanation: The Great Acceleration refers to the dramatic increase in human population, economic activity, and environmental impact that has occurred since the mid-20th century.
Question 46
What is the difference between “push” and “pull” factors in migration?
a) Push factors attract migrants to a new location, while pull factors force them to leave
b) Push factors encourage people to leave a place, while pull factors attract them to a new location
c) Push factors are related to economic reasons, while pull factors are political
d) Push factors apply to voluntary migration, while pull factors apply to forced migration
Correct Answer: b) Push factors encourage people to leave a place, while pull factors attract them to a new location
Explanation: Push factors are conditions that drive people to leave their current location, such as unemployment, while pull factors are those that attract them to a new place, such as job opportunities.
Question 47
What is “brain waste”?
a) The loss of skilled workers in a country due to immigration
b) The underemployment of skilled immigrants in jobs that do not match their qualifications
c) The movement of students between countries for higher education
d) The outsourcing of jobs to other countries
Correct Answer: b) The underemployment of skilled immigrants in jobs that do not match their qualifications
Explanation: Brain waste occurs when skilled immigrants are unable to find employment that matches their qualifications in their new country, often leading to underemployment.
Question 48
What is “resource recovery”?
a) The process of extracting new resources from the environment
b) The use of waste energy, materials, or products to create new products
c) The recovery of natural resources after a disaster
d) The restoration of ecosystems after human development
Correct Answer: b) The use of waste energy, materials, or products to create new products
Explanation: Resource recovery involves repurposing waste materials or energy for new uses, reducing environmental impact and conserving resources.
Question 49
What is the “Paris Agreement”?
a) An international treaty to reduce trade barriers between countries
b) An international agreement to combat climate change by limiting global warming
c) A treaty aimed at regulating the use of natural resources in Europe
d) A framework for protecting endangered species worldwide
Correct Answer: b) An international agreement to combat climate change by limiting global warming
Explanation: The Paris Agreement is a landmark international accord that seeks to limit global temperature increases by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Question 50
What is “desertification”?
a) The gradual conversion of fertile land into desert due to environmental factors
b) The process of reclaiming deserts for agriculture
c) The movement of people away from desert regions
d) The growth of cities in arid regions
Correct Answer: a) The gradual conversion of fertile land into desert due to environmental factors
Explanation: Desertification refers to the transformation of productive land into desert, primarily due to drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agricultural practices.
