Thinking Geographically
Which U.S state is known for its problems with water scarcity?
New York
Florida
California
Texas
Which historical event best illustrates the concept of humans adapting to their environment using agricultural practices?
The industrial revolution in Europe.
The construction of pyramids in Egypt.
The development of terrace farming in ancient China.
The invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia.
Which phenomenon exemplifies environmental determinism's impact on cultural development by influencing settlement patterns?
The availability of geothermal energy sources
The abundance of river valleys for agriculture
The prevalence of social media connectivity
The distribution of linguistic diversity
In terms of environmental perspectives, which viewpoint believes nature should be valued for its own sake and not just for its utility to humans?
Utilitarian perspective
Sociobiological perspective
Ecocentric perspective
Anthropocentric perspective
What is a common result of urban sprawl on the environment?
More efficient public transportation systems.
Reduced carbon footprint due to spread-out development.
Greater preservation of natural habitats in suburban areas.
Increased air and water pollution.
What principle suggests that every point on earth is unique due its physical characteristics?
Principle of Geographic Universality
Principle of Geographic Uniqueness
Principle of Spatial Uniformity
Principle of Temporal Uniqueness
Which city resides on the Eastern Coast of Australia?
Sydney
Rio de Janeiro
Cape Town

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Which is an example of how a societal response to environmental change can lead to further human-environmental interaction?
Construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway
Roman construction of aqueducts for water supply
Dutch creation of polders in response to rising sea levels
Incan terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
How does urban sprawl typically affect biodiversity in a given area?
It decreases biodiversity.
It promotes aquatic biodiversity.
It increases biodiversity.
It has no effect on biodiversity.
Considering environmental determinism, which factor would most likely explain differences between land use practices in Scandinavia compared to those in Central Asia?
Scandinavian fertile soil promotes mixed crop-livestock farming, contrasting Central Asian dependence on oasis agriculture due to water scarcity.
The mountainous terrain of Scandinavia encourages terrace farming, while the flat steppes of Central Asia are more suitable for commercial grain agriculture.
The dense forests of Scandinavia favor agroforestry; meanwhile Central Asia's river valleys lend themselves well to intensive subsistence rice cultivation.
The colder climate of Scandinavia leads to reliance on forestry and fishing, whereas the arid environment of Central Asia supports pastoral nomadism.