Question 1

What is the Tabula Rogeriana?
A)the "map of the known world" in 1154
B)made by Islamic cartographer Muhammed al-Idrisi
C)orients the south on the top of the map
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Tabula Rogeriana is a map of the known world created by the Islamic cartographer Muhammed al-Idrisi in 1154, which orients the south on the top of the map.

Question 2

What region is most responsible for climate change based on per capita emissions in 2011?
A)North America
B)South America
C)Oceania
D)East Asia
E)Russian Federation

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

In 2013,the world's annual average GNI per capita Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)was:
A)$950
B)$5,950
C)$10,700
D)$54,040
E)$102,610

Accepted Answer

According to World Bank data, in 2013 the world's annual average GNI per capita PPP was $10,700, which means that on average, people in the world had a purchasing power equivalent to $10,700 in US dollars. This is the closest value to the given options.

Question 4

When was the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch?
A)1550
B)1750
C)1650
D)1850
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of When was the beginning of the Anthropocene...

Question 5

What country promised to be net zero emissions by 2020 in the 2015 Paris Agreement?
A)U.S.
B)Denmark
C)Costa Rica
D)India
E)China

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica promised to be net zero emissions by 2020 in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Question 6

Trade Winds blow from which direction?
A)East
B)South
C)North
D)West
E)both East and West

Accepted Answer

Trade Winds are predominantly easterly winds, meaning they blow from the east towards the west in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Question 7

The U.N.Human Development Index (HDI)is based on:
A)life expectancy,education,fertility rate
B)life expectancy,education,income
C)education,income,death rate
D)education,income,fertility rate
E)education,gender,death rate

Accepted Answer

The U.N. Human Development Index (HDI) is based on three basic dimensions of human development: life expectancy, education level and standard of living (measured by purchasing power, income or gross domestic product). Therefore, the best choice from the options given is B, which includes the correct dimensions of life expectancy, education, and income.

Question 8

What is the concept of reintroducing a key species or its equivalent to an ecosystem?
A)anthropocene
B)biome
C)biodiversity
D)rewilding
E)invasive species

Accepted Answer

Reintroducing a key species, or "rewilding," is the concept of reintroducing an animal or plant that was once present in an ecosystem but disappeared due to human actions such as hunting or habitat destruction. By reintroducing this species, it can help restore a natural balance to the ecosystem and improve biodiversity.

Question 9

The study of how the Earth's physical features are formed:
A)biogeography
B)cartography
C)geomorphology
D)zoogeography
E)geology

Accepted Answer

Geomorphology is the study of how the Earth's physical features are formed. Biogeography is the study of the distribution of living things, cartography is the study and practice of mapmaking, zoogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of animals, and geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks, and its natural processes.

Question 10

The Köppen Climate Classification is based on:
A)latitude,temperature,precipitation
B)latitude,temperature,vegetation
C)temperature,precipitation,vegetation
D)temperature,precipitation,elevation
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Köppen Climate Classification is based on latitude, temperature, and precipitation.

Question 11

The Arctic Circle is located at:
A)66 1/2 degrees S.latitude
B)66 1/2 degrees W.longitude
C)66 1/2 degrees E.longitude
D)66 1/2 degrees N.latitude
E)0 degrees latitude

Accepted Answer

The Arctic Circle is located at 66 1/2 degrees N. latitude, which means it is north of the Equator. Option A is incorrect because it is south of the Equator. Option B and C are incorrect as longitude lines do not pass through the Arctic Circle. Option E is incorrect as this is the location of the Equator.

Question 12

Even in a low emissions scenario on climate change,water stress will increase by:
A)38%
B)24%
C)56%
D)17%
E)5%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even in a low emissions scenario on...

Question 13

Which one of the tectonic plates is among those that comprise of the "Ring of Fire"?
A)African
B)Eurasian
C)South American
D)Pacific
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Ring of Fire is a region in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur frequently. The Pacific Plate is the main plate that makes up the Ring of Fire, along with some smaller neighboring plates. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Pacific Plate.

Question 14

What is an "emerging world region"?
A)system of political-economic,sociocultural and environmental elements
B)connected locations with shared and distinct characteristics
C)areas with similar climate and physical conditions
D)political and economic system dominant by another society
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

An emerging world region typically refers to a group of connected locations with shared and distinct characteristics, such as cultural practices, economic systems, and political structures. It may also include shared challenges and opportunities that shape the trajectory of development in the region.

Question 15

This is believed to be one of the causes of global warming and climate change associated with it.
A)the burning of fossil fuels
B)the use of radioactive elements for energy and as weapons
C)overuse of limited fresh water resources
D)the result of mass extinctions as human civilization spreads
E)changes in the Sun's energy

Accepted Answer

The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere which traps heat and causes an overall rise in global temperatures. This is a well-known and widely accepted cause of global warming and climate change.

Question 16

The average number of children each woman will have over the course of her lifetime is called the:
A)Maternal Mortality Rate
B)Birth Rate
C)Fertility Rate
D)Infant Mortality Rate
E)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The fertility rate is a measure of how many children the average woman will have during her reproductive years. The maternal mortality rate measures the number of women who die due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth. The birth rate measures the number of live births that occur in a given population, and the infant mortality rate measures the number of infants who die before their first birthday. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 17

Which region hosts more than half of the world's biodiversity?
A)Africa
B)North America
C)Latin America and Caribbean
D)South Asia
E)Oceania

Accepted Answer

Latin America and Caribbean is known to host more than half of the world's biodiversity. The region's tropical forests, coral reefs, and rivers are home to a vast array of species, many of which are endemic (found nowhere else in the world). This high level of biodiversity is due to the region's complex topography, favorable climate, and long period of isolation from other continents.

Question 18

The global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and explains the climates of different regions is called:
A)atmospheric circulation
B)wind belts
C)air pressure
D)air masses
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric circulation is the global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and drives the climates of different regions. It includes the circulation of air in the troposphere and stratosphere, as well as the exchange of heat and moisture between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere. This movement is driven by differences in air pressure, which are in turn created by variations in solar radiation, the rotation of the Earth, and the distribution of land and water on the planet.

Question 19

The Tropic of Capricorn is:
A)23.5 degrees South latitude
B)23.5 degrees North latitude
C)0 degrees West longitude
D)180 degrees East latitude
E)75 degrees West latitude

Accepted Answer

The Tropic of Capricorn is a imaginary line that runs at 23.5 degrees South latitude.

Question 20

According to the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014 report,the effects of the climate change will include:
A)food security
B)insect-borne diseases
C)forest fire intensity
D)food security and forest fire intensity
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014 report states that the effects of climate change will include food security, insect-borne diseases, and forest fires. Therefore, the best choice would be E, which includes all of the above.

Quiz 1: World Regions in Global Context

What is the Tabula Rogeriana?

What region is most responsible for climate change based on per capita emissions in 2011?

In 2013,the world's annual average GNI per capita Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) was:

When was the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch?

What country promised to be net zero emissions by 2020 in the 2015 Paris Agreement?

Trade Winds blow from which direction?

The U.N.Human Development Index (HDI) is based on:

What is the concept of reintroducing a key species or its equivalent to an ecosystem?

The study of how the Earth's physical features are formed:

The Köppen Climate Classification is based on:

The Arctic Circle is located at:

Even in a low emissions scenario on climate change,water stress will increase by:

Which one of the tectonic plates is among those that comprise of the "Ring of Fire"?

What is an "emerging world region"?

This is believed to be one of the causes of global warming and climate change associated with it.

The average number of children each woman will have over the course of her lifetime is called the:

Which region hosts more than half of the world's biodiversity?

The global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and explains the climates of different regions is called:

The Tropic of Capricorn is:

According to the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014 report,the effects of the climate change will include: