WGU D199 (Introduction to Physical and Human Geography)Questions And Answers.Which of the following is a push factor for labor migrants?Lack of economic opportunities
Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept of environmental justice?Higher income nations contribute funding to mitigate flooding risks faced by lower income, small island nations.Which one of the following industries belongs in the primary economic sector?Mining
Select the international climate treaty which directly targeted ozone depleting substances.Montreal Protocol
A tech start-up company decides to relocate its headquarters to Silicon Valley, California. Which of the following TWO statements best explain how human geography influenced this decision?The proximity to major research universities offers an ample pool of highly skilled labor.The State of California offers generous tax incentives for new companies that establish their base offices in the state. 1 / 3
Remittances are most closely associated with which one of the following types of migration?Labor migration
Which of the following are NOT expected to occur as a result of climate change?Select two answers.Volcanic activity will become more frequent and intense.Droughts will reduce the global supply of water.
Which of the following metrics takes into account factors such as education and life expectancy when measuring a population's level of development?Human Development Index (HDI)
Since 2011, approximately 12 million Syrians have been displaced due to an ongoing civil war. Which one of the following statements best explains how this humanitarian crisis has been directly impacted by human geography?Turkey's decision to close its border with Syria has created overcrowded camps in the north
What is one advantage of the carbon tax system for addressing climate change?It ensures that the costs for emitting CO2 remain relatively stable and predictable over time.
Which factor explains why higher-income countries are becoming more reliant on labor migration to sustain their economies in the 21st century?Decreasing birth rates 2 / 3
What was the primary goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement?To limit global temperature increase to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Which statement is the most accurate definition of physical geography?The study of the earth and each of its natural components.
Which item accurately describes the study of human geography?The study of humans and their communities, cultures, economies, and interaction with the environment
In the 2016 U.S. federal election, areas of debate included healthcare, immigration, engagement with international partners, the rural-urban divide, gun control, abortion, the national debt, jobs, and overall economic growth. Which of these issues are related to human geography? Choose four answers.Engagement with international partners Immigration Overall economic growth The rural-urban divide
A farmer grows corn to feed chickens, which then excrete waste pellets that the farmer uses as fertilizer on the corn. The farmer, a vegetarian, does not eat the chickens. Which items correctly categorize the elements of this biotic community?Choose 3 answers.Chickens = consumer Corn = producer
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