1.
If you worked in Tennessee, where might you find a home in Alabama that would provide the shortest commute to work?
Correct Answer
C. The northern exurbs of Florence
Explanation
Living in the northern exurbs of Florence would provide the shortest commute to work in Tennessee. Since Florence is located in the northwest part of Alabama, it is geographically closer to Tennessee compared to the other options. The northern suburbs of Gadsden, Huntsville, and Birmingham are all located further south in Alabama, making the commute to Tennessee longer. Therefore, choosing the northern exurbs of Florence would minimize the travel time and distance between home and work.
2.
Based the map, which of the following statements is accurate?
Correct Answer
C. Alabama has six major manufacturing centers
Explanation
The map does not provide any information about Alabama being landlocked, the location of its state government, or the population distribution along the Mississippi border. However, the map does show several dots scattered across the state, which could represent major manufacturing centers. Therefore, the statement "Alabama has six major manufacturing centers" is accurate based on the given map.
3.
Approximately what percentage of the population is aged 15 and over?
Correct Answer
D. 80.9%
Explanation
The correct answer is 80.9%. This means that approximately 80.9% of the population is aged 15 and over.
4.
Which area of Alabama has the largest area of low population density?
Correct Answer
B. West
Explanation
The correct answer is west. This means that the western area of Alabama has the largest area of low population density. This suggests that there are fewer people living in the western region compared to the other areas of Alabama.
5.
What major city is closest to Alabama's state capital?
Correct Answer
D. Columbus, Georgia
Explanation
Columbus, Georgia is the major city closest to Alabama's state capital. Columbus is located on the western border of Georgia, right across the Chattahoochee River from Alabama. It is approximately 110 miles southwest of Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. Mobile, Gadsden, and Huntsville are not as close to Montgomery as Columbus, Georgia.
6.
Which of the following statements is accurate, regarding the population of Canada?
Correct Answer
A. There are more people over the age of 14 than over the age of 64
Explanation
The given answer states that there are more people over the age of 14 than over the age of 64 in Canada. This implies that the population pyramid of Canada is likely to be bottom-heavy, with a larger proportion of the population in younger age groups compared to older age groups. This could be due to factors such as higher birth rates and improved life expectancy.
7.
According to the graph, what is the approximate population of Canada?
Correct Answer
C. 31 million
Explanation
Based on the graph, the approximate population of Canada can be estimated to be around 31 million.
8.
Which of the following groups makes up more than half of the population?
Correct Answer
C. Males and females aged 15 to 64
Explanation
The group "males and females aged 15 to 64" makes up more than half of the population because it includes both males and females within the working age range, which typically represents a significant portion of the population. The other groups mentioned either focus on specific age ranges or exclude certain age groups, making them less likely to make up more than half of the population.
9.
Which of the following generalizations is accurate?
Correct Answer
D. The percentages of males and females are about equal in the first two age categories
Explanation
The answer is "the percentages of males and females are about equal in the first two age categories". This generalization suggests that in the first two age categories, the number of males and females is roughly the same. It does not make any claims about the overall population or the gender ratio in other age categories.
10.
Which manufacturing center is closest to the raw materials you would need to establish a successful lumber business?
Correct Answer
D. Mobile
Explanation
Mobile is the correct answer because it is a port city located on the Gulf Coast, making it closest to the raw materials needed for a lumber business. Being located near the coast allows for easier transportation and access to timber resources, which is essential for a successful lumber business. Gadsden, Montgomery, and Huntsville are not located near the coast and therefore would not have the same proximity to the necessary raw materials.
11.
YOU MUST ANSWER 1 OF THE 2 FOLLOWING QUESTIONS15 POINTS How would the arrival of significant numbers of immigrants from another culture affect the existing culture? How would the culture of the arriving immigrants be affected? INCLUDE: - language - diffusion - acculturation(you might want to think about the arrival of Hispanics to central Iowa within the last 20 years or so - how has the arrival of this group of people changed Iowa AND how has the existing culture in Iowa changed this group of people)
12.
What are the differences between renewable, nonrewable, and inexhaustible resources? Provide examples for each. How do the amount of such resources affect a nation's infrastructure and economy? INCLUDE: - natural resources and energy sources - primary and secondary economic activities
13.
THIS QUESTION HAS TO BE ANSWERED15 POINTS Compare and contrast the characteristics of a command economy with the characteristics of a market economy using the following scenario: Walmart will be used to depict a command economic system and The Mall of America will be used to depict a market economic system. - choice - price - availability of goods - quality of goods offered(remember to always consider the consumer when making your arguements)