GED Social Studies Domain 4: Geography and the World Welcome to your GED Social Studies Domain 4: Geography and the World 1. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World What principle does the Mercator projection map best adhere to, making it particularly useful for certain types of navigation? A. Equal-area representation B. Directional consistency C. Proportional distances D. True shape preservation None 2. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The concept of "continental drift" is best associated with which of the following phenomena? A. The occurrence of day and night B. Changes in sea level over time C. The movement of tectonic plates D. Variations in atmospheric pressure None 3. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Which geographic feature is primarily responsible for the phenomenon of "rain shadows," leading to desert conditions on the leeward side? A. River deltas B. Mountain ranges C. Coral reefs D. Ocean currents None 4. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The term "megacity" refers to a city that has: A. A population exceeding 10 million people B. Advanced technological infrastructure C. A high rate of economic growth D. Significant political influence internationally None 5. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Which of the following best describes the demographic transition model's "Stage 3"? A. High birth and death rates B. High birth rates, decreasing death rates C. Decreasing birth rates, low death rates D. Low birth and death rates None 6. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World In the context of global trade, the term "bilateral trade agreement" specifically refers to an agreement between: A. Any two trading partners, regardless of size B. Two countries within the same geographic region C. Two major economic powers, such as the G7 countries D. Any member countries of the World Trade Organization None 7. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The concept of "gross domestic product" (GDP) is often used to measure the economic performance of a country. Which of the following activities would NOT be included in its calculation? A. Production of goods and services within the country B. Government spending on infrastructure C. Exports minus imports D. Unpaid domestic work None 8. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The term "cultural diffusion" refers to the process by which: A. A culture becomes isolated and unique B. Cultural traits spread from one society to another C. A culture's population growth accelerates rapidly D. Cultural practices become standardized globally None 9. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Which geographic concept is primarily concerned with the way that human activity is shaped by and shapes the physical environment? A. Cultural relativism B. Environmental determinism C. Human-environment interaction D. Geographic information systems (GIS) None 10. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The "Ring of Fire" is a region known for its: A. High biodiversity and endangered species B. Significant oil and natural gas reserves C. Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions D. Intense tropical storms and hurricanes None 11. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Urban sprawl often leads to which of the following environmental consequences? A. Increased use of public transportation B. Reduced carbon footprint per capita C. Loss of agricultural land and habitats D. Improved air quality in city centers None 12. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The concept of "carrying capacity" refers to: A. The maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely B. The ability of a transportation system to accommodate a certain number of passengers C. The total amount of goods and services a country can export D. The maximum yield of a crop that can be produced in a given area None 13. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The term "demographic dividend" refers to: A. The benefit a country gets when its fertility and child mortality rates decrease B. The economic benefit that results from a decline in a country's population C. The profit made from investments in national demographic studies D. The dividend paid to shareholders of demographic research companies None 14. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Which of the following best describes the "green revolution"? A. The movement toward sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources B. The period of significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of high-yield crop varieties and advanced agricultural techniques C. The global initiative to increase awareness about climate change D. The political movement aimed at increasing environmental legislation None 15. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The term "global south" is often used to describe: A. Countries located geographically in the southern hemisphere B. Developing countries, primarily located in the southern hemisphere C. The economic divide between the northern and southern hemispheres D. The global trend of populations moving to the southern hemisphere None 16. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World Which principle explains the "Coriolis effect" and its impact on weather patterns? A. The rotation of the Earth causes moving air and water to turn left in the southern hemisphere and right in the northern hemisphere B. The gravitational pull of the moon affects the Earth's atmosphere, causing weather patterns C. The Earth's tilt on its axis leads to seasonal changes and therefore affects weather patterns D. The variation in Earth's surface temperature from equator to poles drives weather patterns None 17. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World "Acid rain" is primarily caused by: A. The release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere B. The depletion of the ozone layer C. Global warming and the greenhouse effect D. Deforestation and the loss of plant life None 18. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The "Peters Projection" map is known for: A. Its accurate depiction of the sizes of land masses relative to each other B. Its emphasis on navigational directions for maritime travel C. The distortion of land masses to emphasize developed nations D. Accurately representing the distance between different points on the map None 19. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World The principle of "environmental determinism" suggests: A. Human activities are shaped by their cultural practices, not their environment B. The physical environment predisposes human social and cultural development in a particular direction C. Economic development is the primary factor determining environmental conservation D. Technological advancement overrides any environmental limitations on human society None 20. GED Social Studies: Geography and the World "Transboundary pollution" refers to pollution that: A. Only occurs within a single nation's borders B. Is generated in one country but affects the natural resources of another country C. Affects the high seas and international waters exclusively D. Is controlled through unilateral environmental policies None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
