WGU D199 Pre-Assessment:
Introduction to Physical
and Human Geography
D199
Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location?
A. A city improves its irrigation system.
B. A city improves its river trade.
C. A city promotes solar energy.
D. A city promotes rooftop gardens.
B. A city improves its river trade
How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an
ecosystem?
A. The ecosystem's biome might also be harmed.
B. The ecosystem's species might suddenly multiply.
C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
D. The ecosystem's resilience might be strengthened.
C. The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.
What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the
ecosystem?
A. They are an inevitable part of the process.
B. The harm the health of the system.

C. The lead to depleted biotic communities.
D. The lead to rich abiotic communities.
A. They are an inevitable part of the process.
Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?
A. It produces the food and basic goods of the nation.
B. It encourages young people to pursue education.
C. It promotes strong competition with wealthier countries.
D. It employs more than half of the population.
D. It employs more than half of the population.
Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located?
A. Labor costs
B. Raw materials
C. Energy costs
D. Transportation
A. Labor costs
Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of modern
nations?
A. They never change, so they are reliable markers of territory.
B. They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
C. They are easy to determine and draw on a map.
D. They can easily be included in international treaties.
B. They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.
Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed?

A. They cannot adapt quickly enough to new political realities.
B. They are censored for showing borders inaccurately.
C. They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
D. They are not objective about where borders lie.
C. They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.
Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine?
A. The distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may
overlap.
B. Maritime boundaries are harder to identify during storms and rough weather.
C. The United Nations' recognition of maritime borders is sometimes disputed.
D. Maritime resources within these boundaries may be depleted over time.
A. The distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may overlap.
How can humans positively alter local ecosystems?
A. Through population growth
B. Through resource recovery
C. By using quick-release fertilizer applications
D. By producing more methane gas
B. Through resource recovery
What is a common criticism of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of
human development?
A. That GDP focuses on end uses
B. That GDP overestimates the work done by women
C. That GDP overlooks essential activities that do not involve money
D. That GDP ignores technological advances

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C. That GDP overlooks essential activities that do not involve money
What is a common consequence of a country taking on too much national debt?
A. A change in income tax brackets
B. The cancellation of interest payments
C. An inflated currency
D. A decrease in the amount of currency circulated
C. An inflated currency
How did ancient Chinese philosophers, such as Dong Zhongshu of the Han
Dynasty, view the ideal relationship between humans and nature?
A. As one of human dominance
B. As one of geographical determinism
C. As one of harmony
D. As one of strife marked by natural disasters
C. As one of harmony
Which concept forms the basis of sustainable development?
A. Humans have the ability to harmonize population, society, and the
environment.
B. Human societies should discourage the growth of economies.
C. Geographic ecosystems are inevitably harmed by human societies.
D. The third stage of the human and physical geography relationship will soon
transition to a fourth stage.
A. Humans have the ability to harmonize population, society, and the environment.
What is a key difference between a nation and a state?
A. A nation contains multiple ethnic groups.

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B. A nation has a strong military.
C. A nation is a socio-cultural entity.
D. A nation has only one official language.
C. A nation is a socio-cultural entity.
What is the goal of global governance?
A. To create a single world government
B. To facilitate cooperation and alleviate collective action problems.
C. To reduce trade among noncooperating nations
D. To mitigate worldwide climate change
B. To facilitate cooperation and alleviate collective action problems.
What is one example of a common cultural push factor in global migration?
A. Technology jobs
B. Warmer climate
C. Political instability
D. Legal protections for migrants
C. Political instability
How do human geographers define people who have been forced from their
homes because of their religion, race, nationality, or political opinion?
A. As non-visa emigrants
B. As H-2B emigrants
C. As foreign nationals
D. As refugees
D. As refugees

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