© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography 10 th Edition Classroom Response System Questions Chapter 14

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc The greatest proportion of energy use in the United States involves: A. coal. B. hydroelectric power. C. natural gas. D. nuclear power. E. petroleum.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc The greatest proportion of energy use in the United States involves: A. coal. B. hydroelectric power. C. natural gas. D. nuclear power. E. petroleum. Explanation: The rate of energy consumption in the U.S. continues to grow, albeit at a slower rate since the 1970s.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Fossil fuels are: A. a source of renewable energy. B. essentially infinite in supply. C. distributed relatively evenly around the globe. D. not a significant source of pollution. E. None of the above is correct.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Fossil fuels are: A. a source of renewable energy. B. essentially infinite in supply. C. distributed relatively evenly around the globe. D. not a significant source of pollution. E. None of the above is correct. Explanation: The supply of fossil fuels is finite and their spatial distribution is uneven.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Which country or region produces the smallest amount of petroleum? A. Europe B. Middle East C. North America D. Russia E. South America

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Which country or region produces the smallest amount of petroleum? A. Europe B. Middle East C. North America D. Russia E. South America Explanation: The North Sea accounts for a small proportion of the world’s oil.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Per capita energy consumption is highest in: A. East Asia. B. Europe. C. Middle East. D. North America. E. South America.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Per capita energy consumption is highest in: A. East Asia. B. Europe. C. Middle East. D. North America. E. South America. Explanation: The proportion of energy reserves consumed by LDCs is expected to rise rapidly in the 21 st century.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Nuclear energy: A. has a high cost relative to other energy sources. B. is most common in less developed countries. C. is a renewable resource. D. has yet to have significant environmental impacts. E. was first produced in the late nineteenth century.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Nuclear energy: A. has a high cost relative to other energy sources. B. is most common in less developed countries. C. is a renewable resource. D. has yet to have significant environmental impacts. E. was first produced in the late nineteenth century. Explanation: Proven reserves of uranium will last for 70 years at current rates of use.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Of the following regions or countries, which is the least important source of minerals? A. Australia B. China C. North America D. North Africa E. South America

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Of the following regions or countries, which is the least important source of minerals? A. Australia B. China C. North America D. North Africa E. South America Explanation: Australia and China are among the leading producers of a host of minerals.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in: A B C D E

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in: A B C D E Explanation: The average temperature of Earth’s surface has increase by 2° Fahrenheit during the past century.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Acid precipitation is: A. a global phenomenon. B. most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. C. unrelated to prevailing winds. D. most common downwind of industrial areas. E. None of the above is correct.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Acid precipitation is: A. a global phenomenon. B. most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. C. unrelated to prevailing winds. D. most common downwind of industrial areas. E. None of the above is correct. Explanation: The worst damage from acid rain is not experienced at the same location as the emission of the pollutants.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Which type of renewable energy produces the most air pollution? A. biomass B. hydroelectric C. nuclear fusion D. solar E. wind

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Which type of renewable energy produces the most air pollution? A. biomass B. hydroelectric C. nuclear fusion D. solar E. wind Explanation: Among renewable energy sources, only biomass is burned.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Biodiversity in the tropics is: A. increased by deforestation. B. a function of numbers of species only. C. a function of distribution of species only. D. unaffected by shifting cultivation. E. decreasing due to species extinction.

© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc Biodiversity in the tropics is: A. increased by deforestation. B. a function of numbers of species only. C. a function of distribution of species only. D. unaffected by shifting cultivation. E. decreasing due to species extinction. Explanation: Traditional shifting cultivation is being replaced by logging, cattle ranching, and plantation agriculture.