1. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography 10 th Edition Classroom Response System Questions Chapter 14

2. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-01 The greatest proportion of energy use in the United States involves: A. coal. B. hydroelectric power. C. natural gas. D. nuclear power. E. petroleum.

3. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-01 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.

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5. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-02 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.

6. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-02 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.

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8. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-03 Which country or region produces the smallest amount of petroleum? A. Europe B. Middle East C. North America D. Russia E. South America

9. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-03 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.

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11. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-04 Per capita energy consumption is highest in: A. East Asia. B. Europe. C. Middle East. D. North America. E. South America.

12. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-04 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.

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14. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-05 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.

15. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-05 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.

16. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-06 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

17. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-06 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.

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19. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-07 The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in: A. 1880. B. 1920. C. 1960. D. 1980. E. 2000.

20. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-07 The temperature of the atmosphere was highest in: A. 1880. B. 1920. C. 1960. D. 1980. E. 2000. Explanation: The average temperature of Earth’s surface has increase by 2° Fahrenheit during the past century.

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22. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-08 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.

23. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-08 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.

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25. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-09 Which type of renewable energy produces the most air pollution? A. biomass B. hydroelectric C. nuclear fusion D. solar E. wind

26. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-09 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.

27. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-10 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.

28. © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. 14-10 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.