Directions: Choose the word of words that best complete the sentence. 1. The __ model uses birthrates and death rates to show changes in the population of a country or region. A natural increase B population explosion C migration D demographic transition 2. Ideas spread from one culture to another by the process of __ A culture B culture hearth C cultural diffusion D global warming 3. A government by one person is called __ A a democracy B an oligarchy C a federation D an autocracy 4. __ countries have recently moved from mainly agricul- tural to mainly industrial economic activities. A-Newly-industrialized B Developed C Developing D Democratic Directions: Choose the best answers to the following questions. Section 1 pp. 70 -74) 5. Why is negative population growth a concern? A Mary more schools must be built. B There may not be enough workers to fill available jobs. C There are too few old people to take care of the marry children. D People may not enjoy good health. Section 2 (pp. 7579 6. Why were early farmers able to develop specialized economic activities? A. They chose places close to metal ores for their settlements. B They were more highly educated than hunters and gather- ers who lived nearby. C Farmers could produce surplus food, allowing other people to do other kinds of work. D They built walls around their towns. Section 3 (pp 100-104) 7. The idea behind democracy is that A a monarch is the best kind of ruler. B a dictator rules on behalf of the people. C the people hold sovereign power. D a monarch has a purely ceremonial role. Section 4 (pp. 105-1109 8. The immediate goal of conservation is to A stop using natural resources. - It managerital resourcescarefully yo that people's needs are met. C control the price of natural resources. D sell natural resources for a higher price. 9. Which of the following is an example of how culture affects the daily lives of people? A Language is the means by which people communicate ideas. B Religion helps keep peace around the world. C Government is not usually affected by cultural influences. D Cultural influences are the same throughout a country.

## Step1<br />The first question is about the model that uses birthrates and death rates to show changes in the population of a country or region. The correct answer is A, natural increase, as it is the model that uses these rates to show population changes.<br /><br />## Step2<br />The second question is about the process through which ideas spread from one culture to another. The correct answer is C, cultural diffusion, as it is the process through which ideas spread from one culture to another.<br /><br />## Step3<br />The third question is about the type of government where one person has all the power. The correct answer is D, an autocracy, as it is a government where one person has all the power.<br /><br />## Step4<br />The fourth question is about the type of countries that have recently moved from mainly agricultural to mainly industrial economic activities. The correct answer is A, Newly-industrialized, as these countries have recently made this transition.<br /><br />## Step5<br />The fifth question is about why negative population growth is a concern. The correct answer is B, there may not be enough workers to fill available jobs, as this is a potential issue with negative population growth.<br /><br />## Step6<br />The sixth question is about why early farmers were able to develop specialized economic activities. The correct answer is C, farmers could produce surplus food, allowing other people to do other kinds of work, as this is the main reason why early farmers were able to develop specialized economic activities.<br /><br />## Step7<br />The seventh question is about the idea behind democracy. The correct answer is C, the people hold sovereign power, as this is the main idea behind democracy.<br /><br />## Step8<br />The eighth question is about the immediate goal of conservation. The correct answer is B, manage natural resources carefully so that people's needs are met, as this is the immediate goal of conservation.<br /><br />## Step9<br />The ninth question is about how culture affects the daily lives of people. The correct answer is A, language is the means by which people communicate ideas, as this is a clear example of how culture affects daily lives.