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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does de Blij say is the difference between an act of state-sponsored terrorism and an act of war?
(a) De Blij says that terrorist attacks are personal vendettas.
(b) De Blij says that terrorist attacks target soldiers and politicians.
(c) De Blij says that it is not clear what the difference is.
(d) De Blij says that terrorist acts are motivated by religious faith.

2. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?
(a) Earth used to have a tropical climate and has gotten steadily more temperate.
(b) Earth is usually warm but has also had some short Ice Ages.
(c) Earth used to have a cold climate and has gotten steadily warmer.
(d) Earth has had several Ice Ages separated by shorter warm periods.

3. What causes the drift of Earth's continents?
(a) Plate tectonics.
(b) Ice Ages.
(c) Ocean currents and tides.
(d) The Moon's gravity.

4. When did the world's population begin to rise dramatically?
(a) After World War II.
(b) After the Civil War.
(c) After the French Revolution.
(d) After the Industrial Revolution.

5. What organization binds the United States and Europe together?
(a) The European Economic Community.
(b) The North American Free Trade Agreement.
(c) The European Community.
(d) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a compass rose more useful in the United States than in Europe?

2. What does de Blij mean when he refers to a mental map?

3. How many countries are there in the world?

4. Why does de Blij feel that Americans should care about worldwide population growth?

5. What changes does de Blij suggest show that the European Union may eventually form one nation?

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