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14 terms awood907Preview WGU D 55 terms che How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an ecosystem?The ecosystem's structure might be significantly altered.Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location?A city improves its river trade.What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the ecosystem?They are an inevitable part of the process.Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?It employs more than half of the population.Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located?Labor costs Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of modern nations?They tend to create neighboring lands with different cultures.Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed?They cannot present the territory as all sides view it.Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine?The distances from two countries that determine maritime boundaries may overlap.How can humans positively alter local ecosystems? Through resource recovery What is one example of a common cultural push factor in global migration?Political instability

What is a key characteristic of recent patterns of migration in Tanzania and many other African nations?Individuals who migrate move out of poverty at a greater rate than nonmigrants.What is a key factor that makes India the greatest exporter of migrants to the Gulf States, the United States, and the United Kingdom?Social crises such as India's attack on minorities Which group of migrants have been affected by the war in Syria?Palestinian migrants Which scenario is an example of secondary migration? Syrian migrants moving to Sweden from Turkey Which factor contributed to population displacement in Colombia?Weakened political institutions Which statement describes the pull factor of amenity migration?Increased recreational accessibility Which statement describes the current global approach to climate change?Reducing further impact on humans Why is it difficult to prove that climate change has caused human migration?Too many factors contribute to human migration, making single factors hard to identify.Why is it problematic to use climate change as a basis for refugee status?The primary causes of transboundary migration must be technically proven.The flow of immigrants to the United States from Central America's Dry Corridor has increased since 2010. Many of these people were forcibly sent back due to U.S.immigration policies.Why would someone from a different area of the world view this as persecution?Similar acts of attempted immigration may not be against the law in other countries.Why are the effects of climate change viewed differently by some populations in different countries?Different groups of people in the same region are affected differently.Which three statements describe conditions faced by citizens of less developed countries experiencing climate change issues?Most people do not have the economic resources to move out of the country.Local governments cannot offer enough assistance to provide for all families.People view displacement from homelands as a personal failure.Why do some countries, such as Italy, encourage immigration into the country?They are experiencing limited climate change issues and have an aging population.Which three things should be provided to displaced persons to help them restore their livelihoods?Credit opportunities Training and job support Transitional development assistance Which advantage do second-generation immigrants have over first-generation family members?Increased opportunities through language and resources to form transnational social ties

What is the benefit of carbon sequestration?It prevents additional carbon from accumulating in the atmosphere.What is required to slow the climate crisis, in addition to lowering carbon emissions?Removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere What is a benefit of lowering the amount of short-lived climate pollutants?Health of the global population would improve.Which joint action is an example of successful international environmental coordination?Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer Which statement is true regarding market-based solutions?They allow consumers and businesses to better understand their own carbon footprints.Which factor will most likely occur by the 2040s, according to projections?The Arctic will be ice free during the summer.Which two statements are true regarding black carbon? It can cause premature deaths from lung cancer and heart disease.It is primarily caused by residential and commercial combustion.How can fuel cells mitigate global climate change? They can generate energy consistently and cleanly.