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This test consists of one fill in the blank section, and two essay questions. There are five steps required to complete this test.
STEP ONE: Copy and paste the following paragraphs into your blog, including the Honor Code.
STEP TWO: In your blog, fill in all the blanks with correct answers. Be sure to use bold font for your answers and delete the underlines.
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: Katlyn Cyphers
Globalization is the increasing _interconnectedness_of people and places through converging processes of _economical__ , _political_ , and _cultural_ change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “_trickle_ down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new _technology_ to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the _WTO_ . On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest _20_% of the world’s people consume _86_% of the world’s resources, resulting in _inequalities_ between “haves” and “have nots.”
Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions: In Afghanistan the life expectancy is _17.6_ , the infant mortality rate is _151.95_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _28.1_, and the TFR is _6.53_ . In Australia the life expectancy is _37.3_ , the infant mortality rate is _4.75_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _99_, and the TFR is _1.78_ .
We often categorize nations as being “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered _developing_ nations; Japan and Canada are _developed_ nations.
The current world population is over _6,789,432,230_ billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the _total fertility rate_ , which is abbreviated as _TFR_ . When this number is exactly _2.1__ , then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in _African_ nations.
A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is _rapidly growing_. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is _Slowly growing_. _Young_ people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and _Male_ are found on the left hand side.
When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as _immigrants_, and people who are leaving a country are known as _migrants_. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is _unemployment_, and an example of a pull force is _health services_ . If a nation’s net migration rate is a _high_ number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.

STEP THREE: In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:
1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion. Answered in previously
OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?
OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.

STEP FOUR: First, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html
Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.

STEP FIVE: When you have finished your test, publish your post.