World Geography Practice 1

Front

What part of Earth’s structure is Layer 2 on the diagram? Options: atmosphere, crust, core, mantle

Back

mantle

Front

Why might historians consider opinions as well as facts from a source?

Back

The opinions may provide clues to the source’s feelings and possible bias.

Front

The water cycle includes Options: oceans and rivers only., evaporation and precipitation., climate and evaporation., lakes and rivers only.

Back

evaporation and precipitation.

Front

Why do countries seek economic development?

Back

Increases productivity and raises the standard of living.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a unitary system of government?

Back

A central government makes all the laws for the entire country.

Front

What kind of map is this? Options: physical, political, special-purpose, climate

Back

physical

Front

Trade barriers include __________, or taxes on imports or exports, and __________, or bans on trade with a country.

Back

tariffs; embargoes

Front

What causes earthquakes?

Back

Blocks of crust slide against one another, often at plate boundaries.

Front

Hip-hop began as a musical style in the United States decades ago. The Japanese have since developed their own version of hip-hop. This is an example of:

• migration
• acculturation
• assimilation
• cultural diffusion

Back

cultural diffusion

Front

If the demand for a good or service increases, how will prices affect supply?

Back

Rising prices will boost supply.