World Geography Exam

Front

Mechanization has greatly increased the number of people engaged in agriculture in the United States since 1950.

Back

False

Front

Tractors first were manufactured on a large scale in the year _____. Options: 1890, 1902, 1914, 1935

Back

1902

Front

A limited-resource farmer __________.

Back

lacks access to capital and labor

Front

Which of the following is not a factor that is increasing the risk of a widespread famine before 2050?

• water scarcity
• overpopulation
• agricultural shift to biofuel production
• increased crop diversification

Back

increased crop diversification

Front

Which statement about Brazil’s culture and population is false? Options: Soccer is a popular sport in Brazilian culture. Most Brazilians speak Spanish as their first language. Carnival is an important holiday in Rio de Janeiro. The majority of the country’s population lives along the coast.

Back

Most Brazilians speak Spanish as their first language.

Front

Women in Maasai society are responsible for all of the following jobs except: building houses, collecting water and firewood, milking cows, building kraals.

Back

building kraals

Front

The __________ Ocean is west of Africa.

Back

Atlantic

Front

The African continent is home to the world's longest river and longest freshwater lake.

Back

True

Front

Which statement about the physical geography of Latin America is false?

• The longest mountain range in the world is found in Latin America.
• The Panama Canal is partially man-made.
• Rivers meet the ocean at estuaries, such as the Rio de la Plata.
• El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity.

Back

El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity.

Front

The United States of America is on what continent?

Back

North America