Geography Semester Exam

Front

Which of the following answer choices best completes this sentence? Latitude and longitude lines are imaginary lines that form a __________ on a globe or map.

Back

grid system

Front

What type of map shows weather patterns or zones such as tropical wet?

Back

climate map

Front

Land surrounded on all sides by water (standard 2)

Back

Island

Front

Which are positive effects of globalization? (standard 2) Options: *Opening of new markets *Loss of jobs *Higher standards of living *Increased Pollution *Loss of Jobs *Increased diseases *Opening of new markets *Cheaper consumer goods *Higher standards of living

Back

*Opening of new markets
*Cheaper consumer goods
*Higher standards of living

Front

A __________ is defined by the type of plants and animals that live there.

Back

Biome

Front

What is the main focus of geographers when evaluating natural hazards?

Back

Changes over time and human vulnerability, Areal extent and spatial concentration, Magnitude, frequency, and duration

Front

Something that encourages people to move to a new place.

Back

Pull Factor

Front

Something that encourages people to leave a place behind.

Back

Push Factor

Front

The development of a worldwide economy where resources flow fairly freely across borders.

Back

Globalization

Front

A trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US

Back

NAFTA