World Geo - Fall Semester Review

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Based on the information provided on the map, the two states that produce BOTH gold and silver are: California and Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, Montana and Nevada, South Dakota and Arizona

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Montana and Nevada

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The development of advanced warning system earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and tsunamis is an example of -

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adapting to the environment

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word diffusion?
Diffusion is the way a person perceives a place or region.
Diffusion is the process by which a new invention is created and tested.
Diffusion is the way in which different gases mix together to form the atmosphere.
Diffusion is the spreading of culture from one place to another.

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Diffusion is the spreading of culture from one place to another.

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What conclusion can you draw from the map regarding patterns of settlement in Canada?

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Most people live near the border with the United States.

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Using the map of the United States, what geographical feature is MOST associated with the distribution of major cities shown?

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Rivers

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Which state listed is NOT likely to experience a significant earthquake or hurricane? California, Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado

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Colorado

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Part B: What evidence was used to answer part A?

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Fault lines are located in Alaska, Hawaii, and California.

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Which statement BEST describes evidence for the answer in part A? A. The areas to the east of the West Coast mountain ranges are generally flat and have hot, dry, desert climates. B. The prevailing winds in these areas blow from west to east, carrying moisture from the Pacific Ocean over the land, where it falls as rain. C. However, mountain ranges block this wind from reaching the areas just to their east, creating dry or desert regions. D. People who live in these areas are dependent on irrigation techniques to live comfortably.

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Mountain ranges block this wind from reaching the areas just to their east, creating dry or desert regions.

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An area in Texas has several months of heavy rain. This season is often followed by periods of drought. What is likely the cause?

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El Nino effect

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Climate changes resulting from El Niño are said to cause all of the following EXCEPT: A. unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, B. drought in the West Pacific, D. brush fires in Australia.

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more hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.