WORLD GEOGRAPHY SGM TEST

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Which of the following is most directly responsible for the variation in seasonal weather patterns? Phases of the Moon, Tilt of the Earth’s axis, Distance from the Sun, Rotation of the Earth on its axis

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Tilt of the Earth’s axis

Front

Which physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

Back

Tectonic activity

Front

Which level of economic development is typical of nations with high infant mortality rates, low literacy rates and low life expectancy rates?

Back

Less developed

Front

Based on the information in the excerpt, Nunavut was created as a region based on —

Back

common culture

Front

Which of the following describes how political values have affected the character of place in the United States? The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.

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The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.

Front

Industrial growth in the United States has most directly contributed to the process of —

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Urbanization

Front

The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —

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climate variations

Front

The Columbian Exchange was most responsible for the spatial diffusion of which set of products to Latin America? Cattle, horses, sugar; Potatoes, llamas, squash; Tobacco, turkeys, quinine; Tomatoes, avocados, sweet potatoes

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Cattle, horses, sugar

Front

The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are —

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near the equator

Front

Which factor best explains why Europe is home to many manufacturing industries? Options: Cold climate conditions make it necessary to work indoors. Tourists who visit the region want to shop for European products. Many immigrants to the region provide labor for work in factories. Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.

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Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.