World Geo - U1 & U3

Which of the following statements about Washington, D.C. is best supported by information in the map?

• Its border with Virginia is man-made.
• Its border with Maryland is man-made.
• It's the largest seaport in the U.S.
• It is the most populous area in the U.S.

Which of the following creates a natural boundary between France and one of the countries it borders?

• Loire River
• Massif Central
• Mediterranean Sea
• Pyrenees Mountains

Which inference is best supported by these maps?

• Mexico had the largest economy in North America during the mid 1800s.
• The U.S. had more power than Mexico during the mid 1800s.
• Mexico had more foreign allies in 1848 than in 1836.
• A peace treaty allowed the U.S. to annex the Republic of Texas in 1821.

Based on the map, nations in Africa with the least amount of international political power are likely located --

• along the north coast
• along the east coast
• in the north central region
• in the southeast region

Based on the map we viewed concerning Israel and Palestine, which geographic process facilitated the need for a special commission to examine the partition (dividing into 2 parts) of Palestine after WWII?

• Migration of Jewish people
• Colonialism
• Peace Negotiations
• International Sanctions

Using the map and your knowledge of social studies, how would you explain the reorganization of nations formed since 1990 in Europe.

• religion
• ethnicity
• political parties
• economies

Which statement best describes an impact of the Internet on the global economy?

• Wages have risen dramatically for most people in developing nations.
• Prices of oil and other resources have declined worldwide.
• Countries can increase tariffs on imports.
• Companies now market more products worldwide.

Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day after Christmas in some countries. Some people celebrate by plunging into the ice-cold waters of the North Sea or nearby frozen lakes and rivers.
The Boxing Day celebration described above is most likely a cultural tradition of which region?

• Southwest Asia
• North Africa
• Northern Europe
• Central America

How does a Geographic Information System (GIS) function as a resource for businesses or government officials?

• A GIS generates several surveys used to gather data about geographic patterns.
• A GIS presents data in visual forms making it easier to see geographic patterns.
• A GIS creates a variety of predictions about geographic patterns for consumers.
• A GIS produces reports about geographic decisions that have been made before.

Which geographic feature of South Asia most contributes to the religion and culture of people in the region?

• deserts
• coastlines
• rift valleys
• river systems