World Geography FA Final Exam REVIEW

A giant ocean wave that is created by an underwater earthquake is called a

• Hurricane 
• Tsunami
• Tornado 
• Blizzard 

Is a city like Chicago an example of a functional region? 

• Yes 
• No 

Which of the follow is the best example of a formal region?

• Vatican City 
• Houston 
• Eastern Europe 
• Northern Italy/Mediterranean climate zone  

The term “Cultural Diffusion” refers to ______________.

• Assimilation of a minority culture into a larger culture group
• The modification of the Earth’s surface due to Human interactions
• Spread of an idea or innovation from across a given area
• Integration of behavioral traits within a group

A large, flat, treeless area that is often low in elevation is a-

• Plain
• Island
• Peninsula 
• Rain forest

What process created the Himalayan Mountains? 

• water flow 
• glaciation 
• Erosion
• Plate Tectonics 

Life expectancy is a measure of which of the following in a population?

• The average age at which people retire
• The average age at which people become parents
• The average age at which people enter the workforce
• The average age at which people die

What is a major feature of an economy based on subsistence farming?

• A.  Farmers compete with each other.
• A.  Farmers raise just enough crops for their family to survive.
• A.  The government decides which crops will be grown.
• Most adults work outside the home.

Which of the following statements describes the Islamic religion?

• Believes that everyone suffers because of our need for material possessions.

• Must take a “Haj” or pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life as part of the 5 Pillars

• Follows the teachings of Jesus and the bible

• Worships many gods and believes in reincarnation

Which of the following would be considered pull factors for immigration?

•  Poverty and war
•  Better schools and political freedom