Pre-AP /GT World Geography Term B

The use of terraced farming, dikes, dams, canals, and irrigation systems are all examples of-

• slash and burn farming techniques

• the ability of humans to modify their regions' physical geography

• Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of religion

• colonial economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations

Chechens are an ethnic minority in Russia and have ambitions of nationalism. In the past, there have been terrorist acts against Russia by Chechens (who view the conflict as a civil war). What challenge does this conflict represent?

• How can bordering nations maintain peace?

• Why does violence in Russia never lead to change?

• How can increased free trade spread ideas?

• How, or when, should ethnic groups gain independence?

In 1999, Turkey was recognized as a candidate for full membership in the European Union. Turkey's primary goal in making this membership bid is to benefit from-

• increased humanities assistance from member countries

• technology advances made by trading partners

• military assistance from member countries in times of conflict

• greater access to economic markets within the organization

Eight hundred to a thousand different languages are spoken in Africa. In some parts of Africa- for example, the highlands of southern Ethiopia- dozens of languages are spoken within a small area of a few hundred square miles. What can you conclude from this information?

• Most people in Africa speak the same language.

• Most Africans share the same beliefs and customs.

• Africa has many different people and cultures.

• Most Africans go to school for a long time to learn so many different languages.

One reason for building the Aswan High Dam is to control the Nile's annual flooding. Which of the following is a negative effects of the Aswan High Dam?

• Loss of natural alluvial plains

• Increased irrigation systems

• Limited trade routes

• Increased energy cost

Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?

• Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education.

• Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.

• Economist view it as an important center for international trade.

• The adherents of several major religions regard it as a holy city.

Under apartheid, the education system in South Africa-

• separated education by race

• provided education only to wealthy whites

• provided more qualified teachers for black students

• distributed money equally for the education of all children

Which of these best explains the population shift in Europe that resulted from the formation of the European Union?

• People migrated to Western Europe in search of employment in more industrialized countries.

• Increased opportunities for trade with Africa encouraged people to migrate to southern Europe.

• The development of new markets in former Soviet countries encouraged people to migrate to Eastern Europe.

• People migrated to northern Europe in search of greater economic and political freedoms.

A long break or tear in Earth's crust can cause a ________, as seen in areas of Eastern Africa, such as Malawi and Mozambique.

• plain

• rift valley

• semi- arid climate zone

• tributary

Which of these describes one way England changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• The economy became heavily dependent on commercial agriculture

• Towns near supplies of natural resources were abandoned.

• Urban areas grew as more jobs became available

• The amount of goods produced in factories declined.