2013. Geography (Category 2)

What was the main reason Jews left Europe in the years before 1948?

• They were seeking better educational opportunities.

• They were trying to escape persecution and discrimination.

• They were fleeing harsh weather conditions.

• They were searching for jobs and economic prosperity.

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 in factories declined.

One reason for the difference between these temperatures is -

• the amount of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

• the tilt of Earth on its axis

• the tidal pull of the moon

• the distance between Earth and the sun

Which two factors have the greatest effect on climate?

• Longitude and vegetation

• Latitue and distance from water

• Soil type and altitude

• Mountain barriers an amount of arable land

Which newspaper headline would be most associated with this event?

• Threat of Mudflows Nonexistent for Residents

• Higher Than Average Crop Yield Expected This Season

• Water Toxin Levels at All-Time Lows

• Reports of Respiratory Problems Among Children Increase

Which physical process formed the landform along the northeastern border of India?

• The deposition of sediment by floods

• The eruption of active volcanoes

• The erosion of surfaces by wind

• The collision of tectonic plates

The Boxing Day celebration described above is most likely a cultural tradition in which region?

• Southwest Asia

• North Africa

• Northern Europe

• Central America

Earth's Arctic biome is located above 66°N latitude. Which statement best explains why low-growing plants in this biome thrive only in the spring and summer months?

• Excessive levels of precipitation in early spring cause frequent floods in the biome.

• The biome receives the greatest amount of solar energy during the spring and summer months.

• The permafrost in the biome traps toxic levels of carbon dioxide during the winter months.

• Year-round human activity disrupts the life cycles of native organisms in the biome.

Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009?

• Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children

• Health problems caused by decreased government funding

• Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel

• Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

Which characteristics is common to all the countries located in the shaded region on this map?

• A warm climate

• Coniferous forests

• The widespread practice of Hinduism

• The use of a Romance language