Geography final

Where do the majority people live in China?

• on the western edge

• on the eastern half

• in the Gobi Desert

• Along the Nile River

Which terms are included in the five themes of geography? Choose ALL answers that are correct.

• place

• location

• society

• movement

Which line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• 0^o longitude

• International Date Line

Which climate zone has all types of weather with changing seasons?

• desert

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

Which form of government does a king or queen rule in?

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• representative democracy

Which challenges does Mexico face today? Choose all answers that are correct.

• pollution

• poverty

• drug-related violence

• aging population

Which descriptions about the Amazon River are true? Choose all answers that are correct.

• It moves freshwater more than 100 miles into the ocean.

• It carries more fresh water than any river in the world.

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It starts in northern Brazil and flows south.

Which statements about the world's rain forests are true?

Choose all answers that are correct.

• Some rain forest plants are used as medicines.

• Rain forests are often cleared because the soil beneath them makes excellent farmland.

• Rain forest plant and animal species are lost when trees are cleared.

• Since 1950, rain forest land has decreased by one-half.

Which major religion is mostly practiced in the yellow region on the map?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Which region of the earth would you need to travel to, in order to see this landmark in person?

• North America

• Europe

• South America

• Asia