Semester 1 Review

Select all of the following that are traits characterizing the US and Canada as one region in the world:

• Single land mass

• Similar cultural traits

• Similar historical development

• One language

Russia (not the Soviet Union) reflects what kind of economy?

• Socialist

• Traditional

• Communist

• Free-market

Which continent has hundreds of natural harbors, navigable rivers, and few natural habitats or preserves for the protection of plants and animals?

• South America

• North America

• Russia

• Europe

A majority of the agriculture in Russia is produced by —

• Large-scale farms

• Families operating small subsistence farms

• Farms owned by the government

• They do not farm

Which geographical feature most contributes to diverse cultures in Europe?

• Mountains

• valleys

• Seas

• Plateaus

Which of the following is not a major cause of weather and climate?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Oceans

• Longitude

Which activities below would be categorized as a primary economic activity? Check all that apply.

• Agriculture

• Coal Mining

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

Which of the following do democratic societies have in common?

• Lack of economic regulation

• Primarily government ownership

• Theocratic leadership

• A commitment to civil liberties

Compared to other countries in Latin America, Argentina-

• Is the most economically developed

• Is the least economically developed

• Resists joining the Latin American continent

• Is communist

Which of these factors accounts for the success of Italian city-states?

• Isolation

• Accessibility via waterways

• Accessibility to mountain ranges

• River control