World Geography Final Practice 6

What historical factor explains the leading religion in Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (the countries shaded green)?

• The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.

• The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.

• The Roman empire once controlled these countries.

• The Russian empire once controlled these countries.

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was designed to

 

• reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.

• reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.

• develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.

• develop a comprehensive strategy to stop the pollution of lakes, seas, and oceans.

What are the two parts of Britain’s Parliament?

• the Senate and the House of Representatives

• the House of Commons and the House of Lords

• the House of Lords and the House of Representatives

• the House of Commons and the Senate

Read the passage.

“Many people visit Britain because of their heritage. Americans, for example, often travel to the United Kingdom to revisit the homes of their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh ancestors. Tourists flock to famous places such as London’s Buckingham Palace. They also visit ancient and historic sites such as Stonehenge and Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.”

Which type of economic activity does the passage reflect?

• agriculture

• service sector

• manufacturing

• retail trade

Which of the following is an advantage to having a common currency in the European Union?

• It allows each government to make its own policy regarding currency.

• Workers in one country can compete with those in other countries.

• It is needed for free trade.

• It allows for easier trading and investment.

How is Vatican City different from all other European countries?

• It is located entirely inside another country.

• It is a theocracy.

• It has a Catholic majority.

• It does not use the euro.

Which of the following terms BEST characterizes the German economy?

• command economy

• market economy

• mixed economy

• traditional economy

Read the passage.

“The phrase acid rain was first used in 1852 by Scottish chemist Robert Angus Smith during his investigation of rainwater chemistry near industrial cities in England and Scotland. . . . It was not until the late 1960s and early 1970s, however, that acid rain was recognized as a regional environmental issue affecting large areas of western Europe and eastern North America. Acid rain also occurs in Asia and parts of Africa, South America, and Australia. As a global environmental issue, it is frequently overshadowed by climate change. Although the problem of acid rain has been significantly reduced in some areas, it remains an important environmental issue . . . worldwide.”

—Encyclopedia Britannica

Which of the following statements is an accurate generalization about acid rain?

• Acid rain is found in Western Europe only.

• Acid rain was unknown before the late 1960s.

• Acid rain is found mostly in rural regions.

• Acid rain is a global environmental issue.

Why is Europe’s population shrinking?

• The fertility rate is low.

• Immigration levels are low.

• People are migrating out of Europe.

• The death rate is high.

Which statement explains why the British system of government is a constitutional monarchy?

• The prime minister is chosen according to the constitution.

• The king or queen has more power than the elected Parliament.

• A king or queen is the head of state, but Parliament makes the laws.

• Some members of Parliament are elected, while others are appointed.