1st 9 Week Exam - PRACTICE

Which of the following statements BEST explains the need for a system to exchange currencies between nations?

• A currency exchange system favors developing countries.

• A currency exchange system limits government control of imports and exports.

• A currency exchange system prevents financial institutions from charging excessive fees.

• A currency exchange system ensures the equitable exchange of goods and services between countries.

What type of investment do the images reflect?

• capital goods

• human capital

• natural resources

• gross domestic product

Which BEST explains what first step Cuba would take if they discovered a large pocket of oil underground?

• Cuba would invest in capital goods.

• Cuba would decide to specialize in oil production.

• Cuba would start importing oil internationally.

• Cuba would invest in improving its human capital.

Where are the Alps located on the map?

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

Which of the following is the MAIN cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?

• the Great Smog of 1952

• gases from burning coal fires

• smoke and sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels

• exhaust from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles

Which monotheistic religion uses the Bible as its holy book, and was founded by Jesus?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Polytheism

Which geographic feature has the GREATEST impact on trade in Germany?

• Alps Mountains

• Baltic Sea

• European Plain

• Rhine River

What MOST LIKELY caused damage to the statue?

• The damage to the statue is an effect of smog.

• The damage to the statue is an effect of acid rain.

• The damage to the statue is an effect of water pollution.

• The damage to the statue is an effect of nuclear waste.

What country is located at point 3 on the map?

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• United Kingdom

Which describes a physical feature represented by Spain and Portugal?

• The Pyrenees Mountains because the mountain chain separates the two countries.

• The Mediterranean Sea because the Mediterranean Sea borders both Spain and Portugal.

• The Iberian Peninsula because the countries of Spain and Portugal make up the Peninsula.

• The Strait of Gibraltar because it separates Spain and Portugal from the continent of Africa.