GEO: Europe (released SOL Qs)

The structure (Vyborg Castle) in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?

• Europe

• Southwest Asia

• Siberia

• North America

The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of--

• religion as a dividing force in a region

• all citizens agreeing to a political process

• language differences affecting growth in a region

• immigrants trying to adapt to a new government

In which region is this type of tiled roof most commonly used?

• Mediterranean

• Canadian Shield

• Northern Mongolia

• Scandinavia

In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country? 

• Yugoslavia

• Japan

• Brazil

• Switzerland

Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?

• Ethnic

• Economic

• Political

• Language

These structures are associated with the continent of--

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Australia

Which statement is best supported by this graph?

• People became more involved in recycling.

• Government funding was reduced for recycling.

• The amount of waste composted decreased.

• The amount of waste in landfills increased.

The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former--

• British colonies

• Spanish protectorates

• French mandates

• Soviet republics

Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?

• Internationalization of product assembly

• Unequal distribution of natural resources

• Tariff reductions on consumer goods

• Differences in cultures

The European Union has most benefited its member nations by--

• reducing barriers to trade and travel.

• sharing the expense of a common defense.

• promoting the use of a common language.

• providing funds and materials for education.