Exam 2 Quiz

What is the term used when someone farms primarily to provide food for themselves and their family?

• Subsistence farming

• Commercial farming

• Cooperative farming

• Intensive farming

What is it called when a country is independent and can control its own borders?

• Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Autocracy

• Colonialism

What is the primary reason for clearing land in the Amazon rainforest?

• Urban development

• Conservation efforts

• Economic activities

• Scientific research

What is the term for the practice of using land and other resources sustainably, allowing them to regenerate?

• Conservation

• Exploitation

• Sustainable development

• Reforestation

List one of the three mountain ranges in Mexico.

• The Andes

• The Rockies

• The Sierra Madre

• The Alps

Which climate typically has the highest average temperature?

• Polar Climates

• Temperate Climates

• Tropical Climates

• Desert Climates

Which climate is known for having the lowest average temperature?

• Polar Climates

• Temperate Climates

• Tropical Climates

• Desert Climates

What did European countries gain by conquering other lands, turning them into colonies, and controlling their economies?

• New technologies and scientific knowledge

• Increased political power within Europe

• Wealth and resources

• Improved relations with indigenous peoples

What is the dominant biome in Brazil?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Forest

Prior to the late 1400s, boats had to stay close to shore because they didn't have a way to navigate open waters. What inventions allowed boats to travel across the oceans?

• Steam engine and propeller

• Compass and astrolabe

• GPS and radar

• Sextant and chronometer