Geography Midterm (2024)

All life on Earth requires ___________________ to survive. (2.1)

• technology

• soil

• solar energy

• grass

Which of the following is NOT one of the three statistics geographers examine to learn about population changes? (4.2)

• birth rate

• death rate

• rate of natural increase

• weather

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource? (3.4)

• petroleum

• solar panels

• nuclear energy

• water

A _________________ is a government that has a single, powerful ruler and they have total control. (4.3)

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• communism

What legend is about a land rich in gold and was inspired by the Chibcha culture in Colombia? (9.2)

• National Treasure

• El Dorado

• El Chibcha

• El Colombia

Venezuela is a member of the _____________________________________, which negotiates matters concerning oil prices and production. (9.3)

• Oil Organization

• Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

• Oil Exporting Association

• Oil Incorporation

What physical feature is shared by the U.S. and Canada and plunges an average of 162 ft down? (6.1)

• Niagara Falls

• Canadian Shield

• Ellesmere Island

• Artic Circle

______________ is Canada’s capital, and it is known for grand government buildings, parks, and several universities. (6.3)

• Ottawa

• Toronto

• Alberta

• Manitoba

The revolt against Spanish rule was led by a Catholic priest named __________________. (7.2)

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Hernan Cortéz

• Benito Juárez

• Santa Anna

________________ geography is the study of the world’s people, communities, and landscapes. (1.3

• Human

• Physical

• People

• Mankind