Effects of Africa's Physical Geography Quiz

The loss of local traditions, increase levels of pollution and the reist of pandemics are negative aspects of --

• Genocide

• Ethnic cleansing

• Cottage industries

• Globalization

Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in an area of the Pacific Ocean called the “Ring of Fire.” Which of the following causes such events?

• Earth’s rotation on its axis

• The formation of canyons

• The movement of tectonic plates

• A rise in the ocean surface temperatures

Much of the Middle East is desert. A study of the population distribution of the Middle East show that most people -

• Live near fresh water supplies

• Inhibit mountainous areas

• Live in the center of the desert

• Are evenly distributed throughout the region

The daily path of the Sun, as viewed from the Earth, appears to change with the seasons because the -

• Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the Sun

• Sun moves closer to the Earth

• Earth's orbit is perfectly circular

• Sun's axis tilts towards the Earth

Which statement best describes the impact of cultural diffusion on religious practices?

• Religious practices remain unchanged despite cultural interactions

• Cultural diffusion has led to the adaptation of new religious practices

• Technological advancements have hindered the spread of religious ideas

• All religions discourage the influence of external cultures

Which statement best describes the impact of cultural diffusion on religious practices?

• Religious practices remain unchanged despite cultural interactions

• Cultural diffusion has led to the adaptation of new religious practices

• Technological advancements have hindered the spread of religious ideas

• All religions discourage the influence of external cultures

During a geography class, Ethan asked about the formation of the Himalayas. The teacher explained that such mountain-building rock structures are most often caused by -

• Tectonic plate collisions

• Heavy rainfall in tropical regions

• The movement of glacier

• Large deposits of sediments

Which of the following correctly matches a biome with its typical climate characteristics?

• High rainfall and high temperatures - desert

• Low rainfall and high temperatures - savanna

• High rainfall and moderate temperatures - tundra

• High rainfall and high temperatures - tropical rainforest

The Amazon rainforest constitutes a region because it -

• Has grater trade within this area than without

• Has a common climate and the same plants and animals

• Is cut off from surrounding areas by mountains

• Is under the rule of a single government

Evelyn is studying a map showing the prevailing winds affecting the Rocky Mountains. Compared to the western side of the Rocky Mountains, the eastern side is more likely to receive -

• Frequent hurricanes

• Less precipitation

• Larger snow accumulations

• Heavy rains