2nd semester exam World Geography

Throughout history, how has the harsh climate of the Russian landscape been a benefit to the people?

• It has caused a great deal of problems for citizens

• It served as an excuse for political unrest

• It served as protection from foreign invaders

• It caused a great deal of anguish for leaders

Sports in Russia suffered significantly with the collapse of the Soviet Union for which of the following reasons?

• lack of interest

• reduced government support

• new emphasis on education

• renewed interest in ballet

Which geographic factor contributes MOST to the physical development of Pacific islands in Oceania?

• erosion

• typhoons

• volcanism

• weathering

Which effects of Spanish colonization are still evident in Latin America today? Select TWO correct answers.

• Spanish language

• Catholic religion

• socialist economy

• parliamentary monarchy

• reggae music

Using the graph above, what can be said about the population of Latin America?

• Latin America once had one of the oldest populations in the world; by 2100, it is expected to have the youngest population.

• Latin America once had one of the youngest populations in the world; by 2100, it is expected to have the oldest population.

• Latin America once had a population older than that of North America; by 2100, it is expected to have a younger population.

Which of the following landforms have affected the population distribution of Latin America?

• Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains

• Amazon River and the Pampas

• Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean

How does Brazil differ from the other countries found in Latin America?

• Brazil's primary language is Portuguese, while most other parts of Latin America speak Spanish.

• Brazil's primary language is Spanish, while most other parts of Latin America speak Portuguese.

• Brazil's primary religion is Eastern Orthodoxy, while most other parts of Latin America practice Roman Catholicism.

• Brazil's primary religion is Islam, while most other parts of Latin America practice Hinduism.

This is a map about employment in agriculture. Based on the map, on which continent would you find the most traditional economies?

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

How do the migrations of the Bantu people in Africa still influence the continent today?

• Many of the languages in Sub-Saharan Africa are related.

• Many of the people still use copper tools.

• Most religions are related to early Christianity.

• Most overland trade follow the same migration routes.

This is a map of Africa in 1914. Which physical feature has greatly influenced colonial boundaries in North Africa?

• rivers

• mountains

• deserts

• oceans