World Geography Final Study Test

Researching the average life expectancy in a country will allow you to infer –

• The health of the country

• The wealth of the country

• The availability of healthcare in a country

• All of the above

Based on the graph provided and your knowledge of social studies, what can you infer about the countries on the left bar graph?

• Their economies are much stronger than the United States

• Their economies are not as strong as the United States

• They do not have as many enemies as the United States

• They have so many enemies they cannot defend themselves

Which location's population would MOST LIKELY be affected by the physical processes listed? Select ALL that that this applies to.

• California

• Amazon Rainforest

• Japan

• Southeast Texas

There is a correlation between the literacy rates and the GDP of a country. According to the graph, the highest literacy rate is found in the country of , and the lowest literacy rate on the graph is found in . The higher the literacy rate of a country, the higher the GDP.

• South Korea

• Afghanistan

What is a positive effect of desalination? Select the correct answer.

• Desalination can be a sustainable way to protect our water cycle and water supply

• Desalination is the process of pulling salt out of seawater on a large scale

• This process has been around for more than a decade and is gaining popularity as the need for fresh water rises

• This process requires a lot of energy, has a lot of upfront costs, and is very costly to maintain

How does geography affect population distribution in Japan's cities?

• Geography affects population distribution in Japan through an increase in multiculturalism.

• Geography affects population distribution in Japan by creating a need to build innovative spaces.

• Geography affects population distribution in Japan through green space opportunities.

• Geography affects population distribution in Japan by creating more industrial plant jobs.

Which statement BEST describes evidence about Japans geography?

• Japan is a country whose physical geography determines many decisions made by developers.

• Because there are so many mountains, living and building space is limited.

• The Japanese have found a solution to this problem.

• They began to build upward instead of outward.

Which of the following are scarce in a country after a natural disaster? Select TWO answers.

• humanitarian workers

• housing or shelter

• aid from other countries

• schools and churches

• clean drinking water

Which factors are boosting Latin American tourism? Select TWO answers.

• democratic countries

• healthy beaches

• high levels of development

• scenic rainforests

• relics of the past

Which of the following institutions apply to every society? Select TWO correct answers.

• government

• traditions

• graduate colleges

• Wall Street financials

• religious head of state