World Geography Final Semester 2

Political geography primarily studies:

• The spatial distribution of political phenomena

• The political policies of different countries

• The political history of the world

• The political science

Which of the following is NOT a focus of political geography?

• The location of political borders

• The influence of geography on political decisions

• The voting behavior of a population

• The economic system of a country

How does political geography affect international relations?

• It determines the allies and enemies of a country

• It influences the foreign policies of a country

• It affects the trade relations between countries

• All of the above

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall year-round?

• Tropical

• Dry

• Temperate

• Polar

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• None of the above

What is the main function of water in an ecosystem?

• To provide a home for aquatic species

• To propel plant growth

• To provide nutrients and minerals necessary to sustain life

• All of the above

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• The number of different species in a given area

• The genetic variation within a population

• All of the above

What is a natural disaster?

• A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth

• An unfortunate event resulting from carelessness or ignorance

• A large-scale agricultural event

• None of the above

What is cultural diversity?

• The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society

• The dominance of one culture over another

• The blending of two cultures to form a new one

• None of the above

What is an economic activity?

• The production, distribution, and consumption of commodities

• The process of earning money

• The management of money and other assets

• All of the above