2024 Geography Final Exam

1. How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?

• A By detecting sunken ships
• B By helping ships navigate
• C By monitoring fish migration
• D By warning of a natural disaster

2. The global diffusion of advanced computer technology has resulted in —

• F a renewed adherence to traditional customs
• G declining interest in foreign popular culture
• H an increase in the accessibility of higher education
• J reduced levels of geographic mobility

3. Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?

• A Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education.
• B Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.
• C Economists view it as an important center for international trade.
• D The adherents of several major religions regard it as a holy city.

4. The arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when —

• F immigrants are pressured to assimilate quickly to their new community
• G immigrants are forced to settle in areas populated by people from their homeland
• H the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs
• J local governments pass laws enforcing immigration quotas

5. The trees listed above are similar because they —

• A all require very little moisture
• B are all unable to flourish at high elevations
• C all depend on large birds to spread their seeds
• D are all adapted to cold regions

6. Which situation is referred to in this excerpt?

• F The rapid growth of urban populations
• G The rapid conversion of an important habitat to other uses
• H The spread of invasive species to non-native habitats
• J The release of toxic chemicals into Earth’s atmosphere

7. In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?

• A A place with low elevation
• B A place that experiences regular monsoons
• C A place that experiences frequent sunny days
• D A place with high daily temperatures

8. Which change is a direct result of the diffusion of popular American chain restaurants throughout the world?

• F The cultural landscapes of commercial areas have become increasingly similar.
• G Local production of fresh produce has declined.
• H The service sectors of developing countries have begun to decline.
• J Religious dietary restrictions have been ignored.

9. What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• A It provides economic assistance to member countries through loans.
• B It controls the global distribution of a natural resource.
• C It offers military support to threatened member countries.
• D It stores reserves of a natural resource.

10. In the Netherlands the monarch plays a role in government most similar to that of the —

• F Ayatollah of Iran
• G British queen
• H South Korean President
• J King of Saudi Arabia