World Geography: Units 1 & 2 Test

What is the purpose of a pagoda in Asian culture?

• home

• holiday

• government

• religious

In which country does a significant conflict between Catholics and Protestants occur?

• Germany

• Northern Ireland

• France

• United States

Which technological innovation has allowed many people to live in the suburbs instead of cities?

• automobiles

• airplanes

• bicycles

• air conditioning

What type of farming is depicted in this photo?

• desertification

• deforestation

• terrace

• polder

The Black Forest in Germany has damage to trees, plants, and other wildlife from factories nearby. This type of pollution is called __________.

• the ozone layer

• mercury poisoning

• the greenhouse effect

• acid rain

Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?

• Tropical

• Subarctic

• Humid Continental

• Temperate

Where do people live that they need to be more concerned about hurricanes?

• areas of high elevation

• cold areas

• coastal areas

• desert regions

What is the name of the area known for volcanic activity and earthquakes?

• Rim of Fire

• Range Fires

• Rings of Flames

• Ring of Fire

Which climate zone can be found at any latitude?

• Marine West Coast

• Ice Cap

• Arid

• Humid Continental

Climate is the weather an area has ____________________.

• over a longer period of time

• for just today

• for tomorrow

• that is bad