Geography 4th Six Weeks Review

Explain a less developed country.

• Low literacy rate, little access to healthcare, and low life expectancy

• Poor infrastructure

• Mainly primary economic activities (jobs)

• All of the above

The Industrial Revolution contributed to the migration of people throughout Europe. What is this pattern of migration called?

• cultural diffusion

• the Silk Road

• rural-to-urban

• pandemonium

Known as the "Cradle of Civilization", this region has a warm, arid climate featuring deserts, mountains, fertile river valleys, and coastal areas. It Is a pivotal land bridge connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• Southwest Asia, a.k.a., MENA (Middle East & North Asia)

• Southwest Asia, a.k.a., MENA (Middle East & North America)

• Southwest Asia, a.k.a., MENA (Middle East & North Africa)

• Southwest Asia, a.k.a., MENA (Middle East & North Australia)

It is home to the birth of Islam and the holy site known as Mecca in the western highlands.

• Syria

• Turkey

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

Human settlement patterns have historically shown that communities are established near ________________ to facilitate transportation and trade.

• deserts

• bodies of water

• mountains

• forestation

An accident at a Nuclear Power Plant occurred in 1986 and it exposed millions of people to dangerous levels of radiation. It resulted in thousands of deaths and caused many to suffer from cancer, stomach diseases, cataracts, and immune system disorders. Name that power plant!

• Fukushima

• Zapoizhizia

• Chernobyl

• Exxon

What type of vehicles is Europe actively promoting to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality as part of its environmental strategy?

• SUVs

• private jets

• electric and hybrid vehicles

• 18-wheelers

What innovative technology was invented in the Netherlands and helped the Dutch people to reclaim land?

• ferries

• trains

• polders

• solar panels

The breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s led to the creation of several independent nations. What type of cultural impact is demonstrated by this division?

• cultural convergence

• a unified cultural identity

• cultural divergence

• a boost to the economy

What role does language play in shaping cultural identity in Europe?

• It unifies diverse cultures under one language.

• It reflects the region's historical and cultural diversity.

• It creates huge barriers between all cultures.

• It has absolutely no impact whatsoever.