Sp 25 Review Weekly Quiz 11 Day 58-61

Satellite image of Europe by night, NASA 2005. Which statement is the BEST summary about the population of Europe as shown in this image?

• Europe has a greater population than the visible areas of Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
• Europe's population is centered most heavily on its southern coastline.
• The economies of Europe are able to produce nuclear energy.
• Europe's population is centered most heavily along its mountain ranges and the interior of the continent.

In 1999, Turkey was recognized as a candidate for full membership in the European Union. Turkey's primary goal in making this membership bid is to benefit from-

• increased humanitarian assistance from member countries.
• technological advances made by trading partners.
• military assistance from member countries in times of conflict.
• greater access to markets within the organization.

*Railroads *Highways *Airplanes These modes of transportation have affected where economic activities are conducted throughout the world by-

• requiring more population centers to develop near natural resources.
• enabling productive regions to be less dependent on long-distance trade.
• making access to water routes near settlements less necessary.
• encouraging private businesses to invest more in the development of public infrastructure.

Which number on the map is closest to the Pyrenees Mountains?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of these physical characteristics are LEAST LIKELY to be found in a geographic area known as a "steppe"?

• limited rainfall
• cold winters
• grasslands
• dense forests

This map shows where major cities in Russia are located. Based on the map, which of these is MOST LIKELY true?

• The eastern portion of the country is home to major industrial centers.
• All of the major cities are close to the Russian capital.
• Most of Russia's population is concentrated in western cities.
• Russia's climate is influenced by the Pacific Ocean.

Which region on the map is home to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Which of the following would best describe the range of climates found in Russia?

• Mediterranean to tropical
• Marine West Coast to Mediterranean
• Continental to Arctic
• Tropical to Continental

One argument in favor of using genetically modified crops is that doing so-

• protects biological diversity on cultivated land.
• reduces the use of pesticides on crops.
• allows for the cultivation of native food sources.
• guarantees high yields of cash crops.

Rainforests and mountains have affected the economic growth of Latin America by-

• limiting the development of transportation systems.
• preventing the establishment of colonial empires.
• encouraging the exchange of cultural ideas.
• supporting the expansion of agricultural plantations.