World Geography SOL Review 2

According to the excerpt below, how does crowdfunding most directly affect the economy of the United States?

• It enforces labor laws
• It provides new capital.
• It locates raw materials.
• It helps to train workers.

The process shown in the diagram is an example of how people-

• share ideas
• produce inventions
• migrate to find work
• practice religious traditions

Which factor is the basis for the theory of comparative advantage?

• specialization
• investment
• rationing
• capital

Which of the following is NOT a function of a town or city?

• Agriculture
• Trade centers
• Religious centers
• Governmental administration

Which of the following describes the conflict taking place in the location below?

• There is a history of ethnic struggle between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes.
• Catholic Republicans are in conflict with Protestant Loyalists over the unity of the island.
• There is an ethnic struggle between Turks and Greeks on the island.
• The island was invaded by Iraq in the 1990s because it is rich in oil reserves.

Which of the following factors would NOT have contributed to the changes shown in this table?

• People sought to live in areas with warm climates.
• Economic growth attracted new migration to southern cities.
• People wanted more representation in government.
• Air conditioning is affordable and widely available.

Which of the following newspaper headlines would NOT be an example of cooperation between governments to benefit their citizens?

• "Minneapolis and St. Paul Initiate Campaign to Attract New Business"
• "Tri-City Industrial Development Authority Hosts Regional Job Fair"
• "Local Store Provides Free Water to Citizens After the Hurricane"
• Local Reservoir to Charge a Usage Fee to Citizens of Neighboring States"

Which reason best explains the projections made on this graph?

• Crop yields in developing countries are decreasing.
• Vaccinations in developing countries are less expensive.
• Residents in developed countries are living longer.
• Prosperity in developed countries leads to a slower growth rate.

Which factors most contributed to the events described in the excerpt?

• increased diversity in plants and trees
• climate change and irrigation projects
• increased use of fertilizers and insecticides
• industrial development and chemical weathering

A major natural gas company is looking to relocate near the coal fields. Which number would represent the best choice for that company?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4