World Geography Final Exam Review #1

Throughout history, how has the harsh climate of the Russian landscape been a benefit to the people?

• It has caused a great deal of problems for citizens

• It served as an excuse for political unrest

• It served as protection from foreign invaders

• It caused a great deal of anguish for leaders

Which is a cultural pattern of contemporary Russia that distinguishes it from its communist roots?

• Russian law prohibits organized religion.

• Russians have a new celebration like the Day of the Dead.

• Russian law prohibits European emigration.

• Russians have a new social class of wealthy business people.

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

• The northern side of the mountain range receives cool, rainy weather, while the southern side is a hot desert.

• The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier.

• The western side receives cold, arctic weather, while the eastern side is protected from weather extremes and has a mild climate.

• The western side of the mountain range receives warm Mediterranean winds, while the eastern side is affected by Indian Ocean monsoon rains.

Southwest Asia and North Africa are part of the same world region. What characteristics do countries of this region have in common?

• The region is predominantly Muslim.

• The region has many democratic governments.

• The region is predominantly English speaking.

• The region has several women as country leaders.

• The region has dry and arid climate types.

Which of the following has played a significant role in the increased wealth amongst Middle Eastern nations since the 1970s?

• The growing global influence of Islamic fundamentalism

• The expanded role of the Arab League in international politics

• The discovery of extremely productive gold mines in the region

• The creation of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

The graph below illustrates which nations control the world's oil reserves. Based on the information contained in this graph, one can conclude that

• no major oil reserves exist in Latin America.

• only Middle Eastern nations are members of OPEC.

• events in the Middle East have little effect on world oil prices.

• many nations are dependent on OPEC member nations for oil বাগের

In the Middle East, a region often torn by conflict and poor relations between neighboring countries, oil and water are the two most important resources. Most Middle Eastern countries are arid and their populations are growing rapidly. Therefore, most of these countries suffer water shortages throughout the year. Since rivers and aquifers run through several countries, fresh water is a shared resource and a frequent source of conflict. Pollution or overuse of the waters of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Turkey, for example, affect Syria and Iraq downstream.

Which of the following is the BEST solution to the problem described above?

• Countries of the region should prosecute countries that pollute rivers.

• Middle Eastern countries should regulate water use through international agencies.

• Middle Eastern countries should take steps to control population growth.

• Countries of the region should cooperate to build shared desalination plants.

Which of the following would be an appropriate title for this map?

• Occupied Territories Under Dispute Between Israel and Palestine

• Comparison of the Ancient Hebrew Kingdom with the Modern Nation of Israel

• Areas of Desertification in the Sinai Peninsula

• Distribution of Sunni and Shi'a Muslim Populations

The list below outlines some of the problems with setting the boundary line between Israel and ____________.

• Control of Jerusalem

• Location of Aquifers

• Jewish settlement

• Iraq

• Lebanon

• Saudi Arabia

• Palestine

Which two countries have disagreements over borders, water, and control of the capital of both countries, Jerusalem?

• Jordan and Israel

• Israel and Egypt

• Palestine and Syria

• Palestine and Israel