World Geography Final Exam Review #2

What mountain range contributes to the development of monsoons in India?

• Alps

• Ural

• Andes

• Himalayas

This graph shows the population in millions of the poor and the total population. Which of the following conclusions is BEST supported by this graph?

• India's economy grew rapidly during the period shown.

• The percent of India's poor has increased relative to the total population.

• Population growth has been slowing down in recent decades.

• The number of people in poverty has declined relative to the total population.

Why has Singapore served as an important location for globalization in the world?

• It is a center of agriculture production, exporting rice and wheat to the region.

• It is an international port city, connecting trade across the Indian and Pacific oceans.

• It has the world’s busiest airport, providing connections to Australia and the Asian mainland.

• It serves as a major center for education, with many people traveling from across Asia to attend its schools and universities.

What does this diagram represent?

• The division of labor in feudal Japan

• The division of labor in colonial Latin America

• The rigid social class structure dynastic China

• The rigid social class structure of traditional India

How does the character of this place reveal its location?

• Cultural and religious elements indicate this place to be likely India.

• Economic and cultural elements indicate this place to be likely Japan.

• Political and religious elements indicate this place to be likely Germany.

• Geographical and religious elements indicate this place to be likely Iraq.

Which culture is pictured above?

• The canal is like ancient India.

• The architecture is like ancient China.

• The gardens are like ancient Vietnam.

• The architecture is like ancient Indonesia.

What do Shanghai, Beijing, and other major metropolises of China have in common?

• Busy commercial districts and architecture that reflects both modern and traditional influences

• Significant levels of political involvement and an emphasis on freedom of expression

• Economies largely dependent upon agriculture and the tourism industry

• Emphasis on the conservation and preservation of natural resources

Which of the following explains why Japan and North Korea have the same 99% literacy rate, but Japan is much more economically developed?

• Japan has had more diverse environmental change.

• Japan's physical proximity to China has helped.

• North Korea's population has grown faster than Japan's.

• Japan's government has been much less oppressive and controlling than North Korea's.

Using the information provided in the graph, which of the following is true?

• In general, minimum wages are higher in democratic nations.

• In general, minimum wages are higher in autocratic nations.

• In general, minimum wages are lower in communist states.

• In general, minimum wages are lower in socialist states.

Refer to the graph 'Human Development Index, 1980-2011.' Which conclusion about economic development in China, Japan, and Korea is reflected by the data in the graph?

• Korea’s economic development has lagged recently.

• Korea and Japan are at a similar level of development.

• China’s economic development exceeds that of Korea.

• Japan is far more developed than either China or Korea.