World Geography Final

Which of the following is a key belief of Judaism?

• Four Noble Truths

• The Ten Commandments

• Karma and rebirth

• Eightfold Path

What do general reference maps show?

• A detailed view of a specific area, including street names and business locations

• A broad overview of an area, including landforms, political boundaries, water bodies, and cities

• A representation of only political boundaries and cities

• A map that focuses solely on natural resources and terrain types

Which of the following is an importance of weathering?

• Soil formation

• Ocean currents

• Air pressure

• Photosynthesis

Native American spirituality often emphasizes harmony with nature and the interconnectedness of all living things. Many tribes believe in a Great Spirit or Creator, but practices and beliefs vary widely. The Sun Dance is a sacred ceremony practiced by several Plains tribes that involves fasting, prayer, and dancing.

• True

• False

• Only some tribes believe in a Great Spirit

• The Sun Dance is not a recognized ceremony

Where did Buddhism originate?

• Ancient India

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

Which of the following is a safety measure during a tornado?

• Seek shelter in a basement or interior room

• Go outside to watch the tornado

• Open all windows

• None of the above

Political maps focus on which of the following?

• Natural landscape features, State and national boundaries, locations of cities, and capital cities

• Elevation changes, Contour lines

• State and national boundaries, locations of cities, and capital cities

• Geological formations and soil types

What are earthquakes?

• Sudden movements of the Earth's crust caused by the shifting of tectonic plates

• Gradual changes in the Earth's surface due to erosion

• Natural disasters caused by volcanic eruptions

• Weather phenomena resulting from atmospheric pressure changes

One aspect of culture is _________?

• The food we eat

• The weather we experience

• The clothes we wear

• The languages we speak

Tsunamis are typically caused by:

• Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

• Heavy rainfall

• Wind storms

• Melting glaciers