World Geography Review Questions

What is an example of spatial diffusion?

• A mountain forming over time
• The spread of crops between continents
• A country creating new laws
• A river changing course

The Columbian Exchange resulted in—

• isolation between continents
• no cultural change
• exchange of plants, animals, and diseases
• fewer trade routes

How does technology affect the use of physical features?

• It has no impact
• It limits development
• It allows new uses of land and resources
• It destroys all environments

What primarily causes seasons on Earth?

• Earth’s distance from the sun
• Earth’s tilt and orbit
• Ocean currents
• Wind systems

Which factor most affects the climate near the equator?

• Elevation
• Latitude
• Wind barriers
• Ocean depth

Mountains often cause—

• equal rainfall on both sides
• desert climates everywhere
• rain shadow effects
• no precipitation

Ocean currents influence—

• only wildlife
• climate and temperature
• political boundaries
• population growth

Which biome is most likely found in a hot, wet climate?

• Tundra
• Desert
• Tropical rainforest
• Grassland

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

• Military strength
• Standard of living
• Land size
• Climate patterns

A country with high literacy and long life expectancy likely has—

• low development
• high development
• no economy
• poor infrastructure