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WorksheetsWorld Geography Post Test Practice
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Given the Data in the table, which country is most likely to be a major oil exporter?
Russia
Nigeria
Brazil
Norway
Which modification to the environment would most likely have to be made to grow cotton the region directly south of the Aral Sea?
Terraces would have to be constructed.
Desalination plants would have to built.
Irrigation systems would have to be established.
Floating gardens would need to be developed.
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.
There is competition for resources among countries.
The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.
Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.
A city lies on a fault line but has not experienced a major earthquake for many years. Which action
would be best for the city to take now to prevent property damage during a possible earthquake in the
future?
Acquire technology to detect warning signs in advance.
Develop an extensive disaster cleanup plan.
Design structures that can withstand extreme stress.
Create an emergency response plan to provide essential services.
On the map above, the shaded area is most associated with which of the following types of agriculture?
Truck farming
Plantation agriculture
Slash and burn cultivation
Rice cultivation
Soil erosion is a serious problem in semi-arid regions because it threatens crop production and can lead to famine. Which action can be a possible solution to the problem of erosion?
grazing cattle on semi-arid land
stripping wild plants and trees for food sources
building urban centers on eroded areas
planting trees to hold back advancing desert areas
In the twentieth century these factors encouraged migration primarily
By people with significant economic resources
From one developed country to another
From developing to developed countries
Among people with similar religious beliefs
The common characteristics of these countries can be attributed to their
economic relationship with industrialized countries to their north
past military alliances with one another.
preservation of Mayan and Aztec traditions
history of colonization by a European country.
In recent years, the number of refugees has been increasing. However, most refugees come from
just a few countries. Which of the following best describes economic impacts that refugees can have
on a receiving country? Chose the TWO correct answers.
Decrease demand for goods and services such as food, clothing and housing.
Seamless transition into the country's culture.
Adding to the country’s low-wage labor pool
The sending country has to provide money for extra services that will be incurred.
May pose costly security risks for the receiving country.
Which population pyramid shown above is the best representation of a college town?
A
B
C
D
Which population pyramid shown above is the best representation of a military base?
A
B
C
D
According to the diagrams, how do El Niño conditions differ from normal weather conditions?
Wind currents blow from the east to west, and tropical rains shift westward.
Heavy rains batter Indonesia
Warm surface water accumulated in the east towards South America.
Storm systems move in from the north, bringing colder temperatures.
Based on its geographic location, the economy of Cape Town, South Africa, most likely developed due to
the town’s position as a
port site
farming region
river site
mining region
Based on the image above, which of the following situations that do NOT demonstrate the characteristics of a push factor? Choose the TWO correct answers
Education opportunities in the United States.
Widespread famine in North Africa caused by desertification.
Increasing levels of unemployment in Mexico.
Political and religious freedom in France.
The escalating civil conflict in Syria.
The above chart shows an example of
A reduction in methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s)
Reduction in the amount of industrialized nations around the world
Climate changes caused by technology that decreases the effects of global warming
Climate changes caused by the greenhouse effect, deforestation, and burning fossil fuels
Tension among the Sunni and Shia (or Shiite) sects of Islam has resulted in violent confrontations and attacks by radicals in numerous parts of the Muslim world. What is the fundamental issue dividing these sects of Islam?
The nature of the supreme being
The true leader of the religion
Which of the Five Pillars is most important
Whether they should try to convert non-Muslims to Islam
Desertification is a natural process that is often accelerated by human activities, including farming and overgrazing livestock. How does desertification affect humans?
Land irrigation becomes more efficient.
Drought-resistant crops become easier to grow.
Winter becomes shorter in affected areas.
Some areas become agriculturally unproductive.
Based on the data in the table, which country most likely has the highest standard of living?
Myanmar
Vietnam
Papua New Guinea
Laos
Which forms of government are best matched to the description above?
Country 1 - Republic
Country 2 - Theocracy
Country 1 - Constitutional monarchy
Country 2 - Republic
Country 1- Democracy
Country 2 - Absolute monarchy
Country 1 - Dictatorship
Country 2 - Democracy
Which of the following accurately describes ocean currents?
Large circular system where warm water flows from North to South and cold water flows from East to West
Large circular system where warm water flows from the poles back to the Equator
System where warm water flows away from the Equator toward the poles, and cold water flows back toward the Equator
System where cold water flows from the Equator to the poles and is replaced by warm water
How does the geography of Belarus affect its trade opportunities?
It borders only two other countries.
It has no direct ocean access.
It has no access to river shipping.
It is distant from large markets.
The Great Barrier Reef, famous as the largest collection of coral reefs on Earth, attracts tourists and scientists to which area?
A. the Caribbean shoreline of Belize
B. the northeastern coast of Australia
the northwestern islands of Hawaii
the Indian Ocean west of Indonesia
Landlocked nations have limited opportunities for importing and exporting goods. Which infrastructure must be constructed for such international trade to take place?
airports and paved roads
canals and ditches
hospitals and schools
lighthouses and seaports
Africa’s mineral resources are among the richest in the world, yet most of the continent’s population has not benefited from this wealth. Overall, the African population remains poor and struggling. Which factor has NOT contributed to this problem?
Many African nations were exploited by colonial rulers that exported mineral resources back to Europe
Most African nations use their mineral wealth to support economic reform programs
Many African nations have failed to develop industries to use their mineral resources in manufacturing
Some African nations exploit their mineral resources to fuel regional armed conflicts
Which factor has played the most significant role in India being culturally isolated from the rest of Asia?
Different languages are spoken there.
It was once a separate landmass
Its climate is warmer than regions to the north.
Mountain ranges create a natural boundary
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
1
2
3
4
The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians bears the most similarity to the conflict between which two cultures?
India and Pakistan
China and Taiwan
Russia and Georgia
British Columbia and Quebec
What did early civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and South Asia all have in common?
They began in societies ruled by a noble class
They began when traders traveled into the region
They began when a strong king conquered an empire
They began in river valleys where agriculture flourished
Which of the following WAS NOT a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Chechnya experienced very little change and was at peace during this time period.
Crime, conflict, and other signs of instability significantly increased in this region.
Governments in many of these countries fought with each other over land that each claimed.
Most of the fighting between the governments was resolved with very little loss of life.
Ethnic groups began to take up arms to win their own independent territories.
Which of the following describe OPEC? Choose the TWO correct answers.
The purpose of OPEC is to help members control worldwide oil prices by adjusting oil prices and production quotas
OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, has not significantly affected international trade.
The organization was established, by oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, to coordinate policies on selling petroleum products.
Together, countries that are members of OPEC comprise about 35% of the world’s proven crude oil reserves
The establishment of maquiladoras by the United States corporations for the production of electronics components is an example of which of the following?
Exploration of union labor
New International division of labor
Industrialization
Colonialism
According to the population pyramids, which statement is true?
Hundred of thousands more females live longer than males
There are about 300,000 females that are ages 20-24
The number of men living longer in Rwanda will likely increase in the next 50 years
There are about 300,000 males and females from age 0-4
Countries with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS also have a large number of children working. What accounts for this connection?
With so many soldiers sick, children are forced to work for the government
With so many adults sick, children are needed to work in local factories
Many children are orphans and must support themselves or their families
Many children must earn money to pay for their own or their siblings’ medication
"2/3 of Israel is desert. However, fruits and vegetables grown in Israel are sold around the world. The Israelis invented an underground irrigation system that takes water straight to the roots of the plants."
This information is an example of how technology
influences agricultural production
alters climate conditions
increases energy usage
affects transportation patterns
European countries have experienced an increase in Muslim population in recent decades. The map above shows the distribution and proportions of Muslims by country. Which of the following are reasons for the increase in Muslim population to these countries since 1950? Choose the THREE correct answers.
Resistance in the new countries ethnic laws
Political instability and conflict in their home country.
An increase in guest worker programs.
Travel bans that were instituted in other non European countries.
Gender inequality in their homeland.
Which of the following would have the greatest impact on Costa Rica’s ability to produce electricity?
A lack of business incentives for developing green technology.
The inability to collect fines for excessive use of utilities.
A change in climate resulting in less rainfall.
An inadequate enforcement of laws protecting conservation areas.
Which map would be most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following would be part of the description for the absolute location of Green Bay, Wisconsin?
88° West longitude
89° West longitude
46° North latitude
43° North latitude
Based on this data, what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana?
The population is greater in Botswana.
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.
Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola.
Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older.
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Peru
Brazil
Bolivia
Argentina
