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WorksheetsGS Semester 2 Exam Review
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
A resource is
Something that is always renewed from the Earth's natural cycles
A substance from the environment that we find economically feasible to extract and socially acceptable to use.
Something that is always not renewed from the Earth's natural cycles
Always spread evenly across the Earth
The groundwater level at which all cracks and spaces in rock are filled with water.
Aquifer
Water table
Fossil water
Soil exhaustion
Energy resources formed from plant and animal remains.
Renewable resources
Greenhouse effect
Fossil fuels
Soil exhaustion
The process in which the Earth grows warmer over time.
Greenhouse effect
Polar melting
Reforestation
Global warming
Due to ___________ soil becomes nearly useless due to nutrient loss.
Reforestation
Greenhouse effect
Deforestation
Soil exhaustion
The destruction or loss of forests.
Reforestation
Greenhouse effect
Deforestation
Soil exhaustion
The process in which the Earth’s atmosphere traps heat energy.
Greenhouse effect
Polar melting
Reforestation
Global warming
Rock layers where groundwater is plentiful.
Aquifer
Water table
Fossil water
Soil exhaustion
What was the net change in days of unacceptable air quality between 1995 and 1997 for Atlanta, GA?
5
10
15
20
Which location has shown the least improvement in air quality?
San Diego
Orange County
Atlanta
Which of the following is NOT a reason that resources are being depleted?
Fossil fuels are limited
Conservation
People are not reusing resources
Population growth
People are using resources to increase standard of living
Which of the following is a reason for pollution in developed countries (MDC's)?
Deforestation
Wood fires
Overuse of soil from poor farming techniques
Using resources at a greater rate per person
Which of the following is a reason for pollution in developing countries (Lowest Developed Countries - LDC's)?
Deforestation
Pollution from over-consumption
Air pollution from too many cars
Using resources at a greater rate per person
Maintenance of resources in their present condition. (Protecting the environment from further human impact).
Conservation
Preservation
Depletion
Recycling
Sustainable use and management of natural resources (renewable or non-renewable). Using our resources for human needs, but thinking about the future (saving).
Conservation
Preservation
Depletion
Recycling
Use fewer resources and reduce the amount of waste. Buy and use less. Make choices about packaging (buy in bulk).
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Give things you do not want to someone else instead of throwing them away. Not using disposable cups & dishes. Repair/maintain things instead of getting new things. Use renewable sources of energy.
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
To use a resource again after processing it.
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
______ factors are essential in selecting a good place to settle. (Select all that apply)
Urbanization
Positional
Site
Conditional
Situation
Climate, Fresh water, Latitude, Soil quality are examples of
Site
Situation
Near key resources, Along major transportation and trade routes, Easy to defend/distance from enemies are examples of
Site
Situation
The location of a place relative to other places “connections”
Site
Situation
The physical character of a place “Conditions” that are right there at the location
Site
Situation
Identify which statement is false.
In a developed country more than 75% of people live in a rural area.
Urbanization is rapid in a developing country.
Urban growth is slow in a developed country.
Many of the world’s largest cities are found in developing countries.
In a developing country, less than half of people live in cities.
The development of new housing sites in less dense areas not connected to the existing built-up areas is known as _______.
Urban sprawl
Urbanization
Gentrification
Public housing
Gentrification is
the movement of wealthy people out of suburbs and rural areas into the city, changing the nature of the neighborhood
the movement of wealthy people into the suburbs, changing the nature of the neighborhood.
the movement of middle class people into the suburbs keeping the neighborhoods the same
the movement of people from urban to rural areas so that they have more space
Which of the following is a factor that a city planner would not take into consideration when designing a city
zoning ordinances
traffic
pollution
electoral boundaries
sanitation
Which of the following cities is NOT in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee?
Greenfield
Mequon
Muskego
Madison
A transportation problem that cities face is
noise and air pollution
crime
traffic jams
subsidies
A environmental problem that cities face is
noise and air pollution
crime
traffic jams
subsidies
A social problem that cities face is
noise and air pollution
crime
traffic jams
subsidies
A city and its surrounding built-up areas is called a
Village
Megalopolis
World City
Metropolitan area
Suburban area
A ______ is a huge center of finance, business and government that is important to the global economy.
Metropolitan area
Village
Megalopolis
World City
City
Which of the following cities is a world city?
Madison, WI
Tokyo, Japan
Greenfield, WI
Nagano, Japan
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find subsistence agriculture?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find commercial agriculture?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find tribal cultures?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find communism?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find freedom?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Which type of economy would you be most likely to find government control?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
In a Command Economy (select ALL that apply)
The government plays a major role in the economy.
The government makes few economic decisions.
The government owns and controls many of the resources with the country.
People have the ability to freely choose what to buy and sell
Little surplus is found in this kind of economy.
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Little surplus is found in this kind of economy.
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
People freely choose what to buy and sell.
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Trade is extremely important in this type of economy.
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
The picture included represents which economic concept
Supply and demand
Free enterprise
Command economy
Capitalism
Free enterprise is the basis of
Capitalism
Traditional/ Subsistence Economies
A Command Economy
All of these options
This type of economic activity can be found near the consumer.
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
This type of economic activity can be found anywhere, usually in places with a high standard of living and a warm climate
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
This sector of economy can occur at the source or the market
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
This sector of economy occurs directly where a natural resource is located.
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
Which of the following is NOT a measure of development?
Gross Domestic Product
Gross National Product
Communism
Literacy rate
Electricity consumption
The literacy rates in developed countries tend to be _________ than the literacy rates in developing countries.
Higher
Lower
None (it's the same)
Population growth tends to be slower in
Developed countries
Developing countries
None (it's the same
Birth rates tend to be higher in
Developed countries
Developing countries
None (it's the same
What type of country has new industries with people switching from rural to urban lifestyles?
Newly Industrialized Countries (NIC)
Less Developed Countries (LDC)
More Developed Countries (MDC)
None of these options
What type of country has a majority of people with a high standard of living?
Newly Industrialized Countries (NIC)
Less Developed Countries (LDC)
More Developed Countries (MDC)
None of these options
What type of country has a majority of people with a low standard of living?
Newly Industrialized Countries (NIC)
Less Developed Countries (LDC)
More Developed Countries (MDC)
None of these options
What type of economic activity is this
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
What type of economic activity is this
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
What type of economic activity is this
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
What type of economic activity is this
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
What type of economic activity is this
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
Boundaries that follow a feature of the landscape
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Borders based on culture traits
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Borders that follow regular patterns, usually straight lines
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Boundary using parallels and meridians
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Boundaries using rivers
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Boundaries based on ethnicity like the former Yugoslavia or Sudan
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
Boundaries based on language like Spain and Portugal
Geometric Boundary
Physical Boundary
Cultural Boundary
A country that is not under the rule of a monarch is known as a ___________
Theocracy
Democracy
Republic
Federal
Transitional
A country that is changing from one type of government to a different type of government.
Theocracy
Democracy
Republic
Federal
Transitional
A system in which the religious leaders rule.
Theocracy
Democracy
Republic
Federal
Transitional
A system in which there is absolute freedom and no formal government
Anarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Federal
Transitional
Includes the United States Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Is comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Donald Trump is currently the head of this branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Which of the following is an example of a State (as used in political science/geography)
Africa
Wisconsin
Washington D.C.
France
London
An organized political community, living under a government.
Province
Capital
Nation
State
Territory
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise
Gerrymander
Infrastructure
Technology
Government
Which of the following is NOT an example of infrastructure?
Salt and snow plows
Schools
Professional sports teams
Police and fire departments
Phone lines and the Internet
The United States is a federal democratic republic. Any government that does not have a monarch is a:
Federal
Democracy
Republic
The United States is a federal democratic republic. Rule by the majority through voting and elections is a:
Federal
Democracy
Republic
The United States is a federal democratic republic. A type of government characterized by both a central government that has power over smaller regional (state) governments is a:
Federal
Democracy
Republic
