WorksheetsSemester 1 Final Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Rapid growth of cities that results in scattered development that increases traffic, drains local resources, and destroys open space is known as
a)
smart growth.
b)
suburbanization.
c)
urban sprawl.
d)
the multiple nuclei model.
2.
Which describes the population pattern of Southern Europe today?
a)
declining
b)
growing modestly
c)
growing sharply
d)
unchanged
3.
How has computer technology affected cultural change in recent decades?
a)
It has decelerated cultural change by imposing more uniformity.
b)
It has discouraged cultural change because people are distracted by electronic gadgets.
c)
It has accelerated cultural change by facilitating the spread of ideas and traditions.
d)
It has accelerated cultural change because it has imposed cultural uniformity.
4.
The Central Uplands are characterized by
a)
low mountains, rolling hills, and high plateaus.
b)
rugged cliffs, high mountains, and broad valleys.
c)
high mountains, deep gorges, and low plateaus.
d)
gentle mountains, deep basins, and narrow valleys.
5.
Which action have cities in Northwestern Europe taken to combat environmental problems caused by acid rain?
a)
prohibited the use of limestone, which is corroded by acid, as a building material
b)
required factories to build tall smokestacks to carry factory emissions away from populated areas
c)
applied acid-resistant coatings to vulnerable buildings and statues
d)
banned the use of fossil fuels in homes and factories
6.
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
a)
an alliance of Euro-Atlantic trading partners dedicated to maintaining democratic freedom by means of collective defense
b)
an agreement among North American countries to eliminate trade barriers
c)
a free trade area comprising many European countries and their preferred trading partners
d)
an international body that oversees trade agreements and settles trade disputes among countries
7.
Which country in Northwestern Europe has few natural resources for energy and imports most of its energy needs?
a)
Germany
b)
the Netherlands
c)
the United Kingdom
d)
Switzerland
8.
Increased trade during the 1300s integrated Northern European countries with mainland Europe, causing Nordic society to become increasingly
a)
distinct.
b)
isolated.
c)
continental.
d)
industrialized.
9.
Though modern geographers use information from economics, sociology, history, and many other school subjects, before modern computers, geographers most heavily relied on skills in
a)
math.
b)
botany.
c)
physics.
d)
geology.
10.
In what city did the building of levees damage the natural landscape that once protected it from flooding?
a)
New York City
b)
New Orleans
c)
Chicago
d)
Atlanta
11.
Which of the following is an example of devolution?
a)
the collapse of the Soviet Union
b)
the division of Germany following World War II
c)
the transfer of power granting self-rule to Northern Ireland
d)
the cessation of hostilities following the end of the Cold War
12.
Mexico City’s geography makes air pollution a greater problem because it is located
a)
on a mountainside, where the air is thinner.
b)
in a valley, which often traps carbon emissions.
c)
on the coast, which creates the heat island effect.
d)
on a plain, so there is little wind to disperse the pollution.
13.
A map that highlights differences in height between mountains and lower regions is called
a)
a political map.
b)
a mental map.
c)
a physical map.
d)
a thematic map.
14.
What kind of trees change color and drop their leaves in autumn?
a)
pine trees
b)
coniferous trees
c)
evergreen trees
d)
deciduous trees
15.
Which statement summarizes trends in the population patterns of Southern Europe today?
a)
Births are occurring at a slower rate than deaths, resulting in a shrinking, aging population.
b)
Births are occurring at a faster rate than deaths, resulting in a growing, younger population.
c)
Births and deaths are occurring at about the same rate, resulting in an unchanging population rate.
d)
Births are occurring at a faster rate than deaths, resulting in larger families, but an unchanging population growth rate.
16.
What does human geography examine?
a)
the relationships between climate, land, water, plants, and animals
b)
the relationships between physical environments and people
c)
the relationships between living and inanimate things on Earth
d)
the relationships between the people in the past, present and future
17.
One effect of land subsidence is the creation of
a)
oases.
b)
sinkholes.
c)
new biomes.
d)
estuaries.
18.
The tectonically active country that is also the westernmost country in the Northern European subregion is
a)
Greenland.
b)
Sweden.
c)
Denmark.
d)
Iceland.
19.
NAFTA has created environmental issues along the Rio Grande by
a)
encouraging rapid industrial growth in the region
b)
constructing a series of fences along the border
c)
increasing the flow of traffic through the region
d)
increasing the flow of immigration along the border
20.
What keeps the planets revolving around the sun?
a)
the sun’s heat
b)
the sun’s gravitational pull
c)
the sun’s inertia
d)
the sun’s energy
21.
The Central Uplands is an area of
a)
low-lying and flat land eroded by glaciers.
b)
rugged coastlines, low hills, and rolling plains.
c)
high plateaus, low rounded mountains, and hills.
d)
high, jagged mountains and flat plateaus.
22.
Although Norway lacks bauxite, one of the key ingredients for the manufacture of aluminum, it has plenty of ________, which powers production.
a)
wind energy
b)
hydroelectricity
c)
natural gas
d)
biofuel
23.
In Northern Europe, air warmed by the ________ creates a mild climate even though the region is located in higher latitudes.
a)
jet stream
b)
volcanic emissions
c)
Arctic Pressure Dome
d)
Gulf Stream
24.
A primary mission of Greenpeace, Oceana, and Seas at Risk is to
a)
promote ecotourism.
b)
regulate fishing industries.
c)
protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
d)
enhance biological diversity of marine life.
25.
Like the neighboring Pacific Ranges, the ________ grew as geologic forces heaved slabs of rock upward.
a)
Great Plains
b)
Appalachian Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Canadian Shield
26.
Because of its location in the high latitudes, the ________ is changing more rapidly in Northern Europe than in most other places in the world.
a)
population
b)
cultural diversity
c)
tectonic activity
d)
climate
27.
Many ________ fled to Canada after the American Revolution.
a)
Quebecois
b)
British
c)
Inuit
d)
Loyalists
28.
Northern Mexico has a ________ climate.
a)
tropical
b)
subtropical
c)
dry
d)
Mediterranean
29.
The Grand Canyon was slowly created by what kind of external force?
a)
water erosion
b)
glacial movement
c)
wind erosion
d)
rock erosion
30.
Canada is the world’s third-largest producer of ________, which is an inexpensive source of renewable energy.
a)
synthetic crude oil
b)
natural gas
c)
hydroelectricity
d)
wind and solar power
31.
When does the shortest day of the year occur?
a)
on the winter solstice
b)
on the spring equinox
c)
on the summer solstice
d)
on the fall equinox
32.
Coffee is one of Guatemala’s key ________, which it sells to other countries all over the globe.
a)
imports
b)
exports
c)
tariffs
d)
raw materials
33.
A ________ boundary often follows straight lines and does not account for physical features.
a)
cultural
b)
ethnic
c)
geometric
d)
Natural
34.
Why would a geographer think understanding our solar system is important?
a)
to track asteroids and comets so they don’t collide with Earth
b)
to map the positions and orbits of our solar system's planets around the sun
c)
to understand how Earth fits into this system, much as how different areas of Earth fit together
d)
to determine which planets may have supported life in the past or be able to sustain life now
35.
Which river has limited use for water navigation due to shallowness, fluctuations in volume, and silt?
a)
Danube River
b)
Loire River
c)
Rhône River
d)
Seine River
36.
When geographers acquire geographic information by direct observation, they
a)
conduct interviews and surveys.
b)
look for evidence on the Internet.
c)
visit a place or use information from remote sensing devices.
d)
look at various maps created by cartographers over different time periods.
37.
An urban area might turn into a ________ if its key industry is no longer needed and the population moves on in order to seek a livelihood.
a)
world city
b)
suburb
c)
tourist trap
d)
ghost town
38.
State-supported day care is an example of ________ social welfare policies in the Nordic countries.
a)
low-tax
b)
conservative
c)
family-friendly
d)
limited
39.
The period in the 1700s and 1800s during which many countries experienced rapid cultural change as they developed power-driven machines and factories to mass-produce goods is known as the
a)
Communist Revolution.
b)
Information Revolution.
c)
Industrial Revolution.
d)
Agricultural Revolution.
40.
Diego Rivera was a Mexican artist who
a)
carved huge statues in the tradition of the Olmec.
b)
wove elaborate tapestries depicting ancient Mexican cultures.
c)
painted murals, often depicting political and historical themes.
d)
was a pioneer in the abstract expressionism movement.
41.
The United States is an example of a(n)
a)
industrializing country.
b)
more developed country.
c)
newly industrialized country.
d)
less developed country.
42.
In marine west coast climates, ocean winds cause
a)
short, mild winters and nearly year-round rain.
b)
cool summers and cool, damp winters.
c)
short, mild winters and nearly year-round rain.
d)
warm summers and harshly cold winters.
43.
In recent decades, political and economic instability in some nations of Southern Europe was the result of
a)
the housing crisis and natural disasters.
b)
high national debt and unemployment.
c)
loss of tourism and climate change.
d)
industrial decline and EU mismanagement.
44.
Internal maps relate to
a)
individuals’ subjective perception of the geographic world around them.
b)
specific topics in geography such as landforms, vegetation, or population of a known area.
c)
maps inside technical devices like GPS systems in cars that help us find places.
d)
layers of information such as soils, zoning, and population within composite maps.
45.
What is the term for the generally windless area near the Equator?
a)
the prime meridian
b)
the doldrums
c)
the horse latitudes
d)
the midlatitudes
46.
A(n) ________ is an area of lush vegetation in a desert created by an underground spring.
a)
oasis
b)
prairie
c)
steppe
d)
tundra
47.
What early civilization in Mexico engaged in long-distance trade and built huge stone cities that had been abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived?
a)
the Olmec
b)
the Aztec
c)
the Zapotec
d)
the Maya
48.
A non-governmental organization (NGO) might attempt to protect the environment of Southern Europe by
a)
passing laws, such as the Mediterranean Action Plan.
b)
creating official departments such as the European Environmental Agency.
c)
enacting regulations such as limits on overfishing certain endangered species of fish.
d)
launching public awareness and education campaigns on environmental issues.
49.
Among the ocean currents that play a major role in Canada’s climates is the warm, northward-flowing current known as the
a)
Canadian Shield.
b)
Labrador Current.
c)
Gulf Stream.
d)
Alaska Current.
50.
________ is a type of political conflict that inspires fear and includes any violent and destructive act committed to intimidate a people or a government.
a)
Socialism
b)
Anarchism
c)
Syndicalism
d)
Terrorism
51.
Select an example that could belong under the heading “Managing Resources” of Southern Europe.
a)
pollution hot spots
b)
overdevelopment
c)
waste from cruise ships
d)
preventing deforestation
52.
Which two U.S. states have the largest petroleum reserves?
a)
Alaska and Hawaii
b)
California and Florida
c)
Alaska and Texas
d)
California and Texas
53.
________ is technological and economic growth that does not deplete the human and natural resources of a given area.
a)
Sustainable development
b)
Ecotourism
c)
Syncretism
d)
Laissez-faire capitalism
54.
The Industrial Revolution is considered an era of rapid ________ because new technology enable culture traits to spread more quickly from one culture to another.
a)
cultural diffusion
b)
cultural dispersion
c)
cultural assimilation
d)
cultural dissonance
55.
Southern Mexico is part of a ________ that connects North America and South America.
a)
crossroads
b)
peninsula
c)
steppe
d)
land bridge
56.
Which is an example of a government effort to protect the environment of Southern Europe?
a)
World Wildlife Fund
b)
Forest Stewardship Council
c)
Nature Conservancy
d)
European Environmental Agency
57.
Most of Northwestern Europe has
a)
cool summers and mild winters.
b)
cool summers and frigid winters.
c)
warm summers and mild winters.
d)
warm summers and cool winters.
58.
What type of economic activity do teachers perform?
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
tertiary
d)
quaternary
59.
Which characteristic protected the Balkan Peninsula from invaders, allowing the Slavic people in the area to create independent states?
a)
mountainous terrain
b)
harsh winters
c)
turbulent waters of Adriatic Sea
d)
vast stretches of arid land
60.
In order for land to be used for industrial, commercial, and agricultural purposes, many of Canada’s ________ have been drained.
a)
lakes
b)
rivers
c)
forestland
d)
wetlands
61.
What three areas of Earth work together so life in the biosphere thrives?
a)
the lithosphere, mesosphere, and stratosphere
b)
the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
c)
the troposphere, mesosphere, and lithosphere
d)
the hydrosphere, mesosphere, and atmosphere
62.
How has Eastern European’s transition to democracy affected the population’s education?
a)
It has had a negative effect in some countries due to lack of funding to support schools.
b)
It has increased literacy so they match those of countries in Western Europe.
c)
It has had no effect as cultural values regarding education have not changed.
d)
It has increased the number of years of compulsory education.
63.
The blending of Spanish-Mexican ranching heritage with European and American livestock practices have become Texas’s strongest cultural tradition as seen in __________________.
a)
the art and architecture
b)
family and religious practices
c)
the popular entertainment and everyday clothing
d)
the food and language
64.
Temperatures at higher elevations are ________ compared to temperatures at lower elevations.
a)
more variable
b)
less variable
c)
lower
d)
higher
65.
Scientists think that Pangaea separated due to
a)
climate changes.
b)
continental drift.
c)
weathering.
d)
glaciers.
66.
What financial incentive is at the heart of the Kyoto Protocol’s system of cap-and-trade?
a)
Companies reduce their taxes for emissions lower than the cap.
b)
Companies receive credits for emissions lower than the cap and can sell them.
c)
Companies receive financial bonuses for emissions lower than the cap.
d)
Companies purchase waivers that allow them to exceed emission levels.
67.
What was the major cause of the 2008 economic downturn in the United States?
a)
a crisis in the home mortgage banking sector
b)
a stock market crash
c)
a severe drought
d)
the collapse of the high-tech sector
68.
Which of the following best describes the population of Iceland?
a)
various religions
b)
racially mixed
c)
diverse cultures
d)
ethnically homogenous
69.
How was geography important to the colonial New England economy?
a)
It had a mild climate and rich soils.
b)
It had excellent natural harbors and an abundant supply of timber.
c)
It had abundant reserves of fossil fuels.
d)
It had an ideal climate for growing cotton for export.
70.
Why is most of Earth’s freshwater supply not available for consumption?
a)
It is in polluted lakes and rivers.
b)
It is too far underground.
c)
It is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.
d)
It is trapped in the water cycle.
71.
As manufacturing activity declined across Southern Europe over the past 30 years, the ________ sector has increased steadily.
a)
agricultural
b)
industrial
c)
financial
d)
service
72.
After British colonial rule ended in South Asia, two independent countries were established: Pakistan (where the majority of the population was Muslim) and India (where the majority of the population was Hindu). The border between areas with this type of division is called a
a)
natural boundary.
b)
cultural boundary.
c)
geometric boundary.
d)
continental boundary.
73.
The remaining forest in Northern Europe that has not been deforested is the ________, or taiga, of Scandinavia and Russia.
a)
peat bog
b)
wetland
c)
ecosystem
d)
boreal forest
74.
How does the Coriolis effect influence winds?
a)
It causes them to blow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
b)
It causes them to blow counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
c)
It causes periodic El Niño episodes.
d)
It causes them to become still, resulting in the doldrums.
75.
The major mountain chains of Southern Europe include the
a)
Apennines, Adriatic, and Ionian.
b)
Black, Pyrenees, and Alpines.
c)
Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines.
d)
Tiber, Po, and Mediterranean.
76.
Some of Canada’s leading exports include automobiles, auto parts, crude petroleum, natural gas, and
a)
forestry products.
b)
textiles.
c)
chemical products.
d)
foods.
77.
Among countries in Northwestern Europe, fragmentation due to roads and railways is highest in
a)
Germany and France.
b)
Austria and Liechtenstein.
c)
Ireland and the United Kingdom.
d)
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
78.
The arrival of a million people to Canada from Great Britain between 1815 and 1844 caused an increase in
a)
French nationalism.
b)
Quebecois.
c)
French-speaking citizens.
d)
Loyalists.
79.
The practice and business of recreational travel that considers its impact on the environment is known as
a)
development.
b)
sustainability.
c)
conservation.
d)
ecotourism.
80.
What is a leading cause of deforestation?
a)
fires caused by the drier and warmer conditions of climate change
b)
melting of higher altitude glaciers due to climate change
c)
algae blooms caused by warmer water temperatures
d)
loss of oxygen due to explosive growth of harmful insects that thrive in warmer temperatures
81.
A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides
a)
a relative position.
b)
an absolute location.
c)
a global reckoning.
d)
a planar projection.
82.
About _________ of the population live in metropolitan areas, where technology and industries thrive, including Houston, Dallas - Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Brownsville, and Laredo.
a)
45 percent
b)
65 percent
c)
85 percent
d)
75 percent
83.
How does Niagara Falls help contribute to Canada’s economy?
a)
by providing a key transportation route
b)
by delivering drinking water to many homes in the region
c)
by depositing coal, iron ore, and other minerals
d)
by providing a source of hydroelectric power
84.
Sweden and Finland are part of the LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance established by the European Union to offer
a)
environmental benefits.
b)
farming subsidies.
c)
economic programs.
d)
development incentives.
85.
Geographers who focus on human or cultural geography consider
a)
economic and social issues, but not how they relate to water systems.
b)
politics and languages, but not how landforms impact trade.
c)
urban development and consumption, but not how islands are formed.
d)
religion and race, but not how climate is connected to population growth.
86.
Southern Europe is a popular destination for tourists because of its ________ summer climate.
a)
hot, rainy
b)
cool, dry
c)
mild, damp
d)
warm, dry
87.
What effect is caused by a rain shadow?
a)
Drier, warmer areas develop on the leeward side of mountains.
b)
Wetter, cooler areas develop on the leeward side of mountains.
c)
Drier, cooler areas develop on the windward side of mountains.
d)
Wetter, warmer areas develop on the windward side of mountains.
88.
A historic activity center built over an older city or town is known as a(n)
a)
uptown edge city.
b)
greenfield edge city.
c)
boomer edge city.
d)
entrance edge city.
89.
The source of Europe’s most important river systems, including those of Southern Europe is
a)
the Alps.
b)
the Pyrenees Mountains.
c)
the massifs of the Iberian Peninsula.
d)
the Tagus and Tiber Rivers.
90.
Political boundaries, typically referred to as ________, can change due to wars or treaties.
a)
margins
b)
borders
c)
frames
d)
frontiers
91.
In Iceland, ________ constitute more than 70 percent of exports.
a)
agricultural products
b)
fish and fish products
c)
bauxite and aluminum
d)
forestry materials
92.
Burning fossil fuels releases gases that cause
a)
acid rain.
b)
the Coriolis effect.
c)
ocean levels to rise.
d)
oases to form.
93.
Individual Canadian provinces have been addressing climate change since the national government pulled out of the Kyoto Protocol after
a)
recognizing that its role in climate change is too low to bother with.
b)
deciding that compliance with the agreement was too expensive.
c)
the government failed to meet its goals.
d)
the citizens voted down a national environmental referendum.
94.
Though people in certain countries are considered west Slavs and in other countries are considered south Slavs, they all have
a)
a common ancestry and root language.
b)
similar political and economic systems.
c)
a common currency and banking system.
d)
a connection to nature that impacts social and occupational choices.
95.
What U.S. state includes areas that have a subarctic climate that supports a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, wolves, and bobcats?
a)
Maine
b)
Idaho
c)
Alaska
d)
Michigan
96.
During the colonial period, a blending of indigenous beliefs and Catholicism occurred in Mexico in a process called
a)
symbiosis.
b)
synthesis.
c)
symbolism.
d)
syncretism.
97.
Bacteria that once broke down waste disposed of in the Mediterranean Sea is less able to do so due to
a)
growing population and tourism, along with weak currents.
b)
changes in ocean currents due to global warming.
c)
warmer sea water due to global warming.
d)
inefficient water-filtration technology.
98.
What joint United States–Canadian project reduced pollution in the Nashua River and encouraged the construction of wastewater treatment plants?
a)
the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
b)
the North American Free Trade Agreement
c)
the Clean Water Act
d)
the Dayton Accords
99.
What was the series of safe houses that helped thousands of African Americans escape slavery before the Civil War?
a)
the Mason-Dixon Route
b)
the Northwest Passage
c)
the Washington Expressway
d)
the Underground Railroad
100.
A giant core of rock anchoring North America and centered on Hudson Bay and James Bay is known as the
a)
Interior Lowlands
b)
Pacific Ranges
c)
Canadian Shield
d)
Great Plains
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