When adopting the single currency, a nation keeps control of its interest rates.

Many Central Europeans are suspicious of Germany's role in the European Union.

Coniferous trees grow in the northern tundra of Russia.

The steppes are temperate grasslands that produce much of the region's grain.

Most of the people who settled in Siberia after the Trans-Siberian railroad was built were peasant farmers from European Russia.

Serbia carried out a program of ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.

The successful containment of pollution at a gold mine in Romania is an example of cooperation among countries.

The original members of the European Coal and Steel Community were France, Germany, Ireland, and the Benelux countries.

One issue facing the European Union is the adoption of a common currency.

The rise of the nation-state led to rivalries between nations and was a cause of the series of wars known as the Crusades.

Like the Venetians, the Dutch have modified their environment by reclaiming land once under water.

Parts of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are heavily industrialized because this region of Europe has large supplies of coal, and iron ore deposits, the resources need to make steel.

Offshore oil rigs in the Mediterranean Sea are an important part of the region's economy and supply much of the world's petroleum.

After centuries of colonial rule, the transition to democracy in Latin America has been swift and effortless.

Clearing land in the rain forests to build homes for Brazil's growing population contributes to the forests' destruction.

The Amazon rain forests are located in the high northern latitudes.

The lush vegetation of the Amazon rain forests helps reduce carbon dioxide and other harmful gases.

Elements of Portuguese, Native American, and African influence make up the culture of Panama.

A generally dry climate with some rain creates biomes with semiarid, grass-covered plains

Factors that 'pull' people to move to urban areas include access to better medical care and higher paying jobs.

Canada's prime minister is the majority party's leader in Parliament, but the governing ruler of the country is Britain's monarch.

Canada's parliamentary government combines the legislative and executive branches in a system called a parliament.

The Prairie Provinces of Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta are Canada's center of agriculture.

The region of the United States and Canada is culturally known as Anglo American because both countries were colonies of Great Britain at one time and because most of the people speak English.

The Aral Sea has shrunk by more than 80% because the runoff carried by rivers and streams deposited chemical pollutants into the water.

Extremely hot water discharged by hydroelectric plants and dams in Russia has caused significant damage to plant and animal habitats.

Tito encouraged the people of Yugoslavia to think of themselves as Yugoslavs rather than as members of ethnic groups.

Unlike many countries that were conquered by the Roman Empire, Greece is distinct in that it retained its own language.

European countries located along the Atlantic coast experience a harsher climate than countries situated further inland.

Over many years European factories helped create a strong economy for the region but pollution generated by the factories in the form of acid rain have contributed to the destruction of almost 1/4 of the continent's forests.

The income gap refers to the contrast between the quality of life enjoyed by the wealthy and the poor.

Possible solutions to the income gap in Latin America include free market economies, democracy, and education opportunities.

The income gap in Latin America is the same in all countries.

The legacy of colonialism has contributed to the income gap in Latin America.

Political reforms in Latin America include increasing the role of women in government.

Mexico is known for its magnificent architecture and 20th century mural painting.

The natives of the Caribbean Islands called themselves the Taino, but Columbus called them "Indians" because he thought he had sailed to the East Indies in Asia.

South America's abundant mineral resources have made it a world leader in mining raw materials.

Canada and the United States have approached the task of unifying its cultures in a similar manner.

During the last half of the 20th century, immigrants to the United States came mainly from Europe and Asia.

The Canadian Multiculturalism Act was created to discourage diversity and promote "Canadianness".

When the Dominion of Canada was created in 1867, it established a confederation of the Canadian provinces, but the Dominion was governed by Britain.

The First Nations refers to the Native American peoples of Canada.

The western and northern lands of Canada includes the province of British Columbia, the Yukon Territories, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories.

The Atlantic Provinces are located in eastern Canada and consist of three provinces: Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Even though Canada includes people of French, English, and metis descent, English is the only official language of the country.

While Quebec and Ontario make up the Core Provinces of Canada, Quebec is a significantly more dynamic province than Ontario.

There are about 2,300 reserves in Canada set aside by the government for the country's native people.

The fact that the geography is so harsh is one reason immigrants from around the world have avoided Canada and the United States.

The Appalachian Mountains are only found in Canada.

The United States is the world's biggest consumer of energy resources. Its need for these fuels is so great that it is a major importer. In fact, most of Canada's energy exports go to its neighbor to the south.

The United States and Canada have drastically different climate and vegetation zones especially along the border.

Because of its desirable climate and location on the Pacific coast, hundreds of thousands of people poured into this once small Spanish settlement by the early 1900's..... huh?

The mountain range that separates the Northern European and West Siberian plains is the

The Caucasus Mountains form the border between

The oldest and deepest lake in the world is

A region known for frigid temperatures as well as its many natural resources is

One type of vegetation that is NOT found in Russia and the Republics is

The ________________ was damaged by efforts to use its waters for irrigation of nearby farms.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit resulting from the globalization of European currency?

Which two European Union countries chose ot to adopt the euro?

Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of water pollution?

Which of these dominated a large region in Eastern Europe after World War II?

Which of these was a time of renewed interest in the arts and learning that lasted through the 16th century?

Which of the following would be found in a region that had undergone balkanization?

What spread from Asia to Europe and caused the deaths of millions of people?

Which of these is the easternmost river?

Which of the following two cultures blended to shape the development of Mexico?

Which of the following is expected to contribute to Mexico's economic prosperity?

The economies of Central America and the Caribbean are primarily based on which of these two factors?

Which of the following are the major groups of people that shaped the cultures of both Central America and the Caribbean?

Which of the following was developed to make member economies more stable?

Why did the Portuguese bring Africans to the colony of Brazil?

Which of the following countries has both the largest territory and population of any country in Latin America?

Which of the following mountain ranges extends down the Pacific coast of South America?

Which of the following rivers begins in the Andes Mountains and flows eastward across South America to the Atlantic Ocean?

Which of the following is a technique used by native peoples of Latin America to clear fields to grow crops?

Which of the following is a growth industry throughout Latin America?

Which of the following cattle grazing areas is known for its gaucho culture?

What is the ancient technique used to grow crops on hillsides or mountain slopes?

The United States is a federal republic, which divides power among national, state, and local governments, but it is also a representative democracy, which means that

Many American corporations are involved in business worldwide and are called

The subregion of the United States also known as "the rustbelt" is

A region that includes several large cities, their suburbs, and nearby towns is called a

The United States is currently in what is called a postindustrial economy because

The fertile soil found on the Northern European Plain is known as

The longest river on the European continent is the

____________________ is the term used to describe a region's distance away from the moderating influence of the sea

The term that is used to describe the permanently frozen subsoil in Siberia is

Which of the following is Russia's present-day capital city?

In what part of the region is the greatest concentration of cities?

What plain lies between the Ural Mountains and the Central Siberian Plateau?

How did Kosovo become more Albanian than Serbian in culture?

What was the first step towards the unification of Europe after World War II?

Which of these developed the first democracy?

Which of these are the two dominant countries of Western Europe, in terms of their cultures and economies?

Which of these controlled a global empire by the 1800s?

Which of the following best describes Northern Europe's current economy?

Which region of Europe has great diversity because of its history, often troubled, as a cultural crossroads?

Which of the following was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?

Which of the following combines a Brazilian dance with African influences?

Which of the following two countries gained control of the land in South America as a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

What is the southernmost tip of Latin America called?

What name is given to the grassy, treeless plains of Colombia and Venezuela?

Where is most of the South American rain forest located?

Which of the following is the name given to a city's sewers, transportation systems, electricity, and housing?

The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which

Along with human migration, Europeans were also involved in the Colombian Exchange between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, which included the exchange of

A majority of Americans work in fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education, which are parts of the

New England consists of Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and

What is the point of highest elevation in the world?

In what state is the lowest point of elevation in the United States?

In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point of elevation?

What continent has ice-covered regions that are over 8,000 feet below sea level?

Which of these landforms is a peninsula?

Which of these is the name of hills or very low mountains?

Which of these experiences winter days during which the sun does not rise?

Which of these is prone to floods because much of it is reclaimed land that lies below the sea?

Which of these has oil fields that are a major source of petroleum for the world?

Which of these was changed from an arm of the sea into a freshwater lake?

Where would you most likely find gondolas, waterbuses, and motorboat taxis on canals?

Which of these flows near Europe's west coast and contributes to its mild climate?

Which of these of these attracts many tourists to its sunny beaches?

Which of these has been seriously damaged by acid rain?

Which term refers to a rise in the prices of goods and services?

Which is the country where Raul Alfonsin was elected president in 1983?

Which term is characterized by a rise in temperatures and a change in climate patterns?

Which term names a process of breaking up large landholdings and giving land to the people?

Which term is the name of an agreement in which one partner agrees to pay off a part of a government debt, and the other partner agrees to protect a part of the rain forest?

Which term refers to the wide range of plant and animal species in the rain forest?

Which term describes a form of government in which people have the right to speak freely and vote in elections?

Which term names a military dictator or political boss?

Which term describes a harsh government run by military generals?

Which term names a form of government that is run by a few strong rulers?

Which term is the name for a Brazilian slum?

Which term refers to the difference in quality of life experienced by the rich and the poor?

Which is the country where more than half of the Amazon rain forest is located?

Which term means the cutting down and clearing away of trees and forests?

Which is an alliance of nations that is fighting terrorism?

Which of these describes inexpertly planned communities and developments in an area of increasing population?

Which of these is a worldwide interconnected group?

Which of these describes an effort to manage growth by creating communities where residents both live and work in the same area?

Which of these describe the surprise use of violence by an individual or group to intimidate a government or civilian population to achieve social or political ends?

Which of these is the process of immigrants from a minority culture taking on the language and customs of the dominant culture?

Which of these can become overused and strained in a community that experiences heavy commuter traffic?

Which of these describes an effort to promote and embrace cultural diversity?

Which of these describes an effort to manage growth by creating communities where residents both live and work in the same area?

Which of these describe the surprise use of violence by an individual or group to intimidate a government or civilian population to achieve social or political ends?

Which economic activity has Canada relied on over time?

Which industry has grown out of Canada's natural beauty?

Which industry is one of the most important in Canada today?

Which country is Canada's chief trading partner?

Which was a source of conflict for the French and English that settled in Canada?

Which country is one of Canada's main cultural influences?

Weathering breaks large rocks into fine particles that are generally referred to as

Hot, molten rock under the surface of the earth is called

____________ is the theory that an original supercontinent broke apart into plates that caused individual continents to form.

A fracture in the earth's crust is called

Most active volcanoes are located within a region known as the

A ___________ is a giant ocean wave, sometimes caused by an earthquake.

An area from which water flows into a major river and its tributaries is called a

The earth's surface from the edge of a continent to the deep part of the ocean is known as the

A rocky ridge or hill, often left behind by a receding glacier, is called a

Organic material in the soil forms

In which of these does the combination of climate and weather conditions often result in violent tornadoes?

Which landform encompasses over 4,000 square miles of tall grasses, trees, and swampland?

Which of these are hundreds of millions of years old and have been worn down by weather and other natural elements?

Which of these connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean by a series of locks that raise or lower water levels?

In which of these does the combination of climate and weather conditions often result in violent tornadoes?

Which of these are hundreds of millions of years old and have been worn down by weather and other natural elements?

Which of these flows across the Northwest Territories to the Arctic Ocean?

Which of these describes the land bridge over which early nomads traveled from Asia to North America?

Which of these contributes to the marine west coast climate from southern Alaska to northern California?

The Ohio and Missouri rivers are tributaries of which of these?

Which term is used to refer to the basic support systems that a nation needs to keep its economy running smoothly?

Which term refers to the creation, or invention, of a new system to fulfill a societal need?

What is an economic system in which production of goods and services is determined by demand from consumers?

What term refers to the number of organisms a piece of land can support?

Which term could be applied to the popularity of American-based fast food franchises in the developing world?

What term refers to the spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior between and among societies?

What term refers to the average number of people who live in a measurable area, such as a square mile?

What is an economic system in which the government plans and determines the production of goods and services?

What term refers to one society's acceptance and adoption of a custom or innovation created by another society?

What term is used to measure the total annual value of all goods and services produced by a nation's businesses and industries?

What term is used to name each half of the earth, divided either north and south or east and west?

What document is a particular type of map that shows natural and man-made features on the earth?

Which set of imaginary lines goes around the earth over the poles?

What imaginary line divides the earth into eastern and western halves?

What geographic tool is a three-dimensional representation of the earth?

What imaginary line divides the earth into northern and southern halves?

Which term is used to describe the location of a geographic feature in relation to other nearby features?

What term is used to name a drawing of the earth's surface that reduces distortions that are caused by converting three dimensions into two dimensions?

Which term is used to describe the exact place on earth at which a geographic feature is found?

Which set of imaginary lines runs parallel to the equator?

Provides absolute location to the user

Type of map that shows types of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area

Shows you directions on a map

Type of map that shows features on the earth that humans have created

Type of map in which geographers present information about a country based on a set of data other than land area