WorksheetsWG Semester I Exam: Quarter 2 Review
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which best describes arid nature of Columbia Plateau?
windward
humid subtropical
arid
permafrost
Why is Columbia Plateau arid?
rain shadow
Coriolis effect
windward
El Nino
Columbia Plateau can be found on the _______ of the Pacific Ranges?
windward
other
above
leeward
Why were Southern cities built on the fall line?
divided waterways east and west
important fault line for geothermal power
water power, coastal trade, protection from invasion
forest growth for timber
How did the first people arrive in N. America?
by boat
Christopher Columbus
U. F. O.
land bridge
Why did New England have a large fishing and maritime culture?
long rivers facilitated trade
humid climate led to cash crops
natural harbors, rocky soil, and access to lumber
arid climate led to nomadic lifestyle
Why has manufacturing moved to Sunbelt?
distrust of colder climates
larger population centers
transportation technology has improved
access to clean hydro-power
Why are wetlands important?
valuable water supplies and buffer coastal areas
provide havens for invasive species
spots of increased eutrophication
most of America's cities are built in wetlands
Which is not a consequence of invasive species?
blocking of waterways
damage to ecosystem
increased biodiversity
displacement of native species
Where do most Texans live?
Austin
Mountains & Basins
Ikea
Coastal Plains
What is interaction of solar radiation with chemical fumes?
acid rain
smog
fog
frogs
Which does not describe human impact on Edwards Aquifer?
greater flooding in the region
increased consumption
pollution
contamination
What was importance of steel plow and steam tractors
they look pretty on a farm
led to more jobs for farmers
Dust Bowl
efficiency and urbanization
Which is not one of Canada's major natural resources?
coffee
potash
water
lumber
Why are the Grand Banks an important fishery
it isn't
convergence of Labrador and Gulf Stream
warm water for breeding grounds
aquaculture for most fish in Canada
What is important about the Alaskan Current
keeps the water off of Alaska warm
migratory route of the humpback whale
brings pollution to the West coast
best surfing conditions in the world
How did Canada become a wealthy nation?
hedge funds
welfare state
Sovereign Wealth Fund
ample natural resources
Which is not a consequence of Athabasca Tar Sands?
boost in GDP
tailings ponds
energy intensive
land usage
What is a potential consequence of careless aquaculture?
production of renewable fish populations
overfishing
taste is not a fresh
risk of disease
Why is French spoken in Canada today
desire to become an independent nation
Quebec Act of 1774
France still claims Canadian land
French is not spoken today
What is an old-growth forest
recently planted for lumber
complex forest with significant biodiversity
underwater forests with unique marine life
Redwood Forests
What was the primary goal of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement?
to stop invasive species
to protect old-growth forests
to save the Amazon from fires
to prevent acid rain
Why might a company outsource production?
seeking new techonologies
to great better, more expensive products
cheaper labor costs
increased taxation
Which of the following is a negative of outsourcing?
increases profits for developing nations
causes environmental degredation
lowers the quality of products
increases the cost of production
Which is not a significant impact on daily climate in Mexico?
La Nina
regional high pressure systems
northeast trade winds
vertical climate zones
How do regional high pressure systems impact climate?
they don't
significant precipitation to Southern Mexico
can bring increased tropical storms
keep Northern Mexico dry
Why is Mexico considered to be North American
Latin American culture
North American culture
on the North American plate
because of a vote
How was Mexican Constitution of 1917 unique
provided for division of powers
created a strong legislature
president could be elected to one, six-year term
led to the establishment of the caudillos
What is the blending of different beliefs into one faith?
cultural diffusion
Catholicism
federalism
syncretism
What is GDP?
Gross National Income
value of goods/services produced in a country
total amount earned from foreign investments
Gross Dominos Pizza
Disadvantages of NAFTA except?
Mexican farmers driven out of business because of cheap American corn
American manufactures shut down factories
access to cheaper goods
exploitation of Maquiladora workers
Advantages of NAFTA except?
environmental consequences from production
access to cheaper goods
increase in trade
changing consumer tastes
Which is a primate city?
New York City
Mexico City
Shanghai
Ottawa
When does Mexico celebrate independence?
July 1st
July 4th
May 5th
September 16th
Why does Mexico have such a unique culture
on the North American plate
spread of Catholocism
Spanish heritage
large indigenous population
Which does not explain high population of Central Highlands in Central America?
treeline
minerals
volcanic soil
cooler climate
What created the Greater and Lesser Antilles?
erosion
glaciation
tectonic activity
meteoric impact
What is biodiversity?
number of different plant and animal species
ethnic groups coexisting
chemicals found in the air
resources
Which is not a vertical climate zone in Latin America?
Caliente
Ventoso
Helada
Templada
Which is not an impact of El Nino?
drop in fishery production
colder ocean temperatures
increase in coast temperatures
severe drought in the Amazon Basin
Rainfall has never been recorded in parts of the _______.
Sahara
Amazon
Mojave
Atacama
Why did Europeans import slaves in the 16th and 17th centuries?
establish first free African colony
meet labor shortage from indigenous population decrease
wanted to increase cultural understanding
no historical reason
What was important about the Haitian Revolution
first revolution in the Western Hemisphere
created the first independent African nation
only former slave state to achieve independence
earthquake devastated the economy
Which best explains salsa and merengue
diffusion
culture
appropriation
assimilation
How do latifundias continue economic divisions?
poor work on large agricultural estates
they motivate workers to seek better wages
business employ workers in their home
communal ownership of the means of production
Which explains economic development of South America?
even
uneven
communal control
no statistics to calculate
Which did not explain Norse relationship with the sea?
entire villages left to raid coastlines
necessary for communication
access to strong lumber
large deposits of fish
What is the welfare state?
private business provide for healthcare needs
command economy with central authority
free-market enterprise for profic
state assumes primary responsibility for social welfare
Which is not a pull factor?
lack of religious freedom
employment oppurtunities
better education systems
quality healthcare
How does an aging population place strain on the Nordic welfare state
more expertise to be passed down
people work past retirement
more leave then enter the workforce
increased taxes on workers
Which is not a social welfare program?
free university education
healthcare provisions
private charities
retirement income
What is the impact of eutrophication?
creates layers in the water
decreased plankton and increase plant production
increases the speed of marine growth
nullifies the impact of over-fishing
Which is not an impact of hydroelectricity
contaminated water held in tailings ponds
good alternative to fossil fuels
can divert river systems
areas can either flood or drain
Why do glaciers move?
they don't silly
immense weight and glacial melt
Earth's curvature
global warming
Why does Iceland experience volcanic activity?
Ring of Fire
diverging plate boundary
converging plate boundary
subduction
What is the primary energy source in Northern Europe?
fossil fuels
hydroelectricity
geothermal
wind power
How did Iceland transition from poorest to one of the wealthy nations?
access to cheap, clean energy
mining operations
oil extraction in the North Sea
fish products
How many multiple choice questions will appear on the exam
one
100
1,000
3.1415926
How many essay prompts will appear?
37
12
2
6
How many essays are you required to write?
3,265,897
2
12
1.5
How many paragraphs should each essay have?
5
13
1
6,438
How can I earn 5% extra credit
beg Mr. Gray for mercy and compassion
complete the study guide
study
sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep
How do you turn in the study guide
in person
by drone
in the mail
electronically
When is the study guide due?
tomorrow
yesterday
July 4th?
before the exam
