WorksheetsU2W12D23.WG.retake-test.2.3 Unit 02-HG-HEI & SP
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere? (3C)
the interaction of plants and animals within specific climate regions
regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet
continuous circulation of hot and cold oceanic currents
the recycling of the continental crust in subduction zones
What is one result of wave action in the hydrosphere? (3C)
weathering
erosion
subduction zones
plate tectonics
A tsunami is formed as a result of a/an _______________ and affects the following earth’s spheres______________. (3C)
El Nino/hydrosphere, lithosphere
Hurricanes/hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere
Volcano/all four spheres
Earthquake/all four spheres
Volcanoes affect the following earth’s spheres (3C)
Lithosphere
All four spheres
Atmosphere/hydrosphere
Biosphere
Which process is most responsible for the changes shown on these maps? (3C)
movement of tectonic plates
weathering of landmasses
melting of glaciers
shift of climate zones
The rapid spread of the corona virus throughout the world is an example of a(n) (WG.7D)
Push factor
Epidemic
Pandemic
Pull factor
Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009? (7D)
improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses
cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children
health problems caused by decreased government funding
accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel
An example of cultural diffusion that sometimes results in a rich cultural convergence or loss of local culture is (7D)
Loss of jobs in some regions with the growth of outsourcing in other regions
Political cooperation among nations, i.e. European Union
A multi-national corporation, such as Nike, employing cheap labor in a foreign country.
A multi-national corporation, such as McDonalds, taking over a mom and pop fast-food establishment in the area.
The development of satellites is most closely connected with what trend? (7D)
Globalization
Imperialism
colonization
Isolationism
Which of the following statements is NOT true? 14A
Both Palestinians and Israelis believe they have a valid claim to Jerusalem.
Neither Palestinians nor Israelis want to give up control of any of Jerusalem.
Both Palestinians and Israelis are willing to give up their claims to Jerusalem.
Both Palestinians and Israelis want to continue to have access to holy sites in Jerusalem.
Which of the following groups of people have considered themselves a stateless nation since the nation of Israel was created? 14A
Kurds
Palestinians
Syrians
Israelis
Which countries are at highest risk of being struck by an earthquake? 14A
Canada, France, Spain
Russia, Mexico, Switzerland
Japan, US, Mexico
Antarctica, Chile, Poland
The colonization of Africa resulted because (14A)
The Africans were a divided continent, with warring tribes
All other answers.
European countries wanted African resources.
Africa had valuable resources, such as gold and diamonds.
Which area is most likely to build a desalinization plant? (WG.19B)
a wet city near a river
a cold city near a sea
a hot city near a forest
a dry city near an ocean
Desalinated water is used primarily for drinking and (19B)
preserving habitats for wildlife
maintaining canal levels
precautions for flood control
irrigating crops
16. Why is desalinization so important? (19B)
all other answers
provides a way for crops to be grown in arid areas.
provides drinkable water in places where enough fresh water is not found.
provides uses for human consumption, businesses, advertisements and much more
How has air conditioning affected migration patterns since it’s invention in the 1950s? (19B)
People moved from the Sun Belt to the Rust Belt.
Population shifted from the North to the South.
Productivity increased in the West.
The Democratic Party became stronger in the South.
Africa has been a vast, difficult continent to travel through. Today South Africa is more open to tourists, trading partners, investment, and urban development. Which contributions by previous colonial powers in this region has contributed to this? (WG.19C)
destruction of the rain forest
design and building of transportation infrastructures
design and building of artificial water sources
domestication of native animals
19. Since the 1960s, a major improvement in African agriculture has been (WG.19C)
an increased dependence on a commercial industry in many countries
s
an increased dependence on a cottage industry in many countries
a greater emphasis on subsistence farming
an increased use of scientific farming technique
20. Which of the following countries has coastal areas with severe water pollution? 19C
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Venezuela
What is one reason why hunger in Africa did not end following the Green Revolution? (WG.19C) (WG.21B)
The population of Africa had grown faster than the ability of farmers to produce food.
High crop yields reached during the Green Revolution declined
Political instability and lack of infrastructure for the distribution of food in Africa.
not enough population
. Which of the following countries is least likely to experience internal ethnic conflicts? 16C
A. Yugoslavia
B. Romania
C. Hungary
D. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Romania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yugoslavia
Hungary
How is life affected when living in a democratic nation as compared to living in the dictatorship of North Korea? 16C
A.Democracies are more developed countries and citizens have many freedoms.
B.Dictatorships are more developed countries and citizens have many freedoms.
C.Democracies are less developed countries and citizens have less freedoms.
D.Dictatorships are more developed countries and citizens have less freedoms.
Which of the following countries do you think is most likely to experience internal ethnic conflicts? (16C)
Slovenia
Macedonia
Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
. It can be said that North Korea has consistent, severe human rights violations because of the government’s totalitarian control over all/most activity of its people. As a result, (16C)
North Koreans get censored information about the rest of the world.
Free enterprise is encouraged by the North Korean government.
North Korean’s enjoy all the internet access they desire.
North Koreans can protest government policies without fear of retaliation.
