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U2W12D23.WG.retake-test.2.3 Unit 02-HG-HEI & SP

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere? (3C)

a)

the interaction of plants and animals within specific climate regions

b)

regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet

c)

continuous circulation of hot and cold oceanic currents

d)

the recycling of the continental crust in subduction zones

2.

What is one result of wave action in the hydrosphere? (3C)

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

subduction zones

d)

plate tectonics

3.

A tsunami is formed as a result of a/an _______________ and affects the following earth’s spheres______________. (3C)

a)

El Nino/hydrosphere, lithosphere

b)

Hurricanes/hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere

c)

Volcano/all four spheres

d)

Earthquake/all four spheres

4.

Volcanoes affect the following earth’s spheres (3C)

a)

Lithosphere

b)

All four spheres

c)

Atmosphere/hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

5.

Which process is most responsible for the changes shown on these maps? (3C)

a)

movement of tectonic plates

b)

weathering of landmasses

c)

melting of glaciers

d)

shift of climate zones

6.

The rapid spread of the corona virus throughout the world is an example of a(n) (WG.7D)

a)

Push factor

b)

Epidemic

c)

Pandemic

d)

Pull factor

7.

Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009? (7D)

a)

improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

b)

cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children

c)

health problems caused by decreased government funding

d)

accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel

8.

An example of cultural diffusion that sometimes results in a rich cultural convergence or loss of local culture is (7D)


a)

Loss of jobs in some regions with the growth of outsourcing in other regions

b)

Political cooperation among nations, i.e. European Union

c)

A multi-national corporation, such as Nike, employing cheap labor in a foreign country.

d)

A multi-national corporation, such as McDonalds, taking over a mom and pop fast-food establishment in the area.

9.

The development of satellites is most closely connected with what trend? (7D)

a)

Globalization

b)

Imperialism

c)

colonization

d)

Isolationism

10.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? 14A

a)

Both Palestinians and Israelis believe they have a valid claim to Jerusalem.

b)

Neither Palestinians nor Israelis want to give up control of any of Jerusalem.

c)

Both Palestinians and Israelis are willing to give up their claims to Jerusalem.

d)

Both Palestinians and Israelis want to continue to have access to holy sites in Jerusalem.

11.

Which of the following groups of people have considered themselves a stateless nation since the nation of Israel was created? 14A

a)

Kurds

b)

Palestinians

c)

Syrians

d)

Israelis

12.

Which countries are at highest risk of being struck by an earthquake? 14A

a)

Canada, France, Spain

b)

Russia, Mexico, Switzerland

c)

Japan, US, Mexico

d)

Antarctica, Chile, Poland

13.

The colonization of Africa resulted because (14A)

a)

The Africans were a divided continent, with warring tribes

b)

All other answers.

c)

European countries wanted African resources.

d)

Africa had valuable resources, such as gold and diamonds.

14.

Which area is most likely to build a desalinization plant? (WG.19B)

a)

a wet city near a river

b)

a cold city near a sea

c)

a hot city near a forest

d)

a dry city near an ocean

15.

Desalinated water is used primarily for drinking and (19B)

a)

preserving habitats for wildlife

b)

maintaining canal levels

c)

precautions for flood control

d)

irrigating crops

16.

16. Why is desalinization so important? (19B)

a)

all other answers

b)

provides a way for crops to be grown in arid areas.

c)

provides drinkable water in places where enough fresh water is not found.

d)

provides uses for human consumption, businesses, advertisements and much more

17.

How has air conditioning affected migration patterns since it’s invention in the 1950s? (19B)

a)

People moved from the Sun Belt to the Rust Belt.

b)

Population shifted from the North to the South.

c)

Productivity increased in the West.

d)

The Democratic Party became stronger in the South.

18.

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)

a)

destruction of the rain forest

b)

design and building of transportation infrastructures

c)

design and building of artificial water sources

d)

domestication of native animals

19.

19. Since the 1960s, a major improvement in African agriculture has been (WG.19C)

a)

an increased dependence on a commercial industry in many countries

s

b)

an increased dependence on a cottage industry in many countries

c)

a greater emphasis on subsistence farming

d)

an increased use of scientific farming technique

20.

20. Which of the following countries has coastal areas with severe water pollution? 19C

a)

Colombia

b)

Ecuador

c)

Peru

d)

Venezuela

21.

What is one reason why hunger in Africa did not end following the Green Revolution? (WG.19C) (WG.21B)

a)

The population of Africa had grown faster than the ability of farmers to produce food.

b)

High crop yields reached during the Green Revolution declined

c)

Political instability and lack of infrastructure for the distribution of food in Africa.

d)

not enough population

22.

. Which of the following countries is least likely to experience internal ethnic conflicts? 16C

A. Yugoslavia

B. Romania

C. Hungary

D. Bosnia and Herzegovina

a)

Romania

b)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

c)

Yugoslavia

d)

Hungary

23.

How is life affected when living in a democratic nation as compared to living in the dictatorship of North Korea? 16C

a)

A.Democracies are more developed countries and citizens have many freedoms.


b)

B.Dictatorships are more developed countries and citizens have many freedoms.

c)

C.Democracies are less developed countries and citizens have less freedoms.

d)

D.Dictatorships are more developed countries and citizens have less freedoms.

24.

Which of the following countries do you think is most likely to experience internal ethnic conflicts? (16C)

a)

Slovenia

b)

Macedonia

c)

Hungary

d)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

25.

. 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)

a)

North Koreans get censored information about the rest of the world.

b)

Free enterprise is encouraged by the North Korean government.

c)

North Korean’s enjoy all the internet access they desire.

d)

North Koreans can protest government policies without fear of retaliation.