WorksheetsParker Geog. Mid. Pt. 2
Total questions: 145
Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins
Which of the following are characteristics of a mixed economy?
The government strictly regulates the private sector
Example: permits, taxes, licenses, advertising regulations, employee wage and hour rules etc.
The government takes steps to provide for the disadvantaged
The government uses taxes to try and more evenly distribute wealth
Both a private sector and government presence in the market (healthcare, student loans)
Taxes are used as a way of classifying people based on wealth.
Should the government be playing a role in aiding those who can’t fend for themselves?
Think of and remember 2 or 3 points you could make if this question were asked on the test.
If the government does not help those who cannot fend for themselves, who should?
Think of and remember 3 ideas/things you could say if this question is on your test.
Should your Christian faith play a role in how you think the government should handle the matter?
Think of and remember some things you could write about if this question is on your test.
Which of the following are weapons in a trade war? More than one answer.
import/export laws
tariff
taxes
embargo
Demography is
the political systems and their characteristics
The study of human reproduction and death
The study of human populations and their characteristics
The study of how humans affect ecosystems
the birth rate minus the death rate is
percent population increase
percent population under 15
life expectancy
literacy rate
the birth rate minus the death rate is
percent population increase
percent population under 15
life expectancy
literacy rate
Literacy Rate means
the percent of the population that can read and write
the rate of fertility
the rate of urban growth
the rate of population change
A long life expectancy is a sign of
good health care
poor education
rapid growth
a high percent of the population under 15
The official records of births, marriages, deaths, and divorces is/are ___.
the Census
Surveys
Vital Statistics
Life Expectancy
The government counts of the entire population is called ___.
the Census
Surveys
Vital Statistics
Life Expectancy
The counts of small samples of the total population are called ___.
the Census
Surveys
Vital Statistics
Life Expectancy
There are two main vital statistics: ________ and_____________.
death rate and life expectancy
natural increase and infant mortality rate
natural increase and life expectancy
Which of the following are said to be true of natural increase? Choose all that apply.
Population increase is done by comparing the number of births to the number of deaths each year
The no. of children born per 1,000 people is called the crude birth rate
The no. of people that die per 1,000 people is called the crude death rate
Before the industrial revolution, nearly half of the babies born died within the first year
Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live.
True
False
Which of the following are factors that negatively affect life expectancy? More than 1 answer.
war
famine
technological advancements
disease
Which of the following are factors that positively affect life expectancy? More than 1 answer.
advancements in medicine
famine
technological advancements
Increased knowledge of health and the human body
What is infant mortality rate?
gives the exact number of live births that resulted in death from one year to the next
compares the number of infant deaths and toddler deaths
compares the no. of live births to the no. of infants who die within the first year
tracks the number of infant deaths within the first 24 hours of being born
A leader who rules via the power of the military; often initially endorsed by the people
Monarch
Authoritarian
Dictator
The government makes decisions about virtually every aspect of the people’s lives (exp: communism)
Totalitarian
Authoritarian
Dictatorship
Type of government where the country is ruled by a king or queen who is usually established hereditarily
Monarchy
Authortian
Democracy
Republic
In a/an __________ the king or queen has unlimited power.
Parliamentary monarch
Direct monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Parliamentary/constitutional monarchy is ...
the monarchs are held in check by another governing body and/or a constitution
the monarchs have unlimited power
The monarchs have partial power
A government that is established by the people.
Authoritarian
Totalitarian
Democracy
The people vote on all of the laws in a _____.
republican democracy
parliamentary democracy
direct democracy
Presidential democracy
When the people elect leaders to make laws _____.
republican democracy
parliamentary democracy
direct democracy
Representative Democracy
When the legislative body holds the power and they elect the executive _____.
republican democracy
parliamentary democracy
direct democracy
Representative Democracy
When the executive branch holds most of the power and the executive is elected by the people _____.
republican democracy
parliamentary democracy
Presidential democracy
Representative Democracy
In a religious democracy, the people....
elect leaders who use a religion to guide policy
appoint leaders who use religion as an economic guide
elect leaders who use religion to determine religious holidays
appoint leaders who use a religion to guide policy
What best explains why the U.S. is Canada's number one trading partner?
We share a border
We share a currency
We have same natural resources
We share a common culture
Country that has the most coastland?
United States
Canada
Russia
Africa
Who are the 2 most richest and most developed countries in the Western Hemisphere?
Canada
US
Africa
Asia
Which of the following are Maritime Provinces of Canada?
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Labrador
Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
Scotland
The Great Banks in Newfoundland and Labrador is known for...
hunting
natural resources
fishing (cod, haddock, halibut, and flounder)
The last province to join the Canadian federation (1949)?
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island and Brunswick
Ottawa
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia means ...
New Scotland
New Scotty's
Acadians
New Brunswick has the second most _______ population in Canada after Quebec.
French
Scottish
Irish
Cajun
During the American Revolution, who fled to New Brunswick?
French loyalists
British loyalists
American loyalists
Click all that apply to Prince Edward Island.
smallest Canadian province
setting for Anne of Green Gables
known for rich soil and farmlands
What are the two central provinces of Canada?
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Ottawa
Where do most of the Central Provinces lie on?
Canadian border
Canadian Shield
Canadian Valley
Canadian Mountains
Which of the following are true of Quebec?
French is the official language of Quebec
80% of the people speak French and the natives call themselves Quebecois
It’s most productive lands are along the St. Lawrence River Valley
Largest city is Montreal (“Mount Royal”), which is the second largest French speaking city in the world
Largely British heritage
Which Canadian province has the largest population?
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa
Manitoba
The largest city in Canada is
Manitoba
Ottawa
Toronto
Quebec
Which of the following are true about Canada's government. Click all that apply.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa
has a parliamentary democracy
Canada is part of the British Commonwealth so the British monarch is technically head of state
is a presidential democracy
The capital is Quebec
The term Metis refers to ...
descendants of Frenchman who married Indian women.
descendants of Englishmen who married French Women
descendants of Frenchman who married cajun women
Manitoba is the only province which 55% of the population lives in a single city.
True
False
Canada's breadbasket and 4th leading producer of wheat and is rich in uranium.
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Is viewed as the the gateway to the Rockies and known for the Calgary Stampede.
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Largest city is Vancouver and aid to be the best climate in Canada due to its location on the Pacific ocean
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
The combined population of the Northern Territories is more than that of Prince Edward Island
true
false
Home to the Mackenzie River, one of the largest river systems in N America.
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
This is where the Alaska Highway connects British Columbia with Anchorage, AK here; the first highway was blazed by the US during WWII.
Contains Canada’s highest mountain, Mt. Logan (19k+ ft).
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
In 1992, the Northwest Territories approved a plan to split the territory in 1999 and to allow native self government.
Name is Inuit for “our land”.
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
What is the long peninsula on Mexico's west coast?
Baja, California
Yucatan
Sea of Cortes/Gulf of California
Bay of Campeche
Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking population in the world
Home to the largest city in the Western Hemisphere (Mexico City), which is also around the top 5 largest cities in the world
Mexico is the largest power in Middle/Central America
True
False
What lies between Baja, Calif. And Mexico’s mainland?
Baja, California
Yucatan
Sea of Cortes/Gulf of California
Bay of Campeche
What peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea ?
Baja, California
Yucatan
Sea of Cortes/Gulf of California
Bay of Campeche
What bay is nestled in between the Yucatan and the central portion of the mainland?
Baja, California
Yucatan
Sea of Cortes/Gulf of California
Bay of Campeche
What two mountain ranges lie of the east and west sides of Mexico?
The Sierra Madre Oriental on the east
The Sierra Madre Occidental on the west
Machu Picchu
The Rockies
The Sierra Nevada's
Click all that apply to Northern Mexico.
The Chihuahuan Desert lies in between the Sierra Madres
The city of Chihuahua is the center for the regions silver, lead, and zinc mining (Mex. leads the world in silver production)
Along the interior edge of the Sierra Madre Occidental lies the Copper Canyon, often called the “Grand Canyon of Mexico
Along the US border, cities often mirror each other on both sides: San Diego-Tijuana (Ca) El Paso-Jaurez (TX) Nogales (AZ)
Coastal plains run from Tex. down to Yucatan
Click all that apply to the Coastal Plains region of Mexico.
Home to Mexico’s biggest port, Veracruz
Cancun is a major tourist destination on the Yucatan
The Sonoran Desert is located in Northwest Mexico
The region where the two mountain chains come together is called Mesa Central
What region of Mexico is the Sonoran Desert located?
Gulf of California Region
Coastal Plains Region
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
What region of Mexico are Mesa Central and the capital city of Mexico City located?
Gulf of California Region
Coastal Plains Region
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Which of the following is true about the
The Texas Revolution (1835-1836)? More than one answer.
Texas used to be a territory of Mexico but eventually declared independence and a war ensued
The Mexicans, led by Santa Ana, had some initial success but were eventually defeated
Santa Ana was captured and agreed to recognize Texas as a country with its border being the Rio Grande River
Texas was then annexed by the US about 10 yrs later
Santa Ana’s treaty was not recognized by the Mexican Government
The gains from the American Victory from the Mexican-American War included large parts of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Utah, and Nevada
True
False
Which of the following are current tensions with Mexico?
drug cartels
immigration
trade
embargos
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Central America
South America
North America
Click all that apply to Central America.
The constant threat of volcanoes and earthquakes due to the ring of fire
The fertile volcanic soils are the regions only important resource
Plantations are central to the Central American economy
West Coast is mountainous/moderate climate; the east coast is lower altitude and more tropical climate
the Mayas were an ancient civilization that inhabited what is now Southern Mexico, Guatemala,
The _______ were an ancient civilization that inhabited what is now Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and were known for their written records and accurate calendars
Maya's
Inca's
Spanish
Persians
Almost half of the people in Guatemala are of _______ descent.
Aztec
Spanish
Maya
Click all that apply to the country of Guatemala.
The largest population in Central America
It’s capital, Guatemala City, is the largest city in Central America
Volcan tajumulco is the highest mountain in Central America
has the most protestants of any Central American Nation (30%) in part due to protestant missionary efforts after a violent earthquake in 1976
had the longest civil war in Central American history (1960-1990); 140k died
Click all that apply to the country of Belize.
Settled by the British rather than the Spanish
First British arrivals were shipwrecked sailors
Used to be called British Honduras until its independence in 1981
Like Canada, it is a member of the British Commonwealth
Smallest population in Central America
English is the primary language, Sizeable Mennonite community
had the longest civil war in Central American history (1960-1990); 140k died
What is El Salvador known for?
bananas
its 20+ volcanos
Sugar Cane
Click all that apply to the country of El Salvador.
major crop is coffee
major crop is bananas
civil war was fought between various Juntas (councils of military and civilian leaders) and a left-wing party
“The Fourteen Families,” descendants of the original Spanish landholders, have owned most of the plantations and run the Gov. for most of the country’s history
It’s capital, San Salvador is Central America’s second-largest city
Click all that apply to the country of Honduras.
The capital is Tegucigalpa
major crop is bananas; In the early 1900s’ US fruit companies bought large tracts of land for fruit production and the US often used their business as political leverage in Honduras
It came to be called “Banana republic” even though it is not a top 10 producer
“The Fourteen Families,” descendants of the original Spanish landholders, have owned most of the plantations and run the Gov. for most of the country’s history
In 1969, a four-day long “Soccer War” was started with El Salvador
What is the largest lake in Central America?
Lake Honduras
Lake Managua
Lake Nicaragua
Nicaragua was the only communist country is the west.
true
false
The Contras and the Sandinistas are....
groups of people in Nicaragua the US has helped
foods that are popular in Nicaragua
ancient people of Nicaragua
Costa Rica has the... (click all that apply).
Oldest continuous democracy in Latin America
Best education, healthcare, and public services in Latin America
The wealthiest country in Central America
smallest percent of private land owners
Click all that apply to Panama.
Used to be a territory of Columbia
The Panama Canal
The US built the canal between 1907-1920
The US had control over it until 1999
major crop is coffee
has many volcanoes
The West Indies are made up of all of the following EXCEPT...
Lesser Antilles
Greater Antilles
Bahamas
Dominican Republic
Click all that apply to the Bahamas.
After the American War for Independence, lots of British and their slaves migrated to the Bahamas
Used as a base of exploration efforts by the Spanish
unique in that its islands are formed out of coral rather than volcanic lava
most populous island in the West Indies
site of first Columbus landing
The Greater Antilles is made up of the following islands (click all that apply)
Cuba
Hispaniola
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
St. John
Largest and most populated island in West Indies.
Jamaica
Hispaniola
Cuba
The capital city of Cuba is (a) .
What Cuban Revolution leader successfully took over the country from Batista in 1959 and became the leader of the first communist country in the Western Hemisphere?
Juan Valdez
Fidel Castro
Hernandez De Soto
Gitmo Hispanola
What US ship mysteriously sank in Havana Bay, Cuba?
USS Maine
USS Washington
USS Marine
What major natural disaster affects Central America and the Caribbean each year with high winds, floods, and structural damage?
Earthquakes
Tsunami
Hurricanes
Volcanic Eruptions
What do we call people who flee their countries over fear for their lives?
Refugee
Communist
Immigrant
Alien
Number 2 represents which country on the map?
Cuba
Guatemala
Haiti
Mexico
Number 7 On the map represents?
Bahamas
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Number 23 on the map represents?
Haiti
Guatemala
Honduras
El Salvador
What is the group of islands labeled A called?
Bahamas
Greater Antilles
Hispaniola
Sierra Madres
What is the group of islands labeled B called?
Lesser Antilles
Hispaniola
Greater Antilles
Sierra Madres
What is the island labeled C named?
Lesser Antilles
Hisapniola
Greater Antilles
Sierra Madres
Who originally settled Hispaniola?
Spain
France
Africa
Click all that apply to the country of Haiti.
Poorest country in western hemisphere
Has never been able to establish a stable government
Citizens have a normal life expectancy
During the French Revolution, was the richest colony in Western Hemisphere
Has a large population
The people of Haiti are split between 5% rich mulattoes and impoverished blacks, most of these people cannot _____.
read
work
farm
Rich and educated Haitians speak what language?
French
Creole
Spanish
English
Creole is a mix of what languages?
West African, French and English
French and Spanish
French and West African
Click all of the following that applies to religious view in Haiti.
95% of Haitians identify as Christians
75% of these still practice voodoo
10% identify as Roman Catholic
Click all that apply to The Dominican Republic.
Its capital, Santo Domingo, is the Western Hemisphere’s oldest European established city
highest mountain in the West Indies, Duarte Peak
made up of mostly mulattoes; mostly Catholic
similar to Haiti in population and economy
Click all that apply to Jamaica
originally a French colony
it was a haven for pirates, especially in Port Royal
follow Rastafarianism, a mixture of African religions, pan Africanism, and a form of Christianity
The birthplace of Reggae music
major export is coffee
What country was made a commonwealth of the United States in 1951?
Puerto Rico
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Virgin Islands
Click all that apply to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans are American citizens with most of the same privileges
They have their own constitution and elect their own governor
They cannot vote in US presidential elections
They are not subject to US federal income tax
Many would like to see Puerto Rico become the 51st state
Spanish lost interest in these islands because there was no gold. Settled mostly by British, French, and Dutch colonists. Most of the islands are territories of these three Europeans countries; 8 British islands gained independence from 1962-1983.
Greater Antilles
Leeward Islands
Winward Islands
Lesser Antilles
The most famous of these islands are the Virgin Islands and are part of the _______, which are owned by the US and the rest, Great Britain.
Greater Antilles
Leeward Islands
Winward Islands
Lesser Antilles
Grenada is most notable for having been abruptly invaded by the US in 1983 for Cold War related reasons. Grenada is part of the ____.
Virgin Islands
Leeward Islands
Windward Islands
Bahamian
What is the name of the voyage West Coast African slaves took to the Americas?
The Middle Passage
The Long Journey
The Long Passage
The Middle Journey
What countries settled South America?
Spain and Portugal (Iberian Peninsula)
Spain and France
British and Portugal
French and British
Click all that are true of the Caribbean Countries.
Columbia and Venezuela are the only two South American countries that border the Caribbean sea
The same mountain system stretches down into western South America where it is called the Andes Mountains
They have both tropical and high altitude climates
Many of the same industries
Simon Bolivar, a Venezuelan revolutionary who liberated 6 South American countries from Spain including Venezuela and Colombia.
Name comes from their proximity to the prevailing southeasterly winds
Click all that apply to Columbia.
Only South American country to have both Pacific and Caribbean coastline
Largest coal reserves in Latin America
Only platinum mines in South America
Mines half of the world’s emeralds
Ruled by a Marxist regime from 1965-1985
Venezuela has both the largest lake in South America and the tallest waterfall in the world. Their names are:
Lake Maracaibo and Angel Falls
Lake Como and Devil Falls
Lake Maracaibo and Devil Falls
Angel Falls and Lake Como
What country is currently in shambles due to the failed policies and massive corruption of its socialist authoritarian government.
Ecuador
The Guiana Highlands
Venezuela
Peru
Bolivia
What country has the lowest population density in all South America.
Only nation outside of Europe where Dutch is the official language.
Ecuador
The Guiana Highlands
Venezuela
Peru
Bolivia
Only South American country still controlled by a European power.
Ecuador
French Guiana
Venezuela
Peru
Bolivia
Longest Mountain Range in the world.
The Rocky Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Sierra Madra
Highest active volcano in the world.
Rushmore
Pompeii
Cotopaxi
The Galapagos Islands are owned by ___.
Equador
Peru
Chilie
Bolivia
Click all that are true about Peru.
Inca descendents and values are not strong in Peru today
Known for very high altitude mountains and deep canyons
Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon
The capital of the Incan Empire was Cusco, which is currently the oldest continually inhabited city in the West Hemisphere
Home of a great ancient Indian civilization, the Incas; conquered by Spaniard Francisco Pizarro
Has two capitals: La Paz and Sucre; Estimated 70% of Bolivians live in poverty.
Highest infant mortality rate and lowest literacy rate in South America
Ecuador
French Guiana
Venezuela
Peru
Bolivia
Country is made up of southern archipelago (large group of islands), Atacama desert, the driest desert on earth,300+ islands/islets, the southernmost which is Cape Horn.
Ecuador
Chilie
Venezuela
Peru
Bolivia
____________ is an estuary/ocean inlet that was the center of Spanish settlement in South America for a time.
Rio de la Plata
Atacama desert
archipelago
Galapagos
Gauchos are...
Mexican cowboys
Brazilian bull riders
Argentine cowboys
Click all that apply to Uruguay.
It is the one of the most wealthy countries in Latin America and currently has little government corruption, high economic freedom, and press freedom
Large middle class
Most secular nation in South America
Socially progressive policies
Only 6% are Evangelical Christians; 27% claim no religious affiliation
Few natural resources
Home of Amazon River.
Paraguay
Chile
Brazil
