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WorksheetsMadison World Geo Spring Semester Exam Practice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which characteristics are shared by the political cultures of the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
a union of political and religious authority
a hereditary monarch
a totalitarian government
a democratically elected national legislature
Koreans sometimes refer to their nation as “a shrimp among whales.” What do Koreans mean by this statement?
Korea is surrounded on three sides by the sea.
Mountains cover most of the Korean peninsula.
Koreans eat large amounts of shrimp, while their neighbors prefer whales.
Korea is surrounded by more powerful nations: Russia, China and Japan.
Arbitrary man-made lines drawn for political divisions, such as those drawn at the Berlin Conference and the partitioning of India, ...
can lead to extended conflict and violence
are drawn with the best interest of the people in mind
must be protected by supranational organizations, such as the United Nations
are appreciated by the people living in the colonies
Agreements such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and associations such as the European Union (EU) reflect a movement toward-
Nationalism
International cooperation
Isolationism
Totalitarianism
Which of the following was a result of point of view affecting public policies on a national level?
HEB opened a new location nearby.
San Antonio passed a ban on using electronic devices while driving.
The U.S. government passed the 19th amendment, allowing women the right to vote.
The European Union created a common currency called the Euro
An important effect of mountain ranges, large rivers, and ocean coastlines on a country have often been the:
Growth in available fertile land
Encouragement of cultural convergence
Formation of the country’s borders
Promotion of a democratic form of government
The border line between Texas and Mexico best represents an example of which of the following border types?
Geometric
Natural
Ethnic
Cultural
The borders of the state of Colorado represent an example of which of the following border types?
Geometric
Cultural
Ethnic
Natural
Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the map above?
The Divided States Of America
The Expansion of the U.S.
The Purchased States of America
The Selling of the American States
The process of redrawing voting boundaries as depicted above is known as:
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Electoral zoning
Voter Registration
Based on the information in the election results map from 2002 and 2004, what conclusion can be drawn?
Few election districts in Texas voted Republican.
Election results can lead to a shift in political power.
The Democratic Party cannot win future elections in Texas.
Changing of Texas Congressional districts occurs every ten years.
When all eligible voters are able to vote on public policies, such as whether or not to legalize gambling or marijuana, they are a part of which form of government?
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
One reason for the stability of the U.S. political system is that widespread public support exists for-
Allowing citizens to choose government officials
Government welfare programs
A single state sponsored religion
Requiring military service by citizens
Which political party received the most votes?
PRD
PAN
PRI
PRI-PVEM
Based on the information above, and your knowledge of geography, which of the following statements is true?
Both North Korea and Saudi Arabia are democracies.
People in North Korea have more freedoms than in Saudi Arabia.
In Saudi Arabia, power is inherited.
Both North Korea and Saudi Arabia are dictatorships
Based upon the information in the chart, which statement is most accurate?
The United Kingdom is the only nation to hold elections for their head of state.
Only the United States practices a form of democracy.
The Supreme Leader of Iran is appointed by the Judiciary.
All of these countries use different aspects of democracy in their government.
Which activity best completes this table?
Banking
Canning
Fishing
Ranching
The Minister of Economics has created a plan for the economy which emphasizes the production of iron, steel and hydroelectric power. In manufacturing, such goods as tanks and tractors will receive high priority. Consumer goods are regarded as less essential. The people are expected to sacrifice comfort in order to raise the level of industrialization of their country.
Based on the information in the article above, the Minister of Economics most likely lives in a country that has a-
Traditional Economy
Socialist Economy
Communist Economy
Free Enterprise Economy
Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Quaternary, Primary, Tertiary
Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
An analysis of this table would show that-
China has overtaken the United States in its trade with Africa
China refuses to do business with Angola
The United States investment in Africa peaked in 2009
The United States has broken ties with most of Africa
Which of the following is a factor that favors the development of primary economic activities?
A location for industrial manufacturing operations
The presence of natural resources
The availability of neighbors willing to trade
An economy based on communist ideals
How is subsistence farming different from commercial agriculture?
Subsistence farmers harvest a surplus of crops to be sold for a profit.
Subsistence farmers produce just enough food for their family’s survival.
Subsistence farmers domesticate animals to transport goods.
Subsistence farmers often irrigate crops to increase production.
Fulani herders in Central Africa continue herding livestock much as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. They eat their own livestock rather than sell it. Their activities best illustrate:
a command economy.
subsistence agriculture.
cottage industries.
commercial herding.
The Inuit live in the Arctic region by hunting and fishing. They create very little surplus. Their activities provide an example of :
a traditional economy
subsistence agriculture.
pastoralism.
a market economy.
In Indonesia, the government owns large industries and sets some prices. However, private businesses are also encouraged and several hundred are actively traded on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. This country’s economic system can best be classified as-
Traditional
Free Enterprise
Socialist
Communist
Analyze each statement below and choose the best correct answer.
Health care is more expensive in Argentina than in Brazil.
People live longer in Bolivia than in Argentina
Indicators show that Peru has more young people than Bolivia
The data shows that Bolivia has a lower standard of living than Argentina
Economic cooperation like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union (EU) show a movement toward-
National policies of protectionism
Free trade zones by removing tariffs
A rebirth of command economies, or communism
A reliance on welfare programs
Which is typical of a less developed country?
There is a very high GDP and people rely on primary economic activities
There is a low infant mortality rate, very high doctor to 100,000 people ratio and long life expectancy
There is a high infant mortality rate, low doctor to 100,000 people ratio and short life expectancy
There is an extremely high literacy rate and a long life expectancy
What is the best title for the diagram above?
Quaternary Activity Under a Communist-based Economy
The Impact Primary Economic Activities on Rural Places
Negative Effects of Human Economic Activity on the Earth
Ways to Improve Environmental Effects of Industrialization
Which phrase best completes the chart above?
Extremely low literacy rates
Very low average income
High GDP per capita
High rate of diseases
Which of the following describes an economic effect of the Industrial Revolution?
There was a population shift from urban to rural areas.
There was a change from primary economic activity (farming) to secondary economic activity (factories.)
Factory workers decreased
Urbanization caused an increase in clean air and decrease in pollution.
Based on the data above, what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana?
The population is greater in Botswana
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher
Fewer births are attended by medical professionals in Angola
More of the women in Botswana are 50 and older
What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
It provides economic assistance to member countries through loans.
It controls the global distribution of oil.
It offers military support to threatened member countries.
It stores reserves of a manufactured goods.
Based on the literacy rates in the chart above, which two countries probably have the lowest level of development?
Egypt and Iran
Liberia and Togo
Pakistan and Nigeria
Guinea and Senegal
One potential cause of the spread of infectious diseases is --
Communism
Nationalism
Globalization
Isolationism
Which disadvantage of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of COVID-19?
Cultural movements that promote vaccinations for children
Health problems caused by decreased government funding
Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased international travel
Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses
Which country is NOT part of the region encompassed by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Mexico
Canada
United States
Great Britain
How has the economic activity pictured in the photograph most likely influenced settlement patterns in the region?
Local hunters abandoned rural settlements because of the pollution.
Workers created new settlements near the place of employment.
Young adults left old settlements because of improved transportation.
Retired citizens moved to local settlements because of better recreation opportunities.
Throughout most of human history --
the majority of the world’s population lived in urban areas.
more half of the world’s population lived in urban areas.
37% of the world’s population lived in rural areas.
the vast majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas.
One disadvantage of outsourcing is-
the greater hidden cost related to paid benefits, such as health insurance, for employees.
unsafe conditions for some factory workers
the lack of technology to facilitate communications between countries.
the loss of capital, or money, which could be used for other purposes.
Use the information and your knowledge of geography to answer the question.
Cultural divergence caused by globalization
New ideas have spread to the United States
Cultural diffusion has spread American culture to other regions of the world
Asia’s rejection of modern culture for more traditional ways of life
Cities often spread out over the surrounding areas. This is called --
Rural decline
Rural sprawl
Urban decline
Urban sprawl
Based on the map above, a study of the urban settlement patterns of Japan would show that most cities -
are located in close proximity to the coastal ports
developed near mountainous areas.
are randomly and evenly distributed throughout the region.
have not changed since ancient times.
The predominance of fast food restaurants around the globe, like the one show in this photograph, have created:
a common global language.
an overwhelming dislike of American products.
common cultural ideas and norms.
general dislike American cuisine.
How does life in a rural village typically differ from life in an urban setting?
Villagers travel internationally more often than urban residents
Village residents receive a more formal education than people in cities
People in rural villages often engage in subsistence agriculture and cottage industries
People in rural villages have greater access to the latest technologies
Based on the chart above, Tokyo is an example of:
a metropolis
a capitol city
a primate city
a primitive city
The graphic above shows the Concentric Zone Model of urban land usage. It demonstrates the idea that as the city grows:
the buildings get taller in the Central Business District
richer people tend to live further out and commute in
different tax rates are applied to zones depending on their incomes
people chose to live in different sectors
Certain areas of a city are more attractive for various activities, whether by chance or geographic and environmental reasons. This urban land growth model shows that a city may grow in random chunks. What type of model is this?
Concentric Zone Model
Multiple Nuclei Model
Sector Model
Multiple Nuclei Concentric Sector Model
In this multiple nuclei model, what zone is the largest in terms of land area?
Central Business District
Low-class residential
High-class residential
Medium-class residential
Slums like this occur more often in which type of countries?
Newly Industrialized Countries
Less Developed Countries
Developed Countries
Developed Industrial Tariff Free Zones
