Worksheets11/12
Total questions: 209
Worksheet time: 3hrs 50mins
(2B) We are indeed a nation on wheels and we cannot permit these wheels to slow down. Our mass industries must have moving supply lines to feed raw materials into our factories and moving distribution lines to carry the finished product to store or home. A national highway system:
reduces the use of non-renewable resources
increases the use of public transportation
encourages development in city centers
allows the movement of goods to markets
(2B) How did industrialization lead to changing uses of Earth's physical features?
Humans began to dig and drill to obtain fossil fuels to burn for energy
Humans learned to plant seeds to grow food to eat.
Humans built the first canals to connect different regions by water.
People introduced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to handle natural disasters.
(2B) Which is the best argument for reducing the sizes of these wildlife reserves?
To eliminate colonial influence
To decrease wildlife populations
To expand urban and suburban areas
To create more farmland for growing populations
(2B) What changes led to these diverse uses of the Atlantic Ocean?
Population growth forced Europeans to expand
Technological improvements such as the compass and improvements in ship design made ocean voyages possible
Europeans had challenged the views of the Catholic Church on travel
The spread of the plague encouraged Europeans to search for safer areas
(3A) One reason for the difference between these temperatures is
the amount of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
the tilt of Earth on its axis
the tidal pull of the moon
the distance between Earth and the sun
(3A) During the winter months (Dec - Feb) in Texas, which hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
(3A) The diagram shows the position of the Southern Hemisphere in which season?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
(3A) Why do most areas near the equator have warm climates?
They receive the most direct rays from the sun
Their surfaces reflect the greatest amount of sunlight
The sun is directly over the equator at noon year-round
They receive equal amounts of daylight hours and nighttime hours
(3B) Which physical process formed the landform along the northeastern border of India?
The deposition of sediment by floods
The eruption of active volcanoes
The erosion of surfaces by wind
The collision of tectonic plates
(3B) Which statement about convergent plate movement is accurate?
Convergent plates move closer together and create river valleys.
Convergent plates move toward each other and create mountains.
Convergent plates slide past each other causing a fault.
Convergent plates slide past each other causing an earthquake.
(3B) Which conclusion is best supported by the climograph?
This city is part of a tropical rain forest
This city is subject to seasonal monsoons.
This city is located in a high-latitude climate zone.
This city is experiencing severe drought.
(3B) Which factor best explains why Japan has established a strict building code?
It is located on the Ring of Fire
It is experiencing increased urbanization
It borders an area known as "Tornado Alley"
It has high rates of erosion due to seasonal flood
(3B) Which of the following is a direct effect of tectonic plate movement?
The physical topography of a mountainous region
Seasonal changes in weather
The distribution of biomes in an area
The average annual precipitation that an area receives
(3B) A transform plate boundary is responsible for the creation of —
rift valleys
volcanoes
earthquakes
continental drift
(3C) Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere?
Continuous circulation of hot and cold oceanic currents
Regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet
The interaction of plants and animals within specific climate regions
The recycling of the continental crust in subduction zones
(3C) Which of the following is caused by the very rapid evaporation of warm ocean water in late summer months?
The erosion of a sandy beach
A tropical hurricane
A catastrophic forest fire
A tornado
(3C) In 2004, a tsunami killed an estimated 225,000 people in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East AfricA Which statement best describes a tsunami?
It is a giant wave associated with an underwater earthquake
It is a powerful storm that originates over warm, tropical water
It is a violent eruption caused by the movement of tectonic plates
It is a period of below-normal rainfall caused by stalled weather systems
(3C) Plant roots can grow into crevices in rock and eventually break the rock apart.
This is an example of -
the lithosphere affecting the atmosphere through erosion
The hydrosphere affecting the biosphere through tectonic activity
The biosphere affecting the lithosphere through mechanical weathering
The atmosphere affecting the hydrosphere through chemical weathering
(3C) What is the best description of the hydrologic cycle?
Ice melts and increases the ocean volume causing flooding.
Ice seeps into the ground doubling the size of aquifers.
Water dries out in certain regions but floods in others.
Water evaporates into the atmosphere and returns as precipitation.
(3C) According to the graph, improvements in vehicle emissions have reduced pollution within the —
hydrosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
(4A) Which factor best explains the climate distribution of northern Brazil?
Being located at tropical latitudes
The effects of the flow of cool ocean currents
Distance from the continental shelf
Elevation above sea level
(4A) Which area on the map is most likely to have a dry climate?
Western South America
Eastern Australia
Northern Europe
Western Asia
(4A) The winds, which are represented by the arrows in the diagram, contribute to
Hurricanes
Tsunamis
Droughts
Monsoons
(4A) Which physical process caused the formation of the Himalayan Mountains?
Meteorite activity
The collision of tectonic plates
The buildup of sedimentary deposits
Sea-floor spreading
(4A) Compared to New Orleans, Denver tends to have more —
snow
humidity
droughts
floods
(4A) Which factors have greatest effect on climate?
Longitude and vegetation
Latitude and distance from water
Soil type and altitude
Mountain barriers and amount of arable land
(5A) Which statement is best supported by the map?
Both the United States and Canada have a diverse variety of natural resources.
The United States and Canada have large deposits of petroleum on the east coast.
The United States depends on Canada for most of its natural resources.
Both the United States and Canada have unlimited natural resources.
(5A) According to the information on the map, what best characterizes the country in 1865?
Southern rural economy based on slave labor system versus a Northern urban economy based on a manufacturing system
Expansion of the South that included the territories in the North and an interest in equal rights and freedom for every citizen
Traditions fostered by a shared history of farming and plantation life and the desire to settle the country in the West
A unified government based on shared principles of liberty and a growing economy based on cotton and textiles
(5A) Religious festival are celebrated in several countries, including Mexico, the US, and India However festivals in individual countries are characterized by different costumes, religions, and foods.
This highlights that the character of a place is:
Focused on populated areas
Based on outside influences
Related to cultural elements
Determined by other countries
(5A) According to the map, what is the relationship between culture and religion on the Indian subcontinent?
Most people in India practice the same religion for their entire lives
The major religions practiced in India seem to have links to one language
For many in India, the Hindu religion is a core element of their culture
Religions practiced by the people of India are part of other cultures
(5A) Which statement is best supported by the map?
Both the United States and Canada have a diverse variety of natural resources
The United States and Canada have large deposits of petroleum on the east coast.
The United States depends on Canada for most of its natural resources.
Both the United States and Canada have unlimited natural resources.
(5A) Though in the past, most Australians were of British descent, today high rates of immigration are changing the cultural characteristics of Australia However, the people of Australia still share similar characteristics to the British, including driving on the left side of the road, drinking tea, and practicing the Christian religion.
Which statement best describes cultural characteristics of Australia?
Australia is much different today than it was in the past
Australia is related to its social and cultural aspects
Religion is one part of the culture that has changed
Immigration continues to stabilize Australia
(6B) The projected growth in African cities between 2010 and 2025 is attributed to:
climate
urbanization
agriculture
colonization
(6B) Why did many cities expand in size during the early twentieth century?
Government projects made port cities accessible to large ships.
Recent advances in transportation allowed people to travel greater distances to work.
Commercial farms began producing a greater variety of agricultural products for urban consumers
The cost of undeveloped land bordering cities increased
(6B) Which of these describes one way England changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
The economy became heavily dependent on commercial agriculture.
Towns near supplies of natural resources were abandoned
Urban areas grew as more jobs became available.
The amount of goods produced in factories declined
(6B) Based on the information, what explains the recent population trends in Texas?
Large companies are relocating to Texas to invest in aviation.
Large companies are relocating to Texas because of its central location.
Large companies are encouraging expansion of oil production in Texas.
Large companies are encouraging immigrants to move to North Texas.
(6B) Which factor attracted many Europeans to New York City in the mid-nineteenth century?
The increase in economic opportunities due to expanding industrialization
An improvement in living conditions due to innovations in sanitation
The ease of travel due to the construction of transportation networks
An increase in agricultural productivity due to climate conditions
(6B) Which process identifies the shift of major areas of human settlement from the countryside to towns and cities?
Commercialization
Urbanization
Desertification
Globalization
(7B) What push factor had the greatest influence on the migration of the peoples listed?
Environmental
Economic
Cultural
Political
(7B) During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Europeans migrated to the Americas in part because
the Americas contained an abundance of fertile land
an epidemic was spreading in European cities
Protestant religions were banned in the Americas
the institution of slavery had been outlawed in several European countries
(7B) In the twentieth century these factors encouraged migration primarily:
by people with significant economic resources
from one developed country to another
from developing to developed countries
among people with similar religious beliefs
(7B) The reading describes what type of migration trend?
Syrians are leaving their country due to a lack of stability and safety.
Syrians are leaving their country for better economic opportunities.
Syrians are leaving their country because of environmental disasters.
Syrians are leaving their country for more social freedoms in neighboring countries.
(7B) Which of these best explains the population shift in Europe that resulted from the formation of the European Union?
People migrated to Western Europe in search of employment in more-industrialized countries.
Increased opportunities for trade with Africa encouraged people to migrate to southern Europe.
The development of new markets in former Soviet countries encouraged people to migrate to Eastern Europe.
People migrated to northern Europe in search of greater economic and political freedoms.
(7C) Which is an accurate statement about world population trends?
Rural populations are declining as megacities expand
The rate of natural increase shows trends in infant mortality
Population trends include live births, death rates, and crop distribution
Japan led the world in population growth, while Africa shows low birthrates
(7C) Which factor best explains the growth in urban populations?
Less pollution
Climate change
Economic opportunities
Higher birth rates
(7C) Which of the following best describes population growth from 1980 to 1998?
The rate of population growth was slower in African countries than in South American countries.
Most of the countries with the fastest rates of population growth were located in Central Asia
The rate of population growth was faster in Australia than in North America
Most of the countries with the slowest rates of population growth were located in Europe.
(7C) During which period was the increase in world population growth the greatest?
1 AD to 1850
1850 to 1930
1930 to 1970
1970 to 2011
(7C) Which statement about human population trends is true?
Africa currently has the highest growth rate, but it will soon be surpassed by Oceania
Latin America is the most populous region, but tis growth will slow in the near future
North America has the world's lowest growth rate, and its population is projected to steadily decline
Asia has the largest population, and it is projected to remain most populous over the next few decades
(7D) A young woman of Canada's First Nations wants to maintain her cultural identity.
The best measure she could take would be to -
speak English at home
move to a more populated province
pursue a degree in higher education
interview an elder about family traditions
(7D) Another benefit of globalization is increased:
environmental safety
isolation of local cultures
low-wage earners
access to technological innovations
(7D) The loss of local traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the risk of pandemics are negative aspects of:
Genocide
Ethnic Cleansing
Cottage Industries
Globalization
(7D) Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009?
Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children
Health problems caused by decreased government funding
Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel
Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses
(8A) How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?
By detecting sunken ships
By helping ships navigate
By monitoring fish migration
By warning of a natural disaster
(7D) Despite advances in medicine, pandemics still occur today in part because:
more developed nations have refused to share vaccines to prevent diseases
the world's leading governments refuse to work together to combat disease
the spread of disease between nations has become easier with air travel
modern ships are able to carry diseases for longer periods of time
(8A) Based on the passage, the construction of the Three Gorges Dam will:
decrease renewable energy production and increase production of food and trade
increase renewable energy production and improve the movement of goods
decrease renewable energy production and damage China's farm lands
increase renewable energy production and increase shipping costs
(8A) Which title best completes the chart?
Changes in Settlement Patterns
Influences of Culture and Language
Geographic Barriers Between Continents
Modification of the Physical Environment
(8A) Which situation is referred to in this excerpt?
The rapid growth of urban populations
The rapid conversion of an important habitat to other uses
The spread of invasive species to non-native habitats
The release of toxic chemicals into Earth's atmosphere
(8A) In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?
A place with low elevation
A place that experiences regular monsoons
A place that experiences frequent sunny days
A place with high daily temperatures
(9A) The Amazon River Basin is considered a physical region because:
it is located entirely within one country
the people who live there speak the same language
it is connected by a geographical feature
the people of the region practice ancient customs
(9A) Which two regions are most often linked because of their common language, religion, and cultural traditions?
The Sahara Desert and Europe
Europe and North Africa
North Africa and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East
(9A) Which characteristic is common to all the countries located in the shaded region on this map?
A warm climate
Coniferous forests
The widespread practice of Hinduism
The use of a Romance language
(9A) The Silk Road spanned 4,000 miles across what is today Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
The Silk Road is an example of a region defined by:
A trade network
Political units
Language
Religion
(13B) The map demonstrates that counties with —
high urban populations tend to vote for Democratic candidates
both high urban and high rural populations tend to vote for Democratic candidates
high urban populations tend to vote for Republican candidates
both high urban and high rural populations tend to vote for Republican candidates
(14A) Which statement is best supported by the headlines?
Economic differences lead to conflict.
Conflict between nations impacts entire regions.
Disputes between nations end quickly.
Technology improves international relations.
(16A) Texas has a large population of Spanish-speaking residents because it -
borders Mexico
Was once claimed by France
Was settled by Native Americans
Has a strong trading relationship with Cuba
(16A) In which cultural region would you find the cities of Bangkok, Hanoi, Manila, and Singapore?
Middle East
North America
South Asia
Southeast Asia
(16A) Carnival festivals celebrated throughout the Caribbean and South America are an example of:
an intermingling of two cultures through diffusion
a minority group assimilating and adopting a new culture
the urbanization of indigenous groups in a region
how globalization impacts cultures
(16A) The Hittites were an ancient people who established an empire in the Fertile Crescent.
What innovation is associated with the Hittites?
They were brave hunters who invented fire
They were great scholars who invented writing
They were a warlike culture that developed iron weapons
They were an organized society that developed structured government
(16B) A Southerner saying "y'all" with a drawl is an example of -
a dialect found in a certain region
a new language related to migration
an evolved language with strong Sanskrit roots
a blended language associated with trade routes
(16B) What does the painting reveal about modern artistic expression in Canada?
It is influenced by Canadian culture
It is influenced by Spanish culture
It is influenced by Native Indian cultures.
It is influenced by French culture.
(16B) This diagram represents the organization of groups in traditional Hindu India based on:
hereditary castes
gender roles
individual talents
ethnic backgrounds
(16B) Which is the best definition of an institution?
Rules for the proper behavior of an individual
A set of beliefs about the purpose of life
An organization developed by societies to take care of social needs
The things people usually do, such as how they eat and dress
(16B) Which is a valid generalization about customs?
They cannot be changed
They usually lead to political reforms
They have little influence on the development of the economy
They include both how people dress and the foods they eat
(16C) The cartoons demonstrate that the Israel/Gaza conflict is —
complicated by media reports
supported by the international community
viewed differently by each side
concerned more with food distribution than peace efforts
(16C) Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are:
its economic equality and large universities
its free markets and commercial agriculture
its religious sites and oil resources
its armed forces and modern cities
(16C) Due to its isolationist nature, North Korea's human rights record is difficult to evaluate. However, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and defectors continue to report that North Korea maintains a record of consistent, severe human rights violations, stemming from the government's total control over all activity.
It can be inferred from this excerpt that:
unrestricted Internet access is common in North Korea
North Koreans are free to protest government policies
the principles of free enterprise are supported by the North Korean government
many North Koreans receive censored information about the rest of the world
(16C) Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?
Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education
Several countries claim it as a colonial possession.
Economists view it as an important center for international trade.
The adherents of several major religions regard it as a holy city.
(16C) Which reason best explains both of the events described?
Lawmakers seek to limit religious freedom in France
Iran's government is opposed to Western culture in their country
Different cultures perceive their own and other cultures differently
There is a global effort to have people dress in a similar fashion
(19A) The project described in the excerpt is an example of how technology and human modifications of the environment can:
contribute to the economic development of a country
be used as bargaining tools by a regulatory body
result in the irreversible destruction of natural resources
increase demand for renewable energy sources
(19A) What major benefit is associated with the activity shown in this photograph?
Improved port access resulting from enlarged navigation channels
Improved seawall construction that prevents flooding
Decreased amounts of water pollution
Reduced damage to marine habitats
(19A) The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 was significant because it:
opened inland ports, which reduced the influence and power of New York City as an Atlantic port
forced shippers in Minnesota along the Mississippi River to raise rates in order to remain competitive
made wagons and stagecoaches in the northeast United States obsolete virtually overnight
increased trade, commerce, settlement, and the spread of social and religious movements
(19A) Which argument would an opponent of the construction of a new nuclear power plant most likely use?
There are limited supplies of nonrenewable resources.
The demand for electric power is growing.
There is an unacceptable risk of radiation exposure.
The use of fossil fuels creates air pollution.
(19A) How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?
There was an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.
There was a decrease in the construction of new housing in the suburbs.
There was an increase in the number of areas specifically designated as public parks.
There was a decrease in transportation options available in inner cities.
(19B) In spite of its summer climate, the population in the South has grown due to:
the popularity of southern cooking
a more relaxed lifestyle in the South
technology that allowed widespread air conditioning
the availability of inexpensive land for manufacturing
(19B) What other important effect has air conditioning had on American society?
It has reduced the need for seasonal migrant workers.
It has made America's geographical differences more significant.
It has allowed more people to move to Sunbelt states.
It has limited urban growth in Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
(19B) The graph shows typical energy consumption for a household in a moderate climate. A household in a hot climate would most likely see an increase in the percentage of energy used for -
air conditioning
heating
lighting
televisions
(19B) Which area is most likely to build a desalination plant?
a hot city near a river
a wet city near a forest
a dry city near an ocean
a cold city near a mountain
(19C) One argument in favor of using genetically modified crops is that doing so:
protects biological diversity on cultivated land
reduces the use of pesticides on crops
allows for the cultivation of native food sources
guarantees high yields of cash crops
(19C) According to the statement, how can Las Vegas best support its population?
Create a more diverse economy
Develop ways to increase its water supply
Improve transportation infrastructure
Mechanize agricultural production to limit irrigation
(19C) Advances in motorized farm equipment and irrigation have resulted in:
a lower demand for food
greater production of agricultural goods by fewer people
an increased number of people involved in agriculture
periodic shortages of food
(19C) China's position as the top emitter of greenhouse gases was a direct result of:
its increased reliance on industrial manufacturing
its measures to nationalize the agricultural and manufacturing sectors
the migration of people from the country's urban areas to its rural areas
its policy of promoting public transportation
(19C) What is a possible effect of organic farming?
Soils are healthier
Air pollution increases.
Tap water has more nutrients.
Crop yields are larger.
(20A) Geographic information system (GIS) technology can be used to:
find wreckage of a plane crash
analyze data for decisions on future land use
find directions from one place to another
take topographic pictures from space
(20A) Which of the following has been a useful benefit of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology?
GPS can store large amounts of digitalized data for emergency situations.
Consumers can use GPS to navigate their cars when traveling.
GPS can prevent cars and trucks from having road accidents
GPS has made it easier for countries to desalinate sea water.
(20A) What conclusion about Internet usage can be drawn from the chart?
Internet usage limits international cooperation
Lower standards of living are linked to higher Internet usage
More developed nations have greater access to the Internet than less developed nations do
Eastern Hemisphere nations use the Internet more than Western Hemisphere nations
(20A) A city wants to determine the best location for a landfill. It is creating a composite map based on a terrain map, a land-use map, a road map, and 3-D images of groundwater reservoirs.
What technology is it relying on to create the composite map?
the Internet
Global Positioning System
Geographic Information Systems
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites
(20A) Which of the following describes a situation that could benefit from use of the Global Positioning System (GPS)
a local resident would like to view old roadways and bridges that still exist under a manmade lake
A real estate broker wants a map of all waterfront parcels in the town to show to a prospective buyer
An environmentalist needs to create a composite map of groundwater sources, roads, and forested areas
A tour bus driver must make several stops along a route that is new to her. She has limited time to get from one place to another.
(20A) Which title best completes the organizer?
Uses of Global Positioning Systems
Uses of Geographic Information Systems
Uses of Topographic Maps
Uses of Aerial Photography
(13B) In 2009, parliamentary elections were held in South Africa. 77% of the 23 million registered
voters took part in the election.
Which conclusion is best supported by this evidence?
The strength of most parties was spread evenly throughout South Africa.
The African National Congress was victorious in a majority of election districts.
Most parties enjoyed support in particular regions.
The majority of voters supported minority parties.
The exact location of a place on earth based upon a latitude and longitude
pop spot
city
point of origin
absolute location
Maps that show boundaries such as country and state boundaries
political
physical
professional
population
describe the ______________ location of Pittsburgh, PA.
Elkton, VA 22827
This is the __________ location of our high school.
.
Voortrekker
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
transpiration
When water changes from a liquid to a gas in plants it is called...
condensation.
evaporation.
sublimation.
transpiration.
As a part of the water cycle, water from Earth's surface enters the clouds and finally falls back to the ground in the form of rain. What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes in this example?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation
Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation
Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation
What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?
Geologic cycle
Hydrologic cycle
Geosphere
Carbon cycle
What is it called when the Earth's nights and days are equal in time?
aquifer
equinox
equal nights
equinix
What is the name given to the longest day of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?
solstice
equinox
midnight sun
axis
What is the weathering process in which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces (sediments) and do not change the rock composition?
chemical weathering
mechanical weathering
acid rain
oxidation
Bobby observed that a metal trash can was covered with rust. What type of weathering caused the rust on the trash can?
Mechanical weathering
Chemical weathering
Wind weathering
Erosion weathering
Potholes forming in the road after a cold winter is an example of:
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
Lichens (small green plants) growing on a large boulder release enzymes and other acids that slowly break the rock apart. This is an example of:
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Atlantic Plate
Pacific Plate
Japanese Plate
North American Plate
What is a tsunami?
a massive volcano
a large hurricane
a massive, destructive, wave that is caused by underwater earthquakes.
none of the above
What is the Great Kanto Earthquake?
A devastating earthquake that struck Japan in 1956.
A devastating earthquake that struck Japan in 1923.
A devastating tsunami that struck Japan in 1923.
none of the above
How do the people of Japan prepare for disaster?
fire drills with local fire fighters
organizations offer disaster management and preparedness classes
strict building codes/study how buildings respond to earthquakes
stay proactive
all of the above
Biome with plants and grasses, but no trees.
grassland
desert
forest
arctic tundra
Biome with many different species of cacti and reptiles and very little rainfall.
Desert
Temperate Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
Arctic Tundra
Forest biome with many different trees, mosses and ferns; most trees lose and regrow their leaves each year.
temperate rainforest
biome
desert
grassland
Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil?
tropical rain forest
desert
deciduous forest
grassland
Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?
A. leeward side
B. Peak
C. rain shadow
D. windward side
Why large bodies of water affect climate?
A. Water heats up and cools more slowly than land.
B. Water heats up and cools faster than land.
C. Water and land cool at the same time
D. Water and land heat at the same rate
How does the windward side differ from the leeward side?
A. The windward side receives more precipitation than leeward side.
B. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.
C. The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.
D. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.
How does land topography affect climate?
A. Places in windward side experiences lower temperature than leeward side
B. Places in windward side experiences higher temperature than leeward side
C. Places in leeward side has wet and dry season.
D. Places in windward side has dry season.
How do ocean currents affect climate?
A. Ocean currents that bring along cold water inland make the climate cold, while ocean currents that take along warm water to coastal areas makes the climate warm.
B. Ocean currents that bring along warm water inland make the climate cold, while ocean currents that take along cold water to coastal areas makes the climate warm.
C. As the temperature of water increases, temperature of air also increases.
D. Ocean currents bring cold and warm water around the world.
Ocean currents flow in different direction, how does ocean current flow in northern hemisphere?
A. Downward
B. Clockwise
C. Counterclockwise
D. Upward
______ causes surface currents.
The Coriolis Effect
gravity
density differences
wind
_______ causes the Coriolis Effect
Earth's rotation
gravity
wind
density
What word describes a poor country with an economy based on farming?
standard of living
dependent population
less developed nation
more developed nation
Countries with high levels of literacy and higher education are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Three indicators of development of a country
GDP per capita, literacy rate and life expectancy.
Richness, industrial production and business
Multinationals and industry
Technology, trade and research
DEVELOPED Countries practice which economic activities?
Primary & Secondary
Only Tertiary
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, & Quaternary
Only Quinary
DEVELOPING countries practice which type of economic activities?
All of them
Mainly Primary & Secondary
Only Quaternary
Only Tertiary & Quinary
Supreme ruler that inherited their power
Theocracy
Republic
Monarchy
Confederation
People vote on issues directly or vote for representatives to make political decisions for them.
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
A single person exercises complete power over others. Citizens have few rights in this government system.
Dictatorship
Democracy
Oligarchy
Federation
A government run by religious leaders, where there is no legal separation between church and state.
Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Communism
Classless society that abolishes private ownership
Democracy
Communism
Monarchy
Theocracy
Government makes all economic decisions and owns most of the property
Market Economy
Command Economy
Socialism
Traditional Economy
An economic system in which production and distribution questions are answered by prices and profits (supply & demand)
Market Economy
Socialism
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Production of goods and extraction of resources (examples: farming, mining, logging, & oil drilling)
Quaternary
Tertiary
Secondary
Primary
Manufacturing, processing, & construction
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary
Quaternary
Services
Tertiary
Secondary
Quaternary
Primary
Intellectual activities
Tertiary
Secondary
Primary
Quaternary
What is a resource?
can be defined as any material or product that we can find useful
can be defined as an specific material that works on an specific activity
can be defined as all the material that can provide energy
Natural resources are...
materials that we produce
materials that we take from the environment
all the scenery that we can see
