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WorksheetsFinal Exam 1st Semester SS
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 5hrs 45mins
Which major landform is shown at the top of this map?
Caucasus Mountains
Ural Mountains
Pyrenees
Alps
Which statement BEST describes the paths of the Danube and Rhine Rivers?
Portions of both the Danube and Rhine Rivers can be found in the country labeled X on the map.
Portions of both the Danube and Rhine Rivers can be found in the country labeled W on the map.
The Danube River runs through the countries labeled W and X on the map, while the Rhine River runs through the countries labeled Z and Y on the map.
A scientist is conducting studies of water quality in Europe. She first took water samples from the English Channel, and then took water samples from the Mediterranean Sea.
Where did the scientist take her water samples from?
She first took samples off the southern coast of Sweden, then she took samples off the eastern coast of the United Kingdom.
She first took samples between Spain and Italy, then she took samples between the United Kingdom and France.
She first took samples between the United Kingdom and France, then she took samples between Spain and Italy.
The Pyrenees Mountains are located between which two European countries?
The United Kingdom and Italy
Belgium and Germany
Russia and Ukraine
France and Spain
Why is acid rain in Germany of concern to all of Europe?
because of the increase in potential for extreme weather
because of reduced trade for important German resources
because of the close proximity of European nations to one another
because of the reliance of European nations on German water supplies
Though acid rain is of great concern to the German people, why might German leaders resist passing strict environmental laws?
The German economy relies on mining.
Europe gets most of its grain from Germany.
The German economy relies on manufacturing.
Europe gets most of its electricity from Germany.
A scientist collecting soil samples in a forest near a major city makes a startling discovery: the soil does not have a typical pH level. Examining some tree branches, she finds that the tree leaves are unhealthy and the branches are weak. When she takes a soil sample back to her lab, the scientist discovers that the soil is lacking essential nutrients, which is contributing to the poor health of the plants in the forest.
What is the MOST LIKELY cause of the scientist's strange discoveries?
acid rain caused by industrial pollution
air pollution caused by fossil fuel emissions
soil contamination from chemical fertilizers
How do sulfur emissions in Germany cause environmental concern in other European countries?
They cause acid rain that is carried to other parts of Europe.
They destroy German crops that all European nations rely on.
They reduce trade and negatively impact the European economy.
They have destroyed the fishing industry in many parts of Europe.
Pollution from which source causes acid rain in Germany?
urban sprawl in Spain
nuclear activity in Ukraine
unsustainable farming practices in Italy
coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom
In what way does acid rain pose a threat to the German economy?
Germany must pay to repair damaged bridges and roads.
Acid rain damages the resources on which the timber industry relies.
Germany must pay for health care due to the health issues caused by acid rain.
Which of the following statements would BEST replace the “Solution” in the chart?
Acid rain formed over Russia.
Radiation spreads across Europe.
Solar panels are removed around the world.
Power sources change to renewable resources.
How can the local government in London lessen the amount of smog in the city?
by banning fishing in the River Thames
by cleaning up pollution in the River Thames
by improving public transportation in London
by banning farming in the area around London
How has population growth in the United Kingdom contributed to air pollution over time?
Population growth has increased industrial demand for power from nuclear energy plants.
Population growth caused the government to open protected areas for development.
Population growth caused an increase in automobile traffic in the country’s cities
Pippa lives in southeastern England, where the air is very polluted. Pippa is too young to vote, so she cannot directly influence government lawmakers, but she still wants to do something to help the people around her who suffer from the effects of pollution.
How can Pippa help her community reduce local air pollution?
She can organize a group to clean and repaint old buildings.
She can start a bicycle-sharing program to lower vehicle traffic.
She can distribute breathing masks on days with heavy pollution.
What is the relationship between major environmental concerns in German and the United Kingdom?
Smog created by cars in Germany pollutes the waterways of the United Kingdom.
Industrial waste from Germany pollutes the United Kingdom’s territory in the North Sea.
Air pollution from coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom causes acid rain in Germany.
Which of the following would BEST replace the letter “C” in the chart?
Work with Ukraine to clean up areas of high radiation
Have all children tested for asthma every year by a doctor
Use hydroelectric, solar, and wind power instead of coal-based power
What is the most probable cause to explain the changes to the statue?
Nuclear fallout damaged the statue.
Air pollution damaged the statue.
World Wars damaged the statue.
Acid rain damaged the statue.
What caused the government to designate the red areas “Confiscated/Closed”?
high levels of acid rain
high levels of air pollution
radioactive contamination
groundwater contamination
Which of the following would be a solution to prevent further disasters such as the one which occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine?
Use globally enforced safety requirements for nuclear power plants.
Make agreements between countries to reduce both air pollution and acid rain.
Establish laws which make it illegal to allow pollution to cross political boundaries.
Which of the following statements would BEST replace the letter "B" in the chart?
Acid rain formed over Russia.
Radiation spread across Europe.
Forests became healthier than they had been.
All the nuclear power plants in the world closed.
Michelle owns a small business that manufactures custom dashboards for luxury automobiles. Several different high-end automakers in Europe want her to sign contracts to make dashboards for their cars. Transportation costs for bulky items like dashboards are high, so she plans to relocate her company to a European country to lower her costs.
Where should Michelle move her company and why?
Germany, because several luxury automakers are located there and its has an extensive highway system
Italy, because of its favorable climate for manufacturing and low tariffs on imported goods
United Kingdom, because there are many luxury automobile dealerships and customers there
While coal is more plentiful than oil and gas in the United Kingdom, the country is an important producer of all three.
Which of the following BEST explains why?
The United Kingdom is one of the world leaders in oil refining.
The United Kingdom has very weak environmental regulations.
The United Kingdom has no restrictions on the trade of oil or natural gas.
The United Kingdom is able to extract oil and gas from its continental shelf.
Sebastian has decided to move from his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, to Europe. He worked as a fisherman in Savannah and hopes to continue to do so in Europe. He enjoys the rain and wants to live somewhere with a mild climate where it rains often. He also wants to be as close to the United States as possible to reduce the time it will take to travel to visit his family.
Based on this information, which is the BEST place for Sebastian to move?
United Kingdom, because of its large coastline for him to fish
Germany, because it has many international airports for travel
Russia, because of its mild temperatures and abundant rainfall
Which geographic feature helped the United Kingdom become a leader in international trade?
mines full of gem-quality diamonds
large areas of high-quality farmland
long coastlines with natural harbors
shared borders with many countries
Aleksander lives in western Russia but travels to eastern Russia several times a year on business for a mining company. Aleksander flies when he travels, but his company uses railroads for transportation during certain parts of the year.
How has the geography and climate of Russia influenced the way that Aleksander lives and does business?
Western Russia has a milder climate than eastern Russia which makes it more pleasant to live in. However, many of Russia’s valuable natural resources are located in eastern Russia.
Eastern Russia has a milder climate than western Russia which makes it more pleasant to live. However, many of Russia’s valuable natural resources are located in western Russia.
Western Russia is not suited to agriculture which makes it difficult to live there. Eastern Russia does not have access to ocean shipping lanes which makes it difficult to do business there.
Europe is one of the smallest continents, yet it has one of the largest populations.
What effect does this have?
The population is spread out and less crowded in urban areas.
There is not enough arable land to feed everyone.
The population is more crowded in urban areas.
There is still land available to be claimed.
Jonathan’s job is transferring him to Europe. He is a logger, so needs to be close to forests to trade his timber resource. He also needs to be near many other countries to sell the most timber possible. Jonathan also gets cold easily, so he would prefer to be in a warmer country.
To which country should Jonathan move?
Italy
Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
What country has rich fertile farmland due to their location on the European Plain?
Italy
Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
Which is the BEST reason for the United Kingdom’s population density being much higher than Russia’s population density?
Russia has more land area, therefore, has a bigger population density.
Russia has more valuable natural resources that are easily available.
Russia’s mild climate is much more suitable for agriculture and farming.
Russia’s harsh climate makes much of Russia’s territory uninhabitable.
Gianni is a native speaker of Italian who wants to learn another language. He wants to challenge himself by learning a language that does not use a Latin alphabet.
Which language will Gianni choose to learn?
English
French
German
Russian
If Frank was exploring the Pyrenees Mountains in Southwestern Europe, what language group would he MOST LIKELY encounter?
Slavic
Germanic
Romance
Latin
Which BEST describes the languages spoken in the dark shaded region?
The languages spoken here are based on Latin.
It contains the most diverse languages in Europe.
It has the largest land area of all of the European languages.
The languages spoken here are written with the Cyrillic alphabet.
How would geography lead to the diversity of European languages?
Cultures were separated by political boundaries.
Cultures were separated by physical features.
Cultures required different natural resources.
Cultures refused to interact with each other.
In addition to Ukrainian, which language is MOST likely spoken in Ukraine?
French
German
Russian
Spanish
What language family would you encounter in the Iberian Peninsula?
Slavic
Latin
Romantic
Germanic
At the start of the school year, Cheryl met a new student named Hassan. Hassan is a Muslim and Cheryl is a Christian.
Which statement BEST describes the two students?
Both Cheryl and Hassan recognize Abraham as one of the patriarchs of their faiths.
Both Cheryl and Hassan are required to study the history of their faith in the Torah.
The holiest book in Cheryl’s faith is the Quran. The holiest book in Hassan’s faith is the Bible.
Rachel practices Judaism and Omar practices Islam. They both want to go to a place where they can worship with other people who practice the same religion.
Where should Rachel and Omar go?
Rachel and Omar should both go to a Church.
Rachel and Omar should both go to a mosque.
Rachel should go to a Church. Omar should go to synagogue.
Rachel should go to a synagogue. Omar should go to a mosque.
Which statement is BEST supported by the graph?
Unemployment rates in Germany doubled after WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany increased after WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany decreased after WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany were not affected by WWI
Which would make the BEST title for the chart?
Effects of the Rise of Nazism
Effects of the Rise of Communism
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Great Britain
What BEST completes the chart?
World War I
Hyperinflation
Rise of Nazism
Unemployment
Which BEST completes the chart?
WW1
WW2
Germany's Reunification
Germany's division into east and west
Which quote would be MOST LIKELY to have been said by someone living in Germany after the Great War (WWI)?
“The war is over, so finding a job should be easy now.”
“The war is over, so we have to take care of our soldiers.
“The restrictions from the Treaty make our country stronger.”
“The restrictions from the treaty punish our country too much.
Which of the following would make the BEST title for the chart?
Effects of the Rise of Nazism in Europe
Effects of the Rise of Communism in Russia
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Great Britain
How did the effects of the Treaty of Versailles lead to the rise of Nazism in Germany after World War I?
It blamed the Allies for the war.
It led to a worldwide depression.
It sparked the Russian Revolution
It led to public outrage in Germany.
Russia’s participation in World War I and the unpopularity of the war among the Russian people led to what event?
The Holocaust
The rise of Nazism
The Russian Revolution
The rise of Communism
Which of the following was a major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917?
an unsuccessful attempt by China to invade Russia
an unsuccessful attempt by Britain to invade Russia
differences among religious and ethnic groups in Russia
differences among social and economic classes in Russia
How are the statements in the table related?
Anti-Semitism
Communism
Propaganda
Revolution
What is the purpose of this image?
Its purpose was to promote the importance of identifying the Jewish neighbors who live among German people.
Its purpose was to get the attention of the Jewish people who were living in Germany.
Its purpose was to protect Jews and make them aware of the dangers they faced.
Its purpose was to give the German people someone to blame for their problems.
Which of the following BEST completes the second box?
Events that led to World War I
Feelings Germans had about other countries
Ways in which German leaders tried to rebuild their countries
Reasons why Hitler and the Nazis came to power in Germany
What was the primary conflict between the two superpowers of the Cold War?
different religious beliefs
the need to rebuild their countries
the need for more land to feed their people
different ideas of government and economics
Which statement BEST describes the reason for the building of the Berlin Wall?
The wall was built to divide Berlin into four sectors.
The wall was built to establish better economic growth for East Berlin.
The wall was built to show Germans where the Soviet zone was located.
The wall was built to stop people fleeing from East Berlin to West Berlin.
Which condition is required for a country to be considered a “superpower” in the world?
Has a space program
Has a democratic government
Has a NATO membership
Has influence over world events
Which conclusion can be drawn from the political cartoon?
The United States and the Soviet Union both wanted to spread communism.
The United States feared the spread of communism by the Soviet Union.
The Soviet Union fought against the United States during WWII.
The Soviet Union wanted to spread capitalism around the world.
What event BEST completes the flowchart?
the Cold War ends
Germany loses WWII
tensions in the Cold War rise
Germany becomes a communist country
Which conclusion can be made about the effects of German reunification on the Soviet Union?
It became a symbol for the end of the Cold War.
It showed that the Soviet Union had won the Cold War.
It began a time period of distrust and misunderstanding.
It marked the end of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the Iron Curtain.
Which of the following BEST completes the second box?
The end of the Cold War
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The reunification of Germany
The spread of communism in Europe
Based on the headline, what effect would this change in the legislature have on the executive branch?
There may be a new Chancellor.
There may be a new Prime Minister.
Citizens may need to elect a new judicial branch.
Citizens may need to elect a new executive branch.
Citizens of the United Kingdom are concerned about immigration and the number of people entering their country. Many citizens would like their government to enact (create) a law restricting the number of immigrants that may enter the country.
Which of the following would be responsible for addressing this issue in the United Kingdom?
Judicial
Parliament
Monarchy
Prime Minister
How are the governmental systems of Russia and Germany different?
In Russia, the citizens only choose members of the legislature, but in Germany the citizens only choose the head of government.
In Germany the head of government is voted on by the citizens, but in Russia the head of government is chosen by the legislature.
In Russia the head of government is voted on by the citizens, but in Germany the head of government is chosen by the legislature.
How is the role of citizens in selecting the head of government in the United Kingdom and Germany similar?
In both countries, citizens directly elect the head of government. National elections are held in which citizens vote for their favorite candidate.
In both countries, citizens indirectly elect the head of government. Citizens elect members of the legislature who then select the head of government.
In both countries, citizens play no role in selecting the head of government. Each country’s head of government is chosen by the country’s monarch.
In Sebastian’s country, he and his friends vote for political parties instead of candidates. The majority party in the legislature then forms the executive branch of government.
Based on the information, which of the following BEST describes Sebastian’s country?
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
absolute monarchy
How do Russia and the United Kingdom differ in choosing their heads of government?
The people of Russia directly elect their head of government, while the head of the United Kingdom’s government is selected by a political party.
The people of the United Kingdom directly elect their head of government, while the head of the Russian government is selected by a political party.
The chief executive of the United Kingdom’s government is chosen by the legislature, while the chief executive of the Russian government is appointed by the Russian monarch.
What is a key difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?
The president helps make the laws, but the prime minister does not.
The prime minister is a member of the legislature, but the president is not.
The people vote for the prime minister, but the legislature chooses the president.
Using the data on the graph “Percent of Citizens Voting,” which country’s government is MOST LIKELY autocratic?
Australia
North Korea
Brazil
United Kingdom
Which economic system is described?
Traditional
Market
Mixed
Command
Which event would cause Germany to move toward the left on the continuum?
Taxes on goods made in Germany were lifted.
Taxes on overseas products were lifted for business owners.
Laws were removed which limited the goods factories could make.
Laws were passed to protect consumers from poorly made products.
Based on the diagram, what type of economy do MOST European countries have?
pure command
pure market
traditional
mixed
How has Russia’s economy moved on the economic continuum since the fall of the Soviet Union?
It has become a mixed economy.
It has become a traditional economy.
It has moved more toward a pure market economy.
It has moved more toward a pure command economy.
Why is Russia’s economy found near the middle of the economic continuum, between command and market?
Russia’s prime minister has not created a constitution that gives its citizens rights.
Russia’s president controls more elements of the economy than other countries.
Russia does not allow any personal freedoms or businesses.
Germany specializes in the production of automobiles. Based on the information, which statement BEST describes Germany?
Germany can produce automobiles more efficiently than other countries.
Germany sells automobiles to domestic consumers for very low prices.
Germany has a low gross domestic product and high unemployment.
When would the European Union be MORE LIKELY to set a trade embargo on an outside country instead of a tariff?
If its goal was to continue importing from that country.
If its goal was to enforce a penalty against that country.
If its goal was to keep prices in its own economy constant.
If its goal was to make its own economy more competitive.
Amy wants to sell her product manufactured in her country to consumers in several other European countries that are not members of the European Union.
What needs to be in place so Amy can accurately determine the price of her products in these other nations?
a system for exchanging currencies between countries
a tariff with countries that are trading partners
a common European currency
Which of the following represents the MAIN economic reason for the formation of the European Union?
to establish voluntary trade among its members
to introduce trade tariffs among its members
to strengthen European trade quotas
to end all European trade embargoes
Why is it economically important for the United Kingdom to maintain its 99% literacy rate?
Educated workers are often paid less, because employers had to pay for their training.
Educated workers are more efficient, leading to decreased demand for capital goods.
Educated workers are often paid less, because employers do not have to train them.
Educated workers are more efficient, leading to a more productive workforce.
Which of the following is an example of an investment in human capital?
A company pays for its workers to go to graduate school.
A company hires a lobbyist to fight government regulations.
A company buys a new computer system to improve productivity.
A company starts using better materials to improve product quality.
Based on the table, how do the expenditures of these countries’ governments compare?
Germany likely spends the most on education.
Russia likely spends the most on capital goods.
The United Kingdom likely spends the least on education.
The United Kingdom likely spends the least on capital goods.
What would MOST LIKELY happen if the Russian government decided to provide free higher education to its citizens?
a decrease in both GDP and GDP per capita
an increase in both GDP and GDP per capita
an increase in GDP, but a decrease in GDP per capita
a decrease in GDP, but an increase in GDP per capita
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between a country’s investment in capital goods and its gross domestic product (GDP)?
Investments in capital goods typically lead to an increase in GDP.
Investments in capital goods typically lead to a decrease in GDP.
A decrease in GDP typically leads to investments in capital goods.
A increase in GDP typically leads to investments in capital goods.
Based on the list, what conclusion can be made about Russia?
Russia has a command economy.
Russia is primarily an agricultural society.
Russia’s government encourages entrepreneurship.
Russia’s economy relies heavily on natural resources.
Which person demonstrated entrepreneurship?
Mateo worked hard every day at a grocery store, so his boss gave him a raise.
Maria wanted a new smartphone, so she saved her paychecks until she could afford it.
Benjamin invested all of his money in the stock of a very popular coffee company.
Karen learned to code and started a company designing websites for other businesses.
Why are entrepreneurs more likely to succeed in market economies than in command economies?
Entrepreneurs have less risk of failure when operating in market economies than when operating in command economies.
Entrepreneurs are better able to take advantage of their own ideas and earn profits in market economies than in command economies.
Entrepreneurs receive guidance from the government in market economies but supply and demand drive all decisions in command economies.
The Canadian Shield surrounds a large portion of which body of water?
Hudson Bay
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
St. Lawrence Seaway
The St. Lawrence River flows into which LARGE body of water?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
St.Lawrence Seaway
Hudson Bay
Which numeral represents the province of Quebec?
I
II
III
IV
Trade and economics have motivated the majority of Canadians to live in which region?
within 100 miles of Canada’s Arctic Coast
within 100 miles of Canada’s Pacific Coast
within 100 miles of Canada’s northern border
within 100 miles of Canada’s southern border
bordering the Arctic Ocean
bordering the Pacific Ocean
bordering the Atlantic Ocean
bordering the Lawerence River
What factor contributes the MOST to the natural resource wealth of Canada?
the high level of entrepreneurship in the country
the large amount of territory the country controls
the high rate of literacy among the country’s population
the location of the country in relation to the United States
Why would the Canadian government hesitate to enact laws designed to limit the effects of acid rain?
Canada’s power grid depends on nuclear power production
Industrial production is a key component of Canada’s economy.
Agricultural production is a key component of Canada’s economy.
Why would the Canadian government be against imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses located in the Canadian Shield?
because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region
because not many live in the region so not many people are affected by the businesses
because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada
What conclusion can be made based on the news headline?
Canada’s gross domestic product will increase.
Canada’s standard of living will decrease.
Canada’s rate of population growth will increase.
Canada’s trade with the United States will decrease.
Which of the following is MOST dependent on the ability to exchange currencies?
investing in capital goods
protecting domestic industries
encouraging entrepreneurship
engaging in international trade
How would tariffs help Canadian goods better compete with similar foreign goods in Canadian markets?
by increasing production levels for Canadian goods
by artificially raising the prices of the foreign goods
by improving the quality of the Canadian goods
by limiting the availability of the foreign goods
The Canadian beef industry has begun to struggle due to major increase in beef imports from Brazil. Canadian producers have lowered prices to make their products more attractive to consumers but have been unable to produce enough to keep up with the volume of Braziliam imports.
What is the BEST way for the Canadian government to protect the interests of Canadian producers and consumers?
imposing an embargo on Brazil
imposing sanctions on Brazil
placing a quota on Brazilian beef imports
What tends to result from trade between two countries?
increased competition and increased specialization
increased competition and reduced specialization
reduced competition and increased specialization
reduced competition and reduced specialization
In what way is the mixed economy of Canada similar to a command economy?
There is government control of some industries.
There is little competition between businesses.
There are significant barriers to foreign trade.
There are few private property protections.
