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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In an effort to reduce the impact of overpopulation, from the late 1970s to the early twenty- first century, the Chinese government —
encouraged citizens to adhere to the teachings of Confucius.
dramatically reduced food production and established labor camps.
implemented an official family planning program known as the one-child policy.
forced citizens to migrate to neighboring countries with whom the government is allied.
Which of the following is true about the economy of Japan?
Japan’s oil resources provide the energy needed for her industrial economy.
Japan’s rich land supplies adequate food for her burgeoning population.
Japan’s traditional government has prevented a market economy from growing.
Japan has had to import most needed raw materials from other nations.
The population of Southeast Asia is mostly crowded along river banks. What might this mean for people living there?
They experience a drier climate than inland sites.
They have more natural resources due to location.
They are likely to be heavily forested areas
They are subject to occasional flooding
Which factor has contributed most to the trend in urbanization in South Korea?
The nation is becoming increasingly industrialized.
. The nation is using far less farmland today than in the past.
The cities have products unavailable to those in the countryside
The nation is exhausting much of the raw materials it can produce.
The Himalayan mountains create a natural border between --
India and the Middle East
India and the rest of Asia
India and Russia
India and Europe
What geographical feature is MOST associated with the distribution of major cities?
mountains
plains
woodlands
water
• The Japanese rely on the oceans surrounding the nation for food.
• The Chinese utilize terrace farming in many areas of the country.
• Irrigation systems are widely used throughout India.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on these statements?
Systems of irrigation are used by many civilizations to improve agricultural production.
People adapt to meet the challenges of the geography of the areas in which they live.
Many Asian nations suffer due to a lack of natural resources.
Limited access to water has hindered Asian development.
Which of the following makes the Pacific Islands particularly susceptible to volcanoes and earthquakes?
temperate climate
ancient culture
location in Ring of Fire
isolation from mainland
Around 45 percent of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was • Australians identify with about 300 ancestries • Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia •Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, Spanish, and Hindi • More than 60 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia
Select TWO correct responses for the question below.
Which claims are supported by the information provided?
There is a clear pattern of conformity to dominant Australian cultural practices.
A significant cultural pattern in Australia is multiculturalism.
Migration to Australia has been in decline since 1945.
Australian law encourages segregation of groups.
Migration has greatly affected the culture of Australia.
Fill in the blanks.
The distribution of climate region in Australia has created settlement patterns characterized by concentration of ______ along the ______ .
urban centers;
east coast
factories;
west coast
farming;
Outback
plantations;
central region
