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Worksheets2.6 QUIZIZZ REVIEW-7C-17B-18D-19A-19C
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 42mins
Based on the population pyramid, which services are probably in greatest demand in Mexico today? WG.7C
Financial advice for people retiring at 65 years old.
Childcare and schools
Nursing homes for the aged
Television programs for people 50 to 59 years old
According to the pyramid, in 2030 the population of Florida will have – WG.7C
fewer people eligible for social security
fewer school age children 5-9 years old
a decline in the total population
a decline in the number of females 70 and older
3. The country of Wakanda is considering building more nursing. After looking at the graph above, as a political advisor, you would – WG.7C
Praise the leader of Wakanda for his decision
Advocate for appropriating some the funds from nursing homes to schools
Advocate for appropriating some the funds from nursing homes to entertainment productions
None of the other answers
According to the map, the Buddhist religion originated in — (WG.17B) (WG.21B) (WG.21C)
Southern Japan
Central Afghanistan
Southern China
Northern India
The majority of India’s population belongs to the __________ religion. (WG.17B)
Hindu
Muslim
Jain
Jewish
The Sikh religion recognizes only one deity, meaning it is (WG.17B)
Nontheistic
Atheistic
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
The majority of the population in Bangladesh and Pakistan belong to which religious group? (WG.17B)
Hindu
Buddhist
Muslim
Christian
Which phrase best describes the Hindu caste system? (WG.17B)
a system that is at odds with individual freedoms and principles of democracy
a part of the Hindu religion that is a relatively new practice
an idea that had its start when India broke its colonial ties with Europe
an internationally accepted practice that has been adopted by other cultures
Which religion is described by the graph and narrative? (WG.17B)
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Chinese traditional
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all share a common hearth in (WG.17B)
Western Europe
East Asia
Southwest Asia
North America
Islam originated in Arabia and spread mainly throughout — (WG.17B)
Australia
North America
South America
the Middle East
Which title best completes the list above? (WG.17B)
Features of Hinduism
Features of Buddhism
Features of Jainism
Features of Sikhism
Of the groups of religions listed below, which are MONOTHEISTIC? (WG.17B)
Islam, Hinduism, Judaism
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Animism, Christianity, Buddhism
Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism
Which religion is described in the chart? (WG.17B) (WG.21A)
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Sikhism
Which title best aligns with the list on left? (WG.17B)
Christian Commandments
Analects of Confucius
Pillars of Islam
Hammurabi’s Code
_______________ is a belief that spirits inhabit both living beings and nonliving things, and is especially prevalent in certain regions of Africa. (WG.17B)
Islam
Buddhism
Animism
Christianity
Which of the following is likely to encourage cultural divergence? (WG.18D) (WG.22C)
geographic isolation
access to technology
improved transportation
improved communications
Based on the map, what significant political change occurred as a result of the Cold War? (WG.18D)
the redrawing of political boundaries to pre-World War II boundaries
a military alliance between the former Soviet republics
a series of treaties that ensured peace across the region
the spread of democracy to former communist states
Why has English emerged as an international second language? (WG.18D)
China simplified its writing system after the Communist Revolution.
The United Nations selected English as the international second language.
Most countries in the world have adopted democratic governments.
Many places were either once British colonies or were exposed to American culture.
The process of cultural divergence most often occurs when — (WG.18D)
different countries engage in trade with one another
new products spread from one country to another
the spread of technological innovation brings several cultures together
a society expands and some of its members settle in a new area
Which is most likely to increase the demand for U.S. fast-food franchises in a South American town? (WG.18D)
civil wars
history textbooks
political speeches
televisions
The information in the passage emphasizes the — (WG.18D)
popularity of baseball worldwide
importance of baseball on education
recruitment of baseball players
superiority of American-born baseball players
Which of the following is the best example of cultural convergence? (WG.18D)
Different countries in Europe today have similar standards of living and systems of government.
Some Turkish “guest workers” in Germany cannot read or write in German.
People in the Sahel region of Africa are moving to nearby regions to escape dry conditions from drought.
Some universities do not require students to study a foreign language.
An area in which a cultural innovation originates is known as its (WG.18D)
Spatial distribution
Periphery
Hearth
Core
Which of the following provides an example of cultural divergence? (WG.18D)
Filipino call center workers learning English
Separate Amish communities in the United States
China creating a Chinese National Basketball Association
US fast-food franchises operating in India
The global popularity of soccer, US-based fast food franchises like McDonald’s, and the growth of the English language are all examples of (WG.18D)
Cultural convergence
Cultural diffusion
Globalization
all other answers
Which of the following is an example of cultural change brought about by diffusion? (WG.18D)
resistance to improving the social status of women in China
trade agreements between the United States and Canada
the number of individuals speaking Spanglish
identification of ethnic groups in Africa
What major benefit is associated with the activity shown in this photograph? (WG.19A)
improved seawall construction that prevents flooding
decreased amounts of water pollution
improved port access resulting from enlarged navigation channels
reduced damage to marine habitats
. How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States? (WG.19A)
There was a decrease in transportation options available in inner cities.
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 an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.
What major benefit is associated with the technology shown in the photograph? (WG.19A)
By detecting sunken ships.
Improved ability of the ship to maneuver through the rough water to deliver pilots to cargo ships.
Increasing the ability to measure water depth.
Using radar detection to track bottlenose dolphins.
What is a likely argument for the use of recycled plastics in consumer goods? (WG.19A)
Less plastic material will end up in oceans and landfills.
Plastics can be used to power electricity.
Less risk of radiation to humans.
More land available for grazing livestock
Which of the following innovations has had the greatest impact on the physical environment? (WG.19A)
Invention of the sailboat
Invention of the internal combustion engine
Introduction of containerized cargo
Invention of the steamboat
During the late 1900s, the Sahel region of Africa has been faced with problems resulting from (WG.19A)
increasing desertification
the lack of rainfall from the monsoons
the effects of acid rain
water pollution
Why was the building of the Suez Canal essential to the economic development of the Eastern Hemisphere? (WG.19A)
It encouraged Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine.
It facilitated trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
It reduced the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
It allowed Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa.
What was the purpose of the St. Lawrence Seaway?
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It opened up the Northwest to settlers.
It defined the political border between the United States and Canada.
It was the first navigable water link between the Atlantic and the Great Lakes.
It allowed huge vessels to sail into the industrial and agriculture heartland of North America.
What was one impact of the explosion of the Chernobyl power plant in 1986?
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Costs related to the disaster reached $300 million.
Some 100,000 square miles of land were contaminated.
Approximately 250,000 people resettled in the area by 2000.
The plant was shut down permanently and quit producing electricity.
Which argument would an opponent of the construction of a new nuclear power plant most likely use? (WG.19A)
A. There are limited supplies of nonrenewable resources.
B. The demand for electric power is growing.
C. There is an unacceptable risk of radiation exposure.
D. The use of fossil fuels creates air pollution.
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.
Which national project is described by the features listed? (WG.19A)
A. France’s Chunnel
B. Egypt’s Suez Canal
C. Russia’s Siberian Railway
D. Russia’s Siberian Railway
France’s Chunnel
China’s Three Gorges Dam
Russia’s Siberian Railway
Russia’s Siberian Railway
The immediate physical impact to the Yangzi River from the construction of the Three Gorges Dam is the (WG.19A)
increased demand for electrical power.
creation of a large reservoir.
improved drainage of agricultural lands.
expansion of native habitat.
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the title? (WG.19A)
Ganges River
Nile River
Tigris River
Irrawaddy River
What is one environmental effect of the construction of the Three Gorges Dam? (WG.19A)
The completed project gave greater access to ocean ports.
The natural landscape was altered by an artificial reservoir.
The discovery of new natural resources led to increased mining.
The preservation of archaeological sites hindered trade.
The project described in the excerpt is an example of how technology and human modifications of the environment can —(WG.19A)
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.
Since the 1960s, a major improvement in African agriculture has been (WG.19C)
an increased dependence on a one-crop economy in many countries
a decreased reliance on irrigation systems
a greater emphasis on subsistence farming
an increased use of scientific farming techniques
How did the innovations listed impact modern agriculture? WG.19C #40
They decreased the amount of land available to plant crops.
They increased the amount of crops produced on each farm.
They decreased the amount of fresh produce grown
They increased the amount of time needed to plant and harvest crops.
What is a benefit of vertical farming? WG.19C #26
Farming can be done year round in a controlled environment
Farmers can use ocean water to grow crops
Farmers are able to grow an unlimited variety of crops.
Vertical farming increases the cost of products
According to the statement above, how can Las Vegas best support its population? (WG.19C)
Develop ways to increase its water supply
Improve transportation infrastructure
Mechanize agricultural production to limit irrigation
Create a more diverse economy
Africa has traditionally been a vast, difficult continent to traverse. Today Africa is more open to tourists, trading partners, investment, and urban development. Which of the following contributions by previous colonial powers in the region has contributed to this new openness? (WG.19C)
domestication of native animals such as elephants for work purposes
destruction of the rain forest
design and building of artificial water sources
design and building of transportation infrastructures
According to the statement above, how can Las Vegas best support its population? (WG.19C)
Create a more diverse economy
Develop ways to increase its water supply
Improve transportation infrastructure
Mechanize agricultural production to limit irrigation
