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WorksheetsWorld Geography: 3rd Six Weeks Review
Total questions: 131
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The capital city of Honduras is:
Tegucigalpa
Managua
San Salvador
Madrid
The capital city of El Salvador is:
Managua
San Salvador
Caracas
Tegucipgalpa
The capital city of Guatemala is:
Guatemala City
Asunción
Caracas
Havana
The capital city of Nicaragua is:
Tegucigalpa
Santo Domingo
Havana
Managua
The capital city of Costa Rica is:
San Juan
San José
Santo Domingo
Santiago
The capital city of Panama is:
Managua
Asunción
Panamá City
Tegucigalpa
The capital city of Cuba is:
Santo Domingo
Havana
Managua
San Salvador
The capital city of Dominican Republic is:
San Juan
Ciudad de República Dominicana
San José
Santo Domingo
The capital city of Puerto Rico is:
San Juan
Ciudad de República Dominicana
San José
Santo Domingo
The capital city of Belize is:
Belmopan
San Jose
San Salvador
Managua
The capital city of Bahamas is:
Nassau
Havana
Belmopen
Guatemala City
The capital city of Jamaica is:
Kingston
Port-au-Prince
Belmopan
Nassau
The capital city of Haiti is:
Port-au-Prince
Kingston
San Salvador
Santo Domingo
What is this country?
Nicaragua
Belize
El Salvador
Costa Rica
What is this country?
Costa Rica
Belize
El Salvador
Nicaragua
What is this country?
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
El Salvador
What is this country?
Panama
Honduras
Belize
Guatemala
What is this country?
Belize
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
What is this country?
Belize
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
What is this country?
Guatemala
Belize
El Salvador
Honduras
What flag is this?
Panama
Belize
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
What flag is this?
Panama
Belize
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
What flag is this?
Cuba
Mexico
Antigua
Panama
What flag is this?
Jamaica
Cuba
Bahamas
Mexico
What flag is this?
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Bahamas
What flag is this?
Bahamas
St. Lucia
Haiti
Antigua
Three main belts form Central America. They include all of the following except for...
the Pacific Lowlands
the Caribbean Lowlands
the Central Highlands
the Atlantic Lowlands
Many of the 7,000 islands of the Caribbean are actually ___________ that are part of the mainland's Central Highlands.
mountaintops
valleys
archipelagos
volcanos
The human-made Panama Canal allows ships to pass between...
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
the Gulf of Mexico and Antarctic Ocean
North and South America
the Indian and Southern Oceans
The region's ____________ climate has created rainforests and highly diverse species.
tropical
oceanic
continental
dry
Which European country led the way during the discovery of the Americas?
Spain
Britain
France
Portugal
Starvation and diseases began wiping out natives of the Americas and reduced labor force. As a result, colonists introduced...
African slaves
agriculture
vaccines
new hunting methods
African slaves and native people began revolting against European control. Civil wars broke out as a result of all of the following struggles except for...
political
economic
social
spiritual
Which of the following has resulted in a blend of different languages, religions, art, and traditions?
The merging of cultures
European conquest and colonization
Civil wars that broke out
The subtropical climate
Which of the following describes when wealthy families owned large farms that were worked by the poor, a system that is still in place today?
hacienda system
mestizo system
commercial farming
subsistence farming
Which of the following is a result of Central America's rapid growth rate?
water shortages
food shortages
water blockades
overpopulation
Many Central American countries have turned to clean energy ___________ power in an effort to compete in international trades, however, this created flooding that alters habitats and destroys fish populations.
hydroelectric
wind
geothermal
solar
Trees are cut down and burned to produce more nutrient-rich soil in an effort to...
create fertile lands
build shelters
build shopping centers
attract fish
Many cities are short on jobs and resources for the thousands of people migrating to them, resulting in many of them...
living in unsanitary conditions
getting infected with diseases
living prosperous lives
living in shelters built by trees
The region's physical geography makes it vulnerable to all of the following except for...
earthquakes
hurricanes
floods
tornadoes
Human activity in Central America and the Caribbean is causing...
deforestation and pollution
earthquakes and hurricanes
mudslides and floods
altered habitats and lower fish populations
What is the country in red?
Peru
Brazil
Suriname
Venezuela
What is the country in red?
Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
What is the country in red?
Brazil
Spain
Ecuador
Argentina
What is the country in red?
Ecuador
Chile
Argentina
Paraguay
What is the country in red?
Paraguay
Colombia
French Guiana
Peru
What is the country in red?
Haiti
Suriname
Brazil
Peru
What is the country in red?
Paraguay
Uruguay
Bolivia
Venezuela
What is the country in red?
Ecuador
Guyana
Argentina
Belize
What is the country in red?
Uruguay
Colombia
Suriname
Mexico
What is the country in red?
Brazil
Paraguay
Guyana
Peru
What is the country in red?
Chile
French Guiana
Brazil
Bolivia
What is the country in red?
Venezuela
Colombia
Guyana
Argentina
What is the country in red?
United States of America
Guyana
French Guiana
Ecuador
Capital of Brazil
Brasilia
Quito
Bogota
Lima
Capital of Guyana
La Paz
Georgetown
Montevideo
Asuncion
Capital of Ecuador
Lima
Buenos Aires
Quito
Caracas
Capital of Suriname
Cayenne
Santiago
Georgetown
Paramaribo
Capital of Colombia
Bogota
Quito
Montevideo
Lima
Capital of Peru
La Paz
Lima
Santiago
Asuncion
Capital of Uruguay
Lima
Brasilia
Montevideo
Bogota
Capital of Bolivia
Georgetown
Cayenne
Caracas
La Paz
Capital of French Guiana
Buenos Aires
Cayenne
Lima
Bogota
Capital of Chile
La Paz
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Georgetown
Capital of Paraguay
Montevideo
Lima
Quito
Asuncion
Capital of Argentina
Buenos Aires
Asuncion
Caracas
Quito
Capital of Venezuela
Caracas
Buenos Aires
Cayenne
Lima
South America connects to North America through Central America and is home to the longest mountain chain. This mountain chain is the...
Andes
Himalayas
Rockies
Appalachian
Eastern South America features all of the following except ...
plateaus
valleys
rain forests
deserts
_________ are essential for economic development in South American because they transport goods and people between countries.
Rivers
Busses
Trains
Mountains
South America is home to the ________, which is the second largest river in the world.
Amazon
Nile
Mississippi
Euphrates
South America's diverse communities and cultures are influenced by the region's...
diverse climates and available natural resources
European conquest and colonization
urbanization and merging of cultures
African slaves and European diseases
The earliest indigenous groups in South America based their societies on...
agriculture
engineering
mathematics
religion
Spanish conquistadors were attracted to...
the Inca's wealth of resources
the mountain ranges and rain forests
the abundance of rivers and valleys
the favorable climate and fertile soil
Weakened indigenous labor force was a result of...
European diseases
African slavery
the diverse climate
the wealth of resources
Despite gaining independence from colonial rule, the newly independent countries struggled to...
form stable governments
survive the diverse climate
find foot and water
defeat the Incan empire
Dense urban development can be found in what part of South America?
coasts and rivers
rain forests and deserts
mountains and valleys
everywhere
More than 350 indigenous groups live in South America; however, immigration has blended cultures from all of the following except...
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
Many countries in South America are becoming more powerful economies as global demands increase for all of the following except...
natural resources
manufacturing
agricultural products
fishing and shipping
Deforestation is rapidly destroying South America's rain forests, which are home to at least ______ of Earth's animal and plant species.
1/2
1/4
2/3
3/4
All of the following have led to soil erosion and desertification except...
mismanaged farming
construction and logging
overgrazing
droughts
Economic production and urban growth has led to...
more pollution
increased homelessness
a cleaner environment
droughts
To protect South America's biodiversity and preserve its necessary agricultural lands, countries are passing laws to do all of the following except...
protect forests
conserve soil for farmlands
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
limit water transportation
What country is this?
Russia
France
Finland
Germany
What country is this?
France
Italy
Ukraine
United Kingdom
What country is this?
Romania
Norway
Poland
Germany
What country is this?
Finland
Belarus
Iceland
Sweden
What country is this?
Sweden
Norway
Ukraine
Czech Republic
What country is this?
France
Poland
Sweden
Iceland
What country is this?
Iceland
Norway
United Kingdom
Italy
What country is this?
Denmark
Finland
Sweden
Iceland
What country is this?
Ireland
United Kingdom
Denmark
Belgium
What country is this?
Belgium
Austria
Switzerland
Denmark
What country is this?
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Switzerland
What country is this?
Luxembourg
Demark
Belgium
Austria
What country is this?
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
Italy
What country is this?
Austria
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Belgium
What is the capital of France?
Vienna
Madrid
Lyons
Paris
What is the capital of Ireland?
London
Dublin
Bern
Brussels
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavík
Helsinki
Copenhagen
Oslo
What is the capital of Austria
Vienna
Venice
Berlin
Munich
What is the capital of Germany?
Hamburg
Berlin
Brussels
Paris
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Paris
Brussels
Berlin
Amsterdam
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
Dublin
Stockholm
Lisbon
What is the capital of Belgium?
Kent
Amsterdam
Brussels
Hamburg
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Rome
Zurich
Munich
Bern
What is the capital of Denmark?
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Bern
What is the capital of Norway?
Madrid
Stockholm
Oslo
Dublin
What is the capital of Sweden?
Berlin
Oslo
Helsinki
Stockholm
What is the capital of Finland?
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Bern
Vienna
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
Brussels
Rome
Luxembourg
Lisbon
Made up of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, Northern Europe was largely shaped by ___________ forming and melting to create mountains and fjords.
glaciers
rivers
volcanos
islands
__________ sits on the boundary between Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
the Scandinavian Peninsula
Norway
Sweden
Iceland
Northern Europe's many waterfalls and rapids provide ___________ power.
hydroelectric
solar
wind
fossil fuel
During the Viking Age, ___________ built war ships for raiding expeditions into western and eastern Europe.
Vikings
Spanish colonists
English colonists
French colonists
Northern Europe's mountainous landscape and colder climates __________________ and keep population density down.
limit agriculture
attract immigrants
create diversity
provide hydroelectric power
Northern European countries are considered _________ states, which means that citizens pay higher taxes for government-run programs to assure that everyone receives health, education, retirement, and other benefits.
welfare
democratic
communist
socialist
Northern Europe's energy, forests, and marine resources are under threat due to all of the following except...
pollution
exploitation
climate change
deforestation
Which of the following is not a human activity that led to a variety of environmental issues in Northern Europe?
Fishing practices have threatened commercial species as well as seabed habitats
Runoff from industries and agriculture is causing pollution in the Baltic Sea
Increased ship traffic brings in invasive species
Air pollution causes global warming and melts the ice caps around the area
Rising temperatures in Northern Europe are causing cold-loving species to move closer to...
the North Pole
Antarctica
Alaska
Canada
The last ice age covered Northern Europe. As the ice sheets melted, all of the following were created except for...
islands
rivers
lakes
forests
Northwestern Europe has many rivers and fertile plains that have appealed to settlers, and its history has been shaped by all of the following except...
immigration
wars
various ethnicities
colonization
__________ are the source of many rivers, which provide transportation, trade routes, and recreation throughout Northwestern Europe.
The Alps
The Andes
The Himalayas
The Balkan Peninsula
Warm ocean currents from the Gulf Stream travel along the coast of Northwestern Europe and bring warm air that blows far inland, creating ___________________.
a mile climate and abundant rainfall
freshwater rivers and lakes
a subtropical climate with limited rainfall
mountains and valleys throughout the region
The Roman Empire's spread into Europe led to prosperity, the building of roads and towns, and establishment of __________ as the official religion.
Christianity
Protestantism
Buddhism
Hinduism
After the spread of the Roman Empire, the _________________ and Protestant Reformation had significant impact on trade, art, politics, culture, and religion.
Renaissance
Lutheran Movement
Medieval Art Movement
Enlightenment
Natural resources supported Northwestern Europe's move into the Industrial Revolution, causing workers to...
move to crowded cities for jobs
earn higher wages and better working conditions
flee the overcrowded cities for more rural economic opportunities
succeed and provide prosperous lives for their families
Rivalries and alliances among the central powers of Europe led to all of the following except for...
World War I
World War II
the Cold War
the Vietnam War
Northwestern Europe's population is __________ due to its climate, resources, and industry.
dense
scattered
diverse
constantly moving
Northwestern Europe's many ______________ limit wildlife migration and upset the health of ecosystems.
roads and railways
valleys and mountains
lakes and rivers
invasive species and pollution
As a highly industrialized economy, with growing populations and increased tourism, Northwestern Europe uses large amounts of _______________ and produces much waste, resulting in pollution and threats to natural habitats.
natural resources
overfishing
acidic chemicals
transportation
