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WorksheetsSemester Exam Fall 2022 Geo
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following typically occurs in the lithosphere?
the collision of tectonic plates to form mountains
the evaporation of water to form water vapor
the interaction of living organisms with one another
the regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet
Which of the following is an example of modifying geography to create a better lifestyle?
drought
medical technology
terrace farming
erosion
The image depicts –
how people must adapt to the environments in which they live.
how people must modify the environments in which they live
how people tend to destroy the environments in which they live.
none of the above
The map shows the location of the area known as the Ring of Fire. The area in red on the map is referred to as the Ring of Fire. Why is it called this and what impact does the activity there have on the atmosphere?
high number of forest fires, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere
high number of house fires, smoke goes into the atmosphere
high number of volcanic eruptions, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere
high number of tsunamis, a large amount of water enters the atmosphere
Which of the following terms is a measure of the distance north or south of the Equator?
Elevation
Projection
Latitude
Longitude
The Earth tilts 23 degrees on its axis. Which of the following would change if the Earth's tilt were changed?
Earth's mass
Earth's seasons
Earth's rotation
Earth's latitudes
Which human activity would be most likely to have a negative impact on the environment?
Using reforestation to control soil erosion
Burning fossil fuels to generate electric power
Preserving endangered and threatened species
Investigating the long-term effects of pesticides
Which two hazards are usually located along plate boundaries?
Hurricanes and earthquakes
Tsunamis and Monsoons
Volcanos and earthquakes
Earthquakes and Monsoons
One similarity between these two groups in the Amazon is that both --
Modify the environment in a sustainable way
Adapt to the harsh environmental climate
Depend on the same natural resources
Utilize technology to create economic opportunities
The illustration helps to explain why the weather in San Antonio is different on June 21st and December 21st because--
The Earth revolves around the Sun
With the Earth’s tilt on its axis, the sun’s rays hit the northern hemisphere longer and more directly in the summer than in winter
Seasons are less varied near the equator
Places in the middle latitudes with low elevations generally have warm summers and cool winters
Climate changes resulting from El Niño are said to cause all of the following EXCEPT —
unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific
drought in the West Pacific
increased rainfall across the southern United States
brush fires in Australia
Which of the following would you expect to find in the lithosphere?
asteroids
earthquakes
smog
ships
All of the following are part of MOST large cities EXCEPT---
pollution
industry
poverty
safety
The development of advanced warning systems for earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and tsunamis is an example of -
modifying the environment
adapting to the environment
limiting the distribution of population.
depending on the environment
Using solar panels to capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity is an example of --
Adaptation
Modification
Acculturation
Assimilation
The Middle East is one of the driest places on earth. How have the people of this area modified their environment to deal with the shortage of fresh water?
Creation of oases
Importing water from other areas
Desalination of seawater
Creation of water in laboratories
This is an image of the Three Gorges Dam in China.
This image demonstrate how humans —
modify the environment
adapt to the environment
conserve the environment
depend on the environment
Camels and their riders cross the Thar Desert.
The image above depicts --
how people must adapt to the environments in which they live.
how people must modify the environments in which they live
how people tend to destroy the environments in which they live.
none of the above.
All of the following are critical determiners of climate EXCEPT—
longitude
proximity to water
elevation
latitude
Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on a place's climate?
Latitude
Longitude
Wind velocity
Rainfall amount
The factors that encourage people to leave their place of origin and migrate to another place are called “push” factors. These “push” factors may include
economic opportunity and political and religious freedom
religious freedom and food and housing shortages
lack of employment and food, housing shortages, and persecution
effective advertising, expansive housing markets and political freedom
Which factor best explains the movement of people from farms to cities in nineteenth-century America?
There was more work available in cities.
There was no more unoccupied land for farming.
There was greater religious freedom in cities.
There were more opportunities to participate in government in cities.
Which economic activity most often required workers to settle in an urban setting?
farming
manufacturing
mining
fishing
How did the transportation network in the United States change American society?
increased the speed of migration to urban areas
increased the political tensions among the states
increased the number of immigrants from overseas
increased the sectional differences across the nation
People migrate for a variety of reasons. They are usually categorized as push and pull factors. Which of the following is a pull factor?
religious persecution
political stability
unemployment
natural disaster
According to the data above, which nation is likely to have the HIGHEST standard of living?
India
Liberia
Finland
Colombia
A local government's decision to ask people not to water their lawn during a drought is an example of understanding ________________________.
globalization
scarcity
interdependence
Migration
In which country is about 99% of the population either immigrants or descendants of immigrants?
Europe
United States
Africa
Asia
Human migration is the result of push or pull factors. Which of the following is a push factor?
lower taxes
favorable climate
insufficient food supply
better job market
The graph represents the total resident population in the U.S. in 2015.
Based on the information presented in the 2015 Population Pyramid, what conclusions can you make about the residents of the United States?
Women in America are more successful than men.
Women in America live longer than men.
Men in America live longer than women.
Men in America are more successful than women.
The Silk Road encouraged which of the following?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural isolation
Cultural diffusion
Nationalization
The belief in many gods is called _________.
atheism
monotheism
polytheism
a universalizing religion
One reason that North Africa developed a different culture from the rest of African was that these areas were separated by the ___________________.
Ural Mountains
Panama Canal
Sahara Desert
Alps Mountains
The following characteristics describe which culture region?
- the Sahara desert borders this region in the north
- many different ethnic groups are found in this region
- Animism, Islam, and Christianity are practiced in this region
- European colonization and the slave trade affected this region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
Southeast Asia
East Asia
The following characteristics describe which culture region?
- democratically elected government
- English is spoken throughout this region
- Native American civilizations first settled in this region
- Christianity is the dominant religion practiced
Latin America
Sub-Saharan Africa
U.S. and Canada
U.S. and Mexico
Which of the following best describes a unifying characteristic of the Middle East and Northern Africa?
Islam is the dominant religion
People practice polytheism
Rainforests dominate the region
Tropical climate is found here
Which statement about culture is the most accurate?
most members of a culture have the same social status
culture is characterized by democratic government
the people in a culture always practice the same form of religion
culture includes a people's language, religion, land uses, and customs
If you practice a religion that includes a belief that one’s life must be lived in submission to Allah based on messages from the Prophet Muhammad, you are practicing --
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Which of the following is an example of how cultural divergence may occur?
Societies embrace social media for communication
Societies use the internet for international commerce
Societies spread an idea to another society
Societies are separated by mountainous areas or vast oceans
Based on its architecture, the worship site in the picture is probably used by people of which religious tradition?
Judaism
Christianity
hinduism
Islam
