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WorksheetsWorld Geography Semester 1 Exam Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
How does Brazil differ from the other countries found in Latin America?
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Brazil's primary language is Portuguese, while most other parts of Latin America speak Spanish.
Brazil's primary language is Spanish, while most other parts of Latin America speak Portuguese.
Brazil's primary religion is Eastern Orthodoxy, while most other parts of Latin America practice Roman Catholicism.
Brazil's primary religion is Islam, while most other parts of Latin America practice Hinduism.
What is the primary human geographic factor that defines the region of Latin America?
similar vegetation
similar language
similar political systems
similar economic systems
What pattern of culture creates a unifying influence among people in nations across Latin America?
similar types of government
similar customs and holidays
similar clothing
similar religion
In which ways have the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains affected the population distribution of Latin America?
Limited the areas in which cities could easily develop
Increased by providing rich soil for economic growth
Encouraged migration from other South American countries
Increased the mobility of people to move from one area to another
Which of the following landforms have effected the population distribution of Latin America?
Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains
Amazon River and the Pampas
Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean
What type of vegetation dominates the basin of the Amazon River in South America?
mountain tundra
tropical rain forest
brush grass savanna
deciduous woodland
While many cities are often located on rivers, why are most South American cities located along coasts rather than on the Amazon River?
nearness of coasts to South Pole
location of Amazon near equator
lack of water in Amazon
location of rainforest
Which of the following is a political issue of most of South America?
High birthrates
Lack of resources
Soil exhaustion
Border disputes
Between 1950 and 1985, the size of the Central America's rain forest —
stabilized
doubled
decreased
tripled
The use of terrace farming by the Incas and Southeast Asian cultures is an example of which of the following?
Modifying the surrounding geography
Destruction of the environment
Social change through acculturation
Economic improvement through trade
The Amazon Basin contains the world's largest
islands
rainforest
mountains
grasslands
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected business culture in the United States?
Some American companies have moved factories to Mexico.
There are increased taxes on American goods shipped to Mexico.
Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.
Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.
NAFTA was created as an important trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and
South America
Canada
Costa Rica
Panama
This is a map of the Amazon basin.
All of the following are part of the Amazon Region EXCEPT —
Peru
Brazil
City of Caracas
City of Manaus
Panama City, Panama's classification as a major industrial center resulted mainly from the building of a ____ in the early 1900s.
port
canal
bridge
railroad
A large part of the Netherlands was once covered by shallow seas, inland lakes, and swamps. The Dutch turned this wetland into dry land suitable for farming and building by constructing polders. Polders are areas of land that were once submerged under water. They are made by building dikes to hold back the water and using pumps and canals to artificially drain the lowlands.
What problem is MOST likely to arise from the Dutch polder system?
Other countries trying to claim the new land
Enemies of the country sabotaging the pumps
Dutch citizens refusing to pay for maintenance
Flooding causing environmental damage
In the early 1990s, the economies of both Russia and Poland —
thrived after a transition from capitalism to socialism
struggled because of rising wages for workers
struggled during the transition from communism to capitalism
thrived because of increased foreign investment in business
Italy is a modern country with an ancient history. It was the seat of the Roman Empire, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the center of the Catholic Church. Today, Italy is known for the architecture and art that remain from past centuries.
Based on the description above, what is the BEST characterization of modern Italy?
agrarian and democratic
urban and industrial
traditional and historical
secular and progressive
Using the map at the left and your knowledge of social studies, which
geographical factor has most influenced Great Britain's policies?
mountains
climate
oceans
biosphere
-abundant supplies of coal
-large supply of iron ore
-region of fast-flowing rivers provided waterpower to factories
-navigable rivers used to transport goods within the country
-harbors allowed the shipping of products to the Americas
The characteristics listed above helped make Great Britain ____ .
World Power, before WWII
the site of the Industrial Revolution
a Colonial Power
all of these
The Greek Peninsula is very mountainous. The land is rocky and the soil is generally poor, with few large trees. In ancient times, the rugged mountain terrain made overland travel and communication very difficult. However, the peninsula's long coastline allowed travel by water. As a result, the ancient Greeks became excellent sailors and developed an economy based on trade.
Which of the following developments in ancient Greek history was a direct result of the physical geography described above?
In 1776 B.C., Greeks throughout the region gathered to compete in the first Olympic games to honor gods believed to live on Mount Olympus.
About 700 B.C., the Greeks began to form independently governed city-states around the most important village in each area.
In 499 B.C., some Greek city-states united to fight a war against the Persians who controlled what is now the nation of Turkey.
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About 330 B.C., Alexander the Great conquered areas of the Mediterranean region and spread Greek culture as far east as India.
The building of the Berlin Wall to divide communist Germany from the democratic side is an example of a physical _____ for political reasons.
Adaptation
Modification
Acculturation
Assimilation
Northern Europe's current economy would be BEST described as which of the following?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Using the map above and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following is a unifying economic force for the continent shown on the map?
NATO
United Nation
European Union
World Trade Organization
A tourist is traveling from Portugal to Poland. Which of the following lists the countries in the order of the tourist's trip?
Spain, Czech Republic, France, Germany
Germany, Spain, France, Czech Republic
France, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain
Spain, France, Germany, Czech Republic
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 is true about the tundra climate?
It averages less rainfall per year than some deserts
It experiences frequent frontal weather disturbances.
It has average yearly temperatures that are very high.
It is influenced by offshore trade winds in the summer.
Which of the following would you expect to find in the lithosphere?
asteroids
earthquakes
smog
ships
Which of the following is not a major cause of weather and climate?
Altitude
latitude
longitude
oceans
Which of the following terms is a measure of the distance north or south of the Equator?
elevation
latitude
longitude
projection
Which word describes a group of islands?
annex
appellation
aquarelle
archipelago
Which of the following is not a component of capitalism?
Private ownership of property
Individual initiative
Profit and competition
Planned economic activities
Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?
single land mass
similar cultural traits
similar historic development
all of these
In a market economy, who or what determines prices of goods and services?
government
industrial output
supply and demand
religious beliefs
In a traditional economy, things are produced based on —
profit amount
household needs
government orders
international needs
Socialism and communism are both examples of which type of economy?
mixed
market
command
traditional
Antonio lives in a farming village in Italy. Like his parents, grandparents, and his neighbors, Antonio depends on his farm to make a living. Which level of economic activity best describes the economics of Antonio's village?
primary
quaternary
secondary
tertiary
Although Christianity is the major religion, which country has over 1200 religious
groups?
Europe
United States
Africa
Asia
The image is a map of the climate zones of South America. The southernmost Polar Zone is cold because of its distance from the --
prime meridian
ocean
desert
equator
Which of the following is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?
Safer travel and living conditions for humans.
Increased accuracy and efficiency in travel.
Both of these are correct.
Neither of these are correct.
You are planning a vacation and hope to have warm temperatures and lots of sunshine during the month of January. Which location would be your best option?
Rio de Janeiro
The United States
Spain
Quebec
Symbols, language, norms, values, and artifacts are all considered --
elements of individuality
elements of culture
elements of life
elements of nationalism
Where in the world would one find more subsistence farming than commercial farming?
developed nations
developing nations
capitalistic economies
agribusiness economies
While a developed economy has more____, it probably started with ____.
commercial agriculture ... commercial industries
cottage building ... apartment building
cottage industries ... commercial industries
commercial industries ... cottage industries
South and Southeast Asian countries experience extreme weather which causes great damage and loss of life. Which are the most common forms of extreme weather in these regions?
earthquakes
monsoons
tsunamis
all of these
Which of the following makes the Pacific Islands particularly susceptible to volcanoes and earthquakes?
temperate climate
ancient culture
location in the Ring of Fire
isolation from mainland
Plants and animals that live in arid regions generally share —
an inability to adjust to extreme temperatures
a lack of capacity for defense against predators
an ability to go for long periods of time without water
a short lifespan compared to plants and animals in other regions
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word isthmus?
A peninsula and the mainland are connected by an isthmus.
The floods from a local isthmus cause extensive property damage
An isthmus' reef is home to many species of marine life.
The world's largest isthmus is thousands of miles long.
Which two hazards are usually located along plate boundaries?
hurricanes and earthquakes
tsunamis and monsoons
volcanoes and earthquakes
earthquakes and monsoons
How do geographic features like the San Andreas Fault influence the west coast of North America?
greater frequency of tornadoes
additional numbers of hurricanes
increased likelihood of earthquakes
improved protection from tsunamis
__________ is the largest urban area in the United States. One reason is because of the availability of ___________.
Philadelphia, jobs
Los Angeles, culture
Dallas, ranches
New York City, jobs
NAFTA was created as an important trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and
South America
Canada
Costa Rica
Panama
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected business culture in the United States?
Some American companies have moved factories to Mexico.
There are increased taxes on American goods shipped to Mexico.
Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.
There are increased restrictions on American business travel to Canada.
As a result of living in a democracy, United States citizens share which of the following characteristics?
Belief in free speech
Limits on family size
Mandatory military service
Guaranteed lifetime income
Which of the following climates is shared by Canada and the U.S.?
tropical wet
dry desert
cold tundra
dry tropical
Much of the land in the southwestern United States was considered useless until irrigation changed that perception. Which industry did irrigation encourage?
agriculture
manufacturing
mining
tourism
____________ has had the greatest effect on patterns of settlement in Canada due to its correlation with _______.
climate ... culture
latitude ... climate
latitude ... culture
culture...longitude
Where would you find the densest population in Canada?
northeast
southeast
southwest
northwest
When the Canadian Parliament passed legislation to create a bilingual nation, several effects occurred. Using the information above and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following belongs under POSITIVE effects of Canada's bilingual status?
Government entities were exempted from being bilingual.
The French culture in Quebec was preserved.
Chinese culture in the western provinces was encouraged.
National unity has been difficult to maintain.
What geographic factor has contributed MOST to the economic growth of Canada, United States, and Great Britain?
Large amounts of rich soil
Variety of natural resource
Reliable amounts of abundant rainfall
Access to important waterways
