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World Geography Semester 1 Exam Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

How does Brazil differ from the other countries found in Latin America?

a)

.

Brazil's primary language is Portuguese, while most other parts of Latin America speak Spanish.

b)

Brazil's primary language is Spanish, while most other parts of Latin America speak Portuguese.

c)

Brazil's primary religion is Eastern Orthodoxy, while most other parts of Latin America practice Roman Catholicism.

d)

Brazil's primary religion is Islam, while most other parts of Latin America practice Hinduism.

2.

What is the primary human geographic factor that defines the region of Latin America?

a)

similar vegetation

b)

similar language

c)

similar political systems

d)

similar economic systems

3.

What pattern of culture creates a unifying influence among people in nations across Latin America?

a)

similar types of government

b)

similar customs and holidays

c)

similar clothing

d)

similar religion

4.

In which ways have the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains affected the population distribution of Latin America?

a)

Limited the areas in which cities could easily develop

b)

Increased by providing rich soil for economic growth

c)

Encouraged migration from other South American countries

d)

Increased the mobility of people to move from one area to another

5.

Which of the following landforms have effected the population distribution of Latin America?

a)

Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains

b)

Amazon River and the Pampas

c)

Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

d)

Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean

6.

What type of vegetation dominates the basin of the Amazon River in South America?

a)

mountain tundra

b)

tropical rain forest

c)

brush grass savanna

d)

deciduous woodland

7.

While many cities are often located on rivers, why are most South American cities located along coasts rather than on the Amazon River?

a)

nearness of coasts to South Pole

b)

location of Amazon near equator

c)

lack of water in Amazon

d)

location of rainforest

8.

Which of the following is a political issue of most of South America?

a)

High birthrates

b)

Lack of resources

c)

Soil exhaustion

d)

Border disputes

9.

Between 1950 and 1985, the size of the Central America's rain forest —

a)

stabilized

b)

doubled

c)

decreased

d)

tripled

10.

The use of terrace farming by the Incas and Southeast Asian cultures is an example of which of the following?

a)

Modifying the surrounding geography

b)

Destruction of the environment

c)

Social change through acculturation

d)

Economic improvement through trade

11.

The Amazon Basin contains the world's largest 

a)

islands

b)

rainforest

c)

mountains

d)

grasslands

12.

How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected business culture in the United States?

a)

Some American companies have moved factories to Mexico.

b)

There are increased taxes on American goods shipped to Mexico.

c)

Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.

d)

Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.

13.

NAFTA was created as an important trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and

a)

South America

b)

Canada

c)

Costa Rica

d)

Panama

14.

This is a map of the Amazon basin.

All of the following are part of the Amazon Region EXCEPT —

a)

Peru

b)

Brazil

c)

City of Caracas

d)

City of Manaus

15.

Panama City, Panama's classification as a major industrial center resulted mainly from the building of a ____ in the early 1900s.

a)

port

b)

canal

c)

bridge

d)

railroad

16.

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?

a)

Other countries trying to claim the new land

b)

Enemies of the country sabotaging the pumps

c)

Dutch citizens refusing to pay for maintenance

d)

Flooding causing environmental damage

17.

In the early 1990s, the economies of both Russia and Poland —

a)

thrived after a transition from capitalism to socialism

b)

struggled because of rising wages for workers

c)

struggled during the transition from communism to capitalism

d)

thrived because of increased foreign investment in business

18.

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?

a)

agrarian and democratic

b)

urban and industrial

c)

traditional and historical

d)

secular and progressive

19.

Using the map at the left and your knowledge of social studies, which

geographical factor has most influenced Great Britain's policies?

a)

mountains

b)

climate

c)

oceans

d)

biosphere

20.

-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  ____ .

a)

World Power, before WWII

b)

the site of the Industrial Revolution

c)

a Colonial Power

d)

all of these

21.

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?

a)

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.

b)

About 700 B.C., the Greeks began to form independently governed city-states around the most important village in each area.

c)

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.

d)

.

About 330 B.C., Alexander the Great conquered areas of the Mediterranean region and spread Greek culture as far east as India.

22.

The building of the Berlin Wall to divide communist Germany from the democratic side is an example of a physical _____ for political reasons.

a)

Adaptation

b)

Modification

c)

Acculturation

d)

Assimilation

23.

Northern Europe's current economy would be BEST described as which of the following?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

24.

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?

a)

NATO

b)

United Nation

c)

European Union

d)

World Trade Organization

25.

A tourist is traveling from Portugal to Poland. Which of the following lists the countries in the order of the tourist's trip?

a)

Spain, Czech Republic, France, Germany

b)

Germany, Spain, France, Czech Republic

c)

France, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain

d)

Spain, France, Germany, Czech Republic

26.

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?

a)

high number of forest fires, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere

b)

high number of house fires, smoke goes into the atmosphere

c)

high number of volcanic eruptions, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere

d)

high number of tsunamis, a large amount of water enters the atmosphere

27.

Which of the following is true about the tundra climate?

a)

It averages less rainfall per year than some deserts

b)

It experiences frequent frontal weather disturbances.

c)

It has average yearly temperatures that are very high.

d)

It is influenced by offshore trade winds in the summer.

28.

Which of the following would you expect to find in the lithosphere?

a)

asteroids

b)

earthquakes

c)

smog

d)

ships

29.

Which of the following is not a major cause of weather and climate?

a)

Altitude

b)

latitude

c)

longitude

d)

oceans

30.

Which of the following terms is a measure of the distance north or south of the Equator?

a)

elevation

b)

latitude

c)

longitude

d)

projection

31.

Which word describes a group of islands?

a)

annex

b)

appellation

c)

aquarelle

d)

archipelago

32.

Which of the following is not a component of capitalism?

a)

Private ownership of property

b)

Individual initiative

c)

Profit and competition

d)

Planned economic activities

33.

Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?

a)

single land mass

b)

similar cultural traits

c)

similar historic development

d)

all of these

34.

In a market economy, who or what determines prices of goods and services?

a)

government

b)

industrial output

c)

supply and demand

d)

religious beliefs

35.

In a traditional economy, things are produced based on —

a)

profit amount

b)

household needs

c)

government orders

d)

international needs

36.

Socialism and communism are both examples of which type of economy?

a)

mixed

b)

market

c)

command

d)

traditional

37.

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?

a)

primary

b)

quaternary

c)

secondary

d)

tertiary

38.

Although Christianity is the major religion, which country has over 1200 religious

groups?

a)

Europe

b)

United States

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

39.

The image is a map of the climate zones of South America. The southernmost Polar Zone is cold because of its distance from the --

a)

prime meridian

b)

ocean

c)

desert

d)

equator

40.

Which of the following is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?

a)

Safer travel and living conditions for humans.

b)

Increased accuracy and efficiency in travel.

c)

Both of these are correct.

d)

Neither of these are correct.

41.

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?

a)

Rio de Janeiro

b)

The United States

c)

Spain

d)

Quebec

42.

Symbols, language, norms, values, and artifacts are all considered --

a)

elements of individuality

b)

elements of culture

c)

elements of life

d)

elements of nationalism

43.

Where in the world would one find more subsistence farming than commercial farming?

a)

developed nations

b)

developing nations

c)

capitalistic economies

d)

agribusiness economies

44.

While a developed economy has more____, it probably started with ____.

a)

commercial agriculture ... commercial industries

b)

cottage building ... apartment building

c)

cottage industries ... commercial industries

d)

commercial industries ... cottage industries

45.

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?

a)

earthquakes

b)

monsoons

c)

tsunamis

d)

all of these

46.

Which of the following makes the Pacific Islands particularly susceptible to volcanoes and earthquakes?

a)

temperate climate

b)

ancient culture

c)

location in the Ring of Fire

d)

isolation from mainland

47.

Plants and animals that live in arid regions generally share —

a)

an inability to adjust to extreme temperatures

b)

a lack of capacity for defense against predators

c)

an ability to go for long periods of time without water

d)

a short lifespan compared to plants and animals in other regions

48.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word isthmus?

a)

A peninsula and the mainland are connected by an isthmus.

b)

The floods from a local isthmus cause extensive property damage

c)

An isthmus' reef is home to many species of marine life.

d)

The world's largest isthmus is thousands of miles long.

49.

Which two hazards are usually located along plate boundaries?

a)

hurricanes and earthquakes

b)

tsunamis and monsoons

c)

volcanoes and earthquakes

d)

earthquakes and monsoons

50.

How do geographic features like the San Andreas Fault influence the west coast of North America?

a)

greater frequency of tornadoes

b)

additional numbers of hurricanes

c)

increased likelihood of earthquakes

d)

improved protection from tsunamis

51.

__________ is the largest urban area in the United States. One reason is because of the availability of ___________.

a)

Philadelphia, jobs

b)

Los Angeles, culture

c)

Dallas, ranches

d)

New York City, jobs

52.

NAFTA was created as an important trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and

a)

South America

b)

Canada

c)

Costa Rica

d)

Panama

53.

How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected business culture in the United States?

a)

Some American companies have moved factories to Mexico.

b)

There are increased taxes on American goods shipped to Mexico.

c)

Some American companies have limited export of goods to Canada.

d)

There are increased restrictions on American business travel to Canada.

54.

As a result of living in a democracy, United States citizens share which of the following characteristics?

a)

Belief in free speech

b)

Limits on family size

c)

Mandatory military service

d)

Guaranteed lifetime income

55.

Which of the following climates is shared by Canada and the U.S.?

a)

tropical wet

b)

dry desert

c)

cold tundra

d)

dry tropical

56.

Much of the land in the southwestern United States was considered useless until irrigation changed that perception. Which industry did irrigation encourage?

a)

agriculture

b)

manufacturing

c)

mining

d)

tourism

57.

____________ has had the greatest effect on patterns of settlement in Canada due to its correlation with _______.

a)

climate ... culture

b)

latitude ... climate

c)

latitude ... culture

d)

culture...longitude

58.

Where would you find the densest population in Canada?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

northwest

59.

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?

a)

Government entities were exempted from being bilingual.

b)

The French culture in Quebec was preserved.

c)

Chinese culture in the western provinces was encouraged.

d)

National unity has been difficult to maintain.

60.

What geographic factor has contributed MOST to the economic growth of Canada, United States, and Great Britain?

a)

Large amounts of rich soil

b)

Variety of natural resource

c)

Reliable amounts of abundant rainfall

d)

Access to important waterways