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WorksheetsFall Semester Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
(Mountains, Rift Valleys, Ocean Trenches)
The landforms listed in the box are created by the physical process of?
plate tectonics
wind erosion
weathering
soil-building
Based on the diagram, how does the Earth-Sun relationship affect the climate of different
regions of the world?
It creates a pattern where different areas of the globe receive differing amounts of
sunlight.
It creates a pattern in which the warm ocean currents bring monsoon rains to some
regions.
It creates a pattern in which the summers and winters are longer than fall and spring
seasons.
It creates a pattern where the eastern and western hemispheres have seasonal
differences.
Which generalization about economic development in South Asia is best supported by the
information in the table?
Levels of development in South Asia do not vary significantly.
Most countries in South Asia appear to be newly industrialized.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are more developed in comparison to India.
Nations such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan are considered less developed.
Based on the data in the table, which countries would be considered more developed?
Mexico and Nigeria
Haiti and Nigeria
Haiti and Singapore
Mexico and Singapore
Which of the following is most directly responsible for the variation in seasonal weather
patterns?
Phases of the moon
Tilt of the Earth's axis
Distance from the Sun
Rotation of the Earth
Based on the data in the table, the level of development in both Canada and the United
States is considered as
developing
more developed
newly industrialized
medium human develped
The population distribution of Canada and the United States is similar because most of the
population is concentrated
along the border
near the coastlines
in large urban centers
throughout the Great Plains
Based on the economic indicators in the table, which nation would be described as less
developed?
Brazil
Haiti
Mexico
Peru
The migration pattern shown on the map was most likely facilitated by
a land connection between Asia and North America
an isthmus connecting North America and South America
the spread of the Canadian glaciers across North America
the warming of the Pacific Ocean due to climate change
Which of the following is an economic impact that resulted from the forced migration of
enslaved Africans to Latin America?
Cattle ranches were established in much of Latin America.
Cotton cloth became a primary export from Latin America.
Agricultural estates were created throughout Latin America.
New diseases were introduced to tribes across Latin America.
The Atacama Desert in Peru is considered to be the driest place on the earth. Which
geographic factor is most responsible for producing this phenomenon?
Latitude
Longitude
Mountain Barriers
Position on continent
The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which
Brazilians living in cities moved to the countryside to find work
significant numbers of enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil
Europeans came to Latin America in large numbers to work on plantations
native American Indian tribes in North America migrated to Latin America
How would this barrier affect the climate on the leeward side?
The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation low.
The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation high.
The temperatures would be very cold and the amount of precipitation high.
The temperatures would be extremely cold and the amount of precipitation low.
Which of the following is likely a characteristic of rural communities in the United States and
Canada?
Pollution
Shopping malls
Mass transit systems
Agricultural cooperatives
Based on the information in the excerpt, Brazil is addressing the issue of deforestation by
signing treaties
passing legislation
punishing companies
investing in new technologies
Which type of region is described in the excerpt?
Formal
Climate
Political
Functional
Which of the following best describes the physical process of erosion?
The wearing down of rocks by wind and water.
The breaking of the Earth’s crust that causes a fault.
The movement of weathered materials by wind, ice or water.
The mixing of weathered rock with decayed plant and animal material.
The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by
river systems
tectonic forces
wind, water or ice
human environmental interaction
Why would geographers consider the region indicated by stripes on the map to be a
perceptual region?
The region is inhabited by a large majority from one religious group.
The region is defined by beliefs about economic conditions in the area.
The region is characterized by a common climate and vegetation zones.
The region is bound by the borders of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —
energy demands
natural disasters
climate variations
physical geography
According to the information in the excerpt, some Cubans are satisfying their basic economic
needs by —
applying for government jobs
working in primary industries
establishing cottage industries
expanding the traditional economy
These pictures illustrate how the diffusion of American culture has resulted in
loss of local dining traditions
innovative architectural styles
more similar cultural landscapes
a new blended worldwide culture
This type of architecture is common in the city of San Antonio. What might a geographer
conclude about the cultural character of San Antonio based on this architecture?
The spread of religion shaped culture in the area.
Many cultural groups have migrated to the area.
Spanish cultural influences are common in the area.
Newer buildings are being constructed in the area.
Which of the following describes how political values have affected the character of place in
the United States?
The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.
The region is famous for its contributions to the arts and literature of the world.
The region has a history of government corruption and repression of the people.
The region has experienced waves of immigration from other regions of the world.
Increasing demand for beef exports from Brazil has resulted in increased deforestation and a
higher the standard of living for ranchers in the Amazon region. Which of the following
processes is most responsible for causing these changes?
outsourcing
conservation
globalization
free trade agreements
