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Fall Semester Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(Mountains, Rift Valleys, Ocean Trenches)

The landforms listed in the box are created by the physical process of?

a)

plate tectonics

b)

wind erosion

c)

weathering

d)

soil-building

2.

Based on the diagram, how does the Earth-Sun relationship affect the climate of different

regions of the world?

a)

It creates a pattern where different areas of the globe receive differing amounts of

sunlight.

b)

It creates a pattern in which the warm ocean currents bring monsoon rains to some

regions.

c)

It creates a pattern in which the summers and winters are longer than fall and spring

seasons.

d)

It creates a pattern where the eastern and western hemispheres have seasonal

differences.

3.

Which generalization about economic development in South Asia is best supported by the

information in the table?

a)

Levels of development in South Asia do not vary significantly.

b)

Most countries in South Asia appear to be newly industrialized.

c)

Bangladesh and Pakistan are more developed in comparison to India.

d)

Nations such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan are considered less developed.

4.

Based on the data in the table, which countries would be considered more developed?

a)

Mexico and Nigeria

b)

Haiti and Nigeria

c)

Haiti and Singapore

d)

Mexico and Singapore

5.

Which of the following is most directly responsible for the variation in seasonal weather

patterns?

a)

Phases of the moon

b)

Tilt of the Earth's axis

c)

Distance from the Sun

d)

Rotation of the Earth

6.

Based on the data in the table, the level of development in both Canada and the United

States is considered as

a)

developing

b)

more developed

c)

newly industrialized

d)

medium human develped

7.

The population distribution of Canada and the United States is similar because most of the

population is concentrated

a)

along the border

b)

near the coastlines

c)

in large urban centers

d)

throughout the Great Plains

8.

Based on the economic indicators in the table, which nation would be described as less

developed?

a)

Brazil

b)

Haiti

c)

Mexico

d)

Peru

9.

The migration pattern shown on the map was most likely facilitated by

a)

a land connection between Asia and North America

b)

an isthmus connecting North America and South America

c)

the spread of the Canadian glaciers across North America

d)

the warming of the Pacific Ocean due to climate change

10.

Which of the following is an economic impact that resulted from the forced migration of

enslaved Africans to Latin America?

a)

Cattle ranches were established in much of Latin America.

b)

Cotton cloth became a primary export from Latin America.

c)

Agricultural estates were created throughout Latin America.

d)

New diseases were introduced to tribes across Latin America.

11.

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?

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Mountain Barriers

d)

Position on continent

12.

The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which

a)

Brazilians living in cities moved to the countryside to find work

b)

significant numbers of enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil

c)

Europeans came to Latin America in large numbers to work on plantations

d)

native American Indian tribes in North America migrated to Latin America

13.

How would this barrier affect the climate on the leeward side?

a)

The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation low.

b)

The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation high.

c)

The temperatures would be very cold and the amount of precipitation high.

d)

The temperatures would be extremely cold and the amount of precipitation low.

14.

Which of the following is likely a characteristic of rural communities in the United States and

Canada?

a)

Pollution

b)

Shopping malls

c)

Mass transit systems

d)

Agricultural cooperatives

15.

Based on the information in the excerpt, Brazil is addressing the issue of deforestation by

a)

signing treaties

b)

passing legislation

c)

punishing companies

d)

investing in new technologies

16.

Which type of region is described in the excerpt?

a)

Formal

b)

Climate

c)

Political

d)

Functional

17.

Which of the following best describes the physical process of erosion?

a)

The wearing down of rocks by wind and water.

b)

The breaking of the Earth’s crust that causes a fault.

c)

The movement of weathered materials by wind, ice or water.

d)

The mixing of weathered rock with decayed plant and animal material.

18.

The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by

a)

river systems

b)

tectonic forces

c)

wind, water or ice

d)

human environmental interaction

19.

Why would geographers consider the region indicated by stripes on the map to be a

perceptual region?

a)

The region is inhabited by a large majority from one religious group.

b)

The region is defined by beliefs about economic conditions in the area.

c)

The region is characterized by a common climate and vegetation zones.

d)

The region is bound by the borders of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

20.

The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —

a)

energy demands

b)

natural disasters

c)

climate variations

d)

physical geography

21.

According to the information in the excerpt, some Cubans are satisfying their basic economic

needs by —

a)

applying for government jobs

b)

working in primary industries

c)

establishing cottage industries

d)

expanding the traditional economy

22.

These pictures illustrate how the diffusion of American culture has resulted in

a)

loss of local dining traditions

b)

innovative architectural styles

c)

more similar cultural landscapes

d)

a new blended worldwide culture

23.

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?

a)

The spread of religion shaped culture in the area.

b)

Many cultural groups have migrated to the area.

c)

Spanish cultural influences are common in the area.

d)

Newer buildings are being constructed in the area.

24.

Which of the following describes how political values have affected the character of place in

the United States?

a)

The region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.

b)

The region is famous for its contributions to the arts and literature of the world.

c)

The region has a history of government corruption and repression of the people.

d)

The region has experienced waves of immigration from other regions of the world.

25.

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?

a)

outsourcing

b)

conservation

c)

globalization

d)

free trade agreements