WorksheetsWorld Geography Final Review 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
The most rapidly growing immigrant component of the U.S. population in recent years has been:
Asians
Hispanics
Africans
Canadians
Europeans
Which type of countries typically have a greater variety of climates and resources compared to other countries?
perforated states
fragmented states
elongated states
prorupt states
compact states
The Kurds are a group of over 20 million people dispersed throughout Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The Kurds are considered which of the following?
a nation
a stateless nation
a nation-state
a multistate nation
an autonomous region
Which of the following is the most likely outcome of a centripetal force that is acting on a political state?
The state will devolve and see intense emigration out of the are
The state will see a decrease in cultural cohesion.
There will be improved infrastructure and internet access to economically disadvantaged areas.
The state will become a stateless nation.
The state will see an increase in nationalist movements during political elections.
Which of these statements explains why the United Kingdom is not considered a nation-state?
The country once maintained a membership in the European Union.
There are two distinct islands that make up Great Britain.
There was a large-scale fragmentation of the British Empire in the 20th Century.
There is not a widespread use of a common language
There are significant internal, cultural differences between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethnic conflict:
Kurds in Southwest Asia
Apartheid in South Africa
Partition of India
Berlin Wall in Germany
Rwandan Genocide
9. Which of the following ethnic group – geographical concentrations is incorrect?
Puerto Ricans – New York City and the Northeast
Japanese – Chicago and the Midwest
Cubans – Miami and South Florida
Central American Hispanics – Los Angeles and the Southwest
Chinese – West Coast
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of globalization?
Increased cultural diversity
Greater access to information and communication technologies
Greater income inequality within and between countries
Increased economic growth and development
Increased political stability and cooperation
Russia is a good example of a(n)
Nation-state
Multi-national state
Perforated state
Autonomous region
Stateless nation
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of a state?
A common language
Recognition by the international community
Political sovereignty
A permanent resident population
Defined boundaries
Together, the people of North Korea and South Korea are a good example of
A multiethnic state
A stateless nation
A multistate nation
A nation-state
A sovereign state
What is a benefit typically associated with unitary states?
Quick to respond to national disasters
It puts more value on local matters rather than international issues
Places more power in the hands of few individuals
Smaller and more decisive governing body
Larger government with more involved
Which is true of landlocked states?
They are likely to be the wealthiest state in their region
Interior locations are easier to defend
They are at a commercial and strategic disadvantage
Relations with neighboring countries are not as important as for maritime countries
There are more landlocked states in the world than coastal states
Great Britain’s political control of India for several hundred years was considered an example of:
Transculturation
Reapportionment
Geopolitics
Imperialism
Colonialism
What event created the conditions for the earliest urban settlements?
The Neolithic Revolution
The Green Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Second Agricultural Revolution
Which political system is characterized by free and open competition between multiple political parties?
Two-party system
Multi-party system
One-party system
No-party system
Totalitarian system
Which of the following factors can contribute to income inequality within a country?
Differences in educational attainment
Differences in geographic location
Differences in race or ethnicity
All of the above
None of the above
What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of income within a population?
Capitalism
Income mobility
Socialism
Income inequality
Economic growth
Which of the following is NOT a factor driving globalization?
Technological advancements
Trade liberalization
Increased transportation and communication networks
Nationalism and protectionism
Capital mobility
Which of the following is a defining feature of industrialization?
The use of hand tools and manual labor
The growth of subsistence agriculture
The shift from rural to urban areas
The reliance on barter and trade
The absence of wage labor
What is a negative consequence of rapid urbanization in many developing countries?
Increased access to education and healthcare services
Improved living standards for the urban poor
Increased political stability and democracy
The emergence of informal settlements and slums
Reduced crime rates and improved public safety
