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WorksheetsWorld Geo Final May
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Totalitarian governments share which of the following beliefs
Dissension is necessary for progress
Human rights are universal and inalienable
The needs of the state supersede individual rights
Free and fair elections are necessary for political stability
Which of the following developments is associated with the growth of industry in the United States from 1865 to 1900?
Vast migration to the American South
Significant population growth in urban areas
Disappearance of traditional family farm operation
Implementation of immigration quotas to limit foreign influence
Which statement about the impact of twentieth-century technology is correct?
Technology has eliminated famine throughout the world
Technology has accelerated the pace of cultural diffusion
Technology has led to the rapid deregulation of the global economy.
Technology has hindered the economic development of many nations.
Which of the following is an example of a functional region?
Oklahoma
The Bible Belt
Yellowstone National Park
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Which of the following is an example of a formal region?
Mexico
Southern California
The Mississippi River Valley
The New York City metropolitan area
The midwest is traditionally considered to include only five states of the Great Lakes region (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin), but it is often defined as including the states of the Great Plains as well. The Midwest is an example of which type of region?
Natural resource region
Perceptual Region
Functional Region
Formal Region
Which of the following is true in a mixed economy?
Many profitable industries are nationalized for the economic benefit of the state.
Consumer demand dictates what goods are produced and in what quantity.
The state owns all means of production and makes all production decisions.
Some industries are privately owned, while others are owned by the state.
To which of the following can the change in the world population illustrated in this graph most likely be attributed?
Global peace
Falling sea levels
Rising global temperatures
Technological advancements
Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this map?
Colonialism
Utilitarianism
Nationalization
Interdependence
According to the table, which countries spent more on health care than the United States?
Canada and Norway
Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Norway and the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Canada
According tot he table, which countries spent more on education than the United States?
Canada and Japan
Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Japan and the Netherlands
Norway and the Netherlands
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn regarding the populations of Latin America and North America based on the information provided in the graph?
The population of Latin America was expected to be approximately twice that of North America in the year 2000
Latin America and North America have experienced extremely different rates of population growth since 1900.
By 1960, Latin America had overtaken North America in terms of population growth.
The population of Latin America was equal to that of North America in 1940.
Based on the information presented in this table, one can conclude that--
The populations of Hangchow and Paris were higher in 1250 than in 1450.
The populations of Nanking and Canton decreased between 1250 and 1450.
The population of Peking increased more than the population of Cairo between 1250 and 1450.
The population of Nanking decreased more than the population of Paris between 1250 and 1450.
Based on the information presented in this graph, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about world population growth between 1850 and 2000?
The world's population increased by approximately 2 billion
The world's population increased by approximately 4 billion
The world's population increased by approximately 5 billion
The world's population increased by approximately 7 billion
Based on the information presented in this graph, one can conclude that--
the majority of the world's population lives in countries that are still undergoing economic development
the majority of the world's resources are consumed by the population of economically developed countries
the rate of population growth worldwide has begun to decline
the world's population tripled between 1960 and 1989.
Which of the following played a significant role in the trend illustrated in this graph?
The fall of communism in Eastern Europe
The growing global influence of oil cartels
A decline in the standard of living in many developing countries due to political and economic instability
Increasing global interdependence resulting from technological innovation and expanded trade agreements
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a traditional economy?
Use of the barter system
State control of major industries
Focus on subsistence agriculture
Reliance on hunting and gathering
With whom does the ultimate power lie in a market economy?
Bankers
The state
Consumers
The military
The primary focus of production in a traditional economy system is on--
consumer electronics
industrial machinery
agricultural goods
military munitions
Which of the following is true in a pure market economy?
Some industries are privately owned, while others are owned by the state
Economic decisions are primarily determined by religious and cultural traditions
Resources, the labor supply, and the means of production are all controlled by the state
Supply and demand and individual decision making control economic decisions
Which of the following is most characteristic of a market economy?
Government control over wages
State ownership of major industries
Determination of prices via supply and demand
Inadequate supply of consumer goods and services
Which of the following best defines subsistence farming?
Producing a surplus of agricultural goods to be sold at market.
Producing just enough food to feed oneself and one's family
Utilizing technology to increase agricultural production
Utilizing domesticated animals for transporting goods.
Which of these is an example of an individual supporting a cottage industry?
While at the grocery store, Layla decided to buy organic milk
Nora buys a pair of handmade earrings while attending a local art fair
Jeremiah purchases a pair of jeans from a retail chain store in the mall
Tired of buying vegetables, Levi decides to plant a garden in his backyard.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on the information provided in this map?
Trade between Europe and Asia was conducted primarily over water routes
Access to the Mediterranean was controlled by the Hanseatic League
A vast network of trade routes connected major European cities
Trade in the Black Sea was dominated by Italian city-states
Based on the information in this diagram, which conclusion can be drawn regarding global economics in the 1990s?
Countries increasingly pursued isolationist economic policies
The implementation of tariffs significantly reduced international trade
Economies throughout the world became increasingly interdependent
The rise of corporation led to rapid industrialization in the developing world.
As a country develops, a decreasing percentage of its workers are involved in--
tertiary activities
quaternary activities
secondary activities
primary activities
In more developed countires, a higher percentage of workers are engaged in--
primary activities
secondary activities
quaternary activities
tertiary activities
In the United States, which sector of the economy employs the most workers?
primary
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
Which sector of the economy, as a whole, has the most interaction with the natural environment?
quaternary
secondary
tertiary
primary
Which country is most likely least developed?
Country A
Country B
Country C
Country D
Which sector of the economy, as a whole, is most removed from the natural environment?
Quaternary
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary
Which of the following is an environmental benefit of public transportation?
Elimination of carbon emissions
Increase in the use of solar power
Reduction of gasoline consumption
Decreased in the use of nuclear power
What major concept was furthered through the development of commercial air travel?
Nationalism
Isolationism
Globalization
Democratization
Based on the information in the chart, which of the following countries has the highest standard of living?
Australia
Canada
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Which of these economic activities is displayed in this illustration?
cottage industry
commercial farming
no-till farming
residential development
Which of these countries is the LEAST economically developed?
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Peru
Which of these nations has the highest standard of living?
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Columbia
Which statement regarding the economy of a developing nation is MOST accurate?
It is dependent on the use of natural resources
It relies on the need for highly skilled labor
It is dependent primarily on service workers
It relies on government social programs
Which sectors belong to the primary level of economic activity?
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 4
3 and 4
What is one likely cause of these pandemics?
globalization
drought
pollution
deforestation
Which statement is CORRECT based on this information?
Country 1 is the least developed nation because of its life expectancy and literacy rate
Country 2 is the most developed nation because of its life expectancy and GDP
Country 3 is the least developed nation because of its life expectancy
Country 4 is the most developed nation because of its literacy rate and GDP
Which statement BEST explains the information in this table?
Developing countries place greater emphasis on economic growth
Countries with industrialized have lower literacy rates
Highly developed economies are able to fund public education systems
Countries with agricultural economies have difficulty distributing wealth equitably
Which factor BEST completes this table?
Damage to the distinct cultures of indigenous people
Diversification of the national economy
Decreased demand for local natural resources
Increased unmonitored movement across borders
A study of recent civil wars in Rwanda, Cambodia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina would most likely show--
the struggles associated with transitioning to democracy
the power of the United Nations to resolve disputes
the use of genocide as a political and military tactic
the violent consequences of rapid industrialization
From these headlines, one can conclude that--
equality in education has been achieved by women worldwide
equal rights for women remains a significant global concern
women typically avoid involvement in political matters
women enjoy equal rights in most communist nations
