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WorksheetsMP3 4 Weeks Exam REDO 2024-25 English Version
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which factors drive the distribution of goods in both a communist and socialist economy?
Select TWO correct answers.
Production is only for use.
Production is determined by consumers.
Production is mandated by religious leaders.
Production is controlled by the market.
Production is controlled by the government.
The Transcaucasia is a name that means "Mountain of Language". Why would this be the name given to this area?
It was a migration route between Europe and Asia.
It is a very significant area in the Islamic religion.
It is geographically unique in its features and shape.
It is located in a country where the dominant language changes.
How has Russia's location on the globe been a problem for her economy throughout history?
Russia could only trade with Asia by land routes.
Snow and ice prevented growth in the southern sector.
Farming has always been Russia's richest industry.
No major trade routes have ever gone through Russia.
EXCERPT: Russian interest in the Arctic has deep historical roots that extend all the way to the sixteenth century. The never-ending quest for more resources and secure trading routes drove the conquest of Siberia. Russia quickly realized its far north would soon become a new frontier, so it developed a significant strategy to develop the area. The Northern Sea Route, which crosses the Arctic coast of Russia and through the Bering Strait, offers shorter transit times between major shipping hubs in Europe and Asia, reducing costs.
According to the excerpt, what factor does the Russian government believe supports its claim to resources at the North Pole?
climate change
legal precedent
geographic features
technological superiority
Using the population pyramid, which of the following can be inferred about Russia?
The birth rate has continued to increase.
The birth rate has continued to decrease.
The male population roughly equals the female.
The 55 year olds outnumber the 60 year olds.
Which of the following explains why several former Soviet republics became independent countries following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?
The population split according to the different spoken languages.
Natural resources were divided equally among the different countries.
Numerous cultural groups existed within the original boundaries.
The new countries joined a confederation of communist states.
The character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements.
Match the characteristics to the corresponding elements.
Move the answers to the correct boxes.
The Ural Mountains have long been considered the traditional boundary between --
Europe and the Middle East
Europe and Africa
Europe and India
Europe and Asia
People of the Russian Arctic: The image is a good example of how --
humans modify the environment in which they live
humans adapt to the environment in which they live
humans destroy the environment in which they live
humans conduct business in the environment which they live
Which of the following would a geographer infer as to the cause of the phenomenon shown in the maps?
government sponsored desalination plants
colder winters dried
government built irrigation canals
increased tourism
In the early 1990s, the economies of both Russia and Poland —
thrived after a transition from capitalism to socialism
struggled because of rising wages for workers
struggled during the transition from communism to capitalism
thrived because of increased foreign investments in business
The population of Russia has shrunk over the last decade. Using your knowledge of Russia, what might you infer is a reason for their declining population?
poverty
higher birth rate
lower death rate
immigration
Throughout history, how has the harsh climate of the Russian landscape been a benefit to the people?
It has caused a great deal of problems for citizens
It served as an excuse for political unrest
It served as protection from foreign invaders
It caused a great deal of anguish for leaders
Determine which factor has the most effect on each economic activity.
Move the answers to the correct boxes.
Although Siberia has vast deposits of valuable minerals, they largely remain undeveloped for which of the following reasons?
elevation
lack of interest
severe cold temperatures
population density
Use the image to answer the following question: The Caspian Sea has political issues due to being bordered by four (4) countries, including Azerbaijan, on whether it is an inland sea or lake. Explain two reasons why these countries seek greater control of the Caspian Sea.
