The study of the distribution and interaction of physical features and human features of earth.

32 degrees latitude; 60 degrees longitude is an example of

This imaginary line runs through South America, the Pacific Ocean, and Africa, and Australia is south of this line.

The U.S. is between Canada and Mexico. This description is an example of

A 3-D representation of the earth

Fra Mauro was a famous 15th century map maker, also known as _____?

These imaginary lines run horizontally across the earth.

These imaginary lines run vertically through the earth crossing the North and South Poles.

The United States and Canada have large quantities and varieties of minerals and fossil fuels which gave both countries the means to industrialize rapidly.

The United States has more climate zones than Canada.

Alaska is part of Canada.

The Arctic coast of Alaska and Canada do not have a tundra climate or vegetation.

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground.

The United States has continuous ___________ or movement of peoples within the United States.

The describes the goods and services that were exchanged when the early European settlers settled the new world.

Goods sold to another country are called .

In 1803, the United States nearly doubled in size when the government purchased the vast plains region between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains.

Private individuals own most of the resources, this is referred to as .

The Midwest is most known for its numerous mountain ranges.

The South is a subregion that covers about one-fourth of the land area of the United States and contains more than one-third of the population.

The West stretches from the Great Plains to the Pacific ocean.

The Dust bowl refers to the current number of people with severe allergic reactions to dust.

Canada’s Native American people are known as the .

A loose political union in Canada.

Upper Canada such as Ontario is one of Canada’s .

The Greater Antilles islands are made up of the larger islands in the Caribbean, including and Jamaica.

Latin America is one the world’s leaders in of natural resources, including gold and iron

___________ are dense forests, have a hot and humid climate, and include the Amazon.

A common factor, which encourages people to leave their homes, is a lack of jobs; and a common factor, which encourages people to move to a certain area, is better medical care.

While tourism can have advantages for communities, such as providing jobs, it can also have disadvantages, such as .

Mexico, in addition to several other Latin American countries, was colonized by , which contributed to its cultural heritage.

The ______ are one of the main Native American groups in Mexico and have a lasting impact on its blended culture.

The __________ people have a blend of Spanish and Aztec genealogy.

In economics, __________ are factories in Mexico that assemble imported parts and then export them to other countries, including the U.S.

Unlike Central America, which has a strong Spanish cultural influence, the Caribbean islands have many more colonial influences, including Dutch, British, and ________.

The Panama Canal is an engineering accomplishment that connects ________.

Some of the benefits of the Panama Canal include ________.

The ________ people migrated from Siberia and settled in South America near the Andes Mountains.

The Incan empire was conquered in the 1500s when Spanish Conquistador Pizarro ________.

One of the main cultural differences between Brazil and many other countries in South America is ____________.

Brazil has many immigrants from around the world, including the largest __________ population outside of Asia.

The Alps are the most famous mountain range.

Human settlement patterns are not influenced by settlement patterns or cultural developments.

The birthplace of democracy was not founded in Greece.

Land of the Midnight Sun consists of a tundra climate, no trees, and long summer days.

Deforestation has impacted Europe by its loss of forests.

Acid rain does not have an impact on the forests in Europe.

The European Union is a cohesive political and economic system that has been able to be administered throughout Europe with no challenges once in place.

Europe does not take measures to improve air quality because they do not have an air quality problem.

Blue zones are a phenomenon that is given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s bluest waters.

Examples that support the Western Europe economy include: agriculture, manufacturing, high tech, and service industries in comparison to Eastern Europe.

Western Europe governments provide benefits such as long term maternal and paternal leave for parents.

Select the answer(s) that state the major religions of Europe

This river touches 9 different countries and cuts through the “heart” of Europe

Which country is no longer part of the European Union?

A/n is a steep slope with a nearly flat plateau on top.

After continental plates pulled apart over millions of years, huge cracks appeared in the earth. This land sank to form long, thin .

In addition to being Africa’s highest mountain, is also a volcano.

Not only is the river the longest river in Africa, it is the longest in the world.

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. It stretches 3000 miles from to the Red Sea.

Ironically, as much as 6000 feet below the surface of the Sahara lie huge stores of underground water called .

When this underground water gets pushed to the top, it becomes a/n that supports vegetation and wildlife.

Located in northern Tanzania, the __________, is home to large numbers of fossils, especially of early humans.

The Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 decided .

One of the most significant in Somalia is its long-term with widespread hunger and death.

__________ remains one of the lasting cultural and religious influences in North Africa in spite of numerous invasions from various countries and ethnic groups.

The Arab Spring of 2011 involved many North African and Arab countries .

A stateless society is one in which people .

One of the cultural contributions of West Africa comes from the people, who weave the asasia or kente cloth.

One of the modern problems that South Africa has dealt with is , or complete separation of the races, including education and housing.

__________ emerged as a leader in South Africa’s struggle to end legalized racial discrimination and even spent many years in prison because of his views and actions.

Botswana’s wealth is based on minerals, and it is now the world’s leader in production.

Most African countries have little of their own. Their economies are based on providing raw materials - oils, minerals, or agricultural products - to the world’s industrialized countries.

Because European governments did not understand the incredible in Africa, colonialism created unrealistic groupings of people that caused great conflict during and after colonial rule. Slowly, in some parts of Africa, this division is improving.

Supported several ancient river valley civilizations.

Thousands died in the 1967 war when Syria and Israel fought for control of this area.

This is so salty that only bacteria can live in the waters.

Provides one of the most precious resources in the entire region.