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WorksheetsU4 AP human geography test
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following is a negative aspect of federal governments?
More local control
Lack of national identity
Local laws can meet needs of minority groups
Less devolutionary forces
Which type of government is described as: 'The central government is superior to the subunits and is the governing unit'?
A) Unitary Government
B) Federal Government
C) Confederal Government
Which type of government is described as: 'The central government and the subunits share equal power'?
A) Unitary Government
B) Federal Government
C) Confederal Government
Which type of government is described as: 'Subunits are superior to and control the central government'?
A) Unitary Government
B) Federal Government
C) Confederal Government
Match the type of government to its correct description:
Unitary Government
The central government is superior to the subunits and is the governing unit
Federal Government
The central government and the subunits share equal power
Confederal Government
Subunits are superior to and control the central government
Which of the following are symbols of European identity?
European anthem
EU flag
Europe Day
United Nations Day
Match the following countries to their state territorial configuration types: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, Philippines
Compact
A
Protruded
B
Elongated
C
Perforated
D
Fragmented
E
What does 'Supranational' mean?
Below the national level
Above the national level
Equal to the national level
Within a single country
Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization?
United Nations (UN)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
European Union (EU)
All of the above
Countries give up some sovereignty to a group of several countries in a supranational organization.
True
False
Based on the diagram, what is the distance from the baseline for the Territorial Sea?
12 nautical miles
24 nautical miles
200 nautical miles
100 nautical miles
Match the following maritime zones to their correct distances from the baseline:
Up to 12 nautical miles
12 nautical miles
Up to 12 miles
12 miles
Up to 200 nautical miles
200 nautical miles
Which maritime zone is located beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone according to the diagram?
Territorial Sea
High Sea
Contiguous Zone
Continental Shelf
When did the Berlin Conference take place?
1776-1783
1884-1885
1914-1918
1945-1946
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To split Africa among European powers
To unite African nations
To end World War I
To abolish slavery
African leaders were present at the Berlin Conference.
True
False
Which type of boundary no longer exists but can still be seen by infrastructure, roads, or closed buildings? (Ex: Berlin Wall, borders between EU countries)
Consequent boundary
Relic (Relict) boundary
Superimposed boundary
Geometric boundary
What term describes an area with deep ethnic divides and potential for separation, such as the Balkans or Israel?
Neocolonialism
Shatterbelts
Multinational Corporations
Colonization
According to Sir Halford MacKinder's Heartland Theory (1904), who will have the resources to control the world?
Whoever controls eastern Europe & western Asia
Whoever controls North America
Whoever controls Africa
Whoever controls Australia
Significance #2: Under Soviet control, Eastern Europe became more technologically advanced, which concerned which regions during the Cold War?
A) US & Western Europe
B) Africa & South America
C) Asia & Australia
D) Middle East & North Africa
Who proposed the Rimland Theory in 1942?
Halford Mackinder
Nicholas Spykman
Karl Haushofer
Alfred Mahan
According to the Rimland Theory, forming alliances is important in keeping the "Heartland" in check.
True
False
Who developed the Domino Theory in 1954?
United Nations
CIA
FBI
KGB
What does the Domino Theory state?
When one country experiences instability and political turmoil, it will spread to the surrounding countries.
When one country becomes wealthy, its neighbors will also become wealthy.
When one country is invaded, all countries will be invaded.
When one country signs a treaty, all countries will sign treaties.
Who proposed the Organic State Theory?
Friedrich Ratzel
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Immanuel Kant
According to the Organic State Theory, states will continue to exist even if confined within permanent boundaries and have no colonies.
True
False
The Organic State Theory led directly to which 1930s philosophy?
Communism
Nazi philosophy (territorial conquest & race superiority)
Liberalism
Socialism
The Organic State Theory is an example of which concept?
Environmental determinism
Social constructivism
Economic determinism
Cultural relativism
What is a result of devolution in terms of regional power?
More power = separate laws, identities, etc.
Less power = unified laws
No change in laws or identities
More power = less separation
Which of the following is NOT an example of an autonomous region?
Catalonia
Hong Kong
Quebec
Paris
Where has devolution happened? Case study
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Australia
Where has devolution happened? Case Study
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
England
