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Geography Quiz based on the #vawgsols
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1
The main agricultural product in this geographic region is -
rice
corn
beans
wheat
2
What was the primary reason for establishing OPEC?
Expanding oil production quotas
Limiting revenue growth from oil sales
Regulating global market prices of oil
Increasing underwater exploration of oil
3
These nations are able to make these donations because they are -
the largest in the world
developing economies
military powers
the wealthiest in the world
4
Industrialization and economic development affect human settlement patterns by -
enabling people to live farther from natural resources
permitting mass migration to rural areas
prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climates
causing the rapid decline of urban populations
5
Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture
Factory systems replaced cottage industries
Military production replaced consumer industries
Surface transportation replaced air transportation
6
Which type of country is most dependent on a ground transportation network for trade?
Landlocked
Tropical
Island
Coastal
7
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
London, England
Montreal, Canada
Moscow, Russia
Stockholm, Sweden
8
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
High average income
Low disease rates
Low average age
High literacy rates
9
Which country specializes in a primary economic activity?
Belgium
Liechtenstein
Chad
Jamaica
10
Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
Highlands
Deserts
Lowlands
Plateaus
11
Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
Economic
Political
Ethnic
Language
12
30 N, 120 E is located within the continent of -
North America
Asia
Australia
Europe
13
Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failure in the Great Plains?
Drought
Volcanic eruption
Earthquake
Seasonal Flooding
14
Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
Geographic isolation
Rough terrain
Humid climate
Diverse vegetation
15
The darker-shaded region is a -
demilitarized zone
disputed territory
neutral country
colonial province
16
Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group's culture?
Elevation maps
Satellite images
Field Work
World globe
17
Which South American country does not border the Pacific Ocean?
Ecuador
Brazil
Peru
Chile
18
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
3
1
2
4
19
Which types of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
Commercial agriculture
Industrial manufacturing
Petroleum extraction
Retail business
20
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
There is competition for resources among countries
Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation
The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries
Modern industries uses minimal amounts of petroleum
21
Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
As towns grow, there is less need for government services
More urban sprawl leads to less land available for farming
When resources are exhausted people move elsewhere
Increased agricultural productivity leads to fewer farm town
22
Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development of a country?
Climate
Language
Religion
Urbanization
23
Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
Toronto in Column B
Sydney in Column A
Madrid in Column B
Beunos Aires in Column A
24
The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of -
Southeast Asia
North Africa
Latin America
Western Europe
25
According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?
1
3
2
4
26
In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
Tundra
Arid
Tropical
Mediterranean
27
What has most contributed to the environmental strain on the darker-shaded area on this map?
Irrigation of public lands
Urbanization
Change of political borders
Desertification
28
Which phrase refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
Transportation center between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Manufacturing center on the Silk Road
Administrative center on straits and land bridge to Europe
Commercial center on the Trans-Sahara trade routes
29
Which factor is least important in selecting the location of a factory?
Distribution of populations
Zoning laws
Transportation networks
Access to schools
30
What are the climate characteristics of low latitude nations?
Cool summers and cold winters
Warm summers and cold winters
Cool summers and warm winters
Warm summers and warm winters
31
Which city contains these three religious monuments?
Istanbul
Rome
Mecca
Jerusalem
32
Which process is described by this diagram?
Desertification
Erosion
Deposition
Pollution
33
According to this graph, which region is the largest producer of cocoa?
Southeast Asia
South America
West Africa
Central America
34
Monsoons are most commonly found in -
western Africa
northeastern Europe
southern Asia
southwestern Australia
35
Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA, is an example of a regional spatial division based primarily on -
cultural similarities
religious beliefs
political advantages
economic interests
36
Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
Financial profits
Technological developments
Employment levels
Environmental developments
37
The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?
Europe
North America
Siberia
Southwest Asia
38
In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
Yugoslavia
Switzerland
Brazil
Japan
39
According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Malaysia
40
Which region is described by this list?
Scandinavian Peninsula
Central America
Middle East
Sub-Sahara Africa
41
This graph supports the conclusion that the US is reliant on the growth of -
road construction
commuter railways
airline travel
city centers
42
What is the main fuction on the darker shaded region on this map?
Business develoipment
Resource protection
Tourist attraction
Waste disposal
43
The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased -
distance employees must commute
speed in exchange of information
expense of international communications
demand for unskilled laborers
44
During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been mapped best?
Asia
South America
Europe
North America
45
Which map would be most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?
C
D
A
B
46
Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
Data collection
Airline navigation
Land surveying
Satellite imaging
47
Which religious group is associated with worshipping in mosques?
Muslims
Hindus
Buddhists
Christians
48
Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
Orientation
Perception
Region
Location
49
What is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana?
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher
The population is greater in Botswana
Fewer births are attended by skilled professionsal in Angola
Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older
50
Which list correctly ranks this country's levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Secondary, Tertiary, Primary
51
Which landform in the United States is most closely identified with the items in this box?
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Shield
Great Plains
52
Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of NorthAfrica and Southwest Asia
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
53
Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because -
Earth's populations are constantly changing
Earth's curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
climate conditions are difficult to measure
current map producing technology is limited
54
The European Union has mostly benefitted its member nations by -
promoting the use of a common language
reducing barriers to trade and travel
providing funds and materials for education
sharing the expense of a common defense
55
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Regional Conservation Offices
Integrated Neighborhoods
Free Trade Regions
Urban areas
56
This peninsula has been divided as the result of -
religious differences
a language barrier
physical characteristics
a political dispute
57
What do these cities have in common?
Pilgrimage destinations
Mountainous peaks
Government centers
Harbor sites
58
Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
Latin America, Sahara, European Union
Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
Great Plains, Low countries, Scandinavia
59
Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
Muslims and Hindus
Buddhists and Muslims
Christians and Hindus
Buddhists and Christians
60
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former -
Spanish protectorates
British colonies
Soviet Republics
French mandates