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1
Which statement best describes the data in the graph?
Human population has leveled off since thebeginning of the 21st century.
Human population peaked early, then decreased as people formed permanents
Human population was relatively small until theIndustrial Revolution.
2
Americans began flocking to cities during the Industrial Revolution because-
farmlands became polluted.
urban areas provided much needed jobs.
military conflicts forced the population to move to more secure areas.
farming was no longer productive and many farmers had to abandoned their fa
3
What is the highest level of economic development described in the example above?
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
4
How do mountain barriers affect precipitation?
The ocean side of themountain generally has more precipitation.
The side of themountain with a gentler slope generally has more precipitation.
The northern side ofthe mountain generally has more precipitation.
5
Which description best defines culture?
Aunique assortment of behaviors and beliefs that distinguish a society.
A set of behaviors that allows one group to dominate another group.
Aset of shared beliefs that only one racial group can have.
6
The four maps above indicate that over a 60-year period one consistent U.S. political trend was —
rising power for Democratic candidates on the West Coast.
increasing support for Republican candidates in the South.
decreasing support for Republican leaders on the Great Plains
diminishing influence for Democratic nominees in the Northeast
7
What prediction about world population in 2030 is supported by the information in the graph?
Africa will continue to be more rural than other worldregions.
Technological improvements will cause a populationdecline on Asia
More developed nations will have the greatest increasein urbanization.
8
Most damage from a tsunami is caused by-
volcanic eruptions
earthquakes
the surge of seawater onto land
9
Match the type of region with its description.
1a, 2b, 3c
1c, 2a, 3b
10
Based on the information in the maps above, what conclusion can be drawn?
Just a few districts in Texas voted Republican.
Election results can lead to a shift in political power.
The Democratic Party cannot win future elections in Texas.
11
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected business culture in the United States?
There are increased taxes on American goods shipped to Mexico.
There are increased restrictions on American business travel to Canada
Some Mexican companies have limited export of goods to Canada
Some American companies have moved factories to Mexico.
12
One problem with international trade organizations including NAFTA is it-
takes manufacturing jobs away from the poor countries and relocates them to
creates “pollution zones” as businesses relocate to countries with lower en
increases wages for workers therefore business loses much of its profit.
increases the wait time for goods and services as they travel through the t
13
One trend that can be described from the graph above is that -
from 1930-1960 suburban living caused a dramaticshift from rural areas
farming is still a major factor in why peopleprefer to live in rural areas
most people believe living in rural areas causesbad health conditions
14
How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?
By detecting sunken ships
By warning of a natural disaste
By helping ships navigate
By monitoring fish migration
15
What type of land use dominates the shaded area of the map?
commercialagriculture
huntingand gathering
subsistenceagriculture
16
One way that both of these cities are similar is that both -
are centers of higher learning
have European origins.
have high unemployment.
are port cities.
17
formal, functional and perceptual are all types of _______?
regions
foods
holidays
languages
18
The
Bible
and the
Torah
are the holy books for which of the following?
Hindus and Muslims
Christians and Jews
Jews and Hindus
19
Based on the chart above, which two countries would be considered part of the same region?
Country A & D
Country A & C
Country B & C
20
The border between the U.S. and Canada is the largest unprotected international boundary in the world because in
the abundance of dual citizenship that allows citizens of both countries to
NAFTA has made it easier to migrate between the two.
the cultural barrier limits interaction between the United States and Canad
both countries have highly developed economies with democratic governments
21
What is the defining characteristic of the shaded regions shown in the map above?
Government: all of the shaded countries areconstitutional monarchies.
Climate: all of the shaded countries havetropical climates.
Language: all of the shaded countries haveEnglish as an official language.
22
Based on the population pyramid, what best explains the shift in population since 1990?
Increase in birth rate.
Decline in life expectancy.
Increased access to education for women.
Government policies promoting small family size
23
By using the United States population chart above, one could infer that-
non-Hispanic Whites are likely to contribute less and less to the total pop
the ethnicity of the U.S. population is projected to become less diverse
by 2050, the non-Hispanic White proportion of the population is projected t
the Black population would decrease almost 2 million by 2000 and almost 10
24
Which of the following would speed up the process of cultural change?
The lack of trade due topoor economic conditions.
Advances in education because of foreigninvestment
Improvements incommunication because of new technology.
25
As a result of living in a democracy, United States citizens share which of the following characteristics?
The right to vote
Limits on family size
Guaranteed lifetime income
Mandatory military service
26
Farmers sometimes use controlled fires on their fields in order to stimulate the growth of new plant life. This is an ex
destruction of the environment
modification of the environment
adaptation to the environment
27
How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad aid in the expansion of the United States?
It aided in the development of major cities far from navigable waterways.
It aided in the expansion of the cotton industry in the West.
It aided in the seizing of territorial lands of the Native Americans.
It aided the population growth of the Northeastern United States.
28
Based on the map of Alaska, which geographic factor has been the best advantage to Anchorage’s economic growth?
Access to major waterways for trade.
Closeness to North American cities for trade of goods.
Nearness to many islands for seasonal beach tourism.
Availability of fertile farmland along the Arctic Ocean
29
Which was a direct result of the initial contact between European cultures and Native American Cultures in the 1490’s?
Most Spaniards migrated to the “New World”
Spanish settlers rejected Christianity for Native American religious belief
New diseases arrived in the Americas from which natives lacked immunity.
30
which statement is most likely supported by the information in the map above?
Tamale production in the Mississippi Deltaregion is supported by government subsidies.
Tamales are the official Hispanic food of thestate of Mississippi.
Large numbers of migrant workers from Mexicosettled in the cotton producing regions of the Mississippi Delta.
31
What was one direct result of the Columbian Exchange?
American Indians adopted European artistic techniques.
Europeans began to use horses to plow fields.
Europeans spread diseases to American Indians.
American Indians built large urban centers
32
Which of the following is true about commercial agriculture and subsistence farming?
Subsistence farming produces crops for global consumption
Commercial farming is usually associated with more developed
Subsistence farming is done primarily for profit whilecommercial is not.
33
A traditional Inuit igloo is an adaptation to -
cold climates
cold climates
overcrowded urban centers
pollution
34
Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage?
Caribbean culture has contributed to American music and dance.
It first became popular in the United States in the 1950s
Salsa has its roots in the African rhythms and Spanish lyrics of Cuba and P
Today people across the Unites States can find places to dance salsa and me
35
Which is a valid generalization about customs?
They cannot be changed.
They have little influence on the development ofthe economy.
They influence both how people dress and the food theyeat.
They usually lead to political reform.
36
In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?
A place with low elevation
A place that experiences frequent sunny days
A place that experiences regular monsoons
37
Use the reading below
Most manufacturing is done in China so there is less pollution
Highly sophisticated water treatment plants remove most containments
New reg and water quality monitoring were introduced to improve the enviro
38
The global diffusion of advanced computer technology has resulted in —
declining interest in foreign popular culture
an increase in the accessibility of higher education
a renewed adherence to traditional customs
reduced levels of geographic mobility
39
Which of the following is true based on the map above?
Migrants crossed over immense glaciers along their route.
The isthmus of Panama limited the number of migrants to South America
Colder temperatures allowed Asian migrants to access the Americas.
Very few migrants settled in Canada
40
How did the factors listed above shape migration patterns in the Sun Belt after WWII?
Companies moved their corporate headquarters to states like Texas and Calif
They encouraged the growth of the cotton industry in the South and the dema
Economic growth and prosperity in the Northeast resulted in increased urban
Increased migration of people from the Sun Belt to the Mid-West.
41
How does the Environmental Protection Agency use the data referenced above to support the enforcement of the Clean Air
By monitoring the production of fuel-efficient cars
By decreasing the use of mass-transportation systems.
By reducing the number of permits for new construction projects.
By limiting the use of certain chemicals by industrial manufacturers.
42
Over 75% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the United States border. Which of the following factors best explains t
proximity to the United States
access to fresh water
altitude
climate
43
Pizza ingredients were part of the Columbian EX. Wheat from Europe, tomatoes from S.A. The Columbian Ex is an example of
migration
agriculture
cultural diffusuon
trade treaty
