The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the

countries in western hemisphere south of United States

Which is true of Japan's natural resources?

Japan depends largely on fishing

Which statement best describes an effect that geography has had on Japan?

lack of natural resources makes them need to trade

Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons because

Little rain has fallen for many months

Which geographic factor has influenced Russia’s foreign policies and economic development?

limited access to warm water ports

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Global I Review: Geography

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1
The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the
Mexico
Countries close to Spain
countries in western hemisphere south of United States
Continents of North and South America
2
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
an isthmus
an archipelago
a peninsula
a delta
3
Why does most of China's population live in the eastern part of the country?
Largest Oil Deposits
Best Farmland
Best Fishing
Largest Forests
4
In Japan, a major economic problem has been the lack of
natural resources
investment capital
experienced management
skilled labor
5
Which is true of Japan's natural resources?
Japan depends largely on fishing
Large oil deposits are located in the north
Large coal and iron-ore deposits in the mountains
Great farmland
6
Which statement best describes an effect that geography has had on Japan?
location encourages ethnic diversity
lack of natural resources makes them need to trade
smooth coastlines prevented fishing
good farmland leads to high wheat production
7
Which of these nations is located closet to the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia?
Pakistan
Korea
Somalia
Vietnam
8
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of
single-crop economy
industrialization
desalinization products
terrace farming
9
Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons because
oases provide water for herders
Little rain has fallen for many months
flooding gets water to farmland
provides relief from the extreme heat
10
Which geographic factor has influenced Russia’s foreign policies and economic development?
extensive mountain ranges
limited access to warm water ports
vast desert region
lack of natural resources

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