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Duplicate of World Geography Chapter 7 Review
Duplicate of World Geography Chapter 7 Review
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1
Which of the following characteristics describe a chaparral biome?
mild climate, low winds, tropical storms
hot, daily rainfall, high humidity
a comfortable temperature good for growing certain crops
wet winters, dry summers, high winds, low-growing plants
2
What is a maquiladora?
an area in which trade restrictions do not apply
a business center
a manufacturing plant in Mexico owned by a foreign company
.a free trade agreement between Mexico and another country
3
The caudillos who ruled Mexico in the 1800s were similar to
the Spanish settlers who owned large tracts of land.
the mestizos who populated Central Mexico.
the Spanish settlers who grew cash crops to export to Europe
the viceroys when Mexico was controlled by Spain.
4
What is true of rivers and lakes in Northern Mexico?
They are famous for shrimp.
They are some of the longest and largest in the world.
There are few of them, and they are small.
They support diverse aquatic life.
5
Which of the following is a major challenge brought on by rapid urban growth?
increased waste accumulation
decreased infrastructure
fewer consumers
less toxic haze
6
Deforestation results in
an increase in rural population.
a decrease in exports.
an increase in natural resources.
a decrease in biodiversity.
7
A climate zone that occurs as elevation increases is known as a
tropical climate zone.
chaparral climate zone.
vertical climate zone.
horizontal climate zone.
8
What is a primate city?
a city with over 1 million people
a big city made up of several large and small cities
a city that dominates a country's economy
a city built around a Spanish mission
9
Which of the following is a cause of desertification in the northern part of Mexico?
deforestation
pollution of water, air, and land
high demand for water resources
sustainable development
10
The availability of water in Mexico has been most affected by
the clearing of forests for agriculture.
the migration of people from urban to rural areas.
an increase in droughts due to climate change.
the small amount of land available for farming.
11
Mexico City is trying to reduce air pollution by getting people to
ride bicycles instead of drive.
buy carbon credts.
move to rural areas.
use public transportation.
12
Who controlled Mexico's wealth for many centuries & still controls most of Mexico's wealth.
the Catholic clergy
the cartels
caudillos
a small group of landowners
13
In which of the following climate zones are apples most likely to be grown?
Tierra Helada
Tierra Fria
Tierra Templada
Tierra Caliente
14
How can desertification cause an increase in urbanization?
People in cities use fewer resources.
More land is cleared and developed as cities grow.
People move to cities to find resources.
Fewer people have to farm for a living.
15
Mexico is the world's leading producer of
crude oil
lead.
silver
gold.
16
When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they established the Catholic Church and began
syncretism.
urbanism.
Catholicism.
republicanism.
17
Land sinks and settles to a lower level due to different natural & human-caused factors is
desertification.
deforestation.
land subsidence.
sustainable development.
18
In what areas of Mexico is the population density greatest?
the Yucatán Peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico
the Gulf Coastal Plain and the Sierra Madre Oriental
Copper Canyon and the Sierra Madre Occidental
the Central Plateau and the Southern Highlands
19
Mexicans of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage are
maquiladoras.
Mayan.
mestizos
conquistadors.
20
The value of goods and services produced within a country in a year is its
annual export.
total national product.
yearly income.
gross domestic product.
21
Which of these landforms lies between the Sierra Madre Occidental & the Sierra Madre Oriental?
the Southern Highlands
the Yucatán Peninsula
the Mexican Plateau
the Gulf Coastal Plain
22
How does a growing urban population contribute to pollution?
There are no regulations on pollution.
People in cities use more water.
Waste is moved from cities to rural areas.
More people in cities drive cars.
23
Which of the following programs aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
Border 2020
Ecobici
Muévete en Bici
REDD+
24
Which of the following has NOT led to deforestation in Mexico?
clearing land for settlement
increased rainfall
clearing land to create new areas to grow food
ignorance of the consequences of environmental mismanagement
25
Which crop native to Mexico did landowners grow to export to Spain as a cash crop?
cacao
wheat
potatoes
beans
26
About how much of Mexico's electricity is generated by oil and natural gas?
about one-fourth
about one-third
about one-half
about three-fourths
27
Which of the following best describes arts and culture in Mexico today?
representing only indigenous cultures
nearly identical to European arts and culture
a blend of indigenous cultures and Spanish heritage
the same as arts and culture in the United States
28
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On what type of physical feature is Mexico located?
a land bridge
a plateau
a group of highlands
a peninsula
29
What was the purpose of NAFTA?
to curb the illegal drug trade in Mexico
to encourage more foreign countries to invest in Mexico
eliminate trade barriers between Mexico, U. S., and Canada
to provide more industry-based jobs for Mexican workers
30
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Mexico's climates?
regional high pressure systems
marine systems
vertical climate zones
the northeast trade winds
