Which statement explains the importance of chinampas in Aztec society?

They enabled the Aztecs to settle on wetlands unsuited for raising crops

Which statement identifies something that all of the continents have in common?

Each continent is considered to be one of the Earth's largest landmasses

Unlike other scholars, Geographers use maps primarily for

acquiring, processing, and reporting information about places

What is the main difference between the religions practiced in Northern Europe and those practiced in Southern Europe?

Catholicism is more common in Southern Europe.

The purpose of a compass rose is to

help map readers compare the locations of different places

A map legend would most likely contain

an indication that bird pictures on the map represent wildlife refuges

The primary function of a geographer is to

identify patterns and compare information across regions.

Which action is an example of humans modifying the environment?

building dams on rivers to generate electricity

Which statement best describes the role of women in today’s U.S. and Canadian workplace?

They are achieving success in all fields of work.

The Renaissance was partly the result of

a rediscovery of past traditions

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1
Which Latin American country is closest to the United States?
Argentina
Guatemala
Cuba
Mexico
2
What invention made it possible for early navigators to determine their exact locations?
the sextant
the legend
astrolabe
the compass
3
Which type of thematic map would be used to locate rivers in India that are used to generate hydroelectricity
climate
population density
political
land use
4
Calypso music originated in
the Caribbean
the Amazon
Argentina
Mexico
5
Which statement explains the importance of chinampas in Aztec society?
Th permitted the Aztecs to travel quickly from one village to another.
They enabled the Aztecs to settle on wetlands unsuited for raising crops
They were used to provide the Aztecs with shelter from bad weather.
They helped the Aztecs adapt to very dry living conditions
6
The Holocaust was a form of
international terrorism
economic control
forced urbanization
ethnic cleansing
7
Which statement identifies something that all of the continents have in common?
Each continent is considered to be one of the Earth's largest landmasses
Each continent contains at least three countries
Each continent has at least 10 million full time inhabitants
Each continent's residents speak the same language
8
GPS stands for Global Positioning System
True
False
9
Which statement explains why crops cannot grow at the highest altitudes?
The climate is too cold.
There is not enough sunlight.
The soil is too sandy
There is too much rainfall
10
Which of these dishes is traditionally served in France?
pierogies
schnitzel
quiche
meatballs
11
Unlike other scholars, Geographers use maps primarily for
recording the names of towns, cities, and states
tracking changes in ecosystems over time
collecting, charting, and comparing economic data
acquiring, processing, and reporting information about places
12
What are the three territories of Canada?
Nunavut, Northwest, and Yukon
Quebec, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick
Baffin, Victoria, and Ellesmere
13
Why did many immigrants come to the United States and Canada in the early 1900s?
to escape from communist rule
to seek economic opportunities
to support European revolutions
to work on American farms
14
Which landform connects Central America and South America?
Pampas
Baja California
Isthmus of Panama
Yucatán Peninsula
15
What is the main difference between the religions practiced in Northern Europe and those practiced in Southern Europe?
There are more atheists in Northern Europe
Catholicism is more common in Southern Europe.
Polytheism is only practiced in Southern Europe
Islam is more popular in Northern Europe
16
Albany is the capital of which state?
New Jersey
New York
Missouri
California
17
The purpose of a compass rose is to
help map readers compare the locations of different places
provide drivers with exact directions to their destinations
tell mapmakers where to place the equator and the prime meridian
provide a tool for determining absolute location
18
Which body of water is located east of North America?
Pacific Ocean
Bering Sea
Gulf of California
Atlantic Ocean
19
A map legend would most likely contain
driving directions from one place on the map to another
the name of a mountain range that appears on the map
instructions for calculating the exact mileage between two large cities
an indication that bird pictures on the map represent wildlife refuges
20
The most common religion practiced in Latin America is
Judaism
Islam
Protestantism
Catholicism
21
The primary function of a geographer is to
identify patterns and compare information across regions.
design strategies for protecting the environment
trace the origins of human development
study the history of the physical earth
22
Which statement illustrates the concept of relative location?
the movie theater is located at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets
Libya is located west of Egypt
New Orleans is located at 30*N & 90*W
The White House is located at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, D.C.
23
Which action is an example of humans modifying the environment?
sailing on a lake for recreation
wearing warm clothing during the winter to prevent sickness
building dams on rivers to generate electricity
raising existing houses along rivers onto stilts to avoid floodwaters
24
Recent immigrants to the United States have most commonly arrived from
Scandinavia
Germany
Japan
India
25
Which Latin American nation is a major oil producer?
Paraguay
Venezuela
Chile
Uruguay
26
Which factor contributed the most to the breakup of the Balkan Peninsula?
resistance to immigration
lack of jobs
ethnic nationalism
military invasion
27
Which statement best describes the role of women in today’s U.S. and Canadian workplace?
They are entirely employed in traditional women's professions
Their status has not changed since the 1950s
They have achieved full workplace equality with men
They are achieving success in all fields of work.
28
The main source of the Irish Troubles was tension between
immigrants and natives
renters and property owners
religious groups
the royal families
29
Which of these European nations has the largest number of national languages?
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Switzerland
30
The Renaissance was partly the result of
a division within Christianity
increased cultural diversity
a rediscovery of past traditions
rapid urbanization
31
The Mayans lived in
southern Mexico
West Indies
western Bolivia
southern Chile
32
Which crop is best grown in a high altitude?
corn
potatoes
bananas
sugarcane
33
Where did the practice of Voodoo originate?
Brazil
Cuba
Yoruba
Haiti
34
Which of these contributed most to the urbanization of Europe?
the Industrial Revolution
the Reformation
The Renaissance
the Enlightenment

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