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#World Geography Review
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1
The area on Earth where the majority of volcanic activities take place is often referred to as?
Lava County
Volcano Island
Trick question there is no such area. Nice try Mr. Collatos
Ring of Fire
2
The Pope is a government and religious leader. The Pope is part of what type of government?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Democracy
3
Which of the following definitions describes a POLITICAL MAP?
Shows boundaries of nations or states and major cities
Shows the landscape: mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.
Shows roads, airports, train stations.
Shows locations of major economic resources
4
In which system would we see the people having the largest influence on the economy?
Communism
Tertiary
Free Market
Socialism
5
In what type of economic system do we see bartering, low technology, and mainly agriculture?
Free Market
Communism
Traditional
Free Enterprise Economy
6
In the People's Republic of Poland leadership of government is hereditary, this government is?
A Monarchy
A Republic
A Dictaroship
A Democracy
7
The tilt of the Earth causes what?
Rain Shadows
Rivers to flow from North to South
Seasons
People to walk funny
8
This picture displays what concept?
Isolationism
Cultural Elimination
Cultural Reduction
Cultural Diffusion
9
When days are equal 12 hours in the Spring and Fall, we call this the?
Equator
Solstice
Equifax
Equinox
10
According to the orographic effect which of the following are correct?
Windward-Receives rain and is also known as the Rain Shadow
Rain shadow-NO rain received, Leeward-Arid
Leeward-Receives rain, Windward-Dry/Arid
Leeward-Dry/Arid, Rain Shadow-Covered in Grass
11
There is a King, Queen, or Emperor that rules East Germany, so what type government is there?
Republic
Theocracy
Monarchy
Totalitarian
12
Plate tectonics cause Earthquakes which leads to what following natural disaster(s)?
All of the above
Tsunamis
Tsunamis, Volcanic Eruptions, and Hurricanes
Tsunamis and Volcanic Eruptions
13
In an undeveloped/underdeveloped country the majority of the population is where?
The pyramid is even from top to bottom
The middle of the pyramid
The bottom of the pyramid
The top of the pyramid
14
Polytheism is a religion that believes in what?
Only One God
Reincarnation
Karma
More than One God
15
What is one negative of globalization?
Ideas and cultures spread throughout the world
Products are cheaper for consumers
There are no negatives
Diseases and bad ideas spread
16
Which major belief is CORRECTLY matched with its religion?
Jesus is son of God-Islam
Four Noble Truths-Buddhism
Ten Commandments establish rules-Islam
Mohammad is the one true prophet-Judaism
17
If a population pyramid has the shape of an upside down triangle OR hexagon it would be?
Slow Growth
Declining Growth
Rapid Growth
Negative Growth
18
Going up a mountain the air gets colder and harder to breath, what causes this to take place?
Mountains are only found in cold areas
Air cools as elevation increases
As elevation increases there are higher speeds of wind
Yetis throw snowballs back and forth making the air colder
19
China is considered one of the last Communist country's. In China who controls the economy
Kim Jung-un
The government
The People
Both the people and the government
20
Which of the following is an example of Human-Environment Interaction?
People cutting down and replanting trees
Wind blowing trees over in a forest
People walking outside and smelling the daisies
People sleeping outside
21
What is the difference between immigration and emigration?
Immigration- Move into a country Emigration- Moves out
Immigration & Emigration are the same thing
Emigration is an example of immigrants moving in a country
Immigration is moving between areas of the same country
22
Which of the following are monotheistic religions?
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Sikhism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
23
What is the term for the average weather over a long period of time?
Weather
Temperature
Forecast
Climate
24
In which economic activity would we see people collecting raw materials?
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Quarternary
25
Sweden is a country where the government & people have input with the economic system this is
Free Enterprise
Communism
Socialism
Command Economy
26
Which economic system is heavily dependent on the concept of Supply & Demand?
Communism
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Capitalism
27
What are the names of the lines of latitude and longitude that are 0 Degrees?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Equator and Prime Medium
Tropic of Cancer and Equator
Equator and Prime Meridian
28
Which of the following are best practices to protect against a Tsunami?
Lava insurance and levies
Climbing really tall trees
Seawalls and elevated homes
Lowering homes and building levees
29
Which sphere involves all water on Earth?
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
30
If you are standing on the Tropic of Cancer, what line of latitude would you be standing on?
30 Degrees South
30 Degrees East
23.5 Degrees North
30 Degrees Weast
31
What government started in ancient Greece and means the people vote?
Republic
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
32
During the Gold Rush the population in California increased, the gold in California was a?
Push Factor
Example of Immigration
Reason to leave California
Pull Factor
33
What is the difference between an absolute location and relative location?
Absolute tells where an exact location is
Relative tells exactly where location is
Absolute tells where location is in relation to landmarks
Nothing, just the spelling and letters
34
What type of government has representatives make decisions on their behalf?
Democracy
Dictator
Totalitarian
Republic
35
What is the theory that the Earth is made up of different slates of land?
Tectonic Plate
Tectonic Slate
Tetris Plate
Nothing, it is just a crazy idea