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Duplicate of World Geography Spring Semester Review
Duplicate of World Geography Spring Semester Review
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World Geography spring semester final review.
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1
Most ancient Chinese cities were built ...
in western China
in the desert
near rivers
near the ocean
2
What is the average temperature in July along the Tropic of Cancer?
45'F to 55'F
over 75'F
below 45'F
60'F to 70'F
3
In times of rapid urbanization, cities often suffer because of ....
an increase in trade & exports
crowded conditions
expanding middle class
soil erosion
4
Which statement is accurate regarding Thailand?
Only country w/ steady increasing annual population growth.
Only country that has steadily increasing urban population
Least crowded, based on population density figures.
Only country with steadily increasing annual GDP
5
Which statement is accurate about Vietnam?
Richest, based on GDP
Most crowded, based on population density figures
Largest percentage of urban residents
Fastest annual population growth rate
6
Most accurate statement about Cambodia, Thailand, & Vietnam based on population density?
Vietnam is least crowded
Cambodia is least crowded
Thailand is least crowded
Thailand is most crowded
7
Which conclusion can be drawn from the data?
Kenya has highly developed economy & high standard of living
Iran has higher standard of living than Mexico
Mexico has a higher standard of living than Kenya
Norway has highly developed economy & standard of living
8
What physical feature did Silk Road travelers navigate over between China & the Mediterranean?
Great Wall
Himalayan Mountains
Taklimakan Desert
Caspian Sea
9
Urbanization is the ...
worldwide spread of advanced technology
pattern through which one city's customs spread
dramatic increase in cities & resultant lifestyle changes
over-develop of urban areas & overuse of natural resources
10
Which country in Transcaucasia is the largest?
Iran
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
11
Which Iranian city has the lowest average temperature in July?
Ramsar
Keman
Isfahan
Tehran
12
What 2 territories/nations provided the highest standard of living from 1960-1996?
Japan & Singapore
USA & Hong Kong
Singapore & Hong Kong
USA & Japan
13
Three of the largest cities in Africa are located in ...
Egypt
Libya
Nigeria
South Africa
14
What natural barrier did invaders of China have to negotiate in order to invade northern China?
Yellow Sea
Plateau of Tibet
Taklamakan Desert
Gobi Desert
15
Which African country is part of the rain forest?
South Africa
Mali
Libya
Zaire
16
Based on the chart, which country is trying to steadily lower its population?
North Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Mongolia
17
What did the Roman Empire & the Han Dynasty have in common?
same population
restoration of empire
same size
conflict with nomads
18
Which crops are grown along the river near Khartoum?
cotton & sorghum
sorghum & dates
cotton & rice
citrus fruits & corn
19
Key to controlling population & improving quality of life in East Asia?
industry
transportation
communication
education
20
How does slave trade differ from all other causes of migration according to the chart?
People move to develop new civilizations.
People move because of market forces.
People move because they want to find new jobs
People moving have absolutely no choice in migrating.
21
What conclusion can be drawn about economies of Philippines, Singapore, & the U.S.?
Philippines has least developed economy.
Philippines has developed more rapidly than the U.S.
Singapore has highest number of industrialized workers
Economies of Singapore & the U.S. are equally developed
22
Which country has the highest standard of living?
Iran
Mexico
Kenya
Norway
23
In what region of the world were the Shang & Zhou dynasties located?
Central America
Eastern Europe
Central Africa
East Asia
24
The weather & climate zones of East Asia are similar to that of...
South America
Oceania
Southwest Asia
United States
25
If you were gazing at wildebeest through tall grass, where would you be?
Mount Kilimanjaro
canopy of a rain forest
Serengeti
Saharan Desert
