Brazil's membership in MERCOSUR means that it

is committed free trade with neighboring countries

How has the city of Curitiba dealt with environmental issues?

it implements "green" urban planning

Why is Venezuela one of the wealthiest countries in Caribbean South America?

because of its oil and natural gas reserves

The first emperor of Brazil was_.

the son of the king of Portgual

How do lines of latitude/longitude help geographers study Earth?

they help pinpoint exact locations on Earth's surface

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1
In which country is the main language English?
Venezuela
Guyana
Colombia
Suriname
2
What causes the differences in timing of the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?
Bitterly cold temperatures in the polar zones
differences in the Earth's distance from the sun
changes in the Earth's temperature patterns
tilt of the Earth's axis
3
Ivan III established a Russian state and gave himself the title of
president
tsar
priest
king
4
In addition to mountain ranges and highlands, another landform in Caribbean South America is _.
lowland plains
tundra
taiga
desert
5
What type of information does a physical map show?
natural features
countries or states
distribution of human and physical features
location of human features
6
What environmental problem continues to plague Venezuela as a result of its oil production?
desertification
acid rain
deforestation
water pollution
7
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere in the month of January?
Spring
Fall
Summer
Winter
8
The Soviet Union collapsed in
2000
1985
1991
1980
9
What are the 3 parallel ranges of the Andes Mountains known as?
Cordilleras
Orinoco
Guiana Highlands
Llanos
10
Brazil's membership in MERCOSUR means that it
works with other oil exporters to set prices
will provide economic aid to developing nations
is committed free trade with neighboring countries
sends peacekeeping troops to war-torn areas
11
Which region of Western Europe experiences an arctic climate?
Northern Scandinavia
the British Isles
the Iberian Peninsula
Italy and Greece
12
_ affects climate by affecting the air temperature near it.
water
currents
wind
precipitation
13
How has the city of Curitiba dealt with environmental issues?
it recycles only paper
it runs totally on solar energy
it only uses ethanol for fueling its cars
it implements "green" urban planning
14
In the late 1800s, which group became the most politically powerful in Brazil?
coffee farmers
diamond miners
gold miners
sugarcane farmers
15
What climate region lies in the northernmost part of Russia?
semiarid
continental, cool summer
tundra
subartic
16
How has Brazil's economy changed in recent years?
it has diversified
it remains dependent on a single crop
it no longer exports goods to the U.S.
It relies primarily on agriculture
17
The difference between tropical wet climates and tropical wet and dry is that wet and dry___.
wet years followed by a dry year or two
have wet winters and dry summers
wet summers and dry winters
a wet month followed by a dry month
18
Most of Russia's densely settled areas lie _ of the Ural Mountains.
east
south
north
west
19
Today, Brazil's economy is best described as
an export economy
a market economy
a mixed economy
a command economy
20
_, move heat and moisture bw different parts of the Earth, may leads to cyclones.
bands of sinking air
bands of rising air
wind and air currents
Convergence
21
Political tensions run high in Venezuela as President Hugo Chavez moves the country toward
economic independence
a free market economy
socialism
democracy
22
Which 2 continents does Russia lie across?
Europe and Africa
Asia and Europe
Asia and Australia
Africa and Asia
23
Which of the following has led to changes in the French population in recent years?
memberships in the EU
Immigration
increase in the number of Catholics in France
increase in trade with the United States
24
What are the drier areas in the northeastern Brazil mainly used for?
fishing
farming
mining
cattle ranching
25
What is one environmental issue faced by the Amazon rain forest?
fires
deforestation
air pollution
flooding
26
Which of the following is one of the imaginary lines drawn by geographers?
The Eastern Hemispere
The ocean currents
The Southern Hemispere
The Equator
27
Why is Venezuela one of the wealthiest countries in Caribbean South America?
because of its democratic government
because of its oil and natural gas reserves
because of the farming exports
because of its abundance of silver and gold
28
Which feature of Western Europe helps make public transportation networks possible?
temperate climates
large urban areas
pollution
rich farmland
29
In Suriname, the most common languages spoken are_.
Spanish, Portuguese, or Surinamese
French, Spanish, or Surinamese
English, Dutch, or Surinamese
Italian and Greek
30
What was one of the negative effects of collectivization in communist Russia?
free-market economics
famine
freedom of the serfs
an increase in agricultural output
31
Which family dynasty ruled Russia for 300 years?
The Romanovs
The Godunovs
The Muscovys
The Ukrainians
32
In Western Europe, the land closest to the Mediterranean Sea experiences_.
wet winters and dry summers
arctic temperatures throughout the year
wet summers and dry winters
desert-like conditions throughout the year
33
What type of map would you look at to find the voting results for a presidential election?
a Mercator projection map
political map
a special-purpose map
physical map
34
The first emperor of Brazil was_.
a native who seized power from the Europeans
the son of the king of Portgual
a general who lead a coup against the Portuguese
a wealthy coffee grower
35
The water cycle includes
climate and evaporation
lakes and rivers only
oceans and rivers only
evaporation and precipitation
36
Why did the Portuguese first bring enslaved Africans to Brazil?
to work in gold and diamond mines
to trade them for Brazilwood
to work on coffee plantations
to work on sugar plantations
37
In southern and sotheastern Brazil, the land is ideal for
fishing
timber production
miming
farming
38
How do lines of latitude/longitude help geographers study Earth?
they help us see the difference between oceans and landforms
they help pinpoint exact locations on Earth's surface
they help identify the different landforms on Earth
they show the direction of Earth's rotation around the sun
39
The idea of democracy began in what nation?
Spain
Italy
Greece
Portugal
40
What 2 languages are spoken in the country of Belgium?
Flemish and English
German and Flemish
Flemish and French
Spanish and French
41
What type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain range?
political map
road map
special purpose map
physical map
42
What is the system of government in England called?
House of Commons and House of Lords
British Constitution
Democracy
Constitutional monarchy
43
Which of the five themes of geography describes where a place is found?
location
movement
region
human-environment interaction
44
What is the festival celebrated in Brazil with several days of parades, music, and dance?
Curitiba
Carnival
Capoeira
Lent
45
Even though the Russian constitution calls for freedom of speech and press, government control
has led to human rights violations
has led to censorship
has led to public speaking
has led to citizen-controlled news
46
What causes some areas of the Earth to be warmer than other areas?
altitude
distance from the sun
seasons
tilt of the Earth's axis
47
Which part of a map would you look at to find directions on a physical map?
scale bar
compass rose
key
locator map
48
Norwegians probably favor _ ties with the European Union.
democratic
limited
stronger
cultural
49
What type of land covers over half the country of Brazil?
forest
farmland
wetland
grassland
50
The nations of Southern Europe have enjoyed strong growth as members of _.
different religious groups
NATO
the European Union
Mediterranean culture
51
What industry is one of West Central Europe's largest and most important industries?
skiing
electrical machinery
book publishing
tourism
52
Communism is a political and social system based on the theory under which industry is owned by
the people as a whole
capitalists
individuals
the tsar
53
How are oil and natural gas generally transported in Russia?
underground pipelines
trucks
trains
boats on rivers
54
_ is the heaviest near the equator, where air usually rises.
cool air
precipitation
air pressure
dry air
55
During his term in office, Putin has made changes that have resulted in Russia becoming _.
the world leader in personal income growth
the world leader in reducing crime
the world leader in reducing poverty
the world leader in production of oil and gas
56
In 1976, what did the government of Venezuela do to the oil industry?
it introduced austerity measures
it sent in paramilitaries
it nationalized the industry
it installed caudillos as leaders
57
What made the Rhine River one of Europe's most polluted rivers?
industrial waste
urbanization
loess
natural gas
58
Climates are mainly shaped by wind, precipitation, and _.
temperature
altitude
ocean currents
latitude
59
What kind of economy did the Portuguese set up in Brazil?
a boom economy
a bust economy
an export economy
an import economy
60
How does Germany believe it can ensure a better future for German people?
through education
by not becoming members of the EU
by increasing foreign trade
through agricultural programs
61
How did the Spanish conquistadors change the human geography of Caribbean South America?
they allowed pirates to settle in Caribbean South America
they imported enslaved people from Africa
they sent Native Americans back to Spain
they shared their conquests with the English and Dutch
62
What is the Brazilian government doing to defend the rain forest from too much development?
it makes everyone use ethanol in their cars
it fines people who develop on protected land
it patrols all areas of the rain forest
it does little to no urban planning
63
The climate of Western Europe is mostly
tropical
arctic
sub-tropical
temperate
64
Areas that share a similar temperature and precipitation pattern are called_.
global pattens
polar regions
tropical climates
climate regions
65
Which of the 5 themes of geography describes where a place is found?
region
human-environment interaction
movement
location
66
In Caribbean South America, which countries are most influenced by Spanish culture?
Suriname and Venezuela
Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana
Colombia and Guyana
Colombia and Venezuela
67
What is one weakness of the equal-area projection of Earth?
it has no weaknesses
the shapes of landmasses are distorted
there are distortions around the edges of the map
this projection does not show true distances or sizes
68
Which of the following industries is an example of the economy known as the service sector?
textile production
telecommunications
porcelain production
computer chip manufacturing
69
Norway is not a member of the European Union because_.
Norwegians want to keep Noway's economic/political freedom
Norway was not asked to be a membet
Norway is not part of Europe
Norwegians do not want to trade with other nations
70
European Russia is separated from Asiatic Russia by the_.
Caucasus Mountains
Caspian Sea
Ural Mountains
West Siberian Plain
71
What is one disadvantage to using photographs to view Earth's surface?
a photograph does not have an accurate scale
It does not give an accurate picture of the region
it can be hard to find specific features, such as roads
there is too much distortion in a photograph
72
Which of the following is a basic question geographers seek to answer as they study Earth?
Where is Earth in relation to other planets?
When did the first people inhabit Earth?
Where are things located?
Why is Earth a sphere?
73
Why do geographers use directions?
to explain why the Earth is a sphere
to understand how Earth rotates around the sun
to measure and locate points on Earth's surface
to understand Earth's imaginary lines of latitude/longitude
74
Which of the following describes a system of basic services for citizens at every stage of life
gross domestic product
cradle-to-grave system
pensions and healthcare
social services benefits
75
Which of the following is an example of an intermediate direction?
North
South
Southeast
East
76
President Vladimir Putin acted to rebuild Russia through_.
decreased spending on defense and military
a more corrupt government
strong leadership/return to centralization in government
a decreased dependence on imports and exports
77
What physical feature helps drain South America?
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Panama Canal
The Amazon River
78
The Canary and the Labrador Current move cool water from the poles to the tropics, where_.
warms the air near it
condenses the air near it
where the cool water chills the air near it
clouds the air near it
79
Real reform in the Soviet Union began under _, who introduced glasnost and perestroika.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Putin
Josef Stalin
80
Many immigrants hide from officials in their new country because they fear_.
immigration
cultural diffusion
diversification
deportation
81
Which way of viewing Earth's surface allows us to store and use info linked to geo. locations?
satellite images
aerial photographs
geographic information systems (GIS)
globes
82
Ecosystems can change over time because of physical processes or __.
very cold winters
grass or forest fires
human activities
hurricanes or tornadoes
83
What natural resource is concentrated around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela?
oil
natural gas
gold
silver
84
Which of the following is the term for converting government-owned industries to private?
gross national product
reunification
privatization
neutrality
85
What did Putin put under govt. control in order to reposition Russia as a global superpower?
the energy industry
the medical industry
the farming industry
the service industry
86
Which of the following is different when comparing the political system in Brazil to the U.S.?
the voting age
an executive branch headed by the president
an independent judicial branch for the courts
a congress with 2 houses
87
The high latitudes, also known as the _.
temperate zones
polar zones
low latitudes
tropics
88
For decades, the Colombian government has been has been fighting a civil war against_.
insurgents
paramilitaries
caudillos
Llanos
89
Although there had been _ during the Soviet era, it has become an epidemic in the next years.
corruption
economic growth
centralization
authoritarianism
90
What products are produced by the many forests in Brazil?
fish, cattle, and horses
coffee, oranges, and soybeans
gold, iron ore, and bauxite
rubber, palm oil, and timber
91
How does the theme of location differ from the other themes of geography?
location is only used on political maps
loc. tells where a place is found, the others tell about it
location is never used when studying a political map
location describes the place, others tell where it is found
92
Why is most of Russia's population located in the European part of the country?
because it has the most mountain ranges
because it is too hot in the rest of Russia
because it has the best access to trade
because it has the most favorable climate
93
What natural resource did Spanish conquistadors take from Caribbean South America?
coal
oil
water
gold
94
Which of the following are ways to view and show Earth's surface?
photographs, maps, and globes
telescopes, maps, and photographs
photographs, globes, and telescopes
maps, telescopes, and globes
95
When we study the migration pattern of humans over centuries, which geography theme is studied?
location
movement
place
region
96
What is the European Union? An international organization _.
that assures no more world wars
of many countries that works to expand prosperity
also known as the ECC, made up of 6 European countries
that supports sports teams in many European countries
97
The 2 main ways to describe both weather and climate are _ and temperature.
wind speed
precipitation
weather patten
climate graph
98
Where on earth does air rise?
near the equator and at the edge of the tropics
near the equator and temperate zones
at the edge of the tropics and over the poles
in the temperature zones over the poles
99
Which culture greatly influenced the Kievan Rus between 1000 and 1240?
Viking
Hun
Mongol
Byzantine

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