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World Geography released Virginia SOL tests 2012 and 2014
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1
Chinatown in Los Angeles is an example of a regional spatial division based primarily on —
religious beliefs
political advantages
economic interests
cultural similarities
2
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate itsjeans factory?
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4
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2
3
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
Regional district
State government
Federal government
Election district
4
Which process is described by this diagram?
Erosion
Pollution
Deposition
Desertification
5
Which activity best completes this table?
Ranching
Banking
Fishing
Canning
6
Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
Deserts
Plateaus
Lowlands
Highlands
7
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
Expanded regional trade
More cultural centers
Greater career opportunities
Increased air pollution
8
The darker-shaded region is a —
colonial province
disputed territory
neutral country
demilitarized zone
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Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)
Great Plains, Low Countries, Scandinavia
10
This river flows northward into the--
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
11
According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?
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3
1
2
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Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
Technological developments
Financial profits
Employment levels
Environmental issues
13
This graph supports the conclusion that the United States is reliant on the growth of —
road construction
city centers
commuter railways
airline travel
14
Which resource that allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GOP)?
Humanitarian aid
State-owned farms
Governmental restrictions
Skilled workforce
15
What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Limiting revenue growth from oil sales
Increasing underwater exploration of oil
Expanding oil production quotas
Regulating global market prices of oil
16
Which landform in the US is most closely identified with the characteristics in this box
Gulf Coast
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Rocky Mountains
17
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 1 represents economic regions.
Section 2 represents political regions.
Section 4 represents climate regions.
Section 3 represents ethnic regions.
18
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Sea of Marmara
19
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Indus
Nile
Amazon
Danube
20
These structures are associated with the continent of-
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
21
Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture.
Military production replaced consumer industries.
Surface transportation replaced air transportation.
Factory systems replaced cottage industries.
22
Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
Airline navigation
Satellite imaging
Land surveying
Data collection
23
Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
Madrid in Column B
Buenos Aires in Column A
Sydney in Column A
Toronto in Column B
24
Rainforests and mountains have affected the economic growth of Latin America by --
limiting the development of transportation systems
supporting the expansion of agricultural plantations
encouraging the exchange of cultural ideas
preventing the establishment of colonial empires
25
Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?
Hindus
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
26
Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador
Chile
27
These nations are able to make these donations because they are —
the largest in the world
military powers
developing economies
the wealthiest in the world
28
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Deltas
Mountains
Plains
Deserts
29
Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Secondary, Tertiary, Primary
Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
30
During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been most accurately mapped
South America
Europe
North America
Asia
31
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Subarctic
Tropical
Humid continental
Marine west coast
32
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Peru
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
33
Which country best completes this diagram?
Portugal
Chile
Yugoslavia
Mexico
34
Which country specializes in a primary economic activity?
Liechtenstein
Jamaica
Belgium
Chad
35
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Population Distribution
Official Languages
Religious Beliefs
Public Education
36
This type of map is used to show-
natural resources
elevation
political boundaries
population
37
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Free Trade Regions
Urban Areas
Regional Conservation Offices
Integrated Neighborhoods
38
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in -
Botswana
Rwanda
Liberia
Zambia
39
Which factor hasmost contributed to the environmental strain onthe darkershaded area onthis map
Irrigation of public lands
Desertification
Change of political borders
Urbanization
40
Which change to China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
China's total population will decrease.
Less than half of China's population will be under 65
The number of Chinese people overthe age of 65 will increase
41
Industrialization and economic development affect human settlement patterns by —
prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climate regions
enabling people to live farther from natural resources
causing the rapid decline of urban populations
permitting mass migration to rural areas
42
According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
Malaysia
43
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.
There is competition for resources among countries.
Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.
Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.
44
These items represent examples of -
domestic production
religious diversity
cultural diffusion
ethnic bias
45
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Taj Mahal
Eiffel Tower
Kremlin
Kaaba
46
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former —
Soviet republics
French mandates
British colonies
Spanish protectorates
47
This information is an example of how technology -
affects transportation patterns
alters climate conditions
increases energy usage
influences agricultural production
48
This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
religious differences
a language barrier
a political dispute
physical characteristics
49
Mexico is linked more to Central America than to North America because geographers identify -
physical regions
economic regions
political regions
cultural regions
50
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
A conflict over natural resources
A conflict over religious toleration
A dispute over immigration laws
A dispute over national independence
51
Which region is described by this list?
Scandinavian Peninsula
Central America
Middle East
Sub-Saharan Africa
52
Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development of a country?
Religion
Language
Climate
Urbanization
53
Which type of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
Retail business
Petroleum extraction
Commercial agriculture
Industrial manufacturing
54
Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
Buddhists and Muslims
Buddhists and Christians
Muslims and Hindus
Christians and Hindus
55
This archaeological site revealed important information about the-
ancient kingdoms of West Africa
religious history of Southeast Asia
architectural structures of the Middle East
traditional dwellings of Central America
56
In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
Japan
Brazil
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
57
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
Tornado
Blizzard
Mistral
Hurricane
58
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of-
all citizens agreeing to a political process
language differences affecting growth in a region
religion as a dividing force in a region
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
59
One reason some companies choose to participate in this practice is the-
lack of essential services
support for new technologies
need to establish labor unions
opportunity to lower production costs
60
Monsoons are most commonly found in —
northeastern Europe
western Africa
southwestern Australia
southern Asia
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The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of —
Eastern Europe
Southeast Asia
Latin America
North Africa
62
Which city contains these three religious monuments?
Rome
Mecca
Jerusalem
Istanbul
63
Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
As towns grow, there is less need for government services.
When resources are exhausted, people move elsewhere.
Increased agricultural productivity leadsto fewer farm towns
Increased urbanization leadsto lessland availablefor farming
64
Which type of country ismost dependent on ground transportation network for international trade
Landlocked
Tropical
Coastal
Island
65
What is the main function of the darker-shaded region on this map?
Tourist attraction
Waste disposal
Business development
Resource protection
66
The main agricultural product in this geographic region is —
beans
wheat
corn
rice
67
The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?
Europe
Southwest Asia
Siberia
North America
68
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
Tariff reductions on consumer goods
Internationalization of product assembly
Unequal distribution of natural resources
Differences in culture
69
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in less industrialized nations?
Improved health care programs
Declining birth rates
Availability of health insurance
Access to primary education
70
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Replacing family farms with agribusinesses
Closing of inefficient industries
Access to natural resources with restrictions
Greater access to international markets
71
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in -
Russia
Latin America
Southeast Asia
France
72
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of -
suburbs
canals
rural areas
family farms
73
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Orientation
Contour
Distance
Projection
74
On this map, industrial activity is represented by -
symbols
lines
letters
shades
75
Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
Earth’s populations are constantly changing
climate conditions are difficult to measure
current map-producing technology is limited
Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
76
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
77
Based on data what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana
The population is greater in Botswana.
Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older.
Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.
78
Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
Political
Language
Economic
Ethnic
79
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to-
develop advanced construction methods
identify qualified construction workers
locate suitable construction sites
find adequate construction materials
80
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°5, 45°W?
Madagascar
Australia
Brazil
Italy
81
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
Western Europe
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Southeast Asia
82
According to this graph, which region is the largest producer of cocoa?
Central America
South America
Southeast Asia
West Africa
83
What is an advantage to building a city at a confluence site?
Reduced risk of natural disasters
Improved technological innovations
Decreased regional conflicts
Increased access to trade routes
84
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Limited communication
Manual labor
Diverse economy
Specialized production
85
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the US.
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the US.
Educational opportunities in the US are a push factor.
86
Which factor is least important in selecting the location for a factory?
Zoning laws
Distribution of populations
Transportation networks
Access to schools
87
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Calgary and Durban
Johannesburg and Brasilia
Boston and Madrid
Warsaw and Alexandria
88
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
High literacy rates
High average income
Low disease rates
Low average age
89
Which statement refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
Administrative center of straits and land bridge to Europe
Manufacturing center on the Silk Road
Transportation center betweenthe Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Commercial center along Trans-Sahara trade routes
90
Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failures in the Great Plains region of the US
Earthquake
Drought
Volcanic eruption
Seasonal flooding
91
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
Brazil
England
Japan
France
92
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
London, England
Moscow, Russia
Stockholm, Sweden
Montreal, Canada
93
According to this map, which country does NOT have a territorial claim to Antarctica?
China
Norway
Britain
France
94
Which factor Is matched with the correct box?
Environmental Concerns in Box 1
Population Growth in Box 1
Agricultural Output in Box 2
Medical Innovation in Box 2
95
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Scandinavia
Northern Mongolia
Canadian Shield
Mediterranean
96
Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
Diverse vegetation
Humid climate
Geographic isolation
Rough terrain
97
Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
Elevation maps
Satellite images
World globe
Field work
98
30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —
Australia
Europe
Asia
North America
99
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
Cool summers and cold winters
Warm summers and cold winters
Warm summers and warm winters
Cool summers and warm winters
100
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Chicago
Toronto
Santiago
Inuvik
101
Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
Perception
Region
Orientation
Location
102
This statement is an example of-
absolute location
a primary source
mental mapping
a thematic map
103
Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
104
In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
Mediterranean
Arid
Tropical
Tundra
105
The European Union has most benefited its member nations by —
reducing barriers to trade and travel
sharing the expense of a common defense
promoting the use of a common language
providing funds and materials for education
106
The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased —
expense of international communications
speed in the exchange of information
distance employees must commute
demand for unskilled laborers
107
What do these cities have in common?
Harbor sites
Pilgrimage destinations
Government centers
Mountainous peaks
108
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
Increased global influence
Limited foreign regulations
Similarity of government systems
109
Which statement Is best supported by this graph?
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
People became more involved in recycling.