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1
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Scandinavia
Canadian Shield
Mediterranean
Northern Mongolia
2
One reason some companies choose to participate in outsourcing is the--
Support for new technologies
Need to establish labor unions
Opportunity to lower production costs
Lack of essential services
3
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Religious Beliefs
Official Languages
Public Education
Population Distribution
4
This information is an example of how technology--
Alters climate conditions
Increases energy usage
Influences agricultural production
Affects transportation patterns
5
What is an advantage of building a city at a confluence site?
Improved technological innovations
Reduced risk of natural disasters
Increased access to trade routes
Decreased regional conflicts
6
Which city is a center of culture and trade in Canada?
Chicago
Santiago
Inuvik
Toronto
7
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
8
According to this map, which country does not have a terrirotial claim to Antarctica?
China
Britain
France
Norway
9
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Projection
Distance
Contour
Orientation
10
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
Southeast Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
North America
Western Europe
11
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of--
Religion as a dividing force in a region
All citizens agreeing to a political process
Immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
Language differences affecting growth in a region
12
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
Election district
Regional district
Federal government
State government
13
Which activity best completes this table?
Fishing
Banking
Canning
Ranching
14
Which is a resource that allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
State-owned farms
Humanitarian aid
Skilled workforce
Government restrictions
15
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Bolivia
Peru
Argentina
Brazil
16
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Taj Mahal
Kremlin
Eiffel Tower
Kaaba
17
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to--
Develop advanced construction methods.
Locate suitable construction sites.
Find adequate construction materials.
Identify qualified construction workers.
18
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
Educational opportunities in the United States are a push factor.
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the United States
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the United States.
19
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Nile
Amazon
Danube
Indus
20
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
More cultural centers
Greater career opportunities
Expanded regional trade
Increased air pollution
21
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
A conflict over natural resources
A conflict over religious toleration
A dispute over national independence
A dispute over immigration laws
22
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Deltas
Deserts
Mountains
Plains
23
This river flows northward into the--
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
24
Which statement is best supported by this graph?
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
Government funding was reduced for recycling.
The amount of waste composted decreased.
People became more involved in recycling.
25
These items represent examples of--
Cultural diffusion
Ethnic bias
Religious diversity
Domestic production
26
Which factor is matched with the correct box?
Population growth in Box 1
Environmental concerns in Box 1
Medical innovation in Box 2
Agricultural output in Box 2
27
What change in China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
The number of Chinese people over the age of 65 will increase.
China's total population will decrease.
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
Less than half of China's population will be under the age of 65.
28
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Availability of health insurance
Access to primary education
Improved health care programs
29
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Manual labor
Limited communication
Specialized production
Diverse economy
30
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Replacing family farms with agribusiness
Closing of inefficient industries
Greater access to international markets
Access to natural resources with restrictions
31
Which climate characterizes the high latitudes?
Tropical
Humid Continental
Subarctic
Marine West Coast
32
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in--
Rwanda
Liberia
Zambia
South Africa
33
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 4 represents climate regions
Section 3 represents ethnic regions
Section 1 represents economic regions
Section 2 represents political regions
34
This type of map is used to show--
Political Boundaries
Elevation
Population
Natural Resources
35
This statement is an example of--
Absolute location
A primary source
A thematic map
A mental map
36
Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of--
Longitude
Latitude
Climate
Vegetation
37
This archaeological site revealed important information about the--
Traditional dwellings of Central America
Architectural structures of the Middle East
Ancient kingdoms of West Africa
Religious history of Southeast Asia
38
Which country best completes this diagram?
Chile
Yugoslavia
Mexico
Portugal
39
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of--
Suburbs
Rural areas
Family farms
Canals
40
Which name do Western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Sea of Marmara
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
41
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
Internationalization of product assembly
Unequal distribution of natural resources
Differences in culture
Tariff reductions on consumer goods
42
These structures are associated with the continent of--
South America
Europe
Australia
North America
43
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Johannesburg and Brasilia
Warsaw and Alexandria
Calgary and Durban
Boston and Madrid
44
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
Japan
France
Brazil
England
45
Which country is located at 15
0
S, 45
0
W?
Madagascar
Italy
Australia
Brazil
46
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in--
Russia
Latin America
France
Southeast Asia
47
Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than North America because of the way geographers define--
Political Regions
Cultural Regions
Physical Regions
Economic Regions
48
On this map, industrial activity is represented by--
Lines
Symbols
Letters
Shades
49
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Similarity of government systems
Limited foreign regulations
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
Increased global influence
50
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
All nations seek out new production methods
No nation has all necessary resources
No nation can employ all of its laborers
All nations belong to free trade agreements
51
Which economic activity is correctly placed on this diagram?
Ranching in 1
Manufacturing in 2
Banking in 1
Shopping in 2
