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