Duplicate of World Geography Semester Final Review

Human Geography examines the relationship between

Varied climates are found in Latin America because of the presence of-

The formation of mountain ranges shown on a physical map may be attributes mainly to-

One effect mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have on Latin America has been to-

Which statement describes the free enterprise system?

system in which individuals own property and make profit with limited government interference

the movement of people from rural areas to cities

Over the last 30 years all have contributed to Latin American migration to the U.S. except-

How can a common history, language and culture impact a region?

transfer of plants, animals,people, &diseases that began when Europeans arrived in W.Hemisphere

Culture has been called a "design for living." This gives the impression that culture-

What dominant factor is most essential to the establishment of a democratic society?

the difference between an area's birthrate and its death rate

Acid rain is a major cause of damage to the physical and human environment because-

sliding of plates that leave debris that causes the continents to grow outwards.

Florida's Everglades are important because

a part of the coastal plain that extends out underneath the ocean

Where do the most dramatic variations in the amount sunlight occur?

When it is summer in the North Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Japan and Great Britain are similar in that they are both-

An example of adaptation to the surrounding geography would be-

creates many of Earth's physical features through continental drift and magma flow

The Silk Road was a conduit for cultural diffusion because it-

36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all-

how does monoculture affect soil?

The study of culture primarily involves-

The difference between weather and climate is that climate is-

The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called-

The ancient masks, bronzes, and figurines of Africa reflect the influence of-

movement of weathered rock by wind, glaciers, and moving water

part of Earth where life exists

The United Nations was created primarily to-

latitude lines are lines that

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

thin layer of gases that surround Earth

The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is-

Geographers use these to understand places

people who share common ancestry, language, religion, customs, or place of origin

the grassy, treeless plains of southern South America

the spread of material and non-material characteristics from one culture to another

One characteristic of a totalitarian state is that-

In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River is also important for-

Totalitarian systems limit the personal and economic freedom of a people because-

All are examples of how culture is partially influenced by the geography of an area except-

Which is the best evidence that culture may extend beyond politically drawn boundaries?

Which best describes an area's physical geography?

All areas of water

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by-

During the late 20th century, deforestation caused serious problems in the-

Which problem faces many of the least developed nations today?

One of the major goals of the European Union has been to-

One result of the European conquest of Latin America was that in Latin America-

How are the Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Gibraltar vital to their region?

average number of people living in a specific geographic area

Which of the following has been an effect of the growth of the Internet in recent years?

which is the hottest of Earth's 3 layers

Which type of map would be best for a person hiking in the woods?

process of removing salt from seawater