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World Geography released Virginia SOL tests 2012 and 2014
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1
What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Limiting revenue growth from oil sales
Regulating global market prices of oil
Increasing underwater exploration of oil
Expanding oil production quotas
2
The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of —
North Africa
Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe
Latin America
3
Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
Elevation maps
Satellite images
World globe
Field work
4
These nations are able to make these donations because they are —
developing economies
the wealthiest in the world
the largest in the world
military powers
5
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Population Distribution
Official Languages
Public Education
Religious Beliefs
6
This type of map is used to show-
elevation
political boundaries
population
natural resources
7
Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Secondary, Tertiary, Primary
Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
8
Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
Military production replaced consumer industries.
Factory systems replaced cottage industries.
Surface transportation replaced air transportation.
Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture.
9
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former —
French mandates
British colonies
Soviet republics
Spanish protectorates
10
What is an advantage to building a city at a confluence site?
Improved technological innovations
Decreased regional conflicts
Increased access to trade routes
Reduced risk of natural disasters
11
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
Regional district
State government
Federal government
Election district
12
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to-
find adequate construction materials
locate suitable construction sites
develop advanced construction methods
identify qualified construction workers
13
This graph supports the conclusion that the United States is reliant on the growth of —
airline travel
road construction
commuter railways
city centers
14
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°5, 45°W?
Madagascar
Brazil
Italy
Australia
15
According to this graph, which region is the largest producer of cocoa?
West Africa
Southeast Asia
South America
Central America
16
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 1 represents economic regions.
Section 4 represents climate regions.
Section 3 represents ethnic regions.
Section 2 represents political regions.
17
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
18
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the US.
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
Educational opportunities in the US are a push factor.
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the US.
19
Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
Plateaus
Highlands
Lowlands
Deserts
20
Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
Satellite imaging
Airline navigation
Land surveying
Data collection
21
Rainforests and mountains have affected the economic growth of Latin America by --
encouraging the exchange of cultural ideas
supporting the expansion of agricultural plantations
preventing the establishment of colonial empires
limiting the development of transportation systems
22
Chinatown in Los Angeles is an example of a regional spatial division based primarily on —
political advantages
cultural similarities
religious beliefs
economic interests
23
According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
Thailand
Laos
Malaysia
Cambodia
24
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Calgary and Durban
Warsaw and Alexandria
Boston and Madrid
Johannesburg and Brasilia
25
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Manual labor
Limited communication
Specialized production
Diverse economy
26
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
A dispute over national independence
A conflict over natural resources
A conflict over religious toleration
A dispute over immigration laws
27
Which type of country ismost dependent on ground transportation network for international trade
Tropical
Island
Coastal
Landlocked
28
Mexico is linked more to Central America than to North America because geographers identify -
political regions
cultural regions
economic regions
physical regions
29
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in -
Russia
Latin America
France
Southeast Asia
30
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Taj Mahal
Kremlin
Eiffel Tower
Kaaba
31
On this map, industrial activity is represented by -
shades
lines
symbols
letters
32
This archaeological site revealed important information about the-
religious history of Southeast Asia
traditional dwellings of Central America
ancient kingdoms of West Africa
architectural structures of the Middle East
33
The European Union has most benefited its member nations by —
providing funds and materials for education
reducing barriers to trade and travel
promoting the use of a common language
sharing the expense of a common defense
34
Which statement Is best supported by this graph?
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
People became more involved in recycling.
35
Which resource that allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GOP)?
State-owned farms
Governmental restrictions
Skilled workforce
Humanitarian aid
36
Which change to China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
China's total population will decrease.
The number of Chinese people overthe age of 65 will increase
Less than half of China's population will be under 65
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
37
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
Warm summers and cold winters
Warm summers and warm winters
Cool summers and warm winters
Cool summers and cold winters
38
Industrialization and economic development affect human settlement patterns by —
enabling people to live farther from natural resources
prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climate regions
causing the rapid decline of urban populations
permitting mass migration to rural areas
39
Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
Ecuador
Brazil
Chile
Peru
40
These structures are associated with the continent of-
North America
Australia
South America
Europe
41
Which country best completes this diagram?
Yugoslavia
Mexico
Chile
Portugal
42
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of-
religion as a dividing force in a region
language differences affecting growth in a region
all citizens agreeing to a political process
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
43
According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?
3
4
1
2
44
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Deltas
Deserts
Mountains
Plains
45
Monsoons are most commonly found in —
western Africa
northeastern Europe
southern Asia
southwestern Australia
46
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in -
Zambia
Rwanda
Botswana
Liberia
47
This information is an example of how technology -
increases energy usage
affects transportation patterns
influences agricultural production
alters climate conditions
48
These items represent examples of -
cultural diffusion
religious diversity
domestic production
ethnic bias
49
Which landform in the US is most closely identified with the characteristics in this box
Great Plains
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Shield
50
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
London, England
Montreal, Canada
Moscow, Russia
Stockholm, Sweden
51
The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?
Southwest Asia
North America
Europe
Siberia
52
Which type of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
Petroleum extraction
Industrial manufacturing
Retail business
Commercial agriculture
53
The main agricultural product in this geographic region is —
wheat
rice
beans
corn
54
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Increased global influence
Similarity of government systems
Limited foreign regulations
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
55
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
Tornado
Hurricane
Mistral
Blizzard
56
Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
Financial profits
Environmental issues
Technological developments
Employment levels
57
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Bolivia
Brazil
Peru
Argentina
58
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate itsjeans factory?
2
3
4
1
59
Which process is described by this diagram?
Deposition
Desertification
Pollution
Erosion
60
Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failures in the Great Plains region of the US
Seasonal flooding
Earthquake
Volcanic eruption
Drought
61
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.
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.
Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola
62
Which statement refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
Commercial center along Trans-Sahara trade routes
Manufacturing center on the Silk Road
Administrative center of straits and land bridge to Europe
Transportation center betweenthe Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
63
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
More cultural centers
Greater career opportunities
Expanded regional trade
Increased air pollution
64
Which factor hasmost contributed to the environmental strain onthe darkershaded area onthis map
Desertification
Urbanization
Change of political borders
Irrigation of public lands
65
Which activity best completes this table?
Ranching
Fishing
Banking
Canning
66
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of -
rural areas
family farms
suburbs
canals
67
During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been most accurately mapped
Europe
South America
Asia
North America
68
What is the main function of the darker-shaded region on this map?
Business development
Waste disposal
Tourist attraction
Resource protection
69
Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
Political
Ethnic
Economic
Language
70
Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
Christians and Hindus
Muslims and Hindus
Buddhists and Muslims
Buddhists and Christians
71
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Low average age
High average income
Low disease rates
High literacy rates
72
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Subarctic
Humid continental
Tropical
Marine west coast
73
Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
Buenos Aires in Column A
Sydney in Column A
Madrid in Column B
Toronto in Column B
74
Which country specializes in a primary economic activity?
Belgium
Jamaica
Liechtenstein
Chad
75
Which factor is least important in selecting the location for a factory?
Access to schools
Zoning laws
Transportation networks
Distribution of populations
76
Which region is described by this list?
Middle East
Central America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Scandinavian Peninsula
77
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Canadian Shield
Northern Mongolia
Scandinavia
Mediterranean
78
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Sea of Marmara
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
79
Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
Increased urbanization leadsto lessland availablefor farming
Increased agricultural productivity leadsto fewer farm towns
As towns grow, there is less need for government services.
When resources are exhausted, people move elsewhere.
80
Which city contains these three religious monuments?
Istanbul
Mecca
Jerusalem
Rome
81
The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased —
distance employees must commute
demand for unskilled laborers
expense of international communications
speed in the exchange of information
82
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Free Trade Regions
Urban Areas
Regional Conservation Offices
Integrated Neighborhoods
83
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Amazon
Indus
Nile
Danube
84
This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
physical characteristics
religious differences
a political dispute
a language barrier
85
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
86
What do these cities have in common?
Pilgrimage destinations
Harbor sites
Mountainous peaks
Government centers
87
Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
Geographic isolation
Humid climate
Diverse vegetation
Rough terrain
88
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Access to natural resources with restrictions
Replacing family farms with agribusinesses
Closing of inefficient industries
Greater access to international markets
89
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
90
Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)
Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
Great Plains, Low Countries, Scandinavia
Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
91
Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development of a country?
Climate
Religion
Urbanization
Language
92
Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
Location
Perception
Orientation
Region
93
One reason some companies choose to participate in this practice is the-
opportunity to lower production costs
support for new technologies
need to establish labor unions
lack of essential services
94
Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?
Buddhists
Christians
Hindus
Muslims
95
This river flows northward into the--
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
96
This statement is an example of-
mental mapping
absolute location
a primary source
a thematic map
97
Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
98
The darker-shaded region is a —
neutral country
colonial province
disputed territory
demilitarized zone
99
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
100
In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
Tropical
Mediterranean
Arid
Tundra
101
30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —
Europe
Asia
North America
Australia
102
In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
Japan
Brazil
103
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
France
England
Japan
Brazil
104
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Access to primary education
Improved health care programs
Availability of health insurance
105
Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
current map-producing technology is limited
Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
Earth’s populations are constantly changing
climate conditions are difficult to measure
106
According to this map, which country does NOT have a territorial claim to Antarctica?
France
China
Britain
Norway
107
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Toronto
Chicago
Inuvik
Santiago
108
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Orientation
Projection
Distance
Contour
109
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.
The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.
There is competition for resources among countries.
Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.