Las Pampas in Argentina are known for

a temperate climate and fertile soil useful for agriculture

What process was responsible for forming Poland's present boundary with Germany?

Warfare and the use of military power

The Itaipu Dam was built in order to

provide hydroelectric power to the region

The Gulf Stream causes Northwestern Europe to have

milder temperatures in the winter

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

Western Side of mts. warm: East much cooler

Both Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because

Spanish is not the primary language in either country

What geographic factors most likely influenced the settlement pattern shown on the map?

The Northern regions offer a warmer climate

Why is the pattern of economic activity on the Arctic Ocean changing?

Climate change has resulted in new access to resources

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1
Las Pampas in Argentina are known for
dense rainforests with a great diversity of plants & animals
clod winters and rocky soil- not suitable for farming
a temperate climate and fertile soil useful for agriculture
a dry climate and a desert ecosystem
2
Roman Catholic: many not religious: art, fashion: wine:Formerly ruled by absolute Monarchs
Afghanistan
Mexico
France
Japan
3
What process was responsible for forming Poland's present boundary with Germany?
Commercial Relations
Religious differences
Natural Barriers
Warfare and the use of military power
4
The decision by Brazil to bid for host in the 2014 Soccer World Cup was influenced by
donations made by elite businessmen
public passions for the sport
petitions signed by college soccer players
results of public opinion polls
5
The Itaipu Dam was built in order to
facilitate movement of timber to ports
develop a shipping transportation corridor
provide hydroelectric power to the region
irrigate commercial farms in the area
6
The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world. What is responsible for this?
latitude
position on continent
longitude
mountain barriers
7
The Gulf Stream causes Northwestern Europe to have
monsoons
cold, harsh winters
milder temperatures in the winter
less rain in the summer
8
How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?
Western Side of mts. warm: East much cooler
West cold, arctic air; East mild climate
West Warm mediterranean winds: east experiences monsoons
The North receives cold rainy weather
9
Both Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because
slavery was not practiced in either
Spanish is not the primary language in either country
both experience devastating hurricanes in the summer
Carnival is an important tradition
10
Which location experienced a disaster involving nuclear energy technology?
St. Petersburg
Chernobyl
Moscow
Kiev
11
Sweden: 90% of companies PRIVATELY owned: health care: free education: high taxes
Mixed economy
Free Enterprise
Communism
Socialism
12
What geographic factors most likely influenced the settlement pattern shown on the map?
Tropical Rainforests
The Northern regions offer a warmer climate
active fault line in the southern part of Argentina
13
How did the opening of the Panama Canal affect Latin America's economic development?
standards of living increased
shipping costs decreased
settlement patterns changed
tax revenues increased
14
Why has Siberia become an increasingly valuable area to Russia?
Russian prisons are built in Siberia
many natural resources
Russian military uses the region to influence China
Siberian Ice is transported west
15
Why is the pattern of economic activity on the Arctic Ocean changing?
Scientists have discovered natural resources
Canada has promoted free access to resources
Climate change has resulted in new access to resources
Russia has encouraged other nations to drill for oil

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