What is one weakness of the equal-area projection of Earth?

the shapes of landmasses are distorted

President Vladimir Putin acted to rebuild Russia through_.

strong leadership/return to centralization in government

How does the theme of location differ from the other themes of geography?

loc. tells where a place is found, the others tell about it

Why is Venezuela one of the wealthiest countries in Caribbean South America?

because of its oil and natural gas reserves

Where on earth does air rise?

near the equator and temperate zones

During his term in office, Putin has made changes that have resulted in Russia becoming _.

the world leader in production of oil and gas

What is the Brazilian government doing to defend the rain forest from too much development?

it fines people who develop on protected land

Brazil's membership in MERCOSUR means that it

is committed free trade with neighboring countries

What is the European Union? An international organization _.

of many countries that works to expand prosperity

How did the Spanish conquistadors change the human geography of Caribbean South America?

they imported enslaved people from Africa

Why is most of Russia's population located in the European part of the country?

because it has the most favorable climate

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1
Which culture greatly influenced the Kievan Rus between 1000 and 1240?
Byzantine
Hun
Mongol
Viking
2
What are the 3 parallel ranges of the Andes Mountains known as?
Cordilleras
Llanos
Orinoco
Guiana Highlands
3
What did Putin put under govt. control in order to reposition Russia as a global superpower?
the energy industry
the service industry
the farming industry
the medical industry
4
What is one weakness of the equal-area projection of Earth?
the shapes of landmasses are distorted
it has no weaknesses
there are distortions around the edges of the map
this projection does not show true distances or sizes
5
Why did the Portuguese first bring enslaved Africans to Brazil?
to work on coffee plantations
to work in gold and diamond mines
to work on sugar plantations
to trade them for Brazilwood
6
What industry is one of West Central Europe's largest and most important industries?
book publishing
electrical machinery
tourism
skiing
7
For decades, the Colombian government has been has been fighting a civil war against_.
caudillos
insurgents
Llanos
paramilitaries
8
European Russia is separated from Asiatic Russia by the_.
Caucasus Mountains
Ural Mountains
Caspian Sea
West Siberian Plain
9
What products are produced by the many forests in Brazil?
coffee, oranges, and soybeans
fish, cattle, and horses
gold, iron ore, and bauxite
rubber, palm oil, and timber
10
_ is the heaviest near the equator, where air usually rises.
precipitation
cool air
dry air
air pressure
11
Even though the Russian constitution calls for freedom of speech and press, government control
has led to censorship
has led to public speaking
has led to human rights violations
has led to citizen-controlled news
12
In which country is the main language English?
Colombia
Guyana
Venezuela
Suriname
13
President Vladimir Putin acted to rebuild Russia through_.
a decreased dependence on imports and exports
strong leadership/return to centralization in government
decreased spending on defense and military
a more corrupt government
14
Which of the 5 themes of geography describes where a place is found?
movement
region
human-environment interaction
location
15
How does the theme of location differ from the other themes of geography?
loc. tells where a place is found, the others tell about it
location is never used when studying a political map
location is only used on political maps
location describes the place, others tell where it is found
16
In 1976, what did the government of Venezuela do to the oil industry?
it sent in paramilitaries
it nationalized the industry
it installed caudillos as leaders
it introduced austerity measures
17
Many immigrants hide from officials in their new country because they fear_.
deportation
cultural diffusion
diversification
immigration
18
Why is Venezuela one of the wealthiest countries in Caribbean South America?
because of its democratic government
because of its oil and natural gas reserves
because of its abundance of silver and gold
because of the farming exports
19
What type of land covers over half the country of Brazil?
forest
grassland
farmland
wetland
20
What causes some areas of the Earth to be warmer than other areas?
altitude
distance from the sun
tilt of the Earth's axis
seasons
21
Which of the following industries is an example of the economy known as the service sector?
textile production
computer chip manufacturing
telecommunications
porcelain production
22
Which of the following is one of the imaginary lines drawn by geographers?
The Eastern Hemispere
The ocean currents
The Southern Hemispere
The Equator
23
Which part of a map would you look at to find directions on a physical map?
key
compass rose
scale bar
locator map
24
Where on earth does air rise?
near the equator and at the edge of the tropics
in the temperature zones over the poles
at the edge of the tropics and over the poles
near the equator and temperate zones
25
The climate of Western Europe is mostly
sub-tropical
tropical
temperate
arctic
26
What is one environmental issue faced by the Amazon rain forest?
deforestation
flooding
fires
air pollution
27
During his term in office, Putin has made changes that have resulted in Russia becoming _.
the world leader in reducing poverty
the world leader in reducing crime
the world leader in personal income growth
the world leader in production of oil and gas
28
In Caribbean South America, which countries are most influenced by Spanish culture?
Colombia and Venezuela
Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana
Suriname and Venezuela
Colombia and Guyana
29
In Suriname, the most common languages spoken are_.
Spanish, Portuguese, or Surinamese
Italian and Greek
English, Dutch, or Surinamese
French, Spanish, or Surinamese
30
What is the Brazilian government doing to defend the rain forest from too much development?
it does little to no urban planning
it makes everyone use ethanol in their cars
it patrols all areas of the rain forest
it fines people who develop on protected land
31
What natural resource did Spanish conquistadors take from Caribbean South America?
coal
water
gold
oil
32
The idea of democracy began in what nation?
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Greece
33
Brazil's membership in MERCOSUR means that it
is committed free trade with neighboring countries
works with other oil exporters to set prices
sends peacekeeping troops to war-torn areas
will provide economic aid to developing nations
34
What environmental problem continues to plague Venezuela as a result of its oil production?
desertification
deforestation
acid rain
water pollution
35
In Western Europe, the land closest to the Mediterranean Sea experiences_.
desert-like conditions throughout the year
wet winters and dry summers
wet summers and dry winters
arctic temperatures throughout the year
36
Ivan III established a Russian state and gave himself the title of
king
president
priest
tsar
37
What is the European Union? An international organization _.
that assures no more world wars
also known as the ECC, made up of 6 European countries
that supports sports teams in many European countries
of many countries that works to expand prosperity
38
Today, Brazil's economy is best described as
a mixed economy
a market economy
a command economy
an export economy
39
What is the festival celebrated in Brazil with several days of parades, music, and dance?
Capoeira
Carnival
Lent
Curitiba
40
How did the Spanish conquistadors change the human geography of Caribbean South America?
they shared their conquests with the English and Dutch
they allowed pirates to settle in Caribbean South America
they imported enslaved people from Africa
they sent Native Americans back to Spain
41
_ affects climate by affecting the air temperature near it.
currents
water
precipitation
wind
42
Most of Russia's densely settled areas lie _ of the Ural Mountains.
west
south
north
east
43
Norwegians probably favor _ ties with the European Union.
limited
democratic
stronger
cultural
44
What type of map would you look at to find the voting results for a presidential election?
a special-purpose map
a Mercator projection map
political map
physical map
45
When we study the migration pattern of humans over centuries, which geography theme is studied?
location
region
movement
place
46
The water cycle includes
lakes and rivers only
climate and evaporation
evaporation and precipitation
oceans and rivers only
47
Which of the following is the term for converting government-owned industries to private?
privatization
neutrality
gross national product
reunification
48
What physical feature helps drain South America?
The Amazon River
The Panama Canal
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
49
Why is most of Russia's population located in the European part of the country?
because it is too hot in the rest of Russia
because it has the best access to trade
because it has the most mountain ranges
because it has the most favorable climate
50
In addition to mountain ranges and highlands, another landform in Caribbean South America is _.
desert
taiga
tundra
lowland plains
51
The Soviet Union collapsed in
1985
1980
2000
1991
52
What natural resource is concentrated around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela?
oil
natural gas
gold
silver
53
The 2 main ways to describe both weather and climate are _ and temperature.
weather patten
precipitation
climate graph
wind speed
54
What is one disadvantage to using photographs to view Earth's surface?
a photograph does not have an accurate scale
there is too much distortion in a photograph
it can be hard to find specific features, such as roads
It does not give an accurate picture of the region
55
How are oil and natural gas generally transported in Russia?
trains
underground pipelines
boats on rivers
trucks
56
What are the drier areas in the northeastern Brazil mainly used for?
fishing
cattle ranching
mining
farming
57
Norway is not a member of the European Union because_.
Norwegians want to keep Noway's economic/political freedom
Norway was not asked to be a membet
Norway is not part of Europe
Norwegians do not want to trade with other nations
58
The nations of Southern Europe have enjoyed strong growth as members of _.
NATO
different religious groups
the European Union
Mediterranean culture
59
Which of the five themes of geography describes where a place is found?
region
human-environment interaction
location
movement
60
What type of information does a physical map show?
location of human features
countries or states
distribution of human and physical features
natural features
61
Which of the following has led to changes in the French population in recent years?
memberships in the EU
Immigration
increase in the number of Catholics in France
increase in trade with the United States
62
In the late 1800s, which group became the most politically powerful in Brazil?
sugarcane farmers
diamond miners
coffee farmers
gold miners
63
Which way of viewing Earth's surface allows us to store and use info linked to geo. locations?
satellite images
geographic information systems (GIS)
aerial photographs
globes
64
Which of the following are ways to view and show Earth's surface?
photographs, maps, and globes
photographs, globes, and telescopes
maps, telescopes, and globes
telescopes, maps, and photographs
65
The first emperor of Brazil was_.
a wealthy coffee grower
a native who seized power from the Europeans
the son of the king of Portgual
a general who lead a coup against the Portuguese
66
What kind of economy did the Portuguese set up in Brazil?
an export economy
an import economy
a bust economy
a boom economy
67
Which of the following is different when comparing the political system in Brazil to the U.S.?
the voting age
an executive branch headed by the president
an independent judicial branch for the courts
a congress with 2 houses
68
How do lines of latitude/longitude help geographers study Earth?
they show the direction of Earth's rotation around the sun
they help pinpoint exact locations on Earth's surface
they help us see the difference between oceans and landforms
they help identify the different landforms on Earth
69
Political tensions run high in Venezuela as President Hugo Chavez moves the country toward
economic independence
a free market economy
democracy
socialism
70
Areas that share a similar temperature and precipitation pattern are called_.
tropical climates
polar regions
climate regions
global pattens
71
How does Germany believe it can ensure a better future for German people?
through agricultural programs
by not becoming members of the EU
by increasing foreign trade
through education
72
Ecosystems can change over time because of physical processes or __.
very cold winters
human activities
grass or forest fires
hurricanes or tornadoes
73
What climate region lies in the northernmost part of Russia?
semiarid
tundra
subartic
continental, cool summer
74
Which region of Western Europe experiences an arctic climate?
the Iberian Peninsula
the British Isles
Northern Scandinavia
Italy and Greece
75
What type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain range?
special purpose map
road map
physical map
political map
76
The difference between tropical wet climates and tropical wet and dry is that wet and dry___.
wet years followed by a dry year or two
wet summers and dry winters
have wet winters and dry summers
a wet month followed by a dry month
77
Which of the following is an example of an intermediate direction?
South
East
North
Southeast
78
What made the Rhine River one of Europe's most polluted rivers?
loess
industrial waste
urbanization
natural gas
79
The high latitudes, also known as the _.
temperate zones
polar zones
tropics
low latitudes
80
In southern and sotheastern Brazil, the land is ideal for
timber production
farming
fishing
miming
81
What is the system of government in England called?
British Constitution
Democracy
House of Commons and House of Lords
Constitutional monarchy
82
Communism is a political and social system based on the theory under which industry is owned by
the tsar
capitalists
individuals
the people as a whole
83
How has Brazil's economy changed in recent years?
it has diversified
it remains dependent on a single crop
It relies primarily on agriculture
it no longer exports goods to the U.S.
84
Real reform in the Soviet Union began under _, who introduced glasnost and perestroika.
Josef Stalin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Lenin
Mikhail Gorbachev
85
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere in the month of January?
Fall
Summer
Winter
Spring
86
What 2 languages are spoken in the country of Belgium?
German and Flemish
Flemish and French
Flemish and English
Spanish and French
87
Which 2 continents does Russia lie across?
Europe and Africa
Asia and Australia
Africa and Asia
Asia and Europe
88
Which of the following describes a system of basic services for citizens at every stage of life
cradle-to-grave system
pensions and healthcare
gross domestic product
social services benefits
89
Why do geographers use directions?
to understand how Earth rotates around the sun
to measure and locate points on Earth's surface
to understand Earth's imaginary lines of latitude/longitude
to explain why the Earth is a sphere
90
How has the city of Curitiba dealt with environmental issues?
it recycles only paper
it only uses ethanol for fueling its cars
it runs totally on solar energy
it implements "green" urban planning
91
Climates are mainly shaped by wind, precipitation, and _.
temperature
ocean currents
altitude
latitude
92
_, move heat and moisture bw different parts of the Earth, may leads to cyclones.
Convergence
bands of sinking air
bands of rising air
wind and air currents
93
Which feature of Western Europe helps make public transportation networks possible?
rich farmland
temperate climates
large urban areas
pollution
94
What was one of the negative effects of collectivization in communist Russia?
free-market economics
an increase in agricultural output
freedom of the serfs
famine
95
The Canary and the Labrador Current move cool water from the poles to the tropics, where_.
warms the air near it
condenses the air near it
clouds the air near it
where the cool water chills the air near it
96
Which family dynasty ruled Russia for 300 years?
The Muscovys
The Godunovs
The Ukrainians
The Romanovs
97
Although there had been _ during the Soviet era, it has become an epidemic in the next years.
authoritarianism
centralization
corruption
economic growth
98
What causes the differences in timing of the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?
tilt of the Earth's axis
Bitterly cold temperatures in the polar zones
differences in the Earth's distance from the sun
changes in the Earth's temperature patterns
99
Which of the following is a basic question geographers seek to answer as they study Earth?
Why is Earth a sphere?
Where are things located?
Where is Earth in relation to other planets?
When did the first people inhabit Earth?

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