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

The first emperor of Brazil was_.

the son of the king of Portgual

What is the European Union? An international organization _.

of many countries that works to expand prosperity

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

because of its oil and natural gas reserves

What is one disadvantage to using photographs to view Earth's surface?

it can be hard to find specific features, such as roads

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

Norway is not a member of the European Union because_.

Norwegians want to keep Noway's economic/political freedom

The Canary and the Labrador Current move cool water from the poles to the tropics, where_.

where the cool water chills the air near it

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

it fines people who develop on protected land

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

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

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