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1
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to
develop advanced construction methods
find adequate construction materials
locate suitable construction sites
identify qualified construction workers
2
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Kaaba
Eiffel Tower
Taj Mahal
Kremlin
3
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
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
all citizens agreeing to a political process
4
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
Limited foreign regulations
Similarity of government systems
Increased global influence
5
Mexico is linked more to Central & S America than to N America b/c of the way geog, define -
physical regions
political regions
economic regions
cultural regions
6
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
England
Japan
Brazil
France
7
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Argentina
Peru
Brazil
Bolivia
8
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in -
Zambia
Liberia
Rwanda
Botswana
9
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Projection
Contour
Orientation
Distance
10
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Population Distribution
Religious Beliefs
Official Languages
Public Education
11
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Plains
Deltas
Deserts
Mountains
12
This type of map is used to show-
population
political boundaries
natural resources
elevation
13
On this map, industrial activity is represented by
shades
letters
lines
symbols
14
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
No nation can employ all of its laborers
No nation has all necessary resources.
All nations seek out new production methods.
All nations belong to free trade agreements
15
Which factor Is matched with the correct box?
Population Growth in Box 1
Environmental Concerns in Box 1
Medical Innovation in Box 2
Agricultural Output in Box 2
16
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°S, 45°W?
Australia
Brazil
Madagascar
Italy
17
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Greater access to international markets
Replacing family farms with agribusinesses
Closing of inefficient industries
Access to natural resources with restrictions
18
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
Unequal distribution of natural resources
Tariff reductions on consumer goods
Differences in culture
Internationalization of product assembly
19
Which country best completes this diagram?
Yugoslavia
Mexico
Chile
Portugal
20
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the U.S.
Educational opportunities in the U.S. are a push factor.
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the U.S.
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
21
Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of _
climate
vegetation
latitude
longitude
22
Which is a resource that allows nations to develop high per-capita Gross Domestic Product GDP?
Governmental restrictions
Skilled workforce
Humanitarian aid
State-owned farms
23
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
Election district
State government
Federal government
Regional district
24
These structures are associated with the continent of-
North America
Europe
South America
Australia
25
This statement is an example of-
a primary source
absolute location
mental mapping
a thematic map
26
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Danube
Nile
Indus
Amazon
27
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
More cultural centers
Greater career opportunities
Increased air pollution
Expanded regional trade
28
One reason some companies choose to participate in this practice is the-
need to establish labor unions
support for new technologies
opportunity to lower production costs
lack of essential services
29
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
Blizzard
Mistral
Hurricane
Tornado
30
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Northern Mongolia
Mediterranean
Scandinavia
Canadian Shield
31
Which factor is most responsible for longer life expectancy in many developing nations?
Availability of health insurance
Improved health care programs
Declining birth rates
Access to primary education
32
Which activity best completes this table?
Canning
Ranching
Fishing
Banking
33
This information is an example of how technology -
alters climate conditions
influences agricultural production
increases energy usage
affects transportation patterns
34
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Limited communication
Specialized production
Diverse economy
Manual labor
35
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 1 represents economic regions
Section 3 represents ethnic regions
Section 2 represents political regions.
Section 4 represents climate regions
36
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of -
family farms
rural areas
suburbs
canals
37
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Sea of Marmara
Gulf of Aden
38
Which economic activity is correctly placed on this diagram?
Shopping in 2
Manufacturing in 2
Ranching in 1
Banking in 1
39
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
40
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Marine west coast
Subarctic
Humid continental
Tropical
41
According to this map, which country does NOT have a territorial claim to Antarctica?
Britain
Norway
France
China
42
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Johannesburg and Brasilia
Calgary and Durban
Boston and Madrid
Warsaw and Alexandria