How has the Ganges River in India been affected by long-practiced religious rituals held there?

it is one of the most polluted rivers in the world

What is happening to the education of women in India with the fall of the Caste System?

More women are being educated than before

How does the Sahara desert influence migration in Africa?

it limits migration between Northern and Southern Africa

Building raised homes on high poles in Bangladesh shows:

How people adapted to the environment due to monsoon floods

Why does the Deccan Plateau have a lower population than other parts of India

Access for people is difficult due to the rugged landforms

What are characteristics of the Sahel

large grasslands, loss of vegetation, overgrazing, semi-arid

What are the major causes of flooding in India?

River systems flood due to snow melt and monsoon rains

Racist laws & government in South Africa

How might the increasingly Arid desert affect people in the region?

People will need to survive on less food than per day

What is the goal of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa?

Rule as a major political party

How are the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa different?

North -Arabic & Islamic, South- many languages and religions

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1
The Namib Desert was formed due to:
Tectonic forces
overgrazing animals
Climate Forces
humans
2
Which of the following is NOT an Environmental issue in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Desertification
Air Pollution
Apartheid
Water Pollution
3
Based on Hinduism, what social practice is still followed in India even though it is outlawed?
Arranged Marriages
Holy Wars
Reincarnation
Caste System
4
How has the Ganges River in India been affected by long-practiced religious rituals held there?
The level and amount of waterin the river has dropped
the flow of the river has been diverted to Temples
it is one of the most polluted rivers in the world
It is the cleanest river in the world
5
What is happening to the education of women in India with the fall of the Caste System?
Women education levels remained unchanged
Less women are being educated than before
More women are being educated than before
6
How does the Sahara desert influence migration in Africa?
it attracts farmers
it has no influence on migration today
it limits migration between Northern and Southern Africa
It is gaining new business
7
Building raised homes on high poles in Bangladesh shows:
Cultural diffusion between two cultures in Asia
Their cultural identity and love of raised homes
How people adapted to the environment due to monsoon floods
How people modified their environment to end floods
8
Which are the primary influences on the climates of Africa?
latitude and wind systems
mountains and temperatures
ocean currents and elevation
Position of the continent and elevation
9
Which one is NOT a consequence of India's booming population?
Deforestation
Polluted Water
Monsoon Flooding
Air Pollution
10
What season does monsoons bring dry weather to India & South Asia?
Winter
Desert
Spring
Summer
11
Why does the Deccan Plateau have a lower population than other parts of India
It floods year round
It has very high mountains and an arid climate
Access for people is difficult due to the rugged landforms
It is a dense jungle and delta
12
What are characteristics of the Sahel
large grasslands, loss of vegetation, overgrazing, semi-arid
large grasslands, loss of forests, arid climate
large sandy desert, small grasslands, semi-arid climate
large desert, loss of forest, arid climate
13
Why did European Nations seek colonies in Africa?
For more land
to gain knowledge
to bring Christianity
For Raw Materials & markets
14
Which of the following DOES NOT attract businesses to Sub-Saharan Africa?
Oil and Gas
Technology
Fresh water and land
Gold
15
What are the major causes of flooding in India?
earthquakes cause rivers to change course and flood
River systems flood due to snow melt and monsoon rains
overpopulation led to building dams that fail and flood
High tides create excess water and coastal flooding
16
What was Apartheid?
A major political party in South Africa
Mixed French Language in South Africa
Racist laws & government in South Africa
17
Which of the following is NOT a reason for migration or emigration?
conflicts
diseases
famine
refugees
18
How might the increasingly Arid desert affect people in the region?
people will be able to earn more money from Agriculture
People will need to survive on less food than per day
Their be will less migration for economic reasons
As the desert grows people will be less affected
19
What time of year do monsoons bring heavy Rainfalls in India?
Summer
Winter
20
What is the goal of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa?
Make a united Africa
Eliminate Communism
Rule as a major political party
Create a homeland for Blacks
21
How are the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa different?
North- English & Islamic, South- English & many Religions
North -Arabic & Islamic, South- many languages and religions
North- Bantu language and Islam, South- Arabic language
North Bantu language, mix of religions- South is Islamic
22
What is the major issue in the conflict in Kashmir and Sudan?
Human Rights
Economics
Religion
Language
23
What did the African Slave Trade contribute to?
Greater wealth in East Africa
Diffusion of African cultures
growth in agriculture
Conflict between African kingdoms

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