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Clemens QPA # 3 MIller
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1
Which human modification is responsible for the physical geographic changes to the Aral Sea located in Southwest Asia?
Polluting from nearby mining operations
Deforestation
Overfishing by commercial enterprises
Redirecting water to grow crops in the desert
2
Which modern technology allows populations, such as Israel, to survive extreme droughts and lack of fresh drinking water
Levees
Desalinization
Canals
Electricity
3
A World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reported about the Lebanon’s famous forests. What is the major cause of loss of forest
Logging of valuable timber
Climate change
Erosion
Wildfires
4
Under the Soviet system of government, industry was controlled by
The demands of the market.
The Moscow stock exchange.
The workers.
The central government.
5
Which cultural characteristics are distinctive to the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
The region is dominated by nomadic groups such as the Arabs and Turks
The region has historically been isolated from other cultural groups
The region is home to a variety of languages including Turkish, Arabic, ect
The region is characterized by theocratic governments
6
What explains the cultural differences between Western and Eastern Russia?
Lack of a population in eastern Russia
No access to trade by those in eastern Russia
Proximity to Europe
Large native populations in central and eastern Russia
7
. Most of the land suitable for farming in the Middle East is found in the
River Valleys
Savanna regions
Rainforest
Mountain areas
8
Which of the following best describes how oil has changed the countries in the Middle East?
Oil has made all the residents of these countries very rich
Oil has been responsible for the growth of the Taliban
Oil has brought their economies to the highest level of development
Oil has helped modernize these countries and given them political leverag
9
North Africa and Southwest Asia engaged in historic pro-democracy demonstrations in 2011. These demonstrations are known
ISIS
Taliban
Arab Spring
Egyptian Uprising
10
Which of the following explains why the population of Russia is isolated to the west?
Voting patterns
Trade organizations
Border disputes
Climate conditions in the region
11
During the second half of the 20th century the countries in the Caucasus region and Central Asia were all part of the
Soviet Union
AFTZ
NAFTA
European Union
12
Using the population density map above, what the most important reason for settlement patterns in the Middle East
Cool Climate
Cultural Traits
Water Resources
Natural Resources
13
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?
Makes it possible to get to the Mediterranean Sea and not go around Africa
The Suez Canal is the only way for ships to get out of the Persian Gulf
The Suez Canal connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf
The Suez Canal is Iraq’s only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf
14
One way that wealthy nations in the Middle East are able to address the lack of water is by--
Constructing large dams
Draining wetlands
Building desalination plants
Trading oil for irrigation
15
Which set of religions have their historic origins in the Middle East and contested religious rights over Israel?
Judaism, Christianity
Daoism, Shintoism
Hinduism, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
16
A majority of the agricultural in Russia is produced by-
Collectivized farms owned by the government
Families operating small subsistence farms
Public and private cooperatives working farms together
Companies running large-scale farms
17
Based on the map, one way that cultural diffusion has impacted the city of Jerusalem in Israel includes--
The creation of separate distinct cultural areas of the city
The division of the city into Palestinian and Israeli administered areas
The building of a wall to keep threatening forces out of the city
The blending of several religious traditions into a new one
18
Iran and Iraq together have power over the money among countries of the world with a membership in which organization?
The United Nations
European Union
OPEC
Doctors without Borders
19
The strait on the map is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. The majority of sea traffic is
Naval Destroyers
Passenger Ferry Boats
Cruise Ships
Oil Tankers
20
Based on the map, what is characteristic of the system for the distribution of natural gas in Russia?
Most natural gas distribution in Russia is for military purposes
Most natural gas distribution in Russia originates in the western regions
Most natural gas distribution in Russia is for export to other countries
Most natural gas distribution in Russia is done by rail
21
What is the main reason for the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East?
Some feel it should be based on hereditary rule
Both sides feel that the vast oil resources in Israel are theirs
Both sides that the Christian Ark of the Covenant resides in the region
Both believe the land is theirs because of covenantis with God
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What does OPEC do?
Controls the cost of fruit globally
Is in charge of the Olympics
Controls the cost of oil globally
Controls the value of the American dollar
