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World Geography SOL Practice Test Questions #geography
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1
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Northern Mongolia
Mediterranean
Scandinavia
Canadian Shield
2
Which statement is best supported by this graph?
The amount of waste composted decreased.
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
People became more involved in recycling.
Government funding was reduced for recycling.
3
Which country best completes this diagram?
Yugoslavia
Mexico
Chile
Portugal
4
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
Expanded regional trade.
Greater career opportunities.
Increased air pollution.
More cultural centers.
5
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
A dispute over national independence.
A conflict over natural resources.
A conflict over religious toleration.
A dispute over immigration laws.
6
Which change to China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
Less than half of China's population will be under age 65.
The number of Chinese people over age 65 will increase.
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
China's total population will decrease.
7
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Specialized production
Limited communication
Manual labor
Diverse economy
8
Read the question below:
economic regions
physical regions
political regions
cultural regions
9
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Santiago
Inuvik
Chicago
Toronto
10
What is the biggest island in the world?
Greenland
Australia
Madagascar
Tuvalu
11
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Gulf of Aden
Sea of Marmara
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
12
The continent farthest south is:
Antarctica
South Pole
South America
North America
13
What is the largest desert in the world?
Yukon Desert
Mojave Desert
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
14
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
Federal Government
State Government
Regional district
Election district
15
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 4 represents climate regions
Section 2 represents political regions
section 3 represents ethnic regions
Section 1 represents economic regions
16
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in --
Zambia
Botswana
Liberia
Rwanda
17
This type of map is used to show --
elevation
political boundaries
natural resources
population
18
How many continents are on Earth?
7
5
6
8
19
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Nile
Danube
Indus
Amazon
20
The continent that lies almost entirely in both the northern and western hemisphere is
South America
Antarctica
United States
North America
21
One reason some companies choose to participate in this practice is the --
opportunity to lower production costs.
need to establish labor unions.
lack of essential services.
support for new technologies.
22
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15ºS, 45ºW?
Italy
Madagascar
Brazil
Australia
23
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of --
family farms
suburbs
canals
rural areas
24
This archaeological site revealed important information about the --
ancient kingdoms of West Africa
religious history of Southeast Asia
traditional dwellings of Central America
architectural structures of the Middle East
25
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Warsaw & Alexandria
Calgary & Durban
Boston & Madrid
Johannesburg & Brasilia
26
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Bolivia
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
27
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
Tariff reductions on consumer goods.
Unequal distribution of natural resources.
Differences in culture.
Internationalization of product assembly.
28
On this map, industrial activity is represented by --
shades
lines
symbols
letters
29
This information is an example of how technology --
affects transportation patterns.
alters climate conditions.
influences agricultural production.
increases energy usage.
30
What is an advantage to building a city at a confluence site?
Reduced risk of natural disasters.
Increased access to trade routes.
Improved technological innovations.
Decreased regional conflicts.
31
These items represent examples of --
ethnic bias.
domestic production.
cultural diffusion.
religious diversity.
32
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Projection
Contour
Distance
Orientation
33
The natural water feature that borders the west coast of North America
Hudson Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Carribean Sea
Pacific Ocean
34
What is the largest nation in the world?
Russia
The United States
China
Canada
35
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Limited foreign regulations.
Similarity of government systems.
Reduced reliance on foreign trade.
Increased global influence.
36
Which factor is matched with the correct box?
Environmental Concerns in Box 1.
Medical Innovation in Box 2.
Population Growth in Box 1.
Agricultural Output in Box 2.
37
According to this map, which country does NOT have a territorial claim to Antarctica?
Britain
China
France
Norway
38
Which resource allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Skilled workforce.
State-owned farms.
Governmental restrictions.
Humanitarian aid.
39
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of --
religion as a dividing force in a region.
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government.
language differences affecting growth in a region.
all citizens agreeing to a political process.
40
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
Brazil
Japan
France
England
41
Two continents in the Western Hemisphere are:
U.S. and Canada
Antarctica and South Pole
North America and Mexico
North America and South America
42
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Replacing family farms with agribusinesses.
Greater access to international markets.
Closing of inefficient industries.
Access to natural resources with restrictions.
43
This river flows northward into the --
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
44
What is the smallest continent?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
South America
45
Which activity best completes this table?
Fishing
Ranching
Canning
Banking
46
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Population Distribution
Public Education
Religious Beliefs
Official Languages
47
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Kremlin
Taj Mahal
Ka'aba
Eiffel Tower
48
This statement is an example of --
a thematic map
absolute location
mental mapping
a primary source
49
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in --
Russia
France
Southeast Asia
Latin America
50
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Marine West Coast
Humid Continental
Subarctic
Tropical
51
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Mountains
Deltas
Deserts
Plains
52
What is the largest continent?
Europe
Africa
North America
Asia
53
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in less industrialized nations?
Improved health care programs.
Availability of health insurance.
Declining birth rates.
Access to primary education.
54
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to --
identify qualified construction workers.
find adequate construction materials.
locate suitable construction sites.
develop advanced construction methods.
55
What is the most populated country on Earth?
The United States
Japan
China
India
56
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
57
What is the world's population?
9 Billion
20 Billion
6 Billion
7 Billion
58
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Europe
North America
Southeast Asia
59
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the US.
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the US.
Educational opportunities in the US are a push factor.
Most foreign students in the US are European.
60
What is the longest river in the world?
Mississippi River
Amazon River
Nile River
Yangtzee River
61
What is the largest ocean?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
62
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
Tornado
Hurricane
Blizzard
Mistral
63
These structures are associated with the continent of --
Europe
Australia
South America
North America
