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Physical, Cultural, Population, and Economic Geography Test Review
Physical, Cultural, Population, and Economic Geography Test Review
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A _______ is the location of a city with respect to other geographical features, regions, resources, and transport route
site
situation
2
A harbor site is where two rivers come together and meet.
False
True
3
What climate zone receives the least amount of rainfall?
Desert
Steppe
Humid Subtropical
Marine West Coast
4
___ is an example of a developed country, even though it lacks resources due to its tourism and banking industry.
Cote d' Ivoire
Switzerland
India
Russia
5
Human demand for wood has caused _____________.
Water Diversion
Soil Pollution
Deforestation
Acid Rain
6
Developed Countries have scarce access to natural resources, few skilled laborers, and mostly primary economic levels.
False
True
7
Homes with thatched roofs are found in ___________.
Switzerland
Central/Southwest Asia
Mediterranean
Pacific Islands
8
_________ countries are very flat and low in elevation and are often used as examples of physical regions.
Low
Large
Small
High
9
_____________ economic union is an organization that consists of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that did away with tariffs
European Union
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
North American Free Trade Agreement
Organization of American States
10
A grocery store in a major city is an example of a secondary industry.
False
True
11
Which of the following is not an example of a physical region?
Kurdistan
African Savanna
Rainforest
Taiga
12
_____________ religious group is found worshiping in cathedrals.
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Hindus
13
Hunting, fishing, and lumber work are all examples of which type of economic activity?
Secondary
Quaternary
Tertiary
Primary
14
__________ are areas designated for Muslim worship.
Synagogues
Cathedrals
Pagodas
Mosques
15
The ___________ in Moscow, Russia is the center of government and is located near St. Basil's Cathedral.
Taj Mahal
Washington Monument
Kremlin
Eiffel Tower
16
Countries exporting goods and services that they can produce at lower relative costs than other countries is known as:
Comparative Advantage
International Trade
Global Interdependence
Unequal Distribution
17
Cultural conflict between the Greeks and Turks of Cyprus is a result of____________.
Differences in housing and clothing styles
Colonization by Britain
Uncontrolled Tourism
Differences in religion and language.
18
Which country would most likely have a higher standard of living:
A developed nation
An Asian Nation
A developing nation
A nation with an agricultural economy
19
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Closing of inefficient industries
Greater access to international markets
Access to natural resources with restrictions
Replacing family farms with agribusinesses
20
Resources are equally distributed among countries all over the world.
False
True
21
Which of the following climates is not found in the middle latitudes?
Humid Continental
Tropical Wet
Marine West Coast
Humid Subtropical
22
Monotheistic religions believe in more than one God.
True
False
23
Latin America is an example of a culture region, because every country, but ______________ speaks Spanish.
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
24
True or False. People tend to live closer to valuable resources, such as oil, non-arable land, and fresh water.
True
False
25
Which statement best describes 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 organizations.
26
____________ is the total of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year.
Gross Domestic Product
Infant Mortality
Imperialism
Economic Interdependence
27
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
28
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of---
Immigrants trying to adapt to a new govt.
Religion as a dividing force in a region.
Language differences affecting growth in a region.
All citizens agreeing to a political process
29
War, famine, and religious persecution are all examples of why people move into an area or move out of an area.
Move out of an area (Push factors)
Move in to an area (Pull Factors)
30
Which religion uses the "Five Pillars" as a part of their religious practice?
Buddhists
Hindus
Christians
Muslims
31
The Western Wall is a holy is a holy site for Muslims.
True
False
32
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in__________.
Rwanda
Botswana
Zambia
Liberia
33
Which of the following is an example of a capital resource?
Building
Coal
Education levels among Individuals
Skilled Labor
34
What economic union sets the prices and production of oil?
NAFTA
OAS
OPEC
EU
35
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Northern Mongolia
Scandinavia
Canadian Shield
Mediterranean
36
____________ is located on a site where a river narrows.
New York City
Hong Kong
London (Thames River)
Sudan
37
The control of Kashmir is a source of conflict between Pakistan and India.
True
False
38
Where would you find this type of home?
Central/Southwest Asia
Mediterranean
Middle East
Switzerland
39
Typhoons are typically formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
False
True
40
Landlocked countries are countries that do not have access to waterways for the purpose of trade.
False
True
41
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Tropical
Humid Continental
Subarctic
Marine West Coast
42
Imports are products coming into the country from another country.
False
True
43
Most places near the equator have a cold climate.
False
True
44
The use of a resource depends on a nation's culture, values, and access to technology as they change.
False
True
45
Which of the following is not one of the four elements that affect regional climate patterns?
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation
Wind currents
46
________ are the religious group that worships in synagogues.
Christians
Hindus
Jews
Muslims
47
_____economic resource is made up of an individual's level of education or skilled/unskilled workers.
Natural
Capital
Energy
Human
48
What continent has the most developing countries?
South America
Australia
Africa
Asia
49
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which land form?
Deltas
Mountains
Plains
Deserts
50
Population pyramids show the distribution of various age groups both male and female within a population.
False
True