CG Midterm Review 2

What are the two largest climates in South America?

A council of military and civilian leaders who seize power, often resulting in civil wars

Which of these is NOT a type of climate present in Mexico and Central America?

Which of these is an important mountain system in Western Europe?

Which is the name of the primary mountain range in South America?

Strong walls of stone and earth built to restrict or restrain the flow of water

60% of the world's ____________ comes from South America.

The largest city in a country that's significantly larger than any other city is called a ________________ city.

A presidential republic emphasizes the power of which branch of government?

Mexico has a special trading relationship with which countries?

Which country has the largest GDP in South America?

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are _____ context cultures. These cultures emphasize punctuality and precise language.

Which of these is the largest physical region of Europe and holds most of the continent's fertile farmland?

What is the most frequently spoken language in the region?

The low plains in Argentina around the Rio de la Plata are called:

What are the largest countries in Western Europe?

Europe has experienced a refugee crisis due to people being displaced because of conflicts in _______________.

This connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to create a shorter and cheaper route for trade

The path of volcanic activity in the Pacific Ocean is called the:

The culture in South America is similar to the culture in Mexico & Central America.

Tourism that emphasizes exotic, natural environments with the goal of supporting conservation efforts.

Which of these is the widest estuary on the Atlantic Coast?

What is the most popular religion in Mexico?

Christianity has been growing in Western Europe since the Englightenment.

Which of these geographical features is key to trade, transportation, and agriculture in W. Europe?

Which countries have the largest GDPs in Western Europe?

Bike culture in the Netherlands is an example of...

A narrow land bridge is called a:

Which of these nations is NOT part of the EU or NATO and maintains neutrality?

Which of these is the driest desert on earth?

What is the blending of aspects of various religions to form a new religion?

Which of these is the largest river basin the world?

An important geographical feature in Mexico is:

Most of Western Europe has _____________ climate.

Western Europe's MOST important resource according to the textbook is:

Which of these regions includes a small peninsula in France and is characterized by rugged & rocky cliffs?

Most people in South America live near the coast.

The majority of countries in this region have which type of government?

A group of islands is called a:

The population of the entire continent of South America is smaller than the population of the United States.

Which of these are grassy plains in Colombia and Venezuela?

The most popular religion in South America is Catholic.

Which country has the largest oil reserves in the world?

What ethnicity are the majority of people living in the SOUTH of South America?

Which art style has been made famous by Van Gogh and Monet and originated in Paris, France?

Which of these words means an ocean inlet?

What is the common currency used by the EU?

What language does most of the continent speak?

Which of these is NOT a body of water that surrounds Mexico and Central America?

Which of these regions has plateaus, hills, and low mountains such as the France's Massif Central & the Swiss Jura?

Many famous classical music composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart came from Germany & Austria.

In which country did the Protestant Reformation originate?

Defense alliance founded after WWII to counter the Soviet Union

Which sport is super popular in South America?

Most EU countries are also part of NATO.

A parliamentary democracy emphasizes the power of which branch of government?

A sudden illegal seize of the power of government

In 2016, a peace agreement was reached between the government and communist FARC rebels in which country?

Western European countries are generally characterized by high birth rates.

What ethnicity are the majority of people living in the NORTH of South America?

A piece of land that people have reclaimed from the sea

Which of these is the tallest waterfall in the world?

Which of these means the movement of people to a new area?

A manufacturing plant in Mexico owned by a foreign company

Why do Mexico and Central America have low population growth rates?

What type of economy does Mexico have?

Which country was colonized by Portugal and therefore speaks Portuguese?

Dense jungle  filled with biodiversity, located in tropical regions that have heavy precipitation

An organization of 27 European countries that are united to form a single European community politically & economically.

An element of culture of this region is:

What are some reasons for this region being the most violent in the world?

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that celebrates:

Which of these countries has a communist dictatorship?

Most people in South America live in rural areas.

A resource found in Mexico along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico is:

Which of these is NOT a resource found in Central America?

A huge celebration/festival that occurs before Lent when Catholics give up meat for forty days