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A #geo quiz to review for ACP 2016
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1
What do most countries in Northern Africa have in common?
Ancestors were slaves in America
They were all colonized by the British
They don't have anything in common
They share a common language (arabic) and religion (Islam)
2
A high infant mortality rate might indicate a country that is ...
Socialist
Less developed
Newly Industrialized
Highly developed
3
Which of the following is most likely to be the system of a less developed country ?
Communism
Traditional Economy
Socialism
Free Enterprise
4
A city experiencing gentrification would most likely...
have low property values
many small businesses
have an increasing popul of middle and upper class residents
have an increasing population of low-income residents
5
Which of the following conclusions can you make based on this map?
Belgium had significant possessions
Many nations are only independent within the last century
The French did not have a major possession in Africa
Angola remained independent
6
According the map which areas recieve the lowest rainfall
Southern Africa
Central Africa
Western Africa
Northern Africa
7
The photo most likely represents ...
Command Economy
Free Enterprise
Traditional Economy
Market Economy
8
Which of following is a renewable resource accessible all over the world?
Oil
Gold
Copper
Solar
9
Which of the following factors contribute to the growth of cities
War and Famine
Highways and Transportation
Older population
Drought
10
Africa lags behind economically in part because of...
Too many young people
Exploitation of resources by foreign powers
Lack of natural resources
Lack of hard work ethic
11
Which of the following is factor in the growth of cities?
Paved Roads
Agriculture
Economic Opportunities
Spread of Disease
12
If you are Hindu you are most likely to live where in the world?
US
India
Mexico
China
13
Which two religions are most similar?
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Sikhism
Sikhism and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
14
As climate change becomes a more recognized global issue, many countries are starting to —
Limit the production of hybrid vehicles
require the use of petroleum products
pass legislation mandating the reduction of carbon emissions
deregulate the coal industry
15
The government of North Korea could be best be described as...
Socialist
Mixed
Free Enterprise
Communist
16
Starbucks: Coffee beans brought from Italy and brewed in Seattle, Washington
Convergence
Divergence
17
In an economy based on advanced technology, what would be a good use of capital/money?
Invest in rural areas
Build Railroads
Buy land along the coast
Invest in education and training.
18
Which of the following is a
functional region?
North Africa
Subway system in London
Europe
Rocky Mountains
19
Buddhism originated where in Asia?
Afganistan
China
India
Tibet
20
According to the map, how does much of Africa's population meet thier basic needs?
Nomadic Herding
Subsistence Agriculture
Livestock Raising
Commerical Agriculture
21
Generally, cities and settlements are located around...
Infertile grasslands
Mountains
A water source
Near a natural boundry
22
Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed-
life expectancy=high; infant mortality=low
literacy rate=high, infant mortality=high
life expectancy= low; infant mortality= high
literacy rate=low; life expectancy=high
23
Socialism is defined by...
Anarchy
Government ownership of all businesses and public services
Government ownership of no businesses and public services
Government ownership of some businesses and public services
24
What is the reason English, French, and other European languages are spoken in Africa?
African people find them easier to speak than native langaug
They adopted them after exploring Europe
European Colonization and Imperialisim
Cultural Diffusion
25
In which type of government would the primary leader most likely also be a religious figure?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
26
Which of these is the most likely result of a well-planned national transportation network?
Raw materials are more difficult to get to market
Consumers have access to more products
Damage to fragile items in minimized
Government Ventures are more profitable
27
These people are most likely engaged in...
Commercial Agriculture
Cottage Industries
Subsistence Farming
Slash and Burn Farming
28
According to the map, population tends to be most dense or heavily populated around...
Formal Colonies
Desert Areas
Conflict zones
Water Sources
29
Which of the following best describes the process of urbanization?
migration from cities to other cities
None of these
migration from rural areas to cities
migration from cities to rural areas
30
Which of the following is a
primary
economic activity?
Agriculture
Robotics
Telemarketing
Shoemaking
