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