Most Mexicans speak Spanish because

of Spanish influence in colonial times.

In order to study the world on a global level, geographers might examine

how events and ideas from one region affect people in other regions.

The French built trade and diplomatic relations with Native Canadians

to defend their interests against the British.

The steel industry grew up

around cities located near coal or iron ore deposits.

Luxembourg and Belgium are similar because both

are centers of international government and business.

To whom did the Spanish monarch grant haciendas?

favored people of Spanish ancestry

is handed down by families and affected by history and new ideas.

Prevailing wind patterns are created by

cooler air changing places with warmer air.

To deal with Montreal’s cold winters, people have

built underground tunnels and overhead passageways between buildings.

Most people in Venezuela are

of mixed Indian and European descent.

The Holy Roman Empire included

small states ruled by German princes

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1
A geographer who studies roads and routes is dealing with the theme of
physical systems
location
movement
human-environment interaction
2
Most Mexicans speak Spanish because
the Indian languages and Spanish are very similar.
about 90 percent of Mexican citizens were born in Spain.
they used to live in Spain.
of Spanish influence in colonial times.
3
cheap paper used mainly for newspapers
potash
newsprint
4
Two important crops in Portugal are
tomatoes and cork.
grapes and cork.
grapes and pineapples.
pineapples and tomatoes.
5
Which region has huge oil refineries and petrochemical plants?
the Midwest
the Northeast
the South
the West
6
Which island group lies in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida?
Lesser Antilles
Hispaniola
Greater Antilles
Bahamas
7
The United States faced three world wars during the 1900s.
True
False
8
Geographers divide the world into regions
because regions are clearly defined.
to slow down worldwide trade.
to compare different places.
because it is required by the national geography standards.
9
In order to study the world on a global level, geographers might examine
the type of transportation people use in a community.
how events and ideas from one region affect people in other regions.
10
The French built trade and diplomatic relations with Native Canadians
to defend their interests against the British.
to prevent a war with the United States.
so they could attack the British.
so they could discover gold.
11
From which ethnic groups do most Canadians originate?
Russian and Chinese
Italian and German
Indian and Inuit
British and French
12
Scholars do not fully understand why ____________________ civilization suddenly collapsed.
Aztec
Maya
13
What killed thousands of Colombians in the 1800s and 1900s?
earthquakes
hurricanes
volcanoes
outbreaks of violence
14
The steel industry grew up
in areas where steel could be mined.
in the southeast.
around cities located near coal or iron ore deposits.
in California.
15
Most of the economy in Canada’s Eastern Provinces is related to
tourism.
agriculture.
mining.
forestry and fishing.
16
Which of the following is not a type renewable energy?
fossil fuel
solar power
17
this person oversees Canada's Parliament
prime minister
regionalism
18
Luxembourg and Belgium are similar because both
are about the same size.
have some of the world’s busiest seaports.
are centers of international government and business.
rely on agriculture for their economies.
19
Dams that are used to produce hydroelectric power can create lakes that replace existing resources.
True
False
20
In what part of Mexico are Indian languages and traditional ways of life most common?
northern
central
southern
eastern
21
Tourist attractions in northeastern Brazil include
All of the above
elaborate Catholic churches.
beautiful beaches
old colonial cities.
22
city with strong trade ties to Asia
Quebec
Vancouver
23
Mexico’s mines produce more ____________________ than any other country in the world.
silver
gold
24
Semidry prairies called ____________________ often border deserts.
tundras
steppes
25
What were Mexico's most valuable resources before oil was discovered?
minerals
coal and natural gas
scenic landscapes
rich soils
26
Which of the following is not the name of a peninsula of southern Europe?
Italian
Iberian
Balkan
Greek
27
Beef exports were key to Argentina’s early success.
False
True
28
To whom did the Spanish monarch grant haciendas?
favored people of Spanish ancestry
mestizos
Indian peasants
the Aztecs
29
The Cree people of Canada’s interior plains were skilled ____________________ hunters.
polar bear
bison
30
Which two European countries competed for control of Canada?
France and England
England and Norway
Russia and Norway
France and India
31
People's culture
is handed down by families and affected by history and new ideas.
is the same all around the world.
never changes.
is left behind when people migrate.
32
Prevailing wind patterns are created by
cooler air changing places with warmer air.
air coming up against mountain ranges.
33
An example of a region is
Scandinavia.
San Francisco's Chinatown
All of the above
the Americas.
34
Which of the following was the Chibcha culture not known for?
growing coffee
weaving
making pottery
fine gold objects
35
The poor people of Venezuela dislike President Hugo Chavez because he always takes the side of the wealthy.
True
False
36
The United States has a limited, democratic government based on
the Declaration of Independence.
the U.S. Constitution.
British law.
the U.S. Book of Rules.
37
Globes can show
more information than maps.
the world as it really is.
a flat representation of Earth's surface.
specific information about a place, such as languages spoken
38
The cities established during colonial times stretched along the Atlantic coast because
they were popular with tourists.
of the tropical climate.
they were major seaports.
of the farming and coal industries.
39
Which of the following is not mined in Canada?
emeralds
gold
zinc
titanium
40
city and province where regionalism and pride in French culture are strong
maritime
Quebec
41
Information such as where people’s ancestors come from is often shown on
globes
maps
satellite images
tape recordings
42
Which type of climate can occur at many different latitudes?
highland
tundra
43
To deal with Montreal’s cold winters, people have
designed the city so that no one has to go outside.
built underground tunnels and overhead passageways between buildings.
44
The ____________________ are vast evergreen forests of the subarctic climate.
taiga
tundra
45
When people move from one place to another they
bring their culture with them.
become culturally diffuse.
leave their culture behind.
dominate other cultures.
46
All of the countries of Southern Europe have long coastlines on
the Adriatic Sea.
Lake Aegean.
the Atlantic Ocean.
the Mediterranean Sea.
47
Geographers take might take measurements in order to gather ____________________.
data
elements
48
Most people in Venezuela are
descended from the people of India.
of African descent.
of mixed Indian and European descent.
of mixed African and European descent.
49
The Greeks created ____________________, which inspired the government we have today.
nationalism
democracy
50
The Holy Roman Empire included
all of the above
small states ruled by German princes
Normandy
parts of southern England
51
Switzerland's location in the ____________________ has helped it develop its tourist industry.
Pyrenees
Alps
52
Brazil’s poorest region is the
southeast.
interior.
Amazon.
northeast.
53
Approximately when did the Maya civilization collapse?
before 1500 BC
after 900
after 1300
after 1500
54
Regions that are difficult to define are based on
the physical characteristics of a place.
the climate of a place.
the plants native to an area.
the human characteristics of a place
55
Which country was once the center of the powerful Hapsburg Empire?
Switzerland
Austria
France
Germany
56
Cultural diffusion is
the process of moving from one place to another.
the gradual death of culture traits.
the spread of culture traits from one region to another.
an area in which people have many shared culture traits.
57
An example of an ecosystem is
a city park
All of the above
stream
forest
58
Why is southern Italy poorer than northern Italy?
It has rich, fertile farmland.
It has no coastal ports.
It has less industry.
It has no tourism.
59
Geographers look at the world
at the local, regional, and global levels
by studying cities first
as separate regions with no effect on each other.
by studying only its physical features
60
The value of all goods and services produced in a country in a single year is the
Gross Domestic Product
national economy
61
Some traditional foods in Central America are the same as in
Mexico.
England.
Spain.
France.
62
One process of ____________________ uses long sprinkler systems with huge rotating wheels.
strip mining
irrigation
63
To deal with Montreal’s cold winters, people have
built underground tunnels and overhead passageways between buildings.
a long holiday season so they can stay home and save energy.
installed huge heat generators to warm the downtown area.
64
In what region of Caribbean South America do people of African descent mostly live?
coastal areas
high mountains
grassland plains
tropical rain forest
65
Milan, Italy
is a major industrial center.
All of the above
is a worldwide center for fashion design.
is well located to sell goods to foreign customers.
66
How do soils lose their fertility?
erosion from water
planting the same crops
All of the above
erosion from wind
67
Which country is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Suriname
French Guiana
Colombia
Venezuela
68
Big parades, fancy costumes, and music are part of the Caribbean celebration of
Carnival.
Easter.
Lent.
Santeria.
69
Most islands in the Lesser Antilles depend on oil exports for much of their income.
False
True
70
A hydrologist might study
how tornadoes form.
the history of a group of people.
rainfall patterns
how people move from place to place.
71
What is the total number of people in a given area?
population
natural increase
culture
birthrate
72
A megacity is
two cities in one.
a city with more than one million people in it.
a giant urban area that includes surrounding cities and suburbs.
a large city.
73
A geographer's tools include
notebooks and tape recorders
satellite images
maps and globes
all of the above
74
The way that people eat is an example of a cultural trait that
is dependent on religion.
is shared by most people around the world.
has not changed.
is different around the world.
75
The birthrate is the number of births per
10 People
1000 People
76
In Argentina, the Pampas are a heavily developed
industrial region.
tourist region.
agricultural region.
urban region.
77
An important festival in Germany happens
on Bach's birthday
July 14
before the Christian season of Lent
the day after Christmas
78
The climate of Mexico’s southern coastal areas is
pleasant and warm.
dry and hot.
rainy and humid.
chilly and cool.
79
In the ____________________ economy, trade may take place through barter.
traditional
barter
80
Which forces did not conquer Greece at one time?
Ottoman Turks
the forces of Alexander the Great
Moors
Romans
81
What spectacular physical feature lies between Ontario and New York State?
the Rockies
the Canadian Shield
the Ice Shelf
Niagara Falls
82
What is the Orthodox Church?
a branch of Islam introduced by the Ottoman Turks
a branch of Christianity that dates to the Byzantine Empire
a branch of Judaism introduced by the Romans
a religion established by the ancient Greeks
83
Where did the Olmec live?
on the Yucatan Peninsula
on the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico
in central Mexico
on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
84
means on or near the sea
maritime
newsprint

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