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Korea Sub-Unit Review
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1
What tradition is central to South Korea's family life?
Ancestral worship
Male-led households
Government radio broadcasts
Cultural superiority
2
Which of the following terms describes the other marine life caught along with the intended harvest?
Cooperative
Drift-nets
By-catch
Extended catch
3
Which of the following terms describes a small, rocky island?
Inlet
Archipelago
Atoll
Islet
4
Most people live on the Korean Peninsula's lowlands on the western side or
on the islands off the coast.
on the plateaus across the north.
near the T'aebaek Mountains.
along the coastline.
5
To restore soil nutrients and help promote healthy tree growth, the government of North Korea has encouraged the
construction of one million "green" homes.
implementation of fines on lumber companies.
planting of seedlings.
use of fertilizer.
6
North Korea's inland areas are very sparsely settled due to lack of arable land and the
cold climate.
volcanic activity.
water shortages.
frequent flooding.
7
Which is the primary religious affiliation of people who live in North Korea?
Shintoism
Atheism
Confucianism
Buddhism
8
Which of the following landforms stretches along the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on the Sea of Japan?
Mount Paektu
Cheju
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The T'aebaek Mountains
9
Which of the follow examples of environmental mismanagement has led to soil erosion, flooding, and loss of habitat?
Deforestation
Air pollution
Reforestation
Isolationism
10
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the buffer zone seperating North Korea and South Korea, has become an important
cooperative.
agricultural area.
nature preserve.
mining area.
11
Which of the following brings heavy rains to the Korean Peninsula in the summer?
High summer temperatures
Monsoons
Hurricanes
High-altitude clouds
12
In the 4th century A.D., ruling kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula widely adopted
Confucianism.
Buddhism.
isolationism.
communism.
13
Since the 1960s, South Korea has transformed itself from one of the world’s poorest economies to a highly
industrialized economy.
agriculture-dependent economy.
self-reliant economy.
state-run economy.
14
Which of the following best describes the population of the Korean Peninsula?
Ethnically homogenous
Mostly immigrants from Taiwan
Mostly immigrants from Japan
Ethnically diverse
15
In the last decade, South Korea has focused on
iron, steel, and chemicals production.
textiles.
light manufacturing.
high-tech industries.
16
While North Korea has a Communist government, South Korea’s government is a
federal republic.
dynasty.
kingdom.
representative democracy.
17
A major cause of air pollution and acid rain in North Korea is the use of
solar power.
modern industry.
coal.
agriculture.
18
Which of the following has caused large predators, such as tigers and bears, to disappear from the Korean Peninsula?
Deforestation
Air pollution
Climate change
Flooding
19
Which of the following terms describes a seperation of peoples, with regard to beliefs, values, and customs?
Cultural isolation
Authoritarianism
Coup
Cultral divergence
20
Which of the following terms describes a substance, such as manure or a chemical mixture, used to add nutrients to soil?
Greening
Chemical farming
Fertilizer
Reforestation
21
Typhoons may bring heavy rains in the late summer, especially
along the southern coast.
in the northern plateau.
in the southern highlands.
along the northern coast.
22
The most important crop in both North Korea and South Korea is
corn.
wheat.
ginseng.
rice.
23
Which describes North Korea’s physical terrain compared with that of South Korea?
North Korea is more mountainous with highlands and plateaus
North Korea has more than 3,000 islands while South Korea has none
North Korea and Japan both claim rocky islets that form the Tok Islands
North Korea contains most of the peninsula’s major rivers
24
Which of the following problems is an effect of deforestation on the Korean Peninsula?
Increasing water pollution
Overgrazing by livestock
Food shortages
Increasing biodiversity
25
Eighty percent of South Korea's population
live in urban areas.
live in rural areas.
are farmers.
work in the service sector.
26
Air pollution in South Korea's cities is mainly caused by dust and pollutants from
Russia.
North Korea.
Japan and South Korea's islands.
China and Mongolia.
27
A mixed decidious and coniferous forest biome is found in
the southern river valleys.
the northern highlands.
the T'aebaek Mountains.
the lowlands.
28
Because it is close to the large landmass of Asia, much of the Korean Peninsula has a
Mediterranean climate.
semiarid climate.
continental climate.
humid, subtropical climate.
29
Even though a United Nations resolution prohibits it, which of the following practices continue in several countries?
Deforestation
Desertification
Drift-net fishing
Supertrawler fishing
30
Which of the following products isn't a main focus of North Korea's economy today?
Metal and machinery
Military equipment
Service industry
Chemicals
31
In 1992, the many countries, including South Korea, signed an international treaty banning
drift-net fishing.
by-catch.
deforestation.
intensive fertilizers.
32
Which of the following is a serious problem in South Korea caused by dust and worsened by automobiles and industry?
Reforestation
Deforestation
Soil erosion
Air pollution
33
To the east of the Korean Peninsula is the
Korea Strait.
Yellow Sea.
East China Sea.
Sea of Japan.
34
About 63 percent of the Korean fishing industry is caught using
aquaculture.
by-catch.
drift-net fishing.
coastal and deep-sea fishing.
35
In North Korea, education focuses on
science and technology.
history and geography.
traditional family values.
literature and the arts.
36
While both countries rely heavily on the sea for food, North Korea contains most of the peninsula's
agricultural industry.
water resources.
oil and natural gas.
mineral resources.