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Factors that influence _____________ are warfare, climate, and technology.
Population Distribution
Public Education
Official Languages
Religious Beliefs
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1. Less land required------------> 2. More Land Required Which economic activity is correct?
Shopping in 2
Ranching in 1
Manufacturing in 2
Banking in 1
3
Which of the following would be an example of a tertiary economic activity?
Canning
Ranching
Fishing
Banking
4
Which of the following human-environmental impacts is this an example of?
Nuclear Explosion
Acid Rain
Deforestation
Smog
5
Why do companies choose to participate in outsourcing?
opportunity to lower production costs
support for new technologies
need to establish labor unions
lack of essential services
6
Which resource would allow nations to develop a high per capita GDP?
governmental restrictions
humanitarian aid
skilled workforce
state owned farms
7
"German Car Manufacturer Opens Plant in Brazil"
internationalization of product assembly
tariff reductions on consumer goods
differences in culture
unequal distribution of natural resources
8
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
no nation has all necessary resources
all nations seek out new production methods
all nations belong to free trade agreements
no nation can employ all of its laborers
9
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less developed nations?
improved health care programs
access to primary education
availability of health insurance
declining birth rates
10
Which of the following is known as a national seat of government in Russia?
Kaaba
Eiffel Tower
Taj Mahal
Kremlin
11
What is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
greater access to international markets
access to natural resources with restrictions
closing of inefficient industries
replacing family farms with agribusiness
12
A construction company might seek the assistance of geographers in order to...
identify qualified construction workers
locate suitable construction sites
develop advanced construction methods
find adequate construction materials
13
What map tool is used to determine orientation?
latitude and longitude
map scale
compass rose
legend
14
Agricultural Terracing most directly affects which landform?
Plains
Mountains
Deserts
Deltas
15
Which spatial division would normally regulate public transportation routes?
Federal government
election district
state government
regional district
16
Which of the following factors might decrease the demand for coal as a resource?
Population Growth
Environmental Concerns
Medical Innovations
Agricultural Output
17
Why is China and Taiwan divided?
a dispute over immigration laws
a conflict over natural resources
A dispute over national independence
a conflict over religious toleration
18
Which of the following would be an advantage of OPEC?
similarity of government systems
increased global influence
Limited foreign regulations
reduced reliance on foreign trade
19
Conflicts between the Hutus and Tutsi have occurred in...
Zambia
Rwanda
Liberia
Botswana
20
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of...
language differences affecting growth of a region
immigrants trying to adapt to new government
religion as a dividing force in a region
all citizens agreeing to a political process
21
These dolls are a traditional craft in...
Southeast Asia
Russia
Latin America
France
22
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Persian Gulf
Sea of Marmara
Red Sea
Gulf of Aden
23
Jack knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way. Ex?
A primary source
mental mapping
a thematic map
Absolute Location
24
Mexico is linked more to Latin America than North America because of the way geographers define
physical regions
economic regions
political regions
cultural regions
25
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
26
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Scandanavia
Mediterranean
Northern Mongolia
Canadian Shield
27
Where would you most likely see the human environmental impact provided in the image?
tropical rainforests after deforestation
coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean
Sahels or grasslands right outside of desert areas
Tundras in high latitude belts
28
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Nile
Danube
Indus
Amazon
29
This type of map is used to show...
political boundaries
elevation
population
natural resources
30
Which of the following is causing the Aral Sea to shrink at alarming rates?
water being diverted for a reservoir
Air pollution from car and factory exhaust
water being diverted for cotton production
slash and burn agriculture
31
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Quebec
Newfoundland
Toronto
Inuvik
32
What is an advantage of building a city on a confluence site?
decreased regional conflicts
increased access to trade routes
reduced risk of natural disasters
improved technological innovations
33
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Tropical
Subarctic
Marine West Coast
Humid Continental
34
Comparative Advantage: ______?_______: International Trade
Manual Labor
Specialized Production
Diverse Economy
Limited Communication
35
Which of the following might be a disadvantage of urbanization?
increased air pollution
more cultural centers
greater career opportunities
expanded regional trade
36
This archeological site revealed important information about the...
Religious history of Southeast Asia
Architectural structures of the Middle East
Traditional dwellings of Central America
Ancient kingdoms of West Africa
37
Into which ocean does the Ob River flow into?
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
38
According to the Antarctica Treaty of 1996, which country does not have territorial claim?
China
Britain
Norway
France
39
Introduction of the assembly line > more affordable automobiles > increased highways
expansion of suburbs
expansion of family farms
expansion of canals
expansion of rural areas
40
These cultural landscapes are associated with the continent of...
Europe
North America
Australia
South America
41
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
Brazil
France
England
Japan
42
Popular Music Forms in US: Calypso, Merengue, Reggae, Salsa
Cultural Diffusion
Domestic Production
Ethnic Bias
Religious Diversity
43
Which of the following countries have been divided into smaller countries?
Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union
Portugal and Chile
Mexico and Bolivia
Canada and Australia
44
Practices Nomadic Herding, Major exporter of raw materials, considerable mineral wealth
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
45
Which of the following types of maps is portrayed in the image?
Geographic Information System
Cartogram
Physical Landforms Map
Resource Map
