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