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1
Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than North America because of the way geographers define--
Cultural Regions
Economic Regions
Physical Regions
Political Regions
2
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Taj Mahal
Eiffel Tower
Kaaba
Kremlin
3
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
Section 4 represents climate regions
Section 2 represents political regions
Section 3 represents ethnic regions
Section 1 represents economic regions
4
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
Greater career opportunities
Increased air pollution
More cultural centers
Expanded regional trade
5
One reason some companies choose to participate in outsourcing is the--
Support for new technologies
Opportunity to lower production costs
Lack of essential services
Need to establish labor unions
6
Which climate characterizes the high latitudes?
Subarctic
Tropical
Humid Continental
Marine West Coast
7
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
England
Japan
Brazil
France
8
This type of map is used to show--
Population
Elevation
Political Boundaries
Natural Resources
9
Which country is located at 15
0
S, 45
0
W?
Australia
Italy
Brazil
Madagascar
10
What change in China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
China's total population will decrease.
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
Less than half of China's population will be under the age of 65.
The number of Chinese people over the age of 65 will increase.
11
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of--
Language differences affecting growth in a region
Religion as a dividing force in a region
All citizens agreeing to a political process
Immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
12
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
No nation can employ all of its laborers
No nation has all necessary resources
All nations belong to free trade agreements
All nations seek out new production methods
13
These items represent examples of--
Cultural diffusion
Religious diversity
Domestic production
Ethnic bias
14
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
15
On this map, industrial activity is represented by--
Lines
Shades
Symbols
Letters
16
Which statement is best supported by this graph?
People became more involved in recycling.
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
Government funding was reduced for recycling.
The amount of waste composted decreased.
17
Which economic activity is correctly placed on this diagram?
Banking in 1
Shopping in 2
Ranching in 1
Manufacturing in 2
18
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Deltas
Mountains
Deserts
Plains
19
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
Access to natural resources with restrictions
Greater access to international markets
Replacing family farms with agribusiness
Closing of inefficient industries
20
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
Tariff reductions on consumer goods
Differences in culture
Unequal distribution of natural resources
Internationalization of product assembly
21
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the United States.
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the United States
Educational opportunities in the United States are a push factor.
22
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
State government
Regional district
Election district
Federal government
23
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in--
Southeast Asia
France
Russia
Latin America
24
Which factor is matched with the correct box?
Environmental concerns in Box 1
Medical innovation in Box 2
Population growth in Box 1
Agricultural output in Box 2
25
This archaeological site revealed important information about the--
Architectural structures of the Middle East
Ancient kingdoms of West Africa
Religious history of Southeast Asia
Traditional dwellings of Central America
26
Which activity best completes this table?
Ranching
Banking
Canning
Fishing
27
These structures are associated with the continent of--
Europe
South America
North America
Australia
28
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Limited communication
Diverse economy
Manual labor
Specialized production
29
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of--
Canals
Suburbs
Rural areas
Family farms
30
Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of--
Vegetation
Latitude
Climate
Longitude
31
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Access to primary education
Improved health care programs
Availability of health insurance
32
What is an advantage of building a city at a confluence site?
Reduced risk of natural disasters
Improved technological innovations
Decreased regional conflicts
Increased access to trade routes
33
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in--
Liberia
Rwanda
Zambia
South Africa
34
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to--
Identify qualified construction workers.
Develop advanced construction methods.
Locate suitable construction sites.
Find adequate construction materials.
35
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
Western Europe
Southeast Asia
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
36
Which country best completes this diagram?
Portugal
Yugoslavia
Chile
Mexico
37
Which is a resource that allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Government restrictions
Humanitarian aid
Skilled workforce
State-owned farms
38
Which city is a center of culture and trade in Canada?
Santiago
Chicago
Toronto
Inuvik
39
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Official Languages
Public Education
Religious Beliefs
Population Distribution
40
This information is an example of how technology--
Affects transportation patterns
Increases energy usage
Alters climate conditions
Influences agricultural production
41
This statement is an example of--
Absolute location
A primary source
A mental map
A thematic map
42
Which name do Western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Sea of Marmara
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
43
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Projection
Orientation
Contour
Distance
44
According to this map, which country does not have a terrirotial claim to Antarctica?
Norway
China
Britain
France
45
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Calgary and Durban
Boston and Madrid
Warsaw and Alexandria
Johannesburg and Brasilia
46
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
Similarity of government systems
Increased global influence
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
Limited foreign regulations
47
This river flows northward into the--
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
48
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
A dispute over national independence
A dispute over immigration laws
A conflict over religious toleration
A conflict over natural resources
49
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Amazon
Nile
Danube
Indus
50
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Scandinavia
Mediterranean
Northern Mongolia
Canadian Shield
51
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Brazil
Peru
Bolivia
Argentina
