What does this diagram represent?

The rigid social class structure of traditional India

Based on latitude alone, Point A should have

warmer temperatures and FEWER seasonal differences than B

What impact should the improvement of prenatal medical care have on a nation’s population?

Adolescents will gradually outnumber young adults

Which conclusion is best supported by the graph above?

Hunting and gathering didn't lead to population increases

Which of the following explains how physical features influenced spread of population in China?

Most live on China’s eastern plain or along the coast.

The location of volcanic eruptions on the surface generally shows __________

the boundaries of tectonic plates

How has the physical geography of Russia affected its population distribution?

Most Russians live on a plain west of the Ural Mountains

The majority of the world’s active volcanoes are present _____________

Along tectonic plate boundaries

Why is linguistic diversity declining both globally and regionally?

Individual languages are disappearing through assimilation.

Which of these conclusions is supported by the data in the graph?

Europe’s proportion of the world’s population is declining.

Which of the following best explains why McDonald’s in India does not sell beef hamburgers?

Most Indians will not because of their religious beliefs.

Why would an earthquake in California cause far less damage than an equal earthquake in Haiti?

More California buildings are made to withstand earthquakes

Advances in medicine have increased life expectancy in developed countries. This has led to ___

rising populations of elderly citizens

Which satellite images would be most helpful to show population density on a world map?

Images showing concentrations of light at night

Which parts of Egypt have the highest population density?

Along the Nile River and the Mediterranean coastline

The primary reasons for seasons on Earth is ________

the tilt of the Earth’s axis as it circles the Sun

This population pyramid shows _________

High proportion of elderly citizens and a low birthrate

1. How do pull factors affect migration decisions?

LESS INFLUENCE ON PEOPLE LIVING FAR AWAY THAN THOSE NEARBY

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1
Which of these are characteristics of Buddhism?
GIVING UP SELFISH DESIRES
FOUNDED IN NEPAL 5TH CENTURY BC
PHILOSOPHY OF SELF DENIAL
ALL OF THE ABOVE
2
Which biome on map would feature arid landscapes, little annual rainfall, and scarce wildlife?
BIOME 3
BIOME 4
BIOME 2
BIOME 1
3
What does this diagram represent?
The division of labor in feudal Japan
The rigid social class structure in dynastic China
The rigid social class structure of traditional India
The division of labor in colonial Latin America
4
Based on latitude alone, Point A should have
warmer temperatures and GREATER seasonal differences than B
cooler temperatures and GREATER seasonal differences than B
warmer temperatures and FEWER seasonal differences than B
cooler temperatures and FEWER seasonal differences than B
5
What impact should the improvement of prenatal medical care have on a nation’s population?
The number of elderly citizens will decrease
The elderly will gradually outnumber adolescents
Adolescents will gradually outnumber young adults
The number of adolescent citizens will decrease
6
Which conclusion is best supported by the graph above?
Population size has increased exponentially over time
Hunting and gathering didn't lead to population increases
The first cities appeared after the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution preceded the Neolithic Revolution.
7
In which location did merchants historically use camels to cross deserts along trade routes?
4
3
2
1
8
What is the main reason for policies on rainforest conservation in many developing countries?
EXPORT ANIMALS TO ZOOS
PROTECT COTTAGE INDUSTRIES
SELL CARBON CREDITS TO THE DEVELOPED WORLD
PROMOTE ECO-TOURISM
9
Which of the following is an example of a functional region?
LATIN AMERICA
SOLOMON ISLANDS
SAHARA DESERT
DFW METROPLEX
10
Which of the following explains how physical features influenced spread of population in China?
Most live on China’s eastern plain or along the coast.
Most Chinese live on China’s southern border with Indochina
Most live in China’s cooler western mountainous areas
Most live in the north where they are safe neighbors
11
The location of volcanic eruptions on the surface generally shows __________
the distribution of ocean currents
the presence of reserves of oil and natural gas
the hottest portions of Earth’s mantle
the boundaries of tectonic plates
12
How has the physical geography of Russia affected its population distribution?
Most Russians live in the forests of Siberia
Most Russians live in Russia’s southern deserts
Most Russians live on a plain west of the Ural Mountains
Most Russians live in the northern tundra region
13
Which climactic factor is most important in determining pattern shown in eastern half of USA?
ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL
LATITUDE
MOUNTAIN BARRIERS
OCEAN CURRENTS
14
The majority of the world’s active volcanoes are present _____________
on continental shelves
Along tectonic plate boundaries
in the Southern Hemisphere
on the equator
15
English is used most on the internet. The spread of English from increasing Internet use shows:
URBANIZATION
CULTURAL DIVERGENCE
CULTURAL CONVERGENCE
FREE TRADE
16
Which of the following is a group that came to America against their will?
ASIAN
AFRICAN-AMERICA
HISPANIC
MIDDLE EASTERN
17
Why is linguistic diversity declining both globally and regionally?
Traditional languages not capable of adapting vocabularies
governments don't care
Individual languages are disappearing through assimilation.
Technological innovations are less important as barriers
18
Which of these conclusions is supported by the data in the graph?
Europe has a higher average birth rate than Asia
Europe’s total population is declining
Asia is now more technologically advanced than Europe
Europe’s proportion of the world’s population is declining.
19
Which of the following best explains why McDonald’s in India does not sell beef hamburgers?
Many Indians fear the spread of “mad cow” disease
Beef is very expensive in India
Most Indians will not because of their religious beliefs.
Most beef in India is of very poor quality
20
Which of the following are characteristics of Hinduism?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
BELIEF IN CASTES AND REINCARNATION; GOOD KARMA
BELIEF IN MANY GODS AND GODDESSES
COWS AND THE GANGES RIVER ARE SACRED OBJECTS
21
Which challenge of globalization has been greatly impacted by international jet travel?
SPREAD OF PANDEMICS
LOSS OF LOCAL CULTURE
IMPROVED TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RISING POPULATION GROWTH
22
Why would an earthquake in California cause far less damage than an equal earthquake in Haiti?
More California buildings are made to withstand earthquakes
More people in Haiti than California
People in California have advanced warning
Haiti is part of an island
23
Advances in medicine have increased life expectancy in developed countries. This has led to ___
falling medical costs
Lower average marriage ages
higher divorce rates
rising populations of elderly citizens
24
Which two gases are primarily responsible for Earth’s natural greenhouse affect?
Water vapor and carbon dioxide
Helium and hydrogen
Oxygen and nitrogen
Ozone and argon
25
Which satellite images would be most helpful to show population density on a world map?
Images showing levels of vegetation
Images showing concentrations of light at night
Images focusing on bodies of water
Images focusing on public transportation hubs
26
Which parts of Egypt have the highest population density?
Along the Nile River and the Mediterranean coastline
In the Sinai Peninsula and on the banks of the Red Sea
Along the western frontier with Libya
Along the southern frontier with Sudan
27
The Bible and the Torah are the Holy Books for which of the following?
CHRISTIANS & JEWS
JEWS & HINDUS
HINDUS & MUSLIMS
MUSLIM & CHRISTIANS
28
The primary reasons for seasons on Earth is ________
the movement of the Moon around the Earth
the tilt of the Earth’s axis as it circles the Sun
changes in the distance between the Earth and the Sun
changes in the energy radiated by the Sun
29
Which religion has reincarnation, dharma, and karma as part as its beliefs?
SIKHISM
JAINISM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
30
TRUE OR FALSE: The average age in Afghanistan is lower than Switzerland.
TRUE
UNKNOWN
FALSE
WHO CARES?
31
This population pyramid shows _________
Too many males
Too many females
High proportion of elderly citizens and a low birthrate
Low proportion of elderly citizens and a high birthrate
32
1. How do pull factors affect migration decisions?
LESS INFLUENCE ON PEOPLE LIVING FAR AWAY THAN THOSE NEARBY
AFFECT MOVEMENTS WITHIN COUNTRY BUT NOT FROM ONE TO ANOTHER
DETERMINE WHICH MIGRANTS ARE ALLOWED TO REACH DESTINATION
RESULT FROM UNATTRACTIVE FEATURES MAKING PEOPLE LEAVE

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