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1
Which of these causes of migration is an example of a pull factor?
poverty
job availability
warfare
an earthquake
2
____ is greatest near the Equator, where air usually rises.
Precipitation
Dry air
Air pressure
Heat
3
How does erosion shape mountains?
By breaking down material on Earth’s surface, it changes mountains’ shapes
The friction between plates of Earth’s crust pushes up mountains.
It creates pressures in Earth’s crust that cause it to bend.
It removes material from mountains, changing their shapes.
4
The US government has three branches of government. What does the Judicial Branch do?
None of the above
Decides if a law is Constitutional or not, President nominates justices
President & their cabinet, Enforce laws, Conducts foreign policy
Passes & Creates laws, Imposes taxes, and can declare war
5
Which of the following is not one of the main religions of the world?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
6
What temperature zone is the United States in?
Polar Zone
None of the above
Temperate Zone
Tropic Zone
7
Prehistory is the time before
modern human beings existed.
people left written records.
people created calendars.
people began to study history.
8
Which of the following is a right of U.S. citizens but not a right of non-citizens?
the right to vote
the right to a fair trial
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
9
Trying to help people understand the meaning of life is a basic function of
social structure.
religion.
language.
culture.
10
One cause for the rapid population growth since the Industrial Revolution is
food shortages.
better medical care.
poor sanitation.
infant mortality.
11
What is the most basic social unit of any society?
Culture group
Class
Family
Religion
12
When a geographer studies the migration patterns of humans over many centuries, which theme of geography are they using?
movement
region
place
location
13
Winds, air pressure, evaporation, and the angle of the sun shape the daily __________ of eachplace.
climate
precipitation
weather
temperature
14
What type of information does a physical map always show?
national boundaries
natural features
roads
where people live
15
Which of the following is NOT a trade barrier?
Embargo
Quota
Free Trade
Tariff
16
In a democratic nation such as the United States, what is considered to be the ultimate source of authority?
political parties
the citizens
government
a hereditary ruler
17
Why do countries trade goods and services?
because they want to reduce interdependence
because they want to help other countries grow
because they want to protect domestic industries from competition
because they do not have all the goods and resources they need
18
Within a country, differences in language can make it harder to
raise standards of living.
establish social classes.
prevent cultural diffusion.
achieve unity.
19
Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. citizens?
worshiping freely
supporting human rights around the world
serving on a jury
running for public office
20
Which of the following lists the levels of the federal system in the correct order?
central, local, regional
regional, local, central
central, regional, local
regional, central, local
21
Which of the following is a likely result of trade barriers?
lower prices
reduced competition
increase in imports
more choices
22
Which of the following is one of the three basic economic questions?
What price should be set for goods and services?
How should goods and services be produced?
How is a budget created?
How can income be shared?
23
Archaeologists mainly learn about the lives of people in the past by studying
the artifacts they made and used.
their written records.
the work of historians.
historical maps.
24
How does plate movement create mountains?
When plates slide against each other at faults the pressure forms mountains
2 plates push against each other the crust bend to form mountains.
Pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth’s crust
When plates move away from each other, the pressure creates mountains.
25
Which ecosystem usually supports thick forests of deciduous trees?
tropical forest
subarctic forest
savanna
temperate forest
26
What is one advantage of maps over aerial photographs as a way of understanding Earth’s surface?
Photographs show only the most important features for a given purpose.
Photographs do not give an accurate picture of the region they show.
Maps show more features than photographs.
There is too much distortion in a photograph.
27
How do companies make a profit?
They try to increase expenses and decrease revenue.
They try to decrease expenses and increase revenue.
They try to increase expenses and increase revenue.
They try to decrease expenses and decrease revenue.
28
Which of the following might a limited government be more likely to do than an unlimited government?
build and maintain public roads
protect citizens from attack
let citizens speak freely and protest
operate public schools
29
What is anthropology?
the study of all aspects of human life
the influence of geography on human communities
the scientific study of ancient ruins and artifacts
the use of primary sources to understand the past
30
What time zone is Mississippi in?
Mountain
Eastern
Pacific
Central
31
How do we measure climate?
Rain gauge
Thermometer
Climograph
Hygrometer
32
Which of the following statements best describes human rights in the world today?
All people in the global community enjoy the same rights.
Democracies are most likely to protect the basic human rights
There is less support for human rights than there was in the past.
Non-democratic governments usually protect the basic rights
33
What causes the seasons?
Earth’s changing distance from the sun during its orbit
changes in the path of Earth’s orbit around the sun
Earth’s tilt relative to its orbit around the sun
the sun’s changing energy output each year
34
Which of the following is a feature of a developed country?
lower productivity
high tariffs
lower standards of living
a strong economy
35
Which type of economic system has the highest level of government control?
command economy
mixed economy
market economy
traditional economy
36
Which of the following is an example of a clean energy source?
Wind
Coal
Natural gas
Oil
37
Which of the following is not a cultural trait?
Race
Laws
Food
Religion
38
In Athens, they progressed from rule by king to direct democracy. The Romans developed a ______________.
Authoritarian
Democracy
Agrarian
Republic
39
Who is apart of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement?
Mexico
Canada
All of the above
United States
