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Final Quiz Review for 6th Grade Interim 1
Final Quiz Review for 6th Grade Interim 1
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1
The presence of the land bridge is used to explain what?
The first human migration from Asia to the Americas
Early Europeans believed that could not sail around the world
The spread of agriculture in the Neolithic Era
Early explorers could not find a trade route between Europe and Asia
2
What is this a picture of?
Deforestation
Mining for diamonds
Slash and Burn Agriculture
Conservation
3
What natural event frequently occurs in the Caribbean regions because of geography?
Hurricanes
Hailstorms
Forest Fires
Earthquakes
4
What is a characteristic of an urban area?
Peaceful
Center for news and entertainment
There is a little more space between the houses
Lots of open land
5
How does OPEC impact global trade?
Controlling the prices of oil all over the world
Regulating the amount of oil sent to Europe
increasing the amount of oil used by Middle Eastern countries
increasing the amount of oil used by Middle Eastern countries
6
The rain forest in South America has decreased because...
Use of slash and burn agriculture
Use of terrace and rotating farming
Damage from hurricanes
Damage from earthquakes
7
A developing counrty is a...
wealthy country
suburbs
farm
poor country
8
How many climate zones do we have?
2
4
1
3
9
If the government controls all domestic broadcast media, what type of government is this?
Thoecracy
Republic
Dictatorship
Democracy
10
Which of these has been a major development in global trade since the 1990s?
The increased use of protective tariffs by industrialized countries.
The increased use of protective tariffs by industrialized countries.
The growth of cottage industries and traditional methods of production.
OUTSOURCING of service-sector jobs to developing countries.
11
What type of map is this?
Political Map
Flow-Line Map
Physical Map
Population Density Map
12
Which statement explains one reason why coffee is imported to the United States?
It can be grown more efficiently in other countries.
It can be manufactured using artificial materials.
It is so widely used that most countries grow it.
It is such a popular drink that there is a limited quantity.
13
Which role is fulfilled in the United States economy by businesses?
Setting taxes and user fees
Producing goods and services
Funding employee retirement
Providing skilled labor
14
The type of vegetation shown in this picture would be found in what type of climate?
Tundra
Mediterrean
Arid (very dry)
Tropical
15
How has deforestation affected modern societies, especially in South America?
It has destroyed wildlife habitats in the region.
It has reduced the mining jobs and jobs within industry.
It has increased available resources for industry.
It has caused a water shortage in many countries.
16
Another characteristic of an Urban Area...
Only farmers live there
Located close to the center of the city
Lots of space
Hub for Transportation and communication
17
the United States is reliant on the growth of what?
Commuter Railways
Road Construction
Airline Travel
City Centers
18
How are the Inuit people of Greenland similar to the Aleut people of Alaska? Think of the Video Boy among Polar Bears
The scarcity of water has taught both groups to be efficient.
Warm climates help both groups to grow crops.
Both groups rely on animals for survival in the cold weather.
Both groups have migrated over time from higher latitudes.
19
What economic institution represents workers negotiating contracts, salary, and safer work conditions?
Credit Union
Corporation
Labor Union
Bank
20
If Randy Tremaine speaks out against the dangers of globalization, what would he support?
A tariff policy that encourages that import of goods to other countries
Regulations that protect domestic businesses from foreign competition
Outsourcing jobs to countries that are less expensive
Less developed countries to join free-trade organizations
21
What does a population density map count?
Number of people living per square mile
Number of domestic cats living in Michigan
Number of cars driven on Interstate 75 South bound
Number of pets living per square mile
22
The environmental adaptation shown in the image would most successfully serve its purpose in a location that ...
Has Low Elevation
Experiences regular monsoons
Has high daily temperatures
Experiences frequent sunny days
23
What type of map is this?
Flow-Line Map
Physical Map
Population Density Map
Political Map
24
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
Country 3- Investment Capital
Country 1- Cheap Labor
High Tax Rates
Country 2- Natural Resources
25
How does the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affect international trade?
They lower the sales tax on consumer goods.
They raise trade barriers between competing countries.
They allow countries to negotiate trade imbalances.
They increase trade among member nations.
26
The natural process that shaped the Hawaiian Islands was what?
The eruption of volcanoes
The circulation of ocean currents
The movement of continental glaciers
The flooding of rivers
27
Name the 3 climate zones
Tropics, Sunny, Humid
Polar, Temperate, Tropics
Polar, Rainy, Sunny
Temperate, Fall, Winter
28
What are the suburbs?
Less traffic, more space, less noise
Countryside or farm
City, buses, entertainment
Urban subways
29
Which characteristic do most countries with a market economy share?
The people run and own businesses. (Hat cartoon)
The government controls the businesses.
The people take jobs appointed to them.
The government provides citizens with money and land.
30
A developed country is a...
Suburbs
Poor country
Rich country
Farm
31
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations? Hint: The closer to the equator the hotter it gets
Hot summers, mild winters
Warm summers, warm winters
Cold summers and cold winters
Warm summers, cold winters
32
What does deforestation mean?
Cutting down trees
Pulling the weeds (the bad plants) in a garden
Planting vegetables
Planting rose bushes in the backyard
33
What is an example of a public good that the government provides for all of its citizens?
Canned Foods
Clothing
Interstate Highways
Housing
34
A rural area is...
Countryside or farm
City
Urban
Suburbs
35
A man lives in India, works in customer-service center for in Utah. What helped create this economic opportunity?
More restrictions on international trade
Improvements in communication technology
Advances in data processing
Lower costs for international transportation
36
Which of the following would have the greatest impact on Costa Rica’s ability to produce hydroelectricity?
A change in climate resulting in drought conditions
The inadequate enforcement of laws protecting conservation areas
The inability to collect fines for excessive use of utilities
A lack of business incentives for developing green technology
37
What do you think the function of the Ferris County Conservation District is?
Tourist Attraction
Resource Protection
Waste Disposal
Business Development
38
Another word for "Rural"
City
Urban
Suburban
Countryside
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What type of map is this?
Climate Map
Weather map
Flow-line Map
Physical Map
