What are the 5 themes of geography?

Location, Place, Movement, HEI, Region

What is the ring of fire?

A chain of volcanoes that line the Pacific Rim

What is the brain drain?

Educated African professionals leave Africa & live elsewhere

How did the Dead Sea get its name?

It is a landlocked salt lake that nothing can live in.

blows fro the SW across the Indian Ocean toward S. Asia

Why was the Aswan High Dam a good thing?

In increased Egypt's farmable land

Why are Africa's rivers difficult to navigate?

They meander, contain waterfalls, rapids, and gorges

What causes desertification?

Overgrazing of vegetation exposes the soil

Blows from the NE across the Himalayas toward the sea

Why is the Yellow River called China's Sorrow?

It has caused terrible deadly floods

What has restricted movement of people from the coasts of South America to the interior?

Mountains and the rainforest are difficult to travel through

How has art in Central Africa changed over time?

Older focused on colonialism and new art focuses on politics

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1
Which peoples lived in the Andes Mountains in the 15th and 16th centuries?
Mayans
Azetecs
American Indians
Incas
2
True or False - East Africa is a popular tourist destination.
False
True
3
What causes Earth's seasons?
Revolution and Tilt
Revolution
None of these
Tilt
4
What are the 5 themes of geography?
Climate, Weather, Biodiversity, Vegetation, Animals
Location, Place, Movement, HEI, Region
Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime meridian, Hemisphere
5
What is the main goal of reform?
To re-form
To create stability
To create instability
To never change
6
What is the ring of fire?
A song by Jonny Cash
A giant volcano that created a huge tsunami and killed many
Shifting tectonic plates are on fire 75% of the time.
A chain of volcanoes that line the Pacific Rim
7
An extreme and long-term shortage of food causing widespread hunger and death is called...
lunch
Apartheid
a famine
a feast
8
In the N winds blow counterclockwise. In the S they blow clockwise. How do Asian winds blow?
Neither
Both
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
9
What is the brain drain?
Educated African professionals leave Africa & live elsewhere
Loss of consciousness
A new amusement park ride in Africa
A procedure practiced by anti-government Africans
10
True or False - Families in South Asia are encouraged to stay small.
False
True
11
Which is the smallest in physical size?
Asia
Africa
United States
Latin America
12
What is Culture?
All of these
Attitudes
Knowledgw
Behavior
13
Why do people move to cities?
Pull factors like higher paying jobs, better schools, etc.
To improve their lives
All of these
Push factors like poor medical care, education,& jobs
14
Which country is a large island off the east coast of Africa?
Zimbabwe
Madagascar
Swaziland
Congo
15
According to the picture, which region has the highest infection rate of AIDS?
East
South
West
North
16
___________is an expansion of dry conditions into most areas that are next to deserts.
Desertification
Winter Monsoon
Aswan
Sahel
17
What job is most practiced throughout Africa? (How to most people earn their living?)
Entertainment industry
Farming
Manufacturing
Service Industry
18
What term marks the beginning of longitude?
Hemisphere
Equator
Prime Meridian
19
If Africa has so many great resources, why are they not more prosperous?
Exploitation of natural resources by Europeans
All of these
Lack of education
Slow to develop infrastructure
20
East Africa is experiencing a pandemic of which disease?
AIDS
Cholera
Maleria
Malnutrition
21
A way of clearing fields for planting by cutting trees, brush, and grasses and burning them.
Cool!
Slash-and-burn
Terraced Farming
Burn-and-Slash
22
How did the Dead Sea get its name?
It is named for the Captain Ima Dead who discovered it.
It is a landlocked salt lake that nothing can live in.
It was the site of a terrible war where many died.
Anyone who swims in it dies within 24 hours.
23
A summer monsoon...
blows NE across the Himalayas toward the sea
is an earthquake
blows fro the SW across the Indian Ocean toward S. Asia
is like a tornado
24
What isthmus (land bridge) connects Central America with South America?
Panama
Mexico
Colombia
Cuba
25
What is an environmental concern when it comes to the destruction of the rain forest?
Less forests means more CO2 causing global warming
All of the above
Plants and animals are in danger
Slash and burn produces more CO2 and other harmful gases
26
The worlds largest desert located in Africa is called:
Sahara
Serengati
Desertification
Gobi
27
What causes so many earthquakes in Asia?
Shifting tectonic plates
Angering the earthquake gods
Monsoons and other extreme weather.
Sinkholes
28
Why was the Aswan High Dam a good thing?
It caused relocation of people and temples
Increases in malaria and evaporation
In increased Egypt's farmable land
Decreased soil fertility and caused the water table to rise
29
Which religion do most Africans practice?
Nonreligion
Islam
Catholicisim
Hinduism
30
Why are Africa's rivers difficult to navigate?
They are filled with dangerous creatures
They are polluted
They meander, contain waterfalls, rapids, and gorges
Inferior technology prevents navigation
31
The worlds longest river is found in Africa. It is named:
Ganges
Nile
MIssissippi
Amazon
32
True/False :Latin American people enjoy a variety of music that combines a variety of cultures
True
False
33
True or False - Women in North Africa are repressed and continue to fulfill traditional roles.
False
True
34
What causes desertification?
Farming decreases pace of exposure
Drilling for water helps stop desrtificaton
The decreasing population on the land.
Overgrazing of vegetation exposes the soil
35
A winter monsoon...
is part of the ring of fire
Blows from the NE across the Himalayas toward the sea
blows fro the SW across the Indian Ocean toward S. Asia
like a blizzard
36
Why is the Yellow River called China's Sorrow?
It has caused terrible deadly floods
It was the sight of a brutal battle.
All of the above
It is where many people worship & spread ashes of the dead.
37
Which country makes up the southern tip of Africa?
South Africa
Madagascar
Lesotho
Nigeria
38
The 2 main economic resources of South America are:
Agriculture and Mining
Service and Manufacturing
Sugar and Coffee
Cocoa Beans and Spices
39
Which of the following is an economic challenge Mexico is currently facing?
Attempting to close the gap between the rich and the poor
All of these
The population as a whole is very young
Developing a modern industrial economy
40
_______________ is where there was a complete separation of the races in Africa.
Apartheid
Slavery
Racism
Colonialism
41
What has restricted movement of people from the coasts of South America to the interior?
War and Famine
Political unrest and improper infrastructure
They can't afford a passport
Mountains and the rainforest are difficult to travel through
42
In Africa underground water can sometimes reach the surface. This causes a ________ to appear.
Mirage
Farm
Aquifer
Oasis
43
Which of the following is the name of the holiest city of Islam?
Jerusalem
Mosque
Mecca
Muhammad
44
How has art in Central Africa changed over time?
Older art was more abstract while newer art focuses on fang
It actually hasn't changed at all.
Older focused on colonialism and new art focuses on politics
Older focused on Picasso while newer focuses on colonialism
45
Why is tourism a good thing in the Caribbean?
all of these
Creates: jobs, restaurants, and stores
Brings in money
reduces income gap
46
Of all the resources available in Southwest Asia what would the U.S. be most interested in?
Natural Gas
Iron Ore
Copper
Petroleum
47
In Africa, the further away from the equator the ___________ rain they receive
Less
More
48
Which countries are members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Canada and Colombia
The USA, Canada, and Mexico
USA and Brazil
Brazil and Chile
49
True or False - Africa has an enormous tropical rain forest.
False
True
50
Latin America is part of what two continents?
North and South America
Mexico and South America
Central and South America
North and Central America
51
What imaginary line separates the north and south hemisphere?
Paralleslagrams
Prime Merdian
Regular Meridians
Equator
52
Why are southeast Asian countries consider to be more isolated?
Collisions of tectonic plates resulted in natural boundaries
All of the above
Difficult terrain restricts movements
High mountains limit contact
53
What prompted the Berlin Conference and what affects did it have on Africa?
None, this happened in Germany
Africa was divided in order to exploit it economically
They wanted to help Africa's infrastructure
54
How has African rai music changed over time?
It changed from metal into classic rock
It started as poetry, but eventually evolved into rap
It was developed in the 1920s by poor urban children
It changed from carefree music to a form of protest
55
What century did the majority of independence movements happen in Latin America?
18
19
16
17
56
Africa lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn so the climate is...
Cold
Warm
Windy
Dry
57
What is the significance of Goree Island?
It received its name for the "gory" battle that occurred
It's Africa's only island
It is where the majority of the slave trade occured
It is a popular tourist destination due to its beaches
58
Which of the following is considered a resource in Africa?
All of the above
copper, phosphates, diamonds, oil
coffee and cocoa
Gold, platinum, chromium, cobalt
59
What are the two main languages of Latin America?
Spanish and English
Spanish and Portuguese
Portuguese and Brazillian
Portuguese and English
60
How is Southwest Asia handling their lack of a proper water supply?
Dams, fossil water, and Irrigation
All of these
Desalination, drip irrigation, and treatment of wastewater
National Water Carrier Project
61
Which mountain ranges are found in Latin America
Sierra Madres and Andes
Sierra Madres and Rockies
Appalachian and Rockies
Andes and Rockies
62
In the film Hotel Rwanda what is the name of the 2 groups that the Rwandan people were called?
The United Nations and the Tutsi
The Hutu and the Tutsi
Rwandan Armed Forces and Interhamwe
The Interhamwe and the Milles Collines
63
Who mostly settled in the Caribbean?
French and Africans
Spanish and Africans
Europeans and Africans
Asians and Africans
64
Farming hillsides or mountain slopes with little soil erosion.
Terraced Farming
Terrorist Farming
Slash-and-Burn
Mountain Farming
65
Oil and water shape the lives of the people of SW Asia by...
water is scarce and needed to drink
all of the above
water is scarce and needed to farm
oil is the base of the economy
66
What type of landmass are North and South Korea located?
River
Island
Peninsula
Mountain
67
True/False:Many of the problems that affect population growth can be changed through education.
True
False
68
South Africa has two social classes. What are they?
Lower and Poverty
Everyone is poor
Upper and Middle
Upper and Lower - No middle
69
In Africa the closer someone lives to the equator the ____________ rain they receive.
Less
More
70
Why is South America considered a "cultural mosaic?"
All of the above
Mixing pot of cultures working towards indepenence
Different cultures live near each other, but don't mix
They are good at making mosaics due to their colorful crafts
71
What is Africa's most prominent physical feature?
Rivers and Lakes
Rift Valley
Plateaus
Mountains
72
True or False - Some families have multiple children to create more income and care for elders.
False
True
73
What products have caused death and conflict in Africa?
Sugar and Salt
Diamonds and Oil
Oil and Gold
Diamonds and Gold
74
A colonial government:
is ideal for most nations
means under the control of other nations
is war driven
is like a dictaorship
75
Which is the 2nd biggest in physical size?
Latin America
Africa
United States
Asia
76
Which is the biggest in physical size?
Africa
Asia
United States
Latin America
77
What name is given to a strict Muslim group in Afghanistan known for their extreme beliefs?
Taliban
Shi'ite
Sunni
Kurds
78
True/False - Arts and crafts like pottery, textiles and metal work are avoided in Latin America
False
True
79
What is the oldest continuous civilization?
Korea
Europe
Japan
China
80
Weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time is:
Region
Weather
Precipitation
Climate
81
When are the majority of feasts celebrated?
Summer
Harvest Season
Winter
Planting Season
82
Why is the Panama Canal important to world trade?
The canal is suffering from political unrest
The canal cuts the distance and travel time for ships
The canal is only helpful for trains
The canal is more a tourist destination then a trading post
83
Which of the following best describes education in Africa?
All of the above
Produce more skilled worker that participate in government
Education does not help prevent the spread of diseases
Many schools,no language barriers,low dropout rates
84
Surprisingly 58% of people in Eat Asia are what religion?
Muslim
Jewish
Christian
Atheist / Nonreligious
85
A theocratic government:
is based on theory
is based on fact
is based on religious law
is theocritical
86
Which of the following is true about the Ganges river?
It is considered sacred by the local people.
Is is used to bathe in, drink, scatter ashes, worship, etc.
All of these.
Is is extremely polluted and has made people sick.
87
True or False - Illiteracy refers to people who are super speed readers.
False
True
88
What witchcraft ritual is practiced in Haiti?
Tarot card reading
Voodoo
Potion-making
Fortune telling
89
What is a bad thing about tourism in the Caribbean?
All of these
Debt due to building of airports and harbors
More pollution and Crowds
Building on previously unspoiled settings
90
True/False: Despite the large population people in South Asia have plenty of basic necessities
True
False
91
Which of the following animals could be found in Africa?
Wildebeest and Gazelles
Zebras and Birds
Monkeys and Snakes
All of thses
92
If you wanted to avoid the wind, would you live on the Windward or Leeward Island?
Leeward because they offer protection
Neither because islands are naturally windy all the time
Both offer equal protection from the wind
Windward because it is coooler
93
When it comes to literacy, overall the majority of South America:
are terrible readers
are illiteratre
are fantastic readers
are average readers
94
Which of the following is the main export of the Caribbean?
Coconuts
Sugar
Oil
"Herbs"
95
Who came and changed the Aztec's lives?
All of these
Foreigners
Spanish
Cortez
96
Types of extreme weather and acts of nature people in Asia experience are:
Volcanoes
All of these
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Wet and Dry Monsoons
97
True or False - South Asia is home to 27% of the worlds population.
False
True
98
Which region has the lowest infection rate?
East
South
North
West
99
What is earth's tilt?
23.5
90
180
20.5
100
Of the following, the city of Jerusalem is most important to:
Jews
All of these
Muslims
Christians
101
What is the name given to a nation that relies on one product for its economic well being?
Single product place
Multi-product place
Diversified country
One-commodity country
102
East Africa regained independence in the 1970s, but all was not well because...
They were not prepared for independence
They continued to have internal disputes and civil war
All of the above
Lack of infrastructure
103
Effects of colonialism include:
All of these
Cultural opression
Disruption in politics
Loss of resources and lack of investment
104
Something that changes daily/The condition of the atmosphere at a particular location&time.
Weather
Precipitation
Vapor
Climate
105
Which is the 3rd biggest in physical size?
United States
Latin America
Africa
Asia
106
What is a gaucho?
Areas of grasslands and rich soil used mostly for cattle
A cowboy of Argentina and Uruguay
Savannas with flat terrain and moderate rainfall
A grassy treeless area used for livestock, grazing, farming
107
Which country in Africa was able to avoid colonization?
Somalia
Ethiopia
South Africa
Egypt
108
Which individual led a long struggle to end apartheid?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Sundiata
King Leopold II

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