A landmass that extends into natural waters.

Which of the following correctly lists Earth’s oceans from smallest to largest?

Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic, and Paciifc

Which statement about globalization is correct?

Globalization helps spread ideas and innovations.

Why do high mountain climates have variable conditions?

The atmosphere cools with increasing elevation.

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

New Orleans is located near the mouth of the Mississippi R.

How are the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund alike?

They both lend money to developing nations.

Why do seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres occur at opposite times?

The tilt of the Earth's axis and revolution around the sun.

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

the Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun

Which of the following describes a monarchy?

The country has a king or queen.

If a group of countries decide to practice free trade, what would they most likely do?

set few or no tariffs (taxes) when trading among themselves

What is the most likely reason that the population in Egypt is concentrated along the Nile R.?

The river provides food, water, and fertile soil.

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1
Which religion teaches that God the Son became human?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Sikhism
2
What is a peninsula?
A landmass that is completely surrounded by water.
A landmass that extends into a man-made canal.
A landmass that extends into natural waters.
A narrow strip of land that connects two other landmasses.
3
Which of the following correctly lists Earth’s oceans from smallest to largest?
Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic, and Paciifc
Southern, Indian, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, and Arctic
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern, and Indian
4
What element of culture defines how goods are produced and distributed?
government
economy
history
customs
5
Which statement about globalization is correct?
Globalization helps spread ideas and innovations.
Virtually everyone around the world welcomes globalization.
Because of globalization, only a few cultures now exist.
Globalization is always a smooth and easy process.
6
Why do high mountain climates have variable conditions?
One side of the mountain is shielded from the sun and winds.
The sun's rays are less direct in high mountain climates.
The atmosphere cools with increasing elevation.
The atmosphere warms with increasing elevation.
7
What is the total dollar value of all final goods and services produced in a country annually?
per capita income
quality of life
gross domestic product (GDP)
standard of living
8
Which of the following is an example of relative location?
Columbus, Ohio is located at 39° N/83° W
Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky
WNMS is located at 5094 N. US 33, Ligonier, IN
New Orleans is located near the mouth of the Mississippi R.
9
What is the name for a system of government that is run by the people?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
dictatorship
10
How are the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund alike?
They both lend money to developing nations.
The both attempt to reduce tariffs.
They both help regulate (control) world trade.
They both promote increased urbanization.
11
Which of the following accurately describes the global population growth rate?
It is gradually slowing.
It is increasing very rapidly.
It has fallen sharply over the past 20 years.
It has been level for the past 50 years.
12
Why do seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres occur at opposite times?
Because of the Rain Shadow effect.
Elevations are totally different.
The spinning of the Earth on it's axis.
The tilt of the Earth's axis and revolution around the sun.
13
What causes the seasons to change on Earth?
the Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun
the wind currents
Earth's distance from the sun
the North and South Poles
14
What does the red line represent on this map?
equator
tropic of cancer
prime meridian
international dateline
15
Which of the following describes a monarchy?
The citizens elect the government officials.
The government is run by the people.
The country has a king or queen.
One person has absolute power to rule the government.
16
What do the lines on this globe represent?
lines of latitude
datelines
meridian lines
lines of longitude
17
Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic system?
traditional
command
dictatorship
market
18
What is one thing that Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?
They all accept the principle of reincarnation.
They all believe in one God.
They believe suffering comes from to earthly things.
They all consider the Bible as their holy book.
19
Where is the Equator located?
90° latitude
0° latitude
0° longitude
180° longitude
20
Which type of map would show the boundaries of countries?
political map
vegetation map
elevation map
land-use map
21
If a group of countries decide to practice free trade, what would they most likely do?
add extra fees to the cost of importing products
all convert to command economies
completely abandon the use of currency (money)
set few or no tariffs (taxes) when trading among themselves
22
What is a physical map depicting when it shows how much above or below sea level it is?
relief
location
elevation
altitude
23
What is the most likely reason that the population in Egypt is concentrated along the Nile R.?
The views of the river are quite beautiful.
Egyptians consider the Nile to be a sacred river.
The Egyptian government forces the people to live there.
The river provides food, water, and fertile soil.
24
Which of the following is NOT an example of a human right?
equality and justice under the law
internet access
freedom from slavery
freedom of speech, press, and religion

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