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1
Which continent is associated with these structures?
Europe
South America
North America
Australia
2
The movement of people from one area to another is known as human—
interdependence.
degradation.
deposition.
migration.
3
Which of the following is an example of tertiary economic activity in Australia?
Ranching
Banking
Canning
Fishing
4
Which three countries are considered non-Arab?
Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia
Iran, Israel, Turkey
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Jordan, Israel, Kuwait
5
What technique allows people to farm in places where there is dense vegetation, low soil nutrients, or lack of land?
Slash and Burn Farming
Terrace Farming
Subsistence Farming
Plantation Farming
6
This pie chart shows economic activities in what economic sector?
Quaternary
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary
7
Tent "villages" are found in many areas of the world along nation's borders because of the growing number of —
fugitives.
refugees.
transients.
residents.
8
How does this map reflect bias?
The knowledge of the waterway has changed over time.
The explorers who founded it were from the East and not from Japan.
The perspective of each nation who uses the sea influences its name.
The boundaries of the sea have changed possession due to war.
9
Which of the following is not a reason for why populations leave a town?
health problems
environmental damage
depletion of resources
abundance of water
10
What is an advantage to building a city at a confluence site?
Decreased regional conflicts
Reduced risk of natural disasters
Increased access to trade routes
Improved technological innovations
11
What type of cultural region is shown on this map?
Ethnic
Economic
Language
Political
12
Where would you find these cultural landmarks?
London
Paris
Rome
Berlin
13
Which of the following nations is a member of the League of Arab States?
Turkey
Zaire
Jordan
Israel
14
Where would you find silk fabric, ivory carvings, and calligraphy?
Russia
China
Turkey
India
15
Which of the following has influenced the cultural heritage of Latin American and Caribbean regions (like their music)?
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
16
Which of the following is not a factor that influences population distribution?
religion
warfare
climate
technology
17
What type of energy shows the least amount of change over time?
Hydropower
Traditional biomass
Oil
Solar
18
The city of Madrid is located in what European region?
Central Europe
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
19
The changes in land shapes, area, and distances on the above maps are due to —
changes in map orientation.
map distortion.
changes in relative location.
the amount of detail.
20
What world region is being described by the list?
Southwest Asia
Southeast Asia
Russia and Central Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
21
What is the impact of United States corporations and products existing in other countries?
U.S. culture is exported through the global marketplace.
Companies in other nations attempt to mimic U.S. culture.
Creation of free trade agreements to support global tariffs.
The replacement of communism with capitalism.
22
This type of thematic map is used to show...
elevation
population
vegetation
political boundaries
23
Which of the following statements is true according to this table?
Kyrgyzstan is twice the size of Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan has the highest land area and population.
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are the most similar in size.
Uzbekistan ranks third in size, but has the largest population.
24
Jimmy knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way.
This is an example of -
mental mapping
absolute location
a thematic map
a primary source
25
What process best completes the diagram?
Deposition
Flood
Gradient
Transverse
26
Where would you find the Atacama Desert?
Bolivia
Peru
Argentina
Chile
27
Which of the following regions includes mostly developing nations?
Eurasia
Africa
North America
Australia and Pacific Islands
28
Which river is number 1 on the map?
Colorado
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Columbia
29
What body of water shown in this map is home to the largest freshwater fishery in the world?
Nile River
Tanzania River
Lake Victoria
Lake Superior
30
Which mountain range influences the Asian monsoon seasons?
Ural Mountain
Western Ghat
Eastern Ghat
Great Himalaya
31
What is the country in blue on the map?
New Zealand
Indonesia
Australia
the Philippines
32
The newly industrialized country circled on the map is—
Indonesia
Singapore
Brunei
Philippines
33
Why do nations trade?
No nation has all necessary resources to produce all goods and services.
No nation can employ all of its human resources in its means of production.
All nations seek out new production methods.
All nations belong to free trade agreements.
34
What type of alliance is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
cultural alliance.
military alliance.
economic alliance.
environmental alliance.
35
Where will you find these three religious sites?
Jerusalem, Israel
Cairo, Egypt
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
36
Of the following Caribbean islands, which is a territory of the United States?
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Cuba
37
One of the most important elements of Russia's infrastructure is the—
Ob River.
Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Suez Canal.
Chunnel.
38
What is the natural and internationally significant waterway located in Istanbul?
Strait of Hormuz
Arabian Gulf
Bosphorus Strait
Euphrates River
39
Which continent are the Philippines considered to be a part of?
Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
40
Which characteristic is a disadvantage of the growth of urban areas?
More cultural interaction and diffusion
Rich and poor areas isolate from each other
Expanded regional trade
Greater career opportunities
41
This is an example of environmental impact on humans by affecting...
housing materials
settlement patterns
agricultural activity
types of recreation
42
Which of the following is a European peninsula?
Iberian
Norwegian
Panamanian
Turkish
43
Where is Canada relative to the United States?
South of the U.S.
West of the U.S.
East of the U.S.
North of the U.S.
44
According to this pie chart—
Egypt's GDP is double that of Qatar.
Saudi Arabia produces the most goods and services.
Egypt has the third highest population.
Comoros has the lowest quality of life.
45
What are the names of the city represented in orange?
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Seoul
46
What are the names of the country represented in orange?
Taiwan
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
47
According to this bar graph, the region of Asia with the
least employees
in the
secondary sector
of the economy is—
South Asia
Pacific
Central Asia
East Asia
48
The system of economic interdependence and free movement that European nations rely upon is known as the —
Warsaw Pact.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
European Union.
49
According to the map above, which number represents the majority of practicing Hindus?
4
1
3
2
50
Which of the following would be MOST LIKELY to be seen in the cultural landscape of Antarctica?
residential dwellings
industrial complexes
ancient heritage sites
research stations
51
Which of the following locations are least helpful in a nation's ability to exchange goods?
Island Countries
Landlocked
Shipping Lanes
Coastal countries
52
Which of the following features influences population, settlements, movement, & climate in South & Southeast Asia?
Himalayas, Western and Eastern Ghats, Hindu Kush
Suez Canal
Atlas, Taurus, Zagros
Straits of Malacca
53
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of...
all citizens agreeing to a political process
religion as a dividing force in a region
language differences affecting growth in a region
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
54
Which of the following is an advantage of being a member of OPEC?
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
Increase global influence
Similarity of government systems
Limited foreign regulations
55
The map shows the mining industry's impact on the economy of —
the United Kingdom.
Germany.
the Philippines.
Australia.
56
As a result of the data in the chart, Australia should—
produce more cars.
focus on the production of iron ore.
produce both iron ore and cars.
not trade with China.
57
Which river is number 3 on the map?
Mississippi
Columbia
St. Lawrence
Colorado
58
Which body of water does the Ob River flow northward into?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
59
Which of the following is compatible with residential neighborhoods?
open space
subsistence farming
manufacturing
landfills
60
From region of the world would you find these cultural items being produced?
Russia
France
Latin America
Southeast Asia
61
Antarctica is officially classified as —
having the highest mountain on earth.
having no vegetation.
the world's largest continent.
a desert.
62
Which river is number 2 on the map?
Colorado
Mississippi
Columbia
St. Lawrence
63
Which region of the world has the major oil producers?
Russia and Central Asia
North Africa and Southwest Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
South America
