Wildlife reserves, in Africa, were developed to ____________?

provide protection for endangered animals

The monsoon rains are ____________?

vital to the economic growth of India

What was the main result of the events referred to in these headlines?

The end to the policy of apartheid

OPEC manages the quantity & price of oil in the global market. The outcome of this is ________?

Fluctuations in the price of gasoline

The global significance of the Middle East is ____________?

These are all global significances of the Middle East

Central Africa’s economy is still recovering from the effects of colonialism due to:

Economic Effects of European Colonization

The change in access to electricity shown in the graphs can be attributed to

African governments increasing investments in infrastructure

The best example of technology influencing human interaction with the environment is _________?

Building the Aswan Dam for flood control

The population pyramid illustrates that Ethiopia would most likely benefit from

additional educational opportunities for children

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

continuing struggle to maintain peace

Which headline describes an event that resulted from the movement known as Arab Spring?

“Dictators Overthrown in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen”

The Arabian Peninsula invested huge sums of money in desalination plants, creating fresh water.

solve problems such as a shortage of a natural resource

increase in trade due to improved transportation

Factors Contributing to Desertification in Africa

Cutting down trees for firewood causes soil erosion

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1
Wildlife reserves, in Africa, were developed to ____________?
distribute natural resources to local villages
prepare local people for employment opportunities
offer arable land to rural farmers
provide protection for endangered animals
2
The monsoon rains are ____________?
vital to the economic growth of India
necessary for the transportation of food crops
the result of government spending in cities
a cause of devastating droughts in rural areas
3
What was the main result of the events referred to in these headlines?
The strengthening of an unlimited government
The end to the policy of apartheid
The beginning of economic reform
The growth of manufacturing
4
OPEC manages the quantity & price of oil in the global market. The outcome of this is ________?
Stabilization of the economy of Europe
Increased automobile production
Fluctuations in the price of gasoline
Strengthened relationships in the Middle East
5
The global significance of the Middle East is ____________?
Contains 2/3 of the world’s known petroleum oil reserves
These are all global significances of the Middle East
Birthplace of three major religions
Strategic location connecting Europe, China, India, & Africa
6
Central Africa’s economy is still recovering from the effects of colonialism due to:
Reducing Colonial Debt and Increasing Cooperation
European Colonizers Establish National Borders
Economic Effects of European Colonization
Influence of Colonialism on Art and Music
7
The change in access to electricity shown in the graphs can be attributed to
foreign gov't enacting environmental-protection policies
new agricultural technology increasing crop production
African governments increasing investments in infrastructure
renewable resources being discovered in coastal areas
8
The best example of technology influencing human interaction with the environment is _________?
Building the Aswan Dam for flood control
Wind eroding the soil along the Nile River
Hurricane rains eliminating drought conditions
Decomposing plants in the Congo Basin
9
The population pyramid illustrates that Ethiopia would most likely benefit from
more retirement homes for elderly citizens
fewer employment opportunities for men
additional educational opportunities for children
less government funded transportation
10
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
implementation of democratic principle
ongoing fight to overthrow dictators
development of independence movements
continuing struggle to maintain peace
11
Which headline describes an event that resulted from the movement known as Arab Spring?
“Dictators Overthrown in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen”
“Iraq Invaded Kuwaiti Oil Fields”
“U.N. Inspectors Search Iraq for Chemical Weapons”
“Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”
12
The Arabian Peninsula invested huge sums of money in desalination plants, creating fresh water.
increase employment opportunities in urban areas
solve problems such as a shortage of a natural resource
develop alternative energy sources
provide transportation infrastructure for rural areas
13
The Suez Canal
increase in trade due to improved transportation
reduction in pollution from industrial areas
decrease in profits as a result of labor shortages
improvement in security against terrorist attacks
14
Which of the religious observances listed above are most significant to Judaism?
Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah
Easter, Rosh Hashanah
Easter, Yom Kippur
Christmas, Ramadan
15
Factors Contributing to Desertification in Africa
Natural vegetation grows with little rainfall.
Farmers use crop rotation to keep the soil fertile.
Monsoon rains flood areas surrounding the desert.
Cutting down trees for firewood causes soil erosion

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