World Geography SOL Review 1

Question 1

What is an advantage of building a city on a confluence site?

Accepted Answer

increased access to trade routes

Question 2

These cultural landscapes are associated with the continent of...

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 3

Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?

Accepted Answer

Subarctic

Question 4

Factors that influence _____________ are warfare, climate, and technology.

Accepted Answer

Population Distribution

Question 5

Why is China and Taiwan divided?

Accepted Answer

A dispute over national independence

Question 6

Introduction of the assembly line > more affordable automobiles > increased highways

Accepted Answer

expansion of suburbs

Question 7

Practices Nomadic Herding, Major exporter of raw materials, considerable mineral wealth

Accepted Answer

Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 8

Which major river system is shown on this map?

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 9

Which of the following types of maps is portrayed in the image?

Accepted Answer

Cartogram

Question 10

Popular Music Forms in US: Calypso, Merengue, Reggae, Salsa

Accepted Answer

Cultural Diffusion

Question 11

Which of the following human-environmental impacts is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Acid Rain

Question 12

Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less developed nations?

Accepted Answer

improved health care programs

Question 13

Agricultural Terracing most directly affects which landform?

Accepted Answer

Mountains

Question 14

Which of the following might be a disadvantage of urbanization?

Accepted Answer

increased air pollution

Question 15

Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 16

"German Car Manufacturer Opens Plant in Brazil"

Accepted Answer

internationalization of product assembly

Question 17

Which of the following would be an advantage of OPEC?

Accepted Answer

increased global influence

Question 18

In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean

Question 19

This archeological site revealed important information about the...

Accepted Answer

Religious history of Southeast Asia

Question 20

Comparative Advantage: ______?_______: International Trade

Accepted Answer

Specialized Production

Question 21

Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?

Accepted Answer

Persian Gulf

Question 22

Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 23

Which of the following is known as a national seat of government?

Accepted Answer

Kremlin

Question 24

Which resource would allow nations to develop a high per capita GDP?

Accepted Answer

skilled workforce

Question 25

Which statement best explains why nations must trade?

Accepted Answer

no nation has all necessary resources

Question 26

Which of the following countries have been divided into smaller countries?

Accepted Answer

Yugoslavia and Russia

Question 27

Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Toronto

Question 28

1. Less land required------------> 2. More Land Required Which economic activity is correct?

Accepted Answer

Banking in 1

Question 29

According to the Antarctica Treaty of 1996, which country does not have territorial claim?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 30

Why do companies choose to participate in outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

opportunity to lower production costs

Question 31

Mexico is linked more to Latin America than North America because of the way geographers define

Accepted Answer

cultural regions

Question 32

What map tool is used to determine orientation?

Accepted Answer

compass rose

Question 33

Conflicts between the Hutus and Tutsi have occurred in...

Accepted Answer

Rwanda

Question 34

This type of map is used to show...

Accepted Answer

elevation

Question 35

A construction company might seek the assistance of geographers in order to...

Accepted Answer

locate suitable construction sites

Question 36

Which of the following factors might decrease the demand for coal as a resource?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Concerns

Question 37

Where would you most likely see the human environmental impact provided in the image?

Accepted Answer

Sahels or grasslands right outside of desert areas

Question 38

The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of...

Accepted Answer

religion as a dividing force in a region

Question 39

What is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?

Accepted Answer

greater access to international markets

Question 40

Into which ocean does the Ob River flow into?

Accepted Answer

Arctic

Question 41

Jack knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way. Ex?

Accepted Answer

mental mapping

Question 42

Which of the following would be an example of a tertiary economic activity?

Accepted Answer

Banking

Question 43

Which of the following is causing the Aral Sea to shrink at alarming rates?

Accepted Answer

water being diverted for cotton production

Question 44

These dolls are a traditional craft in...

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 45

Which spatial division would normally regulate public transportation routes?

Accepted Answer

regional district

World Geography SOL Review 1

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World Geography SOL Review 1

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