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1
These cultural landscapes are associated with the continent of...
Europe
North America
Australia
South America
2
Which of the following might be a disadvantage of urbanization?
increased air pollution
more cultural centers
expanded regional trade
greater career opportunities
3
Which spatial division would normally regulate public transportation routes?
state government
regional district
election district
Federal government
4
Which of the following human-environmental impacts is this an example of?
Deforestation
Acid Rain
Smog
Nuclear Explosion
5
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
no nation has all necessary resources
all nations belong to free trade agreements
no nation can employ all of its laborers
all nations seek out new production methods
6
Introduction of the assembly line > more affordable automobiles > increased highways
expansion of suburbs
expansion of family farms
expansion of rural areas
expansion of canals
7
Practices Nomadic Herding, Major exporter of raw materials, considerable mineral wealth
Southeast Asia
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Europe
8
This type of map is used to show...
population
elevation
natural resources
political boundaries
9
Popular Music Forms in US: Calypso, Merengue, Reggae, Salsa
Religious Diversity
Domestic Production
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnic Bias
10
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Toronto
Inuvik
Quebec
Newfoundland
11
1. Less land required------------> 2. More Land Required Which economic activity is correct?
Ranching in 1
Shopping in 2
Manufacturing in 2
Banking in 1
12
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Amazon
Indus
Nile
Danube
13
Where would you most likely see the human environmental impact provided in the image?
Tundras in high latitude belts
Sahels or grasslands right outside of desert areas
tropical rainforests after deforestation
coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean
14
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Canadian Shield
Northern Mongolia
Mediterranean
Scandanavia
15
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Subarctic
Marine West Coast
Humid Continental
Tropical
16
Which of the following countries have been divided into smaller countries?
Mexico and Bolivia
Portugal and Chile
Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union
Canada and Australia
17
"German Car Manufacturer Opens Plant in Brazil"
internationalization of product assembly
differences in culture
tariff reductions on consumer goods
unequal distribution of natural resources
18
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
Brazil
France
Japan
England
19
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
20
Factors that influence _____________ are warfare, climate, and technology.
Public Education
Official Languages
Population Distribution
Religious Beliefs
21
Which of the following is causing the Aral Sea to shrink at alarming rates?
water being diverted for cotton production
water being diverted for a reservoir
Air pollution from car and factory exhaust
slash and burn agriculture
22
Which of the following factors might decrease the demand for coal as a resource?
Environmental Concerns
Population Growth
Agricultural Output
Medical Innovations
23
Which of the following would be an advantage of OPEC?
Limited foreign regulations
reduced reliance on foreign trade
similarity of government systems
increased global influence
24
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of...
language differences affecting growth of a region
religion as a dividing force in a region
immigrants trying to adapt to new government
all citizens agreeing to a political process
25
Which resource would allow nations to develop a high per capita GDP?
state owned farms
governmental restrictions
humanitarian aid
skilled workforce
26
Which of the following types of maps is portrayed in the image?
Resource Map
Geographic Information System
Physical Landforms Map
Cartogram
27
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Sea of Marmara
Gulf of Aden
28
Comparative Advantage: ______?_______: International Trade
Diverse Economy
Specialized Production
Limited Communication
Manual Labor
29
A construction company might seek the assistance of geographers in order to...
develop advanced construction methods
locate suitable construction sites
identify qualified construction workers
find adequate construction materials
30
Mexico is linked more to Latin America than North America because of the way geographers define
physical regions
economic regions
cultural regions
political regions
31
What is an advantage of building a city on a confluence site?
reduced risk of natural disasters
improved technological innovations
increased access to trade routes
decreased regional conflicts
32
Which of the following is known as a national seat of government in Russia?
Kaaba
Taj Mahal
Kremlin
Eiffel Tower
33
This archeological site revealed important information about the...
Architectural structures of the Middle East
Religious history of Southeast Asia
Ancient kingdoms of West Africa
Traditional dwellings of Central America
34
Which of the following would be an example of a tertiary economic activity?
Banking
Canning
Ranching
Fishing
35
Jack knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way. Ex?
a thematic map
A primary source
mental mapping
Absolute Location
36
What is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
replacing family farms with agribusiness
closing of inefficient industries
access to natural resources with restrictions
greater access to international markets
37
These dolls are a traditional craft in...
Latin America
Russia
France
Southeast Asia
38
Into which ocean does the Ob River flow into?
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Arctic
39
What map tool is used to determine orientation?
map scale
legend
compass rose
latitude and longitude
40
Why do companies choose to participate in outsourcing?
need to establish labor unions
support for new technologies
lack of essential services
opportunity to lower production costs
41
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less developed nations?
access to primary education
declining birth rates
availability of health insurance
improved health care programs
42
Agricultural Terracing most directly affects which landform?
Plains
Mountains
Deltas
Deserts
43
Conflicts between the Hutus and Tutsi have occurred in...
Liberia
Zambia
Rwanda
Botswana
44
According to the Antarctica Treaty of 1996, which country does not have territorial claim?
Norway
Britain
France
China
45
Why is China and Taiwan divided?
a conflict over natural resources
a dispute over immigration laws
a conflict over religious toleration
A dispute over national independence
