Geo Final Exam

countries in south America

Bolivia colombia Paraguay

regions that make up the area known as oceania are

Melanesia micronesia Polynesia

labeled incorrectly

alegría Egypt Iraq Yemen

effect did the dissolution of the Soviet Union have on the global community

altered political alliances changed European borders reduced the number of communist nations

describe MDCs.

better standard of living economic focus on manufacturing longer life expectancy

Programs seeking to improve the health of North America's farmlands

biodiversity erosion water pollution

What were the major pre-colonial government systems in Sub-Saharan Africa?

centralized city-states decentralized

Which of the following countries can be found south of the equator?

chile Madagascar new Zealand

the sovient union adopted__, a System that

communism controlled nearly all the economic

The term Balkanization found its roots in Eastern Europe. It has come to mean the _____.

division of an area into smaller, usually hostile regions

In recent history, ___ has significantly improved the economic situation in India.

globalization

Programs to improve environmental health in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean will likely focus on which issues

habitas loss water supply

The most important action the governments of North Africa and Southwest Asia could take to improve regional stability would be to _____.

increase access to social services

technological advances affected geography

increased migration of people more rapid spread of pandemic diseases news travels quicker sushi can be found in most U.S. cities

The effects of population growth in North Africa and Southwest Asia include _____.

increased urban growth reduced biodiversity

Which nation is the most culturally diverse?

india

is the physical feature that has had the greatest impact on settlement patterns in North Africa and Southwest Asia.

water

examples of physical processes.

erosion Great Barrier Reef plate tectonics weathering

mid-1800s' westward expansion in the United States

gold discovery Homestead Act population increase

urbanization has resulted in a number of problems, including _____.

pollution over pumping of groundwater

Honduras has a ____ economy in which people produce goods

traditional

The ___ climate of Oceania's islands make them a popular tourist

tropical

The growth of the size of the Gobi Desert is primarily the result of _____.

water shortages

Which region has a higher level of economic development?

western Europe

Western Central Europe is able to generate hydroelectricity because _____.

Rivers flow down its mountains

nations is not completely surrounded by water

South Korea

The dominant language of South America is

Spanish

Environmental protection strategies are hindered in South Asia and Southeast Asia by _____.

economic instability

The major factor hindering environmental efforts in Eastern Europe is _____.

economic uncertainty

Select all practices that have been adopted by the EU to promote the economic prosperity of its members.

ending tariffs among member nations establishing tariffs on imports from non-member nations

Which countries were once part of India?

Bangladesh Pakistan

The indigenous population of Australia is known as _____.

Aborigines

Which of the following countries would most likely have to deal with water shortages?

Australia

Which European countries are landlocked? Choose all that apply.

Austria Switzerland

Water separates all countries of Northern Europe from the rest of Europe except ______.

Denmark

Which of the items below describes a way that the physical environment affects people? Choose all that apply.

Derrick, who lives near the Shenandoah Mountains, spends most weekends hiking.Jocelyn, who lives in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, makes her living by selling lobsters to local restaurants.Penelope, who lives in the San Juan Islands, seldom leaves her house without an umbrella.

describe the world's resources.

Energy production is the world's largest use of resources. MDCs use more of the world's resources than LDCs. Water availability has highly influenced settlement patterns.

What role did the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa play in its history?

European countries colonized the region to access its natural resources. Natural resources brought power and prosperity to early kingdoms.

What has fostered cooperation in Western Europe?

European union

ways in which culture influences a region.

In cities, people live in tall buildings. In many South American countries, people meet in the plaza. In some countries, girls are not allowed to attend school.

Japan gained control over which countries during World War II? Choose all that apply.

Indonesia Korea Malaysia Philippines

countries in Europe

Lithuania Slovenia Luxembourg

first people to settle in new Zealand came from

Polynesia

Select all statements that describe the ways in which globalization has affected North Africa and Southwest Asia.

The cultural traditions in the region are changing because of technological innovations. The influence of Islam is extending into other continents. The influence of Western culture is apparent in the region's cities. The region's oil-producing nations play a significant role in the global economy.

Madrid protocolo is significant because

it protects antártica's environment

economy of Australia is characterized by

los unemployment prosperity

The average age of the population is ___than fifteen. The fertility rate is ___ than that of most other nations.

lower higher

What term is often used to refer to Southwest Asia?

middle east

What natural resources have made Algeria, Libya, and Egypt very wealthy? Choose all that apply.

natural gas petroleum

countries in Africa

nigeria Mali Liberia

sustainable development meaning

not using resources faster than they can be replenished by the environment

The two main causes of conflict in Southwest Asia are _____.

petroleum religión

To increase their understanding of North America's human geography, geographers focus on which factors.

religion language ethnicity customs

Ireland's division into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was caused by _____.

religious Conflict

In the 1990s, this country experienced an increase in immigration.

russia

The South American people revolted against the Iberian governments because of _____.

social injusticia economía restrictions

state has the lowest elevation

state has the lowest elevation

benefits can countries gain by adopting the practices of the International Model Forest Program

sustainable forest management

highest population density

the Netherlands

What physical feature separates ethnic groups in the Balkans?

Mountain Ranges

the "" ___continent is derived from its most prominent landform. These landforms are separated by steep cliffs; the largest of these being the Great ___

Plateau escarpment

The waters of the ___ Sea have been reduced by overuse for ___purposes.

aral agricultural

three main factors that determine population growth

birth death immigration

This East Asian nation has become one of the world's great economic powers.

china

describe how people are affected by the earth's physical features

choice of clothing employment hobbies lifespan method of transportation

cultural traditions in Australasia and ociaría remained largely

the European Discovery of the región

Evidence of the harmful results of tradewinds is most apparent on

the windward Islands