World Geography A Course Review

The __________ latitudes receive varying amounts of sunlight and have four distinct seasons. A. high B. low C. middle D. polar

C

According to the principle of self-determination, what is the only legitimate basis for the formation of a state? A. the nation B. patriotism C. hereditary rule D. inalienable rights

D

True or False: Personal space is an intangible boundary.

T

An action taken to control or influence an area or people in an area is called __________. A. a quota B. territoriality C. an embargo D. a sanction

B

Gloria lives high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, where temperatures are cold year-round. She most likely lives in a __________ climate. A. dry B. highland C. moderate D. tropical

B

Which of the following areas has removed most restrictions on the movement of people between countries in its region? A. Asia B. Europe C. North America D. the Middle East

B

Which of the following terms best describes the use of environmentally friendly farming methods to conserve soil and water? A. slash-and-burn farming B. sustainable agriculture C. conservation D. ecology

B

Skin color, facial features, height, and build are all physical characteristics that would most likely be used to identify someone's __________. A. ethnicity B. social status C. race D. gender

C

What is the name of the treaty that is designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons and that has been signed by 190 countries? A. the SALT I Treaty B. the SALT II Treaty C. the International Atomic Energy Act D. the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

D

Which of the following statements about migrant workers is true? A. Migrant workers threaten a country's economy because they typically take the most desirable jobs. B. Migrant workers often receive remittances, or monies from their home country, to help them while working abroad. C. Globally, the term "migrant worker" is synonymous with "illegal immigrant." D. Educated and talented migrant workers can contribute to a foreign economy, but they often leave their home economy disadvantaged.

D

Which of the following statements best characterizes opportunities for women in India? A. Women are not allowed to vote or hold public office. B. Women must wear Muslim dress when they appear in public. C. Women are not allowed to go to school or to work outside the home. D. Women have fewer opportunities for education and employment than men.

D

Which of the following statements is true of the regions marked A and B on the map above? (Northern and Southern poles) A. They experience changing seasons throughout the year. B. They receive a lot of sunlight because the Sun's rays hit them directly. C. They have warm temperatures throughout the year. D. They have cold temperatures throughout the year.

D

A __________ is a survey that focuses on only a small portion of the population, and the results are generalized for the larger population. A. sample B. questionnaire C. census D. tally

A

All of the following are major divisions within the United Nations except __________. A. the International Civil Defence Organization B. the Secretariat C. the General Assembly D. the Economic and Social Council

A

At the most basic level, humans need which of the following to establish a successful inhabitable settlement. A. arable land B. cooler climates C. mineral resources D. transportation technology

A

Contour plowing, no-till planting, and planting trees to serve as wind buffers are all methods used to __________. A. reduce erosion B. farm organically C. conserve water D. increase crop yields

A

Countries with a high TFR sometimes have very young populations. Why are young populations so challenging and expensive for a country to care for? A. They require more healthcare, immunization, and check-ups for children. B. They require more pensions for retiring workers. C. They require more care for the elderly. D. They require more workers because so many are retiring.

A

Deaths resulting from breast cancer are more likely to occur in __________. A. high-income countries B. middle-income countries C. low-income countries D. poor countries

A

Heterogeneous is best described as _____________. a. having differences b. having similarities c. adopting a culture d. diffusing a culture

A

One drawback of desalination is the __________ associated with the process. A. expense B. technology C. water pollution D. reverse osmosis

A

Removing ground water in Mexico City is a problem because it causes __________. A. land to sink B. disputes over water C. floods to occur D. droughts to occur

A

The United States organized its Midwest territories with borders __________. A. created through geometric measurement B. created through the Civil War C. defined by physical boundaries D. defined by nationality

A

Which line represents 0° longitude? A. the prime meridian B. the equator C. the international date line D. the Tropic of Capricorn

A

Which of the following diseases is spread by mosquitoes and most often found in tropical urban areas? A. dengue fever B. malaria C. sleeping sickness D. HIV/AIDS

A

Which stateless nation lives on territory that is part of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey? A. the Kurds B. the Palestinians C. the Basques D. the Serbs

A

Which type of map is this? (Dots all over US map here) A. dot density B. political C. choropleth D. special purpose

A

A state that is not subject to the control or power of any other state is considered __________. A. multinational B. sovereign C. a nation D. a territory

B

According to demographic data, people with the lowest life expectancies in the world are disproportionately located in __________. A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. North America

B

City boundaries, also known as __________ boundaries, mark the limits of city governments. A. state B. municipal C. county D. federal

B

Desalination is best described as __________. A. creating seawater from freshwater B. creating freshwater from seawater C. combining freshwater with seawater D. combining rain water with ground water

B

Ethnic neighborhoods most often form in order to __________. A. separate one ethnic culture from other ethnic groups B. support new immigrants in a new location and preserve cultural heritage C. prevent the cultural assimilation of new immigrants D. make government services more available to new immigrants

B

Human systems, one of the six essential elements of geography, can be compared to human/environment interaction and __________, two of the five themes of geography. A. place B. movement C. location D. region

B

One of the purposes of FEMA and the Red Cross is to __________. A. provide daily weather forecasts B. help people in disaster situations C. track and categorize storms D. issue severe weather alerts

B

The French Revolution influenced the development of the nation-state as it __________. A. was influenced by the American Revolution B. started the trend of the elimination of the hereditary monarchies throughout Europe C. marked a shift in authority from the Church to independent rulers D. gave kings and princes authority over religious matters

B

The image above shows how the Earth receives energy on a solstice day. In this image, it's June 21. Because of the light and energy each hemisphere is receiving, which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing in this image? (northern hemisphere getting most light, southern hemisphere getting little light) A. winter B. summer C. spring D. fall

B

What happened in Mexico City in 1629? A. The city fell to Spanish invaders. B. The city was destroyed by a great flood. C. The city was destroyed by a great fire. D. The city suffered a devastating outbreak of plague.

B

Which of the following difficulties would nations that are enclaves most likely face? A. They are often geographically distant from their governing nations, making administration difficult. B. Their border is controlled by another nation that could cut off access to trade in times of conflict. C. They depend on another country for military protection and economic assistance. D. Other independent states do not recognize their independence, even though they are self-governing.

B

Which of the following is not a reason for Taiwan to consider itself independent and sovereign? A. Taiwan has declared its independence from China. B. China has recognized Taiwan's independence. C. The US and other countries have recognized Taiwan's independence. D. Taiwan was founded as a separate state after WWII.

B

Which of the following statements best describes the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea? A. North Korea is the DMZ; it separates China from South Korea. B. The DMZ is a strip that separates North and South Korea. C. The DMZ is a strip that separates Korea and China. D. The DMZ is the no-fly zone over North Korea.

B

Which of the following statements best describes the situation in Germany following World War II? A. Germany unified after Hitler and the Nazis were defeated. B. Germany split into two separate states: East Germany and West Germany. C. Germany separated into many provinces with no central government. D. Germany formed a republic of 26 states with elected representatives.

B

Which type of severe weather produces dangerous lightning and hail? A. a hurricane B. a thunderstorm C. a tornado D. a tsunami

B

Why did large numbers of Africans migrate to the Americas? A. Countries competed over resources during the Age of Exploration, and many African explorers sailed to the New World in search of riches. B. Large numbers of Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas during the slave trade. C. Large numbers of Africans came to the Americas to find employment and to work on the railroads. D. Africans crossed the land bridge from Asia to Alaska during the Ice Age.

B

Why does cultural diffusion happen more quickly today than in previous centuries? A. Early humans were not as interested in sharing their culture as they are today. B. Advancements in transportation and communication make it easier to spread culture. C. All cultures around the world are very similar, making acculturation easier. D. Fewer people are interested in assimilation today than in the past.

B

Why was the Roman Catholic Church so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages? A. Large numbers of new believers converted to the faith. B. Church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in government. C. The Protestant Reformation decreased the influence of Protestant faiths, making the Catholic Church more powerful. D. Wealthy areas adopted Christianity after the Muslims were defeated in the Crusades.

B

Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because __________. A. the use of their skills was outlawed by Iran's Islamic government B. their skills were no longer needed in Iran C. they sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States D. the US lifted all sanctions and embargoes on Iran in 2002

C

The "Middle Belt" describes the __________. A. spread of Islam through the Middle East and North Africa B. physical line dividing Ireland into north and south C. imaginary line dividing Nigeria into north and south D. blending of traditional African beliefs with the Islamic faith

C

The Earth receives different amounts of energy from the Sun in each hemisphere because __________. A. its biosphere is large B. its oceans cover its surface C. its axis is tilted D. its atmosphere sustains life

C

The term "state," when used in the study of world geography, would most likely be associated with which of the following locations? A. San Francisco B. Arizona C. Japan D. Europe

C

Water misters in outdoor spaces are designed to __________ in hot climates. A. increase water supplies for agriculture B. heat the air through increased humidity C. cool the air through evaporative cooling D. turn sea water into freshwater

C

Which of the Earth's four spheres is made up of the gases that surround the Earth? A. the biosphere B. the lithosphere C. the atmosphere D. the hydrosphere

C

Which of the following beliefs is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism? A. Life is suffering. B. Craving causes suffering. C. There will be no other Torah. D. Follow the Eightfold Path to end suffering.

C

Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute location? A. It's next to the World Cup stadium. B. It's between Siemert Road and Beit Road. C. It's in Gauteng, South Africa, at 26.2° S, 28.1° E. D. It's near Johannesburg, South Africa.

C

Which of the following is an example of shifting cultivation? A. hunting and gathering B. crop rotation C. slash-and-burn farming D. planting a vegetable garden

C

Which of the following is not a negative effect of nationalism? A. Too many ethnic groups desire independence. B. Minorities in a society can be marginalized. C. Nationalism can unify people in times of crisis. D. Nationalism can lead to murder and genocide.

C

Which of the following nations has been accused of actively pursuing nuclear weapons technology in recent years? A. China B. Afghanistan C. Iran D. Pakistan

C

Which of the following statements best explains why more than half of all Europeans are bilingual? A. European laws require people to be bilingual. B. Europeans must speak English in addition to their native language to find work. C. Bordering European countries share close economic and cultural ties. D. Most European children come from families of mixed ethnicity.

C

Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of the origin of the conflict over Kashmir? A. Burma and India fought over mineral rights in Kashmir. B. Kashmiri refugees settled in Bangladesh and initiated the conflict with India. C. China, India, and Pakistan claimed territory in Kashmir after the British left. D. Sharia law was established in Kashmir but was replaced later by the Hindu majority.

C

Audrey planned to move from Iowa to Arizona. En route, she was offered a job in Colorado, which she accepted. She now lives in Denver, Colorado, and works for an athletic apparel design company This is an example of __________. A. step migration B. forced migration C. a cyclic movement D. an intervening opportunity

D

How does cyclic movement differ from migration? A. Cyclic movement is permanent and migration is temporary. B. While both include a return home, cyclic movement involves being away from home for long periods, while migration is for short periods. C. Cyclic movement involves transhumance, while migration is more nomadic. D. Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent.

D

How much water was produced for the city of Dubai each day in 2009 using the desalination process? A. 1 million gallons B. 4 million gallons C. 40 million gallons D. 400 million gallons

D

Image shows five cricles inside each other. The third blank, the level just above intracity boundaries, should say "__________." A. Exclave B. State C. County D. City

D

The regions colored __________ on the map above represent the dry climates of the world. A. brown B. orange C. purple D. yellow

D

What is a dialect? A. a language that is becoming extinct B. a significant addition to the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language C. a significant deletion of the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language D. a set of small variations in the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language

D

What was the original cause of the split between Shia and Sunni Muslims within Islam? A. disagreement over the role of women in Islamic society B. disagreement over interpretations of the Qur'an C. disagreement over the role of religion in government D. disagreement over who should lead the faith

D

Which of the following is not a result of language convergence? A. Haitian Creole B. pidgin languages C. linguas franca D. new dialects

D

Which of the following leaders is an example of an autocratic leader? A. a prime minister B. a president of a republic C. a constitutional monarch D. a dictator

D

Which of the following situations is the best example of a coup d'etat? A. A king leaves the throne and passes leadership to his daughter. B. A political party wins more seats in parliament after an election. C. A candidate wins a popular election and becomes president. D. A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government.

D

Which of the following statements about the development of language over time is true? A. Languages remain static and unchanging over time. B. Languages can be influenced by internal forces but are rarely affected by outside cultures. C. Most people who speak the same language have identical vocabulary and pronunciation, no matter where they live. D. Languages are always changing and are influenced by trade, communication, and migration.

D

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies? A. Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations. B. Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land. C. Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables. D. Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology.

D

True or False: The term "unification" refers to the merging of two states into one, but not to the creation of regional political or economic blocs.

F

True or False: The total fertility rate is a measure of the number of children that would be born if all women lived to the life expectancy age for the given country in which they live.

F