World Geography Final 2 Exam

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Many societies in Southeast Asia have adapted to the scarcity of water in this region by

Building desalinization facilities

Which statement best describes how the distribution of goods and services is determined in a communist economy?

By government officials

Islam originated in Saudi Arabia in the seventh century in the city of Mecca. Which Islamic religious practice reflects the importance of Mecca?

Muslims pray facing Mecca and make a pilgrimage to Mecca

The French government limits the number of movies imported from abroad. Which of the following is most likely motivation for this policy?

Preservation of French Culture

What is one way that overgrazing in the Sahel is changing the physical geography of this region?

Previous areas of savanna are turning into desert

Which of the following facilitated the speed at which the events collectively known as the "Arab Spring" occurred?

Use of social media

Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947?

caste system

Which environmental change has resulted from increasing population pressures and overgrazing in the Sahel?

desertification

Some religious groups in southwest Asia and North Africa resist the introduction of clothing styles and music from the west in an effort to

protect traditional cultural values

Which biome is characteristic of central sub-Saharan Africa nearest the equator?

tropical rainforests

The location of reliable sources of water in Southwest Asia and North Africa has created a population pattern that is best described as

unevenly distributed over the region

Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean climate most likely experience

warm, dry summers

The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created

A large united trade zone across Europe

Which pull factor is responsible for the east to west migration pattern evident in the European Union region?

Better work opportunities

Where in the former Soviet Union did an accident involving nuclear energy technology have long-term negative environmental and health consequences?

Chernobyl

Which religion is likely to experience growth in Europe because of current immigration trends?

Islam

How has the desert landscape of the Sahara influenced historical migration patterns in Africa?

It has served as a barrier to travel and migration

Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia?

It's people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India

Southwest Asia and North Africa are often studied as a cultural region by geographers because of the are is

Linked by religious traditions and one language

All of the following are environmental consequences of India's rapid population growth except-

Monsoon flooding

For most of the twentieth century, ethnic diversity in the Balkan region has contributed to

Multiple conflicts

Since 1991 the Russian government has undergone many changes, including adopting a constitution. Despite changes that have introduced more democratic reforms, one political leader has dominated Russia's executive branch since 1999. How does this current political pattern in Russia reflect the political history of this region?

Russian government and politics have a long history of authoritarian rule.

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather

Which physical process is responsible for the creation of rift valleys in sub-Saharan Africa?

Tectonic forces

Which physical factor is most responsible for the settlement pattern in Egypt where the population is concentrated onto three percent of the land area?

The Sahara Desert

Which factor influenced the migration of Jews to Palestine following the Second World War?

The historical claims to the land made by Jewish leaders

Why has Siberia become an increasingly valuable area to Russia?

The many natural resources have led to expanding industry and trade.

How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?

The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier.

Which of the following makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other South Asian countries?

They are landlocked

What economic activity is located in the taiga of Russia?

Timber

The primary influences on the climates of Africa are

latitude and wind systems

an earthquake takes place in which sphere?

lithosphere


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