World Geography, Unit 6, Exam

What type of economy does each statement describe? Select C for Command economy. Select M for Market economy. Select T for Traditional economy. 1 Business decisions are influenced by consumer demand. 2 Change happens slowly. 3 Economic growth is not a high priority. 4 People choose their careers. 5 Resources are owned by the government. 6 The government makes most business decisions.

1.M 2.T 3.T 4.M 5.C 6.C

Indicate which country matches the governement descriptions below. Choose C for Canada. Choose G for Greenland. Choose M for Mexico. Choose U for the United States. 1 a representative democracy 2 federal republic 3 a democracy with a prime minister 4 a independent nation ran by a prime minister

1.U 2.M 3.G 4.C

The indigenous population of Australia is called _____. Aborigine Maori Polynesian Lapita

Aborigine

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. These are transitional areas. A(n) . is a place where freshwater and salt water meet. are places between land and water where aquatic plants grow. The Aleutian Islands are a(n) — a group of islands clustered together in a large body of water. Florida is an example of a(n) because it is surrounded by water on three sides. Florida is also a(n) state because it has a thin strip of land that projects out from a larger area.

Estuary, wetlands, archipelago, peninsula, Panhandel

Why is Panama's geographic location important? 1 It connects the continents of North and South America. 2 The Panama Canal is there. 3 It is an important trading route. 4 It is the largest country is Central America. 5 It is the world's leading supplier of oil.

It connects the continents of North and South America., The Panama Canal is there., It is an important trading route.

Are the items in the list renewable or nonrenewable resources? Choose N for nonrenewable resources. Choose R for renewable resources. petroleum gold water evergreen tree coal

N petroleum N gold R water R evergreen tree N coal

location

North America is north of South America and west of Europe.

Physical and human geography are interrelated. Each affects the other. In the space below provide an example of how the physical environment affects people's activities.

People living in cold climates may wear heavy clothing, people living in hot climates may eat lots of ice cream, people who live in coastal areas may have occupations related to the ocean people who live in mountain areas may stock up on supplies for the winter, people living on grasslands may raise livestock, people living in flood zones may build houses on stilts, people living near a river or lake may own a boat, people living in Alaska may add extra insulation to their homes, people living in the desert may have central air conditioning in their homes, people living near the ocean may build sea walls.

Easter Island

Polynesia

On the map, find the X that shows where the places are located. Click on the name of a place. Click again on the X corresponding to its correct location.

bottom to top brazil, Guatemala, panama, venezuela, puerto rico, cuba

On the map, find the X that shows where the places are located. Click on the name of a place. Click again on the X corresponding to its correct location.

bottom to top Mexico , U.S, Canada, Greenland

Which letter indicates the area with the lowest elevation. A B C D

c

Which of the following are influenced by the earth's physical features? birth order choice of clothing hair styles methods of transportation occupations recreational activities

choice of clothing, methods of transportation, occupations, recreational activities

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. Australia and New Zealand are in nature meaning they are located between temperate and tropical climates. Oceania, on the other hand, has a tropical climate with numerous island chains, many of which are home to , which are islands made from coral. This entire region rests on the edges of plates, and therefore they are prone to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Since most of the islands were formed from volcanoes, rock can be found everywhere.

subtropical, atolls, tectonic, pumice

In which type of economy do people grow crops for their own use? command market mixed traditional

traditional

Which problems are likely the result of urbanization? Choose all that apply. water shortages increased population growth increased biodiversity housing shortages earthquakes air pollution

water shortages, housing shortages, air pollution

freshwater

wetlands, rivers, lakes

Atlantic Ocean

A

forest

largest ecosystem

Two of the major environmental problems facing Central America, South America, and the Caribbean are _____. negative population growth pollution water shortages

pollution, water shortages

grassland

prairies, steppe, pampas

What practices can be used to protect the supply of freshwater? 1 reduce dependence on pesticides and fertilizers 2 reduce biodiversity 3 increase conservation 4 improve waste disposal procedures

reduce dependence on pesticides and fertilizers, increase conservation, improve waste disposal procedures

RADAR

Find a safe place to land a plane on a foggy day.

The driest continent on Earth is _____. South America Asia Europe Antarctica

Antarctica

Bering Strait

D

Mississippi River

E

Hudson Bay

G

Guam

Micronesia

Antarctica

Southern Ocean

New Zealand

Australasia

Choose N if the state is in the Northeast region. Choose S if the state is in the South region. Choose M if the state is in the Midwest region. Choose W if the state is in the West region. Alaska Georgia Iowa Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Jersey

1. w 2.s 3.m 4.n 5.s 6.m 7.w 8.n

Climatologists, biologists, and geologists conduct studies in this area, which does not belong to any nation. New Caledonia Maldives Antarctica Easter Island

Antarctica

physical

Australia is an island nation.

Queen Elizabeth II is the symbolic head of state in which of the following nations? Australia Federated States of Micronesia Papua New Guinea Indonesia New Zealand French Polynesia

Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand

Pacific Ocean

B

Which statements correctly describe ecosystems? 1 Balance is required for the survival of an ecosystem. 2 Healthy ecosystems can support an unlimited number of plant and animal species. 3 One way to determine an ecosystem's health is by its biodiversity. 4 The parts of an ecosystem are independent, having little to do with each other. 5 People's actions sometimes improve the health of an ecosystem. 6 Predators play a role in balancing the earth's ecosystems.

Balance is required for the survival of an ecosystem., One way to determine an ecosystem's health is by its biodiversity., People's actions sometimes improve the health of an ecosystem., Predators play a role in balancing the earth's ecosystems.

Arctic Ocean

C

climatic

California farmers enjoy a long growing season.

All the following statements are true except: 1 Christians should conserve natural resources as much as possible. 2 Good stewardship in part means avoiding wasteful use of resources. 3 Christians do not need to set the example for conservation. 4 God allows people to use His resources any way they wish.

Christians do not need to set the example for conservation.

Which of the statements below describe sustainable development? 1Commercial fishing does not remove more fish than will be replaced by the number of fish that will be born in the future. 2 Sustainable development is designed to improve economic development in less developed countries (LDCs). 3 Sustainable development is largely a regional issue. 4 Sustainable development policies only need to consider environmental protection. 5 Trees must not be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.

Commercial fishing does not remove more fish than will be replaced by the number of fish that will be born in the future., Sustainable development is designed to improve economic development in less developed countries (LDCs)., Trees must not be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.

globe

Determine if Greenland is larger than Africa.

human-environmental interaction

Engineers in the Netherlands are designing floating houses.

Great Lakes

F

Which factors describe the influence of culture on an area? Choose all that apply. 1 The city was built along the river. 2 Forests are cleared to raise livestock. 3 Females are not allowed to go to college. 4 The tallest mountain on the continent is located here. 5 Fireworks are shot out above the ocean to celebrate New Year's Eve. 6 People living here are billionaires.

Forests are cleared to raise livestock., Females are not allowed to go to college., Fireworks are shot out above the ocean to celebrate New Year's Eve., People living here are billionaires.,

GPS

Get to the nearest pizza parlor.

Yukon River

H

Papua New Guinea

Melanesia

What are the names of the three regions that comprise Oceania? Australasia Micronesia Polynesia Caledonia Maldives Melanesia

Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia

region

Most of the people in Mexico speak Spanish.

place

Much of the Caribbean's climate is tropical.

economic

NAFTA countries pay no tariffs on goods exchanged between members.

topographical map

Plan a cross-country ski trip.

Describe something you can do or are presently doing to protect the environment.

Reduced consuption recycling reusing materials

Which statements correctly describe something about resources? 1 The use of nonrenewable resources has decreased in recent history. 2 Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world. 3 Resource availability is one of the factors people use when deciding where they will live. 4 Renewable resources have little value for people. 5 More developed countries (MDCs) use most of the world's resources. 6 The most highly used of the world's resources is energy.

Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world., Resource availability is one of the factors people use when deciding where they will live., More developed countries (MDCs) use most of the world's resources., The most highly used of the world's resources is energy.

Winkel Tripel Projection

Show classmates where Ecuador, Nova Scotia, and Belgium are located.

cultural

The church is the center of the town and its activities.

political

The president is the leader of the U.S.

movement

Western songs and movies are gaining popularity in India.

What is cultural convergence? a blending of cultures a countermigration stream a government policy restricting access to outside culture the protection of a cultural group

a blending of cultures

Which factors determine population growth? Choose all that apply. birth rate climate change death rate migration patterns trade agreements

birth rate, death rate, migration patterns

Which of the following describe solutions to environmental problems in South America and Central America? 1 coordination of environmental efforts between industry, government, and citizens 2 enforcement of environmental policies 3 implementation of forest reduction techniques 4 increasing soil compaction 5 sustainable land management practices

coordination of environmental efforts between industry, government, and citizens, enforcement of environmental policies, sustainable land management practices

The process of transforming of land from green to desert is called _____. desalination desertification invasion determination

desertification

desert

driest ecosystem

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to _____. flooding droughts blizzards earthquakes

earthquakes

Which of the following are natural, physical processes? earthquakes erosion interstate highways North Atlantic Current Panama Canal volcanoes wind

earthquakes, erosion, North Atlantic Current, volcanoes, wind

Which issues led to the political revolts in South America? Choose all that apply. economic restrictions emigration slavery social injustice

economic restrictions, social injustice

marine

estuaries, coral reefs

Geographers consider which factors in their study of human geography? Choose all that apply. climate patterns traditions elevations ethnicity religion language

ethnicity, religion, language

tundra

harshest ecosystem

Which phrases describe characteristics of more developed countries (MDCs)? 1 higher standard of living 2 increased reliance on agriculture 3 greater access to health care 4 greater access to transportation and communication 5 more industry 6 reduced educational opportunities 7 shorter life expectancy

higher standard of living, greater access to health care, greater access to transportation and communication, more industry

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. Central America is subject to fierce which drop large amounts of on the region. Another threat in the region is activity such as earthquakes and volcanoes caused by the shifting of the earth's Large waves called may result in mass destruction. Frequently crops are wiped out causing in the region.

hurricanes, precipitation, seismic, plates, tsunamis, famine

Which factors contributed to the westward expansion of the U.S.? world war volcanic eruptions increased immigration the Homestead Act the discovery of gold

increased immigration, the Homestead Act, the discovery of gold

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. More of the world's population is now concentrated in heavily populated urban areas known as . This is quite a contrast from the past, when or native groups were either farmers or — hunters and gatherers who moved between places in search of food. Advanced technology has led to , the integration of world economics and cultures, in the world's more developed countries. This integration requires increased , the responsible use and management of natural resources.

megalopolis, indigenous, nomads, globalization, conservation,

Some of the environmental concerns in Oceania and Australasia that are being overcome by conscientious people include _____. overfishing overpopulation prolonged droughts invasive species desalination

overfishing, prolonged droughts, invasive species

The dissolution of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) _____. 1 reduced the number of Communist nations in the world 2 ended conflict in Eastern Europe 3 did not affect the United States 4 changed boundaries in Europe 5 affected nations across the globe

reduced the number of Communist nations in the world, changed boundaries in Europe, affected nations across the globe

Technological advances have _____. 1 reduced the number of people living in rural areas 2 isolated people in rural areas 3 increased people's exposure to new ideas 4 been creating a global culture 5 brought harmony to diverse groups of people

reduced the number of people living in rural areas, increased people's exposure to new ideas, been creating a global culture