World Geo Final QUESTIONS

Multi-ethnicity is common in Central Europe mainly because of a. the need to share scarce natural resources b. a lack of physical barriers that deter migration c. a long history of tolerance of ethnic and religious differences d. government policy, particularly during the Ottoman Empire

b. lack of physical barriers that deter migration

The Ring of Fire is a line of volcanic and earthquake-related activity that a. extends eastward from mainland China b. encircles the Pacific Ocean c. unleashes Godzilla on Japan d. runs through the Himalayas

b. encircles the Pacific Ocean This answer is correct

Which of the following is an important source of energy in Iceland? a. coal b. geothermal energy c. oil and natural gas d. forests

b. geothermal energy

If a typhoon occurred in the United States, it would be called a(n) a. blizzard b. hurricane c. earthquake d. volcano

b. hurricane

Switzerland's cantons differ in all of the following ways EXCEPT a. economic activities b. language c. form of government d. religion

c. form of government

One sixth of Ireland is covered by a. glens b. bogs c. peat d. forests

c. peat

East Asia and the Pacific world have a. very few ethnic groups b. only one main religion c. a population of 1 billion d. diverse language groups

d. diverse language groups

The Steppe ecosystem is a. found only in Russia b. a frigid region with little wildlife c. a mountainous region used for herding animals d. a fertile region used for farming.

d. fertile region used for farming

When did the unification of Italy begin? a. in the early 400s b. int he late 1700s c. in the early 1900s d. in the mid-1800s

d. in the mid-1800s

Because of the moderating effects of the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift, most of the Nordic region has a a. polar climate b. continental climate c. cold, dry climate d. marine west coast climate

d. marine west coast climate

The economies of China and Southeast Asia are mostly based on a. agriculture b. commercial fishing c. manufacturing d. nomadic herding

d. nomadic herding

The heavy rains in South Asia are due to the a. continental air that blows from Asia's mainland over much of South Asia b. summer monsoons that pick up moisture from the southwest c. winter monsoons that bring cold air and low temperatures to the region d. scorching temperatures that can reach as high as 110 degrees F

: b. summer monsoons that pick up moisture from the southwest

The Equator is a line A. of Latitude. B. of longitude

A. of Latitude.

Western Europe occupies how much of the world's landmass? a. 3% b. 97% c. 15% d. 54%

a. 3%

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement a. Agriculture is a major economic activity in Ireland, but not in Scotland and Wales b. Part of Ireland is an independent country, while all of Scotland and Wales are part of Great Britain c. Ireland is physically separate from the rest of Great Britain, while Scotland, Wales, and England are part of the same island d. A large portion of the Irish population is Catholic, while most of the population of Scotland and Wales is Protestant

a. Agriculture is a major economic activity in Ireland, but not in Scotland and Wales

Why are there so few Jews in Poland? a. Because millions of Jews were executed by the Nazi's b.Many Jews migrated to Russia c. most died in roman wars d. Poland was never a large Jewish country

a. Because millions of Jews were executed by the Nazi's

How does Western Europe's proximity to the sea affect the region's climate? a. It makes the climate mild b. It makes the region prone to tsunamis c. It makes the region very cold in the winter but very hot in the summer d. It makes the region prone to hurricanes

a. It makes the climate mild

The equator is a line of a. Latitude b. Longitude

a. Latitude

Which of the following is an accurate statement about both Indonesia and the Philippines? a. They are each a group of islands. b. They were both ruled by the Netherlands in the 1600's. c. Nomadic herding remains a major economic activity in both countries. d. Christianity is a major religion in both countries.

a. They are each a group of islands.

What is a moor? a. a plain with no trees b. good farmland c. moss used for fuel d. wet, spongy ground

a. a plain with no trees

Ancient greece is credited with influencing Western ideas about a. democracy b. writing. c. the Renaissance. d. Christianity.

a. democracy

What type of climate region can be found in the interior of China and Mongolia a. grasslands b. desert scrub c. highlands d. rain forests

a. grasslands

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the economy of greece a. Grazing of sheep and goats is a common economic activity on the rugged mountain slopes of the country. b. Agriculture is not an important economic activity because of poor soil, sparse rainfall, and lack of modern technology. c. Forestry is a major economic activity in the central region. d. Athens, once the economic center of the country, has lost that position to the port city of Piraeus.

a. grazing of sheep and goats is a common economic activity on the rugged mountain slopes of the country

Which of the following has encouraged people to migrate to Western Europe in search of employment opportunites? a. the formation of the European Union b. economic growth c. the Industrial Revolution d. the strong agricultural industry

b. economic growth

Which of the following have affected Western Europe's ecosystem? a. human influence and varying altitudes b. economic activities c. climate and history d. migration and cultural diffusion

a. human influence and varying altitudes

Where is France's chief center of commercial industry located? a. in Paris and it's suburbs b. around the Massif Central c. along the Riviera d. in Bordeaux and it's surrounding area

a. in Paris and it's suburbs

Heavy industries in Wales have declined since the mid-1900's because of the a. lack of modern technology b. emphasis on service industries such as tourism c. use of more land for farming d. migration of many people to rural areas

a. lack of modern technology

In order to stimulate economic growth in recent years, the government of France a. privatized some government owned businesses b. put price and hiring freezes into effect until unemployment rates declined c. severely restricted trade with other European countries d. nationalized most private businesses

a. privatized some government owned businesses

A compulsory education is an education that is a. required for a certain number of years b. for people who want to pursue a profession in science c. based on mathematics d. for students who want to learn fine arts

a. required for a certain number of years

People in East Asia use terrace farming to overcome the problems of farming in areas where a. slopes are too steep for planting b. there is not enough rain c. rivers often flood the fields d. irrigation has not provided ample water

a. slopes are too steep for planting

Which of the following explains why the former Yugoslavia broke up into a number of small countries after Communist control ended in the late 1980s? a. tensions between different ethnic groups b. the desire of some republics to remain Communist c. pressure from Western European nations d. the lack of a common heritage

a. tensions between different ethnic groups

Although China is one of the most heavily populated countries in the world, a. the majority of the population is concentrated in the eastern and southern regions of the country. b. it is not as densely populated as the smaller countries of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. c. the coastal regions of Australia actually have a greater population density. d. the majority of the population is concentrated in the southwestern region of the country.

a. the majority of the population is concentrated in the eastern and southern regions of the country.

What landform separates the Iberian peninsula from the rest of Europe a. the Pyrenees b. the Meseta c. the Dinaric Alps d. the Cantabrian Mountains

a. the pyrenees

The three regions of Italy were united a. under the Roman Empire and not again until the mid-1800s b. continuously until the end of WWI, and then again following WWII. c. for 1,300 years until broken up by the Roman Empire. d. until the fifth century and then again beginning in the 1300's.

a. under the Roman Empire and not again until the mid-1800s

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the way that Hungary's economy changed following the breakup of the Soviet Union? a. Overwhelmed by internal conflicts, inflation and unemployment have remained high. b. A government program encouraging privatization helped turn around the economy. c. The change to a market-based economy increased the standard of living in the country within five years after the end of Soviet domination. d. The government retained control of most industries until they were modernized.

b. A government program encouraging privatization helped turn around the economy.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the northern region of italy a. The leading centers of the Renaissance are located there. b. About two thirds of Italy's factory products are made there. c. Vatican City is located there. d. Farming is difficult because of poor soil and outdated farming techniques.

b. About two-thirds of Italy's factory products are made there

All of the following are accurate statements about the island of Crete EXCEPT a. It was the center of Minoan culture. b. Archaeologists have discovered that it was destroyed by a massive earthquake. c. It fell into rapid decline around 1500 B.C. d. It was the center of Greek culture about 3,500 years ago.

b. Archaeologists have discovered that it was destroyed by a massive earthquake.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. The Netherlands has an extremely high population density. b. Despite it's location on the North Sea, the Netherlands has no important foreign trade ports. c. Dutch farmers fertilize heavily and use modern agricultural methods in order to make the best possible use of their land. d. The Dutch have taken 1/5 of their land from the sea, lakes, and swamps.

b. Despite it's location on the North Sea, the Netherlands has no important foreign trade ports.

Which of the following is NOT true? a. Marseille is a busy seaport on the Mediterranean b. Farming is the major activity in the Alps c. World-famous wines are produced in the Bordeaux region d. Paris is a major manufacturing center

b. Farming is the major activity in the Alps

Which of the following islands is split into two separate countries? a. Korea b. New Guinea c. New Zealand d. New Caledonia

b. New Guinea

The country in this region that is formed by two main islands is a. China b. New Zealand c. Australia d. New Guinea

b. New Zealand

which statement about Portugal is not true a. Portugal's economy is heading in new directions. b. Portugal was the birthplace of the Renaissance c. Only recently did the Portuguese grant independence to their largest African colonies. d. Portugal established a huge trading empire and colonized large parts of Africa and Brazil between 1400 and 1800.

b. Portugal was the birthplace of the renaissance

Which statement about Austria and Switzerland is NOT true? a. The Alps tower above both countries b. Switzerland has used Austria as a model for economic renewal c. Unlike Switzerland, Austria has mineral resources such as iron ore. d. Dairy farming and specialized industries are important in both countries.

b. Switzerland has used Austria as a model for economic renewal

The Nordic countries share all of the following characteristics except a. the same religion b. a similar terrain c. mixed economies and democratic systems d. a Viking heritage

b. a similar terrain

The process in which peoples adopt the practices of their neighbors is called a. Industrial Revolution b. cultural diffusion c. Renaissance d. movement

b. cultural diffusion

Parallels are a. Westerly winds that run east to west. b. lines of longitude. c. lines of latitude. d. Meridians.

b. lines of longitude.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the physical characteristics of Poland? a. thick forests, large reserves of coal, petroleum, and natural gas, mountainous region in the northeast b. mainly flat landscape, fertile soil except in the east and northeast, many lakes, large deposits of coal, sulfur, and copper, mountainous region in the south c. landscape dominated by plateaus, mountains, and high ridges, flat lands near riverbanks, large deposits of sulfur and copper in the northeast d. fertile soil only along riverbanks, mountainous region in the northwest, few mineral resources

b. mainly flat landscape, fertile soil except in the east and northeast, many lakes, large deposits of coal, sulfur, and copper, mountainous region in the south

What physical feature surrounds much of Western Europe? a. rivers b. oceans and seas c. the Alps d. the Northern European Plain

b. oceans and seas

About how much of China's population is rural? a. one half b. one third c. one fourth d. two thirds

b. one third

The basic landform pattern of Central Europe and Northern Eurasia consists of a. rugged mountain ranges stretching north and south across the whole expanse of the region b. plains in the west, lakes and mountains along the southern border, and mountains in the east c. lakes and mountains edging the southern border, with plains in both the eastern and western sections. d. elevated plains spreading across the entire region

b. plains in the west, lakes and mountains along the southern border, Mountains in the east

All the following are ways that italy has changed that a. only about 10 percent of the work force is now employed in agriculture b. production of automobiles declined since the 1950's. c. trees have been cleared, leaving only scrub vegetation. d. in recent years, the government has encouraged the development of new factories and services.

b. production of automobiles declined since 1950s

In contrast to the southern Uplands and the Highlands, the central Lowlands of Scotland a. is a less industrialized regions b. supports a higher percentage of the population c. is a region where the population is more likely to maintain ancient traditions d. has more lochs

b. supports a higher percentage of the population

Where do most people in Scotland live? a. near the North Sea b. the Central Lowlands c. the Highlands d. the Southern Uplands

b. the Central Lowlands

Which of the following regions of China is lightly populated? a. the northeastern coast b. the Plateau of Tibet c. the Yangtze River valley d. the southeastern coast

b. the Plateau of Tibet

The Himalayas and the Plateau of Tibet were created by a. centuries of volcanic activity in the Pacific region b. the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates c. monsoon winds and ocean currents d. the powerful flow of the major rivers of China

b. the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates

What common geographical feature of central Europe and Northern Eurasia has allowed for easy migration a. high mountains b. broad plains c. coniferous forests d. low mountains

b.Broad Plains

In which hemisphere does Central Europe and Northern Eurasia lie a. Western b. Northern c. Southern d. Eastern

b.Northern

The traditional natural border between Europe and Asia is formed by the a. Caucasus Mountains b. Ural Mountains c. Yenisei River d. Volga River

b.Ural Mountains

How are Spain and Portugal alike a. Both countries occupy their own landmass b. Neither of the two countries is a member of the European Union. c. Both Spain and Portugal established colonial empires during the fifteenth century. d. Rainfall is abundant in all parts of the two countries.

c. Both Spain and Portugal established colonial empires during the fifteenth century.

The mountains lying between the black sea and Caspian sea are the a. Pamirs b. Urals c. Caucasus d. Tian Shan

c. Caucasus

Which of the following is NOT true of Greece's relationship with the sea? a. Shipbuilding is an important industry in Greece. b. Greece relies on the sea for trade and contact with it's islands. c. Greece relies on both the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea for irrigation d. Greece has one of the world's largest commercial fleets.

c. Greece relies on both the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea for irrigation

What two oceans are found in East Asia? a. Atlantic and Pacific b. Pacific and Arctic c. Pacific and Indian d. Indian and Atlantic

c. Pacific and Indian

The tundra ecosystem can be found in a. Romania b. Serbia and Nontenegro c. Russia d. Albania

c. Russia

What is the relationship between the Czech Republic and Slovakia? a. Slovakia is the southern region of the Czech Republic. b. Fighting between the two countries has caused frequent border changes over the centuries. c. The two regions were joined together as one country after World War I and were separated peacefully again in 1993. d. Although they are technically two separate countries, Slovakia exerts a great deal of influence over Czech politics and policies.

c. The two regions were joined together as one country after World War I and were separated peacefully again in 1993.

Austrailia's climate is mostly a. wet and tropical b. subarctic c. arid and semiarid d. tropical wet and dry

c. arid and semiarid

Which of the following is not a major economic activity in the Nordic nations? a. oil and gas production b. farming c. coal mining d. fishing

c. coal mining

Which of the following physical characteristics of England fueled the Industrial Revolution? a. rich farmland in the Lowlands b. natural gas deposits in the North Sea c. coal resources in the Midlands d. oil reserves in the North

c. coal resources in the Midlands

Although there are a number of ecosystems within Central Europe and Northern Eurasia the largest portion of land is a. grassland b. desert scrub c. coniferous forest d. tundra

c. coniferous forest

Which of the following is not true about Spain's climate a. Dry African winds blowing over the land make southeastern Spain the driest region in the country. b. Most of Spain has a Mediterranean climate of mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. c. Due to it's high elevation, the Meseta in central Spain has an extremely wet climate.This answer is correct. d. Moist Atlantic winds rising over the Cantabrian Mountains int he northeastern section of the country bring ample rain to this region.

c. due to it's high elevation the Meseta in central Spain has an extremely wet climate

Australia's landscape can be described as a. mountainous with many snow-covered peaks b. river valleys with ample vegetation c. flat with deserts and low mountains d. a peninsula with many rivers

c. flat with deserts and low mountains

The quote "God made the world, but the Dutch made the Netherlands" refers to a. irrigation of dry, arid regions to make them habitable b. preserving farmland from the encroachment of urban c. reclaiming land from the sea, lakes and swamps d. transforming rocky terrain into farmland

c. reclaiming land from the sea, lakes and swamps

Besides the Pyrenees, what other physical features isolate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe? a. desert regions b. the French Alps c. steep coastal cliffs d. unnavigable rivers

c. steep coastal cliffs

The highest point of a mountain is called a a. base b. slope c. summit d. peak

c. summit

Much of East Asia's physical landscape, including the Himalayas, was created by a. ocean currents b. volcanic eruptions c. tectonic forces. d. monsoons

c. tectonic forces.

Which two French regions lie in the south central and southeastern France? a. Normandy and Provence b. the Paris Basin and the Cote D Azur c. the Massif Central and the Alps d. Alsace and Lorraine

c. the Massif Central and the Alps

What land form covers most of Poland? a. Hungarian Basin b. Carpathian mountains c. the North European plain d. Dinaric Alps

c. the North European plain

Most of the Nordic region has a mild marine west coast climate because a. winds blowing over the North Sea bring abundant rain to the region b. mountains running through Norway prevent the warm, moist ocean winds from reaching the area c. the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift moderate the weather and keep the coast free of ice d. the region lies in the northern latitudes and reaches into the Arctic Circle and the polar zones

c. the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift moderate the weather and keep the coast free of ice

Most of the Nordic region has a mild marine west coast climate because a. winds blowing over the North Sea bring abundant rain to the region b. mountains running through Norway prevent the warm, moist ocean winds from reaching the area c. the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift moderate the weather and keep the coast free of ice d. the region lies in the northern latitudes and reaches into the Arctic Circle and the polar zones

c. the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift moderate the weather and keep the coast free of ice

Why have many Italians migrated to the north in recent years? a. to be closer to the beautiful, magnificent Alps b. to escape the hot climate of the south c. to work in northern factories d. to be closer to European culture and McDonalds.

c. to work in northern factories

How has Italy Economy Change since 1950 a. Small factories are slowly disappearing as larger ones continue to replace them throughout the country. b. Italy has withdrawn from the European Union. c. More people are working in manufacturing and service industries. d. Farming and tourism have become Italy's most important economic activities.

c.more people are working in manufacturing and service industries

Central Europe and Northern Eurasia span a. four continents b. three continents c. two continents d. one continent

c.two continents

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the economy of Greece? a. Forestry is a major economic activity in the central region. b. Tourism is not a big industry. c. There are no major port cities in the country. d. Agriculture is an important part of the Greek economy.

d. Agriculture is an important part of the Greek economy.

Countries with highly industrialized economies include Japan, South Korea, and a. Laos b. New Zealand c. Borneo d. Australia

d. Australia

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Spain and Portugal? a. Both countries are part of the Iberian Peninsula. b. Industry now plays a more important role in the economies of both countries than it did in the past. c. Both countries, at one time had vast empires. d. Both countries have Basque-speaking regions.

d. Both countries have Basque-speaking regions.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin? a. the United States b. Germany c. Ireland d. England

d. England

Why is the Ruhr Valley important to Germany's economy? a. It is popular with tourist. b. It is a leading center of trade and finance. c. It is the cultural center of Germany. d. It produces most of Germany's iron and steel.

d. It produces most of Germany's iron and steel.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. Luxembourg is smaller than the state of Rhode Island b. Important economic activities in Luxembourg include steel manufacturing and service industries. c. Luxembourg has close cultural ties to Germany, France, and Belgium d. Luxembourg has one of the lowest standards of living in Europe.

d. Luxembourg has one of the lowest standards of living in Europe.

Buddhism is widely practiced in all of the following countries except a. Japan b. Taiwan c. Vietnam d. Malaysia

d. Malaysia

What area is part of the United Kingdom but not part of Great Britain? a. Scotland and Wales b. the Republic of Ireland c. all of Ireland d. Northern Ireland

d. Northern Ireland

Which of the following explains how Czechoslovakia was divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993? a. The division was imposed by Russia b. The division resulted from civil war. c. The division was imposed by the United Nations d. The division resulted in a peaceful separation

d. The division resulted in a peaceful seperation

Which of the following is NOT true of the Po River Valley? a. The region is the country's most productive agricultural area. b. About two thirds of Italy's factory products are made in the region. c. Hydroelectricity from the Alps powers many of the region's factors d. The region is the site of Italy's major cultural center.

d. The region is the site of Italy's major cultural center.

The Nordic nations share all of the following except a. related languages b. a northern location c. a common religion d. a common landform pattern

d. a common landform pattern

What is the euro? a. another name given for Western European nations b. a common market between countries c. the period when people migrated to Western Europe d. a single currency used by European Union member nations

d. a single currency used by European Union member nations

How can Bosnia-Herzegovina best be described? a. as unified nation b. as a peaceful and prosperous nation c. communist government d. as a nation of conflicting ethnic groups

d. as a nation of conflicting ethnic groups

the European Union was formed by a. all the countries in Europe b. people who work in factories in Western Europe c. six Western European nations that wanted a "common market" for their mutual economic benefit d. companies that do business in Western Europe

d. companies that do business in Western Europe

London became one of the greatest commercial and shipping centers in the world mainly because a. of its location on the Atlantic Ocean b. of the lasting influence of the Roman Empire over European markets c. it is the city that lies closest to the mainland of Europe d. ships could sail directly into its port

d. ships could sail directly into its port

Scotland's lakes and rugged highlands were created by a. volcanic activity b. weather and erosion c. tectonic shifts d. the movement of glaciers

d. the movement of glaciers

The climate of the Southeast Asian islands on and around the Equator is a. cool and dry b. continental c. hot and dry d. tropical wet.

d. tropical wet

Following the break up of the soviet union the economies of Central European and Northern Eurasia countries generally moved from a. impoverishment to prosperity b. communism to socialism c. recession to depression d. communism to capitalism

d.communism to capitalism

What institution remained strong in Poland even after the Communist takeover of the country?

the Roman Catholic Church