World Geography Mid-Term

About _____ of the United States is covered in woodlands. A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 4/5 D. 1/2

B. 1/3

The Andes mountains are located along the _____ coast of South America. A. North B. South C. East D. West

D. West

What percentage of Canadians work in the manufacturing industry? A. 76% B. 13% C. 9% D. 2%

B. 13%

The 2 countries that officially colonized canada and would continue to have issues with each other for hundreds of years after are: A. England and Germany B. England and France C. France and Mexico D. The United States and England

B. England and France

At two times each year, the direct rays of the sun are centered on the equator (due to the hilt of the earth), these two times are known as: A. Solstices B. Equinoxes C. First day of winter D. First day of summer

B. Equinoxes

A political map is best used to show: A. Where Republicans or democrats are located B. Features on the earths surface that humans created such as cities, states, territories, or countries C. Densely populated areas on the planet D. The continents true sizes by eliminating distortion

B. Features on the earths surface that humans created such as cities, states, territories, or countries

The 2 dominant languages in canada are: A. French and Spanish B. French and English C. English and Spanish D. English and German E. French and German

B. French and English

The st. Lawrence seaway connects _____ to the _____. A. Mississippi River; Gulf of Mexico B. Great Lakes; Atlantic Ocean C. McKenzie river; Arctic Ocean D. Mississippi River; Ohio River

B. Great Lakes; Atlantic Ocean

North central and the northeast part of the US, as well as the southern part of canada have which type of climate region? A. Mediterranean B. Humid continental C. Marine west coast D. Tropical

B. Humid continental

The water elements on the earths surface are known as the: A. Biosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere D. Lithosphere

B. Hydrosphere

A climate sub-region defined by moderate temperature and rainfall, abundant vegetation, and is usually highly populated, such as southern California. A. Humid subtropical B. Mediterranean C. Tropical wet and dry D. Marine west coast

B. Mediterranean

The largest city in Latin America is: A. Rio de Janeiro B. Mexico City C. Cozumel D. Nassau

B. Mexico city

The _____ river flows west to east, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, it starts in the Andes mountains and is fed by over 1,000 tributaries. A. Orinoco river B. Nile river C. Amazon river D. Parana river

C. Amazon river

Pampas are: A. A culture blended of spanish and native people B. A type of fruit exported out of South America C. Areas of grasslands and rich soil whose main products are cattle and wheat grain D. A tourist location found in the Caribbean

C. Areas of grasslands and rich soil whose main products are cattle and wheat grain

The layer of gasses that surround the earth A. Lithosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hemisphere

C. Atmosphere

The type of precipitation that occurs in hot, moist climates, where the sun quickly heats the air, the heated air rises, and by afternoon clouds form and rain falls. A. Orographie B. Frontal C. Conventional D. Snow

C. Conventional

What was canadas early economy built on? A. Mining B. Fishing C. Fur trade D. Eskimo training

C. Fur trade

The type of climate sub-region we have in Louisiana is called: A. Tropical wet B. Mediterranean C. Humid subtropical D. Humid continental

C. Humid subtropical

All the following are subregions of canada except: A. Atlantic provinces B. Core provinces C. Igloo provinces D. Praire provinces E. Pacific province and the territories

C. Igloo provinces

All of the following are the most highly urbanized countries in South America (above 90%) except: A. Columbia B. Argentina C. Venezuela D. Uruguay

A. Columbia

Mexico has a _____ climate zone. A. Dry B. Wet C. Tropical D. Marine west coast

A. Dry

An interdependent community of plants and animals is known as: A. Ecosystem B. Forest C. High school freshman D. Rain forest

A. Ecosystem

The caribbean islands were primarily settled and claimed by the spanish, they were mostly untouched by other European powers (True/False).

False

A birch, maple, or oak tree wold be examples of deciduous trees (True/False)

True

Canada and the US are two of the richest countries in the world for natural resources like minerals and fossil fuels (True/False).

True

More than 80% of all Canadians live on just 10% of the total land (True/False).

True

What percentage of Canadians work in the service industry? A. 76% B. 13% C. 9% D. 2%

A. 76%

The part of the earths surface where all the plants and animals live A. Biosphere B. Lithosphere C. Atmosphere D. Livosphere

A. Biosphere

Spanish explorer _____ landed on the coast of Mexico with his soldiers in 1519 and marches inland, they conquered the Aztecs by 1521. A. Hernando Cortez B. Christopher Columbus C. Francisco pizarro D. Dora

A. Hernando Cortez

Where is the Tropic of Cancer located? A. In the northern hemisphere at 23.5 degrees north B. In the Southern Hemisphere at 23.5 degrees south C. On the equator D. On the moon

A. In the northern hemisphere at 23.5 degrees north

Mexico has developed into a (an) _____ economy. A. Industrial B. Agricultural C. Mining D. Fishing

A. Industrial

North America is the worlds _____ leading exporter of food. A. Largest B. Second largest C. Third largest D. Fourth largest

A. Largest

The Aztec empire was located primarily in: A. Mexico B. Central Mercia C. The caribbean D. South America

A. Mexico

The northern most river that we studied in South America is the: A. Orinoco river B. Nile river C. Amazon river D. Parana river

A. Orinoco river

Physical maps and topographic maps are very similar, one way to tell the difference between the two is: A. Physical maps represent differences in physical features by color while topographic maps represent differences in physical features with line density B. Physical maps represent population with dots C. Topographic maps show governmental boundaries such as states, territories, or countries D. Physical maps and topographic maps have no differences

A. Physical maps represent differences in physical features by color while topographic maps represent differences in physical features with line density

The British brought which religion to canada? A. Protestantism B. Roman Catholicism C. Judaism D. Buddhism

A. Protestantism

A zone around the Pacific Ocean which is the location of most of the worlds active volcanos A. Ring of fire B. Ring of death C. Volcano ring D. Pacific ring

A. Ring of fire

All the following oceans surround North America except: A. Southern ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

A. Southern ocean

Where do most of the tornados in North America take place? A. The Great Plains - Midwest B. The Atlantic - gulf coast C. Northern US and canada D. Southwest US

A. The Great Plains - Midwest

This landform extends from Alaska to New Mexico and contains the highest peak in North America - mt. McKinley. A. The Rocky Mountains B. The interior lowlands C. The Appalachian highlands D. The eastern lowlands

A. The Rocky Mountains

A climate sub-region characterized by permanently frozen land with no trees is: A. Tundra B. Subarctic C. Ice caps D. Humid continental

A. Tundra

Brazil's population primarily lives in _____ areas. A. Urban B. Rural

A. Urban

Mexicos population primarily lives in _____ areas. A. Urban B. Rural

A. Urban

The Caribbean's population primarily lives in _____ areas. A. Urban B. Rural

A. Urban

Location where magma erupts from the earth A. Volcano B. Lava C. Mantle D. Earthquake

A. Volcano

Terraced farming was used by the inca as: A. An ancient method of farming that involves the use of cattle to prepare fields B. An ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes C. A way to farm lands using advanced forms of irrigation D. A technique used to clear fields by cutting down trees, brush, and grass and burning the debris

B. An ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes

The spanish brought what religion with them to Latin America? A. Protestantism B. Catholicism C. Judaism D. Buddhism

B. Catholicism

The Mayan empire was located primarily in: A. Mexico B. Central America C. The caribbean D. South america

B. Central America

The idea that the earths large land masses are constantly in motion is known as: A. The electric slide B. Continental drift C. Glaciation D. Lincoln continental

B. Continental drift

A boundary between tectonic plates that are moving towards each other A. Divergent boundary B. Convergent boundary C. Transform boundary D. State boundary

B. Convergent boundary

Ontario and Quebec make up the _____ provinces. A. Atlantic B. Core C. Prairie D. Pacific and territories

B. Core

A boundary between tectonic plates that are moving apart from each other A. Convergent boundary B. Divergent boundary C. Transform boundary D. State boundary

B. Divergent boundary

Weathering in which the rock is changed in size but not composition A. Chemical B. Mechanical C. Erosion D. Glaciation

B. Mechanical

All of the following are major rivers of South America except: A. Orinoco river B. Nile river C. Amazon river D. Parana river

B. Nile river

The capital of canada is: A. Toronto B. Ottawa C. Montreal D. Vancouver

B. Ottawa

Instrument used to measure strength of earthquakes A. Seismograph B. Richter scale C. Tsunami D. Shake-o-meter

B. Richter scale

The French brought which religion to canada? A. Protestantism B. Roman Catholicism C. Judaism D. Buddhism

B. Roman Catholicism

Central America's population primarily lives in _____ areas. A. Urban B. Rural

B. Rural

By land mass, canada is the _____ largest country in the world. A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

B. Second

The earths surface is not solid but rather broken in pieces, these pieces are known as: A. Telephonic plates B. Tectonic plates C. Flying Saucers D. Floating platters

B. Tectonic plates

The 3 major island groups of the Caribbean are all of the following except: A. The bahamas B. The philippines C. The greater Antilles D. The lesser Antilles

B. The philippines

The solid portion of the earths surface made up of the crust and the top layer of mantle A. Atmosphere B. Stratosphere C. Lithosphere D. Hydrosphere

C. Lithosphere

The pacific coast (north California to south Alaska) has what type of climate region? A. Mediterranean B. Humid subtropical C. Marine west coast D. Semiarid E. Desert

C. Marine west coast

All the following are important rivers in North America except: A. McKenzie B. Mississippi C. Nile D. Ohio E. Missouri

C. Nile

What is urban sprawl? A. The clearing out of suburbs and exurbs B. The rapid migration from one country to another C. Poorly planned development that spreads a city's population over a wider and wider geographical area D. The spread of modern culture from one city to another

C. Poorly planned development that spreads a city's population over a wider and wider geographical area

The first nomads/natives that came to North America after the last ice age came from: A. Mexico B. Japan over the Pacific Ocean C. Siberia over Beringia D. Cuba over the Gulf of Mexico

C. Siberia over Beringia

Which part of North America is made up of desert climate regions? A. Northeast US B. Central canada C. Southwest US D. The interior plains

C. Southwest US

The mestizo culture consists of people of mixed _____ and _____ heritage. A. French; Spanish B. French; Native C. Spanish; Native D. Native; African

C. Spanish; Native

Who won the French and Indian war? A. The indians B. The French C. The British D. The Americans

C. The British

Latin America is surrounded by all of the following oceans and seas except: A. The Atlantic Ocean B. The Gulf of Mexico C. The Mediterranean Sea D. The Caribbean Sea E. The Pacific Ocean

C. The Mediterranean Sea

By land mass, the United States is the _____ largest country in the world. A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

C. Third

What is the largest city in canada? A. Katie B. Vancouver C. Toronto D. Newfoundland

C. Toronto

The one day each year with the least daylight hours due to the earths tilt is known as: A. Summer solstice B. Spring equinox C. Winter solstice D. Autumnal equinox

C. Winter solstice

About _____ of canada is covered in woodlands. A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 4/5 D. 1/2

D. 1/2

How many people live in canada? A. 11 million B. 327 million C. 1.3 billion D. 37 million

D. 37 million

The slash and burn technique was used as: A. An ancient method of farming that involves the use of cattle to prepare fields B. An ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes C. A way to farm lands using advanced forms of irrigation D. A technique used to clear fields by cutting down trees, brush, and grass and burning the debris

D. A technique used to clear fields by cutting down trees, brush, and grass and burning the debris

The PRI party introduced _____ to Mexico. A. Communism B. Catholicism C. Tacos D. Democracy

D. Democracy

A climate sub-region characterized by a lack of precipitation is: A. Humid continental B. Tropical wet C. Tropical wet and dry D. Desert

D. Desert

Which of the following is NOT a factor effecting weather? A. Elevation B. Water vapor C. Air movement D. Drought

D. Drought

Hot molten rock inside the earth A. Lava B. Mantle C. Core D. Magma

D. Magma

A climate sub-region identified by clouds, fog, and rain as many as 200 days per year. A. Humid subtropical B. Tropical wet C. Tropical wet and dry D. Marine west coast

D. Marine west coast

All of the following are important industries found within Latin America except: A. Agriculture B. Tourism C. Mining D. Medical equipment and services

D. Medical equipment and services

The southern most river that we studied in South America is the: A. Orinoco river B. Nile river C. Amazon river D. Parana river

D. Parana river

What is the metis (may-tees) culture? A. People of mixed English and French heritage B. People of Asian descent C. Early cajuns D. People of mixed French and native heritage E. There is no such thing

D. People of mixed French and native heritage

Which province is Montreal—the 2nd largest city in canada—located? A. British Columbia B. Saskatchewan C. Prince Edward Island D. Quebec

D. Quebec

The inca empire was located primarily in: A. Mexico B. Central America C. The caribbean D. South america

D. South America

This landform consists of flat, coastal plains that stretch from Florida to Texas. A. The Rocky Mountains B. The interior lowlands C. The Appalachian highlands D. The eastern lowlands

D. The eastern lowlands

A layer of gases released by the burning of fossil fuels traps solar energy and causing higher temperatures, this is known as: A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Bovine flatulence D. The greenhouse effect

D. The greenhouse effect

Florida and Hawaii have what type of climate region? A. Mediterranean B. Humid continental C. Marine west coast D. Tropical

D. Tropical

50% of Canadians live in cities (True/False).

False

75% of French Canadians live in Nunavut (True/False).

False

Canada is the worlds biggest consumer of energy sources (True/False).

False

Central America would be ruled by Great Britain until 1842, when they declared their independence and took the name of the united provinces of Central America (True/False).

False

Deserts are always defined by hot climates (True/False).

False

In 1854, Mexico achieved its independence from Portugal (True/False).

False

The Mackenzie river feeds into the Mississippi River (True/False).

False

Most of canadas population lives within 100 miles of the US border (True/False).

True

Terrorism is the unlawful use of, or threatened use of, force or violence against individuals or property for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear for political or social ends (True/False).

True

The first loose confederation or political union of Ontario, Quebec, and eventually the rest of the Canadian territories was called "the dominion of canada" (True/False).

True

There are a wide variety of religions and languages spoken in the caribbean (True/False).

True