World Geography Final Review
Which factor best explains the climate distribution of northern Brazil?
Being located at tropical latitudes
Argentina, Brazil, and Chile have which type of economy?
The South is too cold and windy.
The 1989 parliamentary elections in Poland demonstrated that which of the following was occurring in Eastern Europe?
The diffusion of democratic ideals
____________ has had the greatest effect on patterns of settlement in Canadadue to its correlation with _______.
latitude....climate
Based on the data provided in the chart above, which of the countries above probably has the LOWEST standard of living?
Albania
Which of the following countries was NOT created from other countries after World War I?
Bulgaria
How did the fall of the Berlin Wall and the resulting reforms affect the culture of Germany?
Democratic elections determined the government of a unified Germany.
An area in Texas has several months of heavy rain. This season is often following periods of drought. What is likely the cause?
El Nino effect
The seven continents of the world share many types of landforms. All have deserts EXCEPT --
Europe
Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?
Factors That Influence Weather
A large part of the Netherlands was once covered by shallow seas, inland lakes, and swamps. The Dutch turned this wetland into dry land suitable for farming and building by constructing polders. Polders are areas of land that were once submerged under water. They are made by building dikes to hold back the water and using pumps and canals to artificially drain the lowlands.What problem is MOST likely to arise from the Dutch polder system?
Flooding causing environmental damage
Which European country ranks highest in agricultural exports?
France
Scientists in Alberta, Canada are studying the province's declining grizzly bear population and its causes. Which of the following tools would best help them combine and track changes to various pieces of data, such as the bears' habitat areas, migration paths, areas of road traffic and human development?
Geographical information system
In which ways have the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains affected the population distribution of Latin America?
Limited the areas in which cities could easily develop
How has the discovery of emeralds altered the lifestyles of people in Brazil?
Many have moved to the area for employment opportunities.
Which two factors have the greatest effect on climate?
Latitude and distance from water
Which of the following is true about Europe?
More than one/half of Europe's land area is used for agriculture
Why do some British leaders and citizens believe that the United Kingdom should have the right to control Northern Ireland?
Most of Northern Ireland's residents are descended from English and Scottish settlers.
Which of these landforms contributed the MOST to the development of ethnic differences throughout Europe?
Mountains
Over time, people's perception of the American Southwest has changed. Which description below BEST describes the Southwest of the past and present?
Past: wasteland with little life;Present: diverse landscapes, plant and animal life.
What characteristic is an attribute of Brazilian culture?
Portuguese is the chief language.
Which of these factors most influence the climate of Death Valley?
Rain-shadow effect and low elevation
Which of the following is a river in Europe?
Rubicon
Which of the following caused millions of Irish people to migrate to the United States during the 1840s?
The potato crop in Ireland failed, leading to famine.
How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?
There was an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.
Which characteristic do countries belonging to the European Union (EU) have in common?
They are located on the same continent.
How did the Columbian Exchange affect European nations?
They received many new products from overseas.
What was the main reason Jews left Europe in the years before 1948?
They were trying to escape persecution and discrimination.
How were patterns of trade affected after the opening of this major engineering project?
Trading ships have a shorter route through Panama.
Which of the following is shaped primarily by climate and soil characteristics?
Vegetation regions
Using the map above and your knowledge of social studies, which nation was broken into five countries that experienced civil war and international conflict since 1991?
Yugoslavia
The sea has played an important role in the history of the United Kingdom, providing all of the following EXCEPT a —
basis for the tropical tourism industry
In the late 1800s, new farming technologies caused people to see the Great Plains as a —
vast area to be settled
The fundamental purpose of the Canal Expansion-Third Set of Locks Project is to maintain the competitiveness and value of the Canal route by generating higher revenues and benefits for the Republic of Panama over the long range in a sustainable manner. To this end, it is proposed that the Canal be provided with the capacity necessary to meet the growing demand with competitive service levels and increase the value of the Canal route by allowing the transit of Post Panamax ships. The project described in the excerpt is an example of how technology and human modifications of the environment can —
contribute to the economic development of a country
The Piney Woods of East Texas is an example of a formal region because it — New Question New Question
has similar features throughout
Europe has many different cultures across the continent. Which geographical feature below contributes most to these differences?
mountains
Chicken Tikka Massala is now a true British national dish, not only because it is the most popular, but because it is a perfect illustration of the way Britain absorbs and adapts external influences. Chicken Tikka is an Indian dish. The Massala sauce was added to satisfy the desire of British people to have their meat served in gravy.—British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, speech to the Social Market Foundation in London, 2001 In his speech Secretary Cook uses the Chicken Tikka Massala example to explain that—
multiculturalism has enriched Great Britain.
About a third of the Netherlands is land that has been reclaimed from the sea. Most of the reclaimed land is used for crop production and dairy farming, although about 25 percent is used for roads, housing and parks. These areas of reclaimed land are called?
polders
What is the primary human geographic factor that defines the region of Latin America?
similar language
What pattern of culture creates a unifying influence among people in nations across Latin America?
similar religion
Italy is a modern country with an ancient history. It was the seat of the Roman Empire, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the center of the Catholic Church. Today, Italy is known for the architecture and art that remain from past centuries. Based on the description above, what is the BEST characterization of modern Italy?
traditional and historic
What type of vegetation dominates the basin of the Amazon River in South America?
tropical rain forest
What new innovations in energy enable the building of the Panama Canal?
use of steam-powered engines
