World Geography Semester 2 Cumulative Exam

Which of the following is the best definition of globalization? A. the removal of political influence from world economies B. the drift of continents toward the geographic center of the Earth C. the process of the world shrinking and becoming more connected D. the addition of economic interests to global cultural interests Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

NOT D Correct Answer -- C

Which of the following statements about loans from the IMF and World Bank is false? A. Corrupt leaders often embezzle funds, but countries must repay the money anyway, even after the leader is removed from office. B. Loans never are spent in ways that benefit economic growth. C. Loan requirements may force nations to cut spending on social programs, including health care and education. D. Required debt payments sometimes exceed annual Gross Domestic Product. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Correct Answer -- B

Which of the following statements about economic sectors are true? I. A subsistence farmer and a miner both are employed in the primary economic sector. II. A person who works in a bread factory is employed in the primary economic sector. III. A construction worker is employed in the secondary economic sector. IV. An airline pilot is employed in the tertiary economic sector. A. I., II., III., and IV. B. I. and III. only C. I., III., and IV. D. I., II., and III. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Why is French still used as the language for commerce in Morocco and Algeria? A. Both countries are seeking membership in the European Union, which requires the use of a European language. B. Arabic is used only for religious purposes, and it is sacrilegious to use it for anything else. C. Both countries are former colonies of France. D. The French prime minister is the head of state for both countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following statements about the role of women in the world economy is false? A. Women produce half of the world's food. B. Women make up 45% of the world's workforce. C. Women earn half of the world's wages. D. Woman own 1% of the world's property. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Correct Answer -- C

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. 2045-03-02-03-00-v2_files/i0090000.jpg Based on the map above and your understanding of climate zones, which region is best suited for agriculture? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Deciding where agriculture is produced and what products are cultivated is most dependent on __________. A. climate B. proximity to water sources C. the availability of technology D. the economic conditions of the market Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Agricultural consumption refers to __________. A. the types of food we eat B. the types of farms we have C. the amount of rainfall we receive D. the amount of money we get from a sale Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

All of the following regions in the United States have higher population densities, except the __________. A. Southwest B. Northeast C. Pacific Coast D. Great Lakes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. 2045-10-02-03-00_files/i0140000.jpg According to this graph of the population of Japan's urban areas, which city would most likely be considered a primate city? A. Tokyo B. Nagoya C. Yokohama D. Kawasaki Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

The traditional physical boundary between Europe and Asia is the __________. A. Pyrenees B. Himalayan Mountain Range C. Ural Mountain Range D. Ganges River Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

The many immigrant groups in Texas contributed to the cultural identity of Texas in all of the following ways EXCEPT: a. incorporating different types of cuisine into Texas society b. bringing gothic architecture and building Catholic churches c. establishing newspapers and schools in their native languages d. maintaining all of the traditions of their native country and not adopting any American customs Please select the best answer from the choices provided

NOT B Correct Answer -- D

The government of New Zealand reached a settlement with the Maori people in 1995. Which of the following was not one of that terms that was agreed upon in that settlement? A. The government returned some the land to the Maori people. B. The Maori people received payment from the government. C. The government of New Zealand issued a formal apology to the Maori people. D. Maori was added as an official language. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

NOT C OR B Correct Answer -- D

How does a socialist government with a command economy manage its economy? The government lets producers set wages for workers. The government owns all homes and other forms of housing. The government allows consumers to make their own choices. The government controls factories and other forms of production.

The government controls factories and other forms of production.

What is one example of a closed economy? a barter system that does not rely on money or other currency a restricted system that blocks trade with international partners a trade-based system that encourages the flow of goods and services an old-fashioned system that preserves traditional choices and customs

a restricted system that blocks trade with international partners

The growing political and economic influence of the European Union, the spread of American popular culture and political ideals, and the influence of the Internet are all examples of the __________ of global culture. A. westernization B. easternization C. socialization D. democratization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

The __________ is an important waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. A. Dead Sea B. Jordan River C. Bab al-Mandab D. Suez Canal Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. 2045-03-02-01-00-v2_files/i0080000.jpg Which of the following physical characteristics best explains the climate of the area that is circled in black on the climate map above? A. the Gobi Desert B. the Himalayan Mountains C. the Malay Archipelago D. the Ural Mountains Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

During the __________ Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, Europe underwent major developments in industry. A. Agricultural B. Industrial C. Social D. Environmental Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Since 1965, the majority of immigrants to the United States have come from __________. A. Eastern Europe and Africa B. Latin America and Asia C. Western Europe and the Pacific Islands D. Oceania and Africa Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The active seismic region surrounding the Pacific Ocean is known as the __________. A. Great Barrier Reef B. Ring of Fire C. Great Artesian Basin D. Vinson Massif region Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The region of Latin America was most significantly influenced by __________ colonization. A. French and Swedish B. Spanish and Portuguese C. English and Dutch D. French and Dutch Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The three largest mountain ranges in the United States are the Pacific Mountain System, the Appalachian Mountains, and the __________ Mountains. A. Andes B. Rocky C. Cascade D. Canadian Shield Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following is not a barrier to economic development? A. foreign debt B. political stability C. widespread disease D. low levels of social welfare Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following will a highly developed country likely not possess? A. a high GDP B. a low literacy rate C. clean drinking water D. a high life expectancy rate Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following statements about the economies of the Pacific Islands is false? A. Tourism is an important part of the economies of the Pacific Islands. B. Each Pacific Island economy centers around the production of wool products. C. Some island countries receive aid from wealthier nations. D. Most Pacific Island countries import large quantities of raw materials in order to export finished products. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Correct Answer -- B

Which of the following physical features is not found in Africa? A. Mount Kilimanjaro B. the Sahara Desert C. the island of Madagascar D. the Euphrates River Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

As part of considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should understand a problem and brainstorm solutions. examine information and weigh disadvantages. examine information and ask questions. understand a problem and identify the cause.

examine information and ask questions.

How was the escarpment in Texas formed? a. volcano b. typhoon c. hurricane d. earthquake Please select the best answer from the choices provided

C

The post-colonial political climate of most Latin American countries is best described as __________. A. stable; following independence, most countries established democratic governments that have been largely successful B. stable; following independence, most countries established dictatorial governments that have been largely successful. C. unstable; following independence, many countries experienced shifting political leadership, coups, and civil wars D. unstable; following independence, many countries elected a series of democratic leaders who were ineffective Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following does not tend to increase a city's size, influence, and importance? A. The city contains cultural opportunities, such as universities, museums, and sports teams. B. The city is home to political institutions. C. The city has few higher-order services. D. The city has economic institutions, such as banking, deep-water ports, and manufacturing facilities. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following generalizations about development is false? A. Countries with high GDP generally have higher development. B. Countries that struggle economically generally struggle in social welfare areas as well. C. There is only one way for geographers to measure development. D. Most nations in Western Europe are considered to be developed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following statements about how westernization has impacted the global economy is false? A. Westernization creates a global culture that expands the market for goods and services across the globe. B. Westernization increases competition among goods' producers, which drives down cost for the consumer. C. Westernization maintains individual ethnic cultures and caters to individual countries and their demands. D. Westernization promotes capitalism and industrialization, thus providing jobs in developing nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following statements about women in most developing economies is false? A. Women are more likely to work in the informal sector of the economy. B. Women are more likely to be poor. C. Women cite balancing career and family as their most important professional goal. D. Women are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Correct Answer -- C

Which of the following statements best characterizes the impact of agriculture on different regions of the world? A. Agriculture has had a major impact on all regions of the civilized world. B. Regions of the world that are best suited to growing cash crops, such as wheat and corn, receive the most economic benefit. C. Poor regions of the world benefit most from agriculture, because it serves as a substitute for high-tech industry. D. Tropical regions of the world have benefited the most from agriculture because their climates are best suited for growing large amounts of high-value crops. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

The majority of Europe's raw materials are imported. Consider the relationship between that fact and the air and water pollution in Europe today. What best explains this relationship? A. Europe imports large amounts of raw materials for its manufacturing industry, and industrialization without regulation has resulted in air and water pollution. B. Europe requires large amounts of raw materials to replace those which have been depleted, and the mining and lumbering of Europe's raw materials led to air and water pollution. C. The region is struggling with air and water pollution caused by careless farming practices. D. The Industrial Revolution is largely to blame for the air and water pollution in Europe today. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

What was the first national park in Texas? a. Big Bend b. Rio Grande c. Big Thicket d. Lake Meredith Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A

Which is the greatest effect of the westernization and commoditization of culture? A. Westernization and commoditization create a global culture that allows competing marketers to drive down product costs. B. Westernization and commoditization benefit only core countries' business executives by increasing their paychecks. C. Westernization and commoditization overlook peripheral countries and provide no incentives for their involvement in international trade. D. Westernization and commoditization emphasize diversity of culture rather than the homogenization of the world into a global culture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Which of the following statements about education in South Asia is true? A. School attendence in India has improved in recent years. B. India's literacy rate exceeds 90%. C. Over 95% of students attend school past age 15 in Pakistan. D. The literacy rate is higher for women than men throughout the region. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Which of the following statements about industry and production in the United States and Canada is false? A. The United States and Canada are the world's leading producers of hydroelectricity. B. Smog has not affected Canada because Canada's overall climate is too cool for air pollution. C. Canada is a world producer of agricultural products and seafoods. D. Because of its wide variety of soil and climates, the United States is a leading producer of agricultural products. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following statements describes a challenge that agriculture faces in the coming decade? A. Reliance on farm mechanization will need to be limited. B. Farmers in Africa must adopt new methods to meet their agricultural needs. C. Farm businesses will need to increase their wages to attract more labor. D. Food production will need to be reduced to conserve the diminishing supply of fertilizer. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following statements best describes the changes in American cities from 1900 to 2000? A. During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the South were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the East Coast. B. During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the West Coast were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the Midwest became greater than those of the East Coast. C. During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located on the East Coast were the highest, but by 2000, these populations began to decline as people began to move to cities on the West Coast. D. During the early 1900s, the populations of US cities located in the Midwest were the highest, but by 2000, the populations of cities located in the West became greater than those of the Midwest. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Why is the time period from 750 -1300 CE referred to as the "Golden Age of Islam"? A. This is the time when Islam was most influential around the world. B. More people practiced Islam than any other major religion during this time period. C. Islamic scholars made advancements in technology, literature, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and the arts during this time period. D. Islamic armies had taken over most of Asia and Africa. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between medicines and concerns about the shrinking of the Amazon Rainforest? A. In an effort to protect the Amazon, the Brazilian government has limited the amount of medical research that can be done in the rainforest. B. Creating medicine requires large amounts of resources, and harvesting these resources is leading to deforestation of the Amazon. C. The byproducts of many medicines are responsible for polluting the Amazon River. D. Many medicines are created from plants in the rainforest; without them, doctors and scientists may not be able to treat and cure many diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Correct Answer -- D

Because of large reserves that center around the Persian Gulf, the Middle East often produces as much as two-thirds of the world's supply of __________. A. water B. cattle C. coal D. petroleum Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

The mechanization of agriculture has resulted in all of the following except __________. A. increased production B. an increased ability to feed growing global populations C. decreased erosion as a result of advanced planting machines D. increased employment in the farming industry Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

The state of Israel was created __________. A. as a result of tension between Arabs and Jews after the Sinai War B. by the Camp David Accords brokered by the United States C. by the armistice agreement after the Yom Kippur War D. following World War II, after the UN created plans to partition Palestine Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following qualities do China and India have in common? A. Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language. B. Literacy rates are over 90% for all citizens. C. Hinduism is the most commonly practiced religion. D. Populations are over one billion. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

__________ is the dominant religion in North African cultures. A. Christianity B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Islam Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Africa's landscape is essentially __________. A. a series of mountains B. a large desert sprawling over the continent C. a series of plateaus that rise in elevation steps D. a series of coniferous and tropical forests Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

NOT B Correct Answer -- C