World Geography 1 Honors Final Exam
The thousands of islands of Southeast Asia are volcanic arcs formed along plate boundaries with highlands in the interior surrounded by miles of coastline. True False
True- the pacific ring of fire- where do 80% of earthquakes occur
Pacific islands are formed from coral reefs, limestone, or: A. sinking continents B. tectonic plates C. drifting ocean currents D. volcanoes
Volcanoes
A Hadley cell is made of: A. the Southeast trade winds. B. warm, moist air. C. dry, hot air. D. cool, dry air.
Warm, moist air
What concept theorizes that places equidistant from a point will all have the same level of connection? A. distance decay B. spatial-temporal patterns C. von Thunen's Rings D. central place theory
Distance decay
Because of their lack of movement, the winds of the equatorial region are called: A. depressions B. dismals C. doldrums D. drawdowns
Doldrums
Which of the following terms describes the ocean receding from the beach, often an early sign of a tsunami? A. low tide B. El Nino C. high tide D. drawdown
Drawdown
Which Southeast Asian country gained its independence in 2002? A. East Timor B. Indonesia C. Singapore D. Laos
East Timor
The change in temperature is not the end of the story of climate change; the real problem is the retention of extra _______________ in the atmosphere. A. moisture B. greenhouse gases C. energy D. ultraviolet radiation
Energy
The fertile plains of the Mekong Delta, coupled with predictable monsoon rains in summer, create the perfect environment for wet tobacco cultivation. True False
False
Hawaii and ___________ are part of the United States. A. Guam B. Cook Island C. Pitcairn Islands D. Easter Island
Guam
Why do high islands receive more rainfall than low islands? A. As high islands sink, they form atolls, requiring less rainfall B. hey are larger islands. C. High elevations create an orographic effect. D. Their vegetation and groundcover are more conducive to rainfall.
High elevations create an orographic effect.
At approximately 180 degrees longitude, the ________ cuts through middle of the Pacific Ocean. A. Wallace's Line B. International Date Line C. Tropic of Capricorn D. Prime Meridian
International Date Line
Which of the following migrates north and south of the equator over the course of the year? A. Gulf Stream or North Atlantic Drift B. Polar Jet Stream C. International Date Line D. Intertropical Convergence Zone
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Which of the following religions teach that interest should not be charged for lending money? A. Buddhism B. Daoism C. Hinduism D. Islam
Islam
Palestine was partitioned by the United Nations in 1948 to create the state of: A. Israel B. Syria C. Lebanon D. Transjordan
Israel
What is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia? A. Vietnam B. Indonesia C. Cambodia D. Laos
Laos
The Pacific region is sometimes referred to as the "canary in the coal mine" for the effects of global climate change because of: A. volcanism. B. low-elevation islands. C. the Pacific Rim. D. the Great Barrier Reef.
Low-elevation islands.
The earliest cities in SW Asia and North Africa began about 4000 BC in: A. the Nile Valley B. the Atlas Mountains C. Mesopotamia D. the Maghreb
Mesopotamia
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is a sacred space for: A. all Christians B. Muslims C. Catholics D. Orthodox Jews
Muslims
What is the only major island state in the Pacific to be located outside of the tropics? A. Australia B. Hawaii C. New Guinea D. New Zealand
New Zealand
The major rivers responsible for much of the life and agriculture in Southwest Asia and North Africa are the Euphrates and: A. Litani B. Birani C. Jordan and Embrus D. Nile and Tigris
Nile and Tigris
OPEC was created in 1965 and changed the political and economic development of many countries. OPEC stands for: A. Oil Producing Economic Cartel B. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries C. Optimal Price Energy Cohort D. Oil Production Economic Conglomerate
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Which is the largest island region of the Pacific islands? A. Micronesia B. Polynesia C. Australia D. Melanesia
Polynesia
What are underground conduits for water collection from aquifers in ancient Iran called? A. qanats B. qanafars C. qayams D. qatars
Qanats
The difference between the Sahara, a true desert, and the semi-arid Sahel region to its south is: A. elevation B. vegetation C. rainfall D. evapotranspiration
Rainfall
The Pacific Rim is also known as the: A. Ring of Fire B. volcanic arc C. Coastal Rim D. Asian Tigers
Ring of Fire
Pakistan is a highly populated Islamic country in South Asia. One of three major ethnic groups there are the Pashtun. They are also a major ethnic group in: A. India B. Afghanistan C. Iran D. Nepal
B. Afghanistan
Other than the ITCZ another important factor affecting climate in Subsaharan Africa is: A. Latitue B. Elevation C. Vegetation D. Volcanism
B. Elevation
An important part of colonialism was dependency. This was accomplished in many ways and usually included creating a: A. School system based on European standards B. Need for money C. Formal political system D. Plantation type agriculture
B. Need for money
The Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges are located primarily in: A. India China Bangladesh B. Nepal, India, Pakistan C. India, Bhutan, Bangladesh D. China and
B. Nepal, India, Pakistan
South Asia is called a subcontinent because of: A. Locations B. Plate tectonics C. Monsoons D. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
B. Plate tectonics
A distinctive caste system of India divides people in a: A. Economic class B. Social hierarchy C. Ethnic class D. Occupational groups
B. Social hierarchy
Nationalization of resources, such as copper in Zambia, means that ____ now controls and owns it. A. The nation B. The government C. Local buisness D. International corporations
B. The government
Following the Indian Ocean tsunami in late 2004, what did geographers rely on to assess damage, estimate wave size and guide aid? A. fishing and transportation vessels B. satellite images C. social media D. local newspapers
Satellite images
The leading crude oil exporter in SW Asia and North Africa is the kingdom of: A. Kuwait B. the United Arab Emirates (UAE) C. Jordan D. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
In 2011, longtime leaders in the countries of Libya, Tunisia and Egypt were toppled in what is called the: A. Velvet Revoltion B. Arab Spring C. Intifada D. Awakening
Arab Spring
Between 1500 and 1800, European shipping and trade was primarily centered on the: A. Atlantic Ocean. B. Pacific Ocean. C. Mediterranean Sea. D. Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Ocean.
Since the 1970s, imports of ____ have inhibited African agriculture. A. Asian rice B. Wheat from Russia and Ukraine C. Grains from Latin America D. Tsetse flies and white potato bugs
A. Asian rice
What is one way the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East are similar? A. Both conflicts concern territorial and religious issues B. Hostilities within these regions were provoked by the United Nations C. Both conflicts emerged due to the breakup of the Soviet Union D. Tensions in these regions were caused by efforts to remained nonaligned
A. Both conflicts concern territorial and religious issues
The primary river systems of South Asia are the Ganges, Indus and: A. Brahmaputra B. Mekong C. Chittagong D. Euphrates
A. Brahmaputra
Which of the following countries is found in the equatorial climate zone? A. Cameroon B. Botswana C. Mali D. Ethiopia
A. Cameroon
The formal economy is based on goods and services and are: A. Counted and taxed by governments B. Manufactured within one country C. Usually high tech in nature D. Only consumed domestically
A. Counted and taxed by governments
In addition to the Sahara, Africa has about 5 million square miles of: A. Desert B. Tropical Savanna C. Rainforest D. Maritime climate
A. Desert
Classify the primary language family and ethnicity of southern India: A. Dravidian B. Sri Lankan C. Buddhist D. Sikh
A. Dravidian
When were many national parks, hunting reserves and forest preserves created in Africa: A. During colonial times B. After independence in the 1950's and 1960's C. Only since 2000 D. During the Cold War
A. During colonial times
The Green Revolution in South Asia (and elsewhere) refers to: A. Increased crop yields B. GM crops C. Organic methods of agriculture D. Outsourcing of food
A. Increased crop yields
Throughout the entire year, tropical regions around the equator receive mainly direct: A. Insolation B. Radiation C. Photosynthesis D. Monsoonal rains
A. Insolation
The failure of public schools in Pakistan has led to the creation of many more: A. Madrasas B. Homeless C. Unemployed and underemployed D. NGOs
A. Madrasas
Densely populated zones of Africa include the Nile River, coastal west, southern Africa and: A. Rift Valley B. Highlands of Cameroon and the Central Afrian Republic C. Congo Basin D. The Horn of Africa
A. Rift Valley
Which of these is NOT a classic element of an Islamic city? A. suq B. mosques C. town hall or public house D. citadel
A.SUQ
The three large monotheistic faiths of the world all began in this region. They are collectively called: A. Judeo-Christian faiths B. Faiths of the Desert Prophets C. Abrahamic faiths D. Proselytizing or Universal religions
Abrahamic faiths
For centuries, farmers along the upper Mekong River have developed and maintained terraces that follow the contours of the hills in order to: A. create fields for growing rice B. prevent erosion C. capture rainfall D. all answer choices are correct
All answer choices are correct
The city of Jerusalem is a scared space and holy city for: A. Christians B. Jews C. Muslims D. All answer options are correct.
All answer options are correct.
Which of the following were the focus of the earliest diffusion of Islam into Asia? A. ports B. travel routes C. straits D. all of these answer choices are correct
All of these answer choices are correct
When a volcano sinks, sometimes ____________, a circular type of island, remains with a lagoon. A. an atoll B. a peninsular C. a desert isle D. an archipelago
An atoll
Why were the STPIs started in India in the 1990's? A. They spurred the Green Revolution. B. They provided economic incentives to grow India's role in the global economy. C. They provided the key resources to allow India to enter the World Bank. D. They allowed India to enter the South Asian Trade Alliance.
B. They provided economic incentives to grow India's role in the global economy.
The Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Palestine and Jordan were controlled by the ____ until the early mid-twentieth century. A. Turks B. French C. Spanish D. British
British
The first world religions to diffuse into Southeast Asia were: A. Buddhism and Hinduism B. Daoism and Confucianism C. Christianity and Islam D. Animism and Orthodox Christianity
Buddhism and Hinduism
Land alienation and societal marginalization was felt by many ____ during the first half of the twentieth century. A. New colonial settlers B. French settlers C. Africans D. Europeans
C. Africans
The hearths of two major world regions are found in South Asia. These are Hinduism and: A. Islam B. Judaism C. Buddhism D. Zoroastrianism
C. Buddhism
The Indus Valley and Civilization flourished around the same time as those of the : A. Greeks and Phoenicians B. Aztecs and Inca C. Egyptians and Sumerians D. Medieval Europe
C. Egyptians and Sumerians
Bangladesh was formerly called East Pakistan, and today many NGOs operate here to alleviate poverty. Which of the following is a major problem for Bangladeshis? A. Ethnic warfare B. Religious conflict C. Flooding D. Corruption
C. Flooding
Hutments and other slum settlements in South Asia are an example of: A. Overcrowding B. Urban sprawl C. High-density housing D. Urban degradation
C. High-density housing
Outsourcing has changed significantly since the original model. Since 2011, which country has surpassed India with over 350,000 call centers? A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan C. Philippines D. Malyasia
C. Philippines
What is a choropleth map used to show? A. Rainfall B. Flood basin areas C. Population density D. Rift Valley Highlands
C. Population density
Subsaharan Africa includes all of the countries: A. In Africa B. In the tropics C. South of the Sahara D. In the Sahel
C. South of the Sahara
Base your answer to this question on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of geography. Speaker A: Medical facilities and public transportation are readily available in New Delhi. Speaker B: Homelessness and crime continue to increase in New Delhi. Speaker C: New Delhi offers many employment opportunities. One way in which these speakers are similar is that all are expressing their opinions about: A. Rural poverty B. Interdependence C. Urban issues D. Nationalism
C. Urban issues
Microcredit lending programs in Bangladesh and other countries focuses on loans to: A. Farmers B. Entrepreneurs C. Women D. College graduates
C. Women
Unlike other regions of the world, the majority of people in Subsaharan Africa living with HIV are: A. Children B. Better educated C. Women D. Gay and lesbian
C. Women
In the island region of Southeast Asia, people are concentrated in cities on: A. flat plaines B. coastal areas C. inland areas D. highland areas
Coastal areas
Languages of Southeast Asia reveal a difference in spatial interaction between which subregions of Southeast Asia? A. mainland and rimland B. north and south C. continental and island D. highland and lowland
Continental and island
In the Indian Ocean, low-pressure systems that form and build strength from warm ocean water with temperatures at least 80°F are called: A. tsunamis B. all of these answer choices are correct C. cyclones D. typhoons
Cyclones
The world's largest delta is found in Bangladesh. Flooding regularly occurs here because of: A. Cyclones B. High-pressure systems C. Silt build-up and mudslides D. Overuse of land by agriculture
Cyclones
There are over 1 billion Hindus in the world. About what percentage live in India? A. 50% B. 70% C. 25% D. 90%
D. 90%
What was the system of legal segregation by people race, ethnicity, and ancestry used in South Africa until the early 1990s: A. Homeland laws B. Township laws C. National Reconstruction D. Apartheid
D. Apartheid
The division of Africa into many colonial spheres and states happened at the ___ Conference in 1884. A. Nairobi B. Cairo C. Paris D. Berlin
D. Berlin
Which condition, in combination with drought has most likely forced the migration of people out of the southern regions bordering the Sahara? A. Urbanization B. Wildlife tourism C. Coastal pollution D. Desertifiation
D. Desertifiation
A policy promoting growth of gross national happiness, rather than ____ growth, sanctioned the monarchy of Bhutan. A. Population B. Agricultural C. Cultural D. Economic
D. Economic
Gendered eating practices in rural Bangladesh (and India), means a mother first feeds her: A. Male baby B. Husband C. Oldest son D. Father-in-law
D. Father-in-law
What is the term for the introduction of hybrid seeds, new fertilizers and pesticides, and in some cases mechanization? A. New agriculture B. Modernization phase C. Westernization phase D. Green revolution
D. Green revolution
Functional zonation refers to: A. Ethnicity and labor roles B. Economic class zones C. Various agricultural models D. Land-use districts
D. Land-use districts
The World Bank and its credit management is an example of: A. Short-term loans B. Structural adjustment C. Development advocacy D. Neocolonialism
D. Neocolonialism
Hundreds of Muslims rulers remained in the princely states during the British Raj. During the 1930s and 1940s, they told lobbied and negotiated the creation of: A. New Delhi B. A secular India C. Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan D. Pakistan
D. Pakistan
Mohandas Ghandi's protests in India were a response to Great Britain's: A. Support of Zionism B. Practice of humanitarianism C. Introduction of socialism D. Policy of colonialism
D. Policy of colonialism
Since the end of WWII, Sri Lanka has fought one of the bloodies civil wars in the world. On one side is the Tamil ethnic group and on the other side is the: A. Lhot Sampas B. Bhutanese C. Punjabis D. Sinhalese
D. Sinhalese
Wahhabism is a fundamentalist sect of Islam that exhorts piety, rejection of non-Muslim beliefs, and segregation of men and women in public spaces. The sect dominates: A. Iran B. Saudi Arabia C. most of North Africa except Morocco D. Syria and Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Despite being one of the smaller countries geographically, which of the following has one of the largest global impacts? A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Sri Lanka
Singapore
Which of the following is by far the wealthiest country in Southeast Asia and is the third wealthiest country in the world as measured by GDP per capita? A. Singapore B. Sri Lanka C. Indonesia D. Malaysia
Singapore
After the end of the Cold War, some geographers acknowledged that a new geopolitical center would evolve, including: A. South America. B. the Asia Pacific. C. China and Australia. D. India and China.
The Asia Pacific.
Which of the following is located between California and Hawaii? A. a protected whale migration zone B. the leeward and windward Pacific island region C. the Great Pacific Garbage Patch D. the Gulf Stream Current
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
During the 1980s and 1990s, economists described rapidly growing economies of Southeast Asia as: A. moose B. bears C. bulls D. tigers
Tigers
Although tourism is considered a form of economic development, it does not necessarily benefit local communities. True False
True
Bali is a small set of islands in the midst of the Indonesian archipelago. True False
True
The creation of a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine was encouraged by Great Britain and the: A. Zionists B. Soviet Union C. French D. Germans
Zionists
"A Jewish State is Created" "Six-Day War Results in Major Arab Losses "Withdrawal Begins from West Bank" (MC) Which situation is referred to in these headlines? A. conflict betweeen Israelis and Palestinians B. Persian Gulf War C. Scramble for Africa D. collapse of the Ottoman Empire
conflict betweeen Israelis and Palestinians
Flooding of the Nile was critical to Egyptian agriculture because of: A. soil fertilization B. qanats C. irrigation D. clearing of marshlands
soil fertilization
The physical boundaries of Southwest Asia and North Africa have contributed to all but which of the following? A. stable, democratic governments B. semiarid livelihood strategies C. widespread use of Arabic D. Islam as the primary language
stable, democratic governments
The concentration of volcanoes and earthquakes along the plate boundaries of the Pacific Plate form an area of increased tectonic activity called: A. the volcanic arch B. the Pacific Ring of Fire C. hot spot islands D. the Intertropical Convergence Zone
the Pacific Ring of Fire
