Geography Semester Exam

1. climatic 2. cultural 3. economic 4. political 5. physical

1. California farmers enjoy a long growing season. 2. The church is the center of the town and its activities. 3. NAFTA countries pay no tariffs on goods exchanged between members. 4. The president is the leader of the U.S. 5. Australia is an island nation.

Which factors describe the influence of culture on an area? Choose all that apply.

Forests are cleared to raise livestock. Females are not allowed to go to college. Fireworks are shot out above the ocean to celebrate New Year's Eve. People living here are billionaires.

Which of the following describe solutions to environmental problems in South America and Central America?

coordination of environmental efforts between industry, government, and citizens enforcement of environmental policies sustainable land management practices

In which type of economy do people grow crops for their own use?

traditional

Which problems are likely the result of urbanization? Choose all that apply.

water shortages housing shortages air pollution

What is cultural convergence?

a blending of cultures

Indicate which country is most threatened by the problems listed below. Choose C for Canada. Choose G for Greenland. Choose M for Mexico. Choose U for the United States.

aging population - U low standard of living - M overfishing - G conflict between English and French speakers - C

Which factors determine population growth? Choose all that apply.

birth rate death rate migration patterns

Which of the following are natural, physical processes?

earthquakes erosion North Atlantic Current volcanoes wind

Which issues led to the political revolts in South America? Choose all that apply.

economic restrictions social injustice

Geographers consider which factors in their study of human geography? Choose all that apply.

ethnicity religion language

Which phrases describe characteristics of more developed countries (MDCs)?

higher standard of living greater access to health care greater access to transportation and communication more industry

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. More of the world's population is now concentrated in heavily populated urban areas known as . This is quite a contrast from the past, when or native groups were either farmers or — hunters and gatherers who moved between places in search of food. Advanced technology has led to , the integration of world economics and cultures, in the world's more developed countries. This integration requires increased , the responsible use and management of natural resources.

megalopolis indigenous nomads globalization conservation

Technological advances have _____.

reduced the number of people living in rural areas increased people's exposure to new ideas been creating a global culture

1. New Zealand 2. Easter Island 3. Papua New Guinea 4. Guam 5. Antarctica

1. Australasia 2. Polynesia 3. Melanesia 4. Micronesia 5. Southern Ocean

1. globe 2. topographical map 3. RADAR 4. GPS 5. Winkel Tripel Projection

1. Determine if Greenland is larger than Africa. 2. Plan a cross-country ski trip. 3. Find a safe place to land a plane on a foggy day. 4. Get to the nearest pizza parlor. 5. how classmates where Ecuador, Nova Scotia, and Belgium are located.

1. tundra 2. marine 3. grassland 4. freshwater 5. forest 6. desert

1. harshest ecosystem 2. estuaries, coral reefs 3. prairies, steppe, pampas 4. wetlands, rivers, lakes 5. largest ecosystem 6. driest ecosystem

The indigenous population of Australia is called _____.

Aborigine

Choose N if the state is in the Northeast region. Choose S if the state is in the South region. Choose M if the state is in the Midwest region. Choose W if the state is in the West region.

Alaska - W Georgia - S Iowa - M Massachusetts - N Mississippi - S Nebraska - M Nevada - W New Jersey - N

The driest continent on Earth is _____.

Antarctica

Queen Elizabeth II is the symbolic head of state in which of the following nations?

Australia Papua New Guinea New Zealand

Which statements correctly describe ecosystems?

Balance is required for the survival of an ecosystem. One way to determine an ecosystem's health is by its biodiversity. People's actions sometimes improve the health of an ecosystem. Predators play a role in balancing the earth's ecosystems.

What type of economy does each statement describe? Select C for Command economy. Select M for Market economy. Select T for Traditional economy.

Business decisions are influenced by consumer demand.- M Change happens slowly. - T Economic growth is not a high priority. - T People choose their careers. - M Resources are owned by the government. - C The government makes most business decisions. - C

All the following statements are true except:

Christians do not need to set the example for conservation.

Which of the statements below describe sustainable development?

Commercial fishing does not remove more fish than will be replaced by the number of fish that will be born in the future. Sustainable development is designed to improve economic development in less developed countries (LDCs). Trees must not be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.

Why is Panama's geographic location important?

It connects the continents of North and South America. The Panama Canal is there. It is an important trading route.

What are the names of the three regions that comprise Oceania?

Micronesia Polynesia Melanesia

Which of the following are influenced by the earth's physical features?

choice of clothing methods of transportation occupations recreational activities

The process of transforming of land from green to desert is called _____.

desertification

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to _____.

earthquakes

These are transitional areas. A(n) is a place where freshwater and salt water meet. are places between land and water where aquatic plants grow. The Aleutian Islands are a(n) — a group of islands clustered together in a large body of water. Florida is an example of a(n) because it is surrounded by water on three sides. Florida is also a(n) state because it has a thin strip of land that projects out from a larger area.

estuary Wetlands archipelago peninsula panhandle

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. Central America is subject to fierce which drop large amounts of on the region. Another threat in the region is activity such as earthquakes and volcanoes caused by the shifting of the earth's Large waves called may result in mass destruction. Frequently crops are wiped out causing in the region.

hurricanes precipitation seismic plates tsunamis famine

Which factors contributed to the westward expansion of the U.S.?

increased immigration the Homestead Act the discovery of gold

Some of the environmental concerns in Oceania and Australasia that are being overcome by conscientious people include _____.

overfishing prolonged droughts invasive species

Are the items in the list renewable or nonrenewable resources? Choose N for nonrenewable resources. Choose R for renewable resources.

petroleum - N gold - N water - R evergreen tree - R coal - N

Two of the major environmental problems facing Central America, South America, and the Caribbean are _____.

pollution water shortages

What practices can be used to protect the supply of freshwater?

reduce dependence on pesticides and fertilizers increase conservation improve waste disposal procedures

The dissolution of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) _____.

reduced the number of Communist nations in the world changed boundaries in Europe affected nations across the globe

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. Australia and New Zealand are in nature meaning they are located between temperate and tropical climates. Oceania, on the other hand, has a tropical climate with numerous island chains, many of which are home to , which are islands made from coral. This entire region rests on the edges of plates, and therefore they are prone to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Since most of the islands were formed from volcanoes, rock can be found everywhere.

subtropical atolls tectonic pumice

1. North America is north of South America and west of Europe. 2. Much of the Caribbean's climate is tropical. 3. Engineers in the Netherlands are designing floating houses. 4. Western songs and movies are gaining popularity in India. 5. Most of the people in Mexico speak Spanish.

1. location 2. place 3. human-environmental interaction 4. movement 5. region

Climatologists, biologists, and geologists conduct studies in this area, which does not belong to any nation.

Antarctica

Which statements correctly describe something about resources?

Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world. Resource availability is one of the factors people use when deciding where they will live. More developed countries (MDCs) use most of the world's resources. The most highly used of the world's resources is energy.