World Geography Semester 2 Cumulative Exam

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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