World Geography Semester Exam Study Guide 1

Polynesia

Match the country with the region where it is located Melanesia Micronesia Australasia Polynesia Southern Ocean New Zealand

Melanesia

Match the country with the region where it is located Melanesia Micronesia Australasia Polynesia Southern Ocean Papua New Guinea

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What practices can be used to protect the supply of freshwater? reduce dependence on pesticides and fertilizers reduce biodiversity increase conservation improve waste disposal procedures

region

Match each example with its geographic theme. place movement location region human-environmental interaction

location

Match each example with its geographic theme. place movement location region human-environmental interaction North America is north of South America and west of Europe.

Southern Ocean

Match the country with the region where it is located Melanesia Micronesia Australasia Polynesia Southern Ocean Antarctica

Australasia

Match the country with the region where it is located Melanesia Micronesia Australasia Polynesia Southern Ocean Easter Island

Micronesia

Match the country with the region where it is located Melanesia Micronesia Australasia Polynesia Southern Ocean Guam

marine

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert coral reefs

grassland

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert driest ecosystem

tundra

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert harshest ecosystem

forest

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert largest ecosystem

grassland

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert prairies, steppe, pampas

freshwater

Match the ecosystem with its description or example. tundra marine grassland freshwater forest desert wetlands, rivers, and lakes

physical

Match the region with its description climatic cultural economic political physical Australia is an island nation

climatic

Match the region with its description climatic cultural economic political physical California farmers enjoy a long growing season.

economic

Match the region with its description climatic cultural economic political physical NAFTA countries pay no tariffs on goods exchanged between members.

cultural

Match the region with its description climatic cultural economic political physical The church is the center of the town and its activities.

political

Match the region with its description climatic cultural economic political physical The president is the leader of the U.S.

choice of clothing, methods of transportation, occupations, and recreational activities

Which of the following are influenced by the earth's physical features? birth order choice of clothing hair styles methods of transportation occupations recreational activities

earthquakes, erosion, North Atlantic current, volcanoes, wind

Which of the following are natural, physical processes? earthquakes erosion interstate highways North Atlantic Current Panama Canal volcanoes wind

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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 implementation of forest reduction techniques increasing soil compaction sustainable land management practices

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), and Trees must not be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.

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). Sustainable development is largely a regional issue. Sustainable development policies only need to consider environmental protection. Trees must not be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth

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

Which phrases describe characteristics of more developed countries (MDCs)? higher standard of living increased reliance on agriculture greater access to health care greater access to transportation and communication more industry reduced educational opportunities shorter life expectancy

water shortages, housing shortages, air pollution

Which problems are likely the result of urbanization? Choose all that apply. water shortages increased population growth increased biodiversity housing shortages earthquakes air pollution

Balance is required for the survival of an ecosystem, one way to determine an ecosystem's health by its biodiversity, peoples actions sometimes improve the health of an ecosystem, and predators play a role in balancing the earth's ecosystems.

Which statements correctly describe ecosystems? Balance is required for the survival of an ecosystem. Healthy ecosystems can support an unlimited number of plant and animal species. One way to determine an ecosystem's health is by its biodiversity. The parts of an ecosystem are independent, having little to do with each other. People's actions sometimes improve the health of an ecosystem. Predators play a role in balancing the earth's ecosystems

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, and The most highly used of the world's resources is energy.

Which statements correctly describe something about resources? The use of nonrenewable resources has decreased in recent history. Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world. Resource availability is one of the factors people use when deciding where they will live. Renewable resources have little value for people. More developed countries (MDCs) use most of the world's resources. The most highly used of the world's resources is energy.

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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. It is the largest country is Central America. It is the world's leading supplier of oil

traditional

which type of economy do people grow crops for their own use? command market mixed traditional

GPS

Choose the best tool for each purpose. Get to the nearest pizza parlor. Globe topographical map RADAR GPS Winkel Tripel Projection

topographical map

Choose the best tool for each purpose. Plan a cross-country ski trip. Globe topographical map RADAR GPS Winkel Tripel Projection

RADAR

Chose the best tool for each purpose Find a safe place to land on a foggy day. Globe topographical map RADAR GPS Winkel Tripel Projection

globe

Chose the best tool for each purpose. Determine if Greenland is larger than Africa. Globe topographical map RADAR GPS Winkel Tripel Projection

Earth's physical features affect people's activities such as choice of occupation, method of transportation, and the recreational activities they participate in.

Physical and human geography are interrelated. Each affects the other. In the space below provide an example of how the physical environment affects people's activities.

Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia

What are the names of the three regions that comprise Oceania? Australasia Micronesia Polynesia Caledonia Maldives Melanesia

blending of cultures

What is cultural convergence? a blending of cultures a countermigration stream a government policy restricting access to outside culture the protection of a cultural group

Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand

Queen Elizabeth II is the symbolic head of state in which of the following nations? Australia Federated States of Micronesia Papua New Guinea Indonesia New Zealand French Polynesia

overfishing, prolonged droughts, and invasive species

Some of the environmental concerns in Oceania and Australasia that are being overcome by conscientious people include _____. overfishing overpopulation prolonged droughts invasive species desalination

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

Technological advances have _____. reduced the number of people living in rural areas isolated people in rural areas increased people's exposure to new ideas been creating a global culture brought harmony to diverse groups of people

earthquakes

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area prone to _____. flooding droughts blizzards earthquakes

Aborigine

The indigenous population of Australia is called _____. Aborigine Maori Polynesian Lapita

pollution and water shortages

Two of the major environmental problems facing Central America, South America, and the Caribbean are _____. negative population growth pollution water shortages

1) not wasting water 2) walking more or carpooling with friends 3) recycling plastics, cardboard, and metal

What are some ways through which Christians may set an example of good stewardship when it comes to protecting the environment?

market, traditional, traditional, market, command, command

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. Change happens slowly. Economic growth is not a high priority. People choose their careers. Resources are owned by the government. The government makes most business decisions.

increased immigration, the Homestead Act, and the discovery of gold

Which factors contributed to the westward expansion of the U.S.? world war volcanic eruptions increased immigration the Homestead Act the discovery of gold

birth rate, death rate, and migration patterns

Which factors determine population growth? Choose all that apply. birth rate climate change death rate migration patterns trade agreements

Winkel Tripel Projection

Chose the best tool for each purpose. Show classmates where Ecuador, Nova Scotia, and Belgium are located. Globe topographical map RADAR GPS Winkel Tripel Projection

Antarctica

Climatologists, biologists, and geologists conduct studies in this area, which does not belong to any nation. New Caledonia Maldives Antarctica Easter Island

ethnicity, religion, and language

Geographers consider which factors in their study of human geography? Choose all that apply. climate patterns traditions elevations ethnicity religion language

United States, Mexico, Greenland, Canada

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 GUCM low standard of living GMUC overfishing UMGC conflict between English and French speakers GUCM

human-environmental interaction

Match each example with its geographic theme. place movement location region human-environmental interaction Engineers in the Netherlands are designing floating houses.

place

Match each example with its geographic theme. place movement location region human-environmental interaction Much of the Caribbean's climate is tropical.

movement

Match each example with its geographic theme. place movement location region human-environmental interaction Western songs and movies are gaining popularity in India.

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

The dissolution of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) _____. reduced the number of Communist nations in the world ended conflict in Eastern Europe did not affect the United States changed boundaries in Europe affected nations across the globe

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, and people living her are billionaires,

Which factors describe the influence of culture on an area? Choose all that apply. The city was built along the river. Forests are cleared to raise livestock. Females are not allowed to go to college. The tallest mountain on the continent is located here. Fireworks are shot out above the ocean to celebrate New Year's Eve. People living here are billionaires.

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Which issues led to the political revolts in South America? Choose all that apply. economic restrictions emigration slavery social injustice