Africa
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Southwest Asia
East Asia
extra
100
A geographer could place North Africa and Middle East in the same category because most of the people living in these regions —
commercial agriculture
rely on the monsoon season
elect their own rulers
adhere to the same religion
adhere to the same religion
100
Which of the following is TRUE concerning monsoons in India?
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall while summer monsoons are fairly dry
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
100
Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are —
its economic equality and large universities
its free markets and commercial agriculture
its religious sites and oil resources
its armed forces and modern cities
its religious sites and oil resources
100
In which location did merchants historically use monsoon winds to travel along trade routes?
4
100
Which group has the greatest influence in determining what goods and services will be produced in a communist economic system?
Farmers
Government officials
Consumers
Business leaders
Government officials
100
An economy that focuses on privately owned and operated businesses and compensates workers with currency can best be described as a --
1. Communist economy
2. Socialist economy
3. Free Enterprise or Capitalistic economy
4. Mixed economy
Free Enterprise or Capitalistic Economy
200
The frequent changes in the political organization of Africa from the early sixteenth century to the late nineteenth century reflected
attempts by European countries to establish colonies and gain control of certain regions
an economic shift away from primarily agrarian activities toward primarily industrial ones
the replacement of European trading partners with Asian ones
efforts by territories to unite against potential colonizers
an economic shift away from primarily agrarian activities toward primarily industrial ones
200
Which statement best completes the graphic organizer?
limit the production of vehicles that use alternative fuels
require the use of petroleum products
pass legislation mandating the reduction of carbon emissions
deregulate the coal industry
pass legislation mandating the reduction of carbon emissions
200
The availability of nonrenewable resources in the Middle East and North Africa has contributed to which economic changes?
job opportunities specializing in ancient polytheistic religions
population increases in cities with a higher availability of resources
work primarily in commercial fishing industries
scarcity of resources across a vast area forced women into higher education
population increases in cities with a higher availability of resources
200
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
1 - Cheap Labor Costs
200
Which title would be most appropriate for the article excerpted above?
The Diffusion of Cultural Food Practices
The Convergence of Natural Resources
The Globalization of Service Industries
The Growth of Food-Service Monopolies
The Globalization of Service Industries
200
Research at Washington State University has led to the following conclusions. Organic farming methods can help reduce the amount of nitrogen draining into the groundwater. Conventional farming practices involve the use of synthetic fertilizers, which are the primary source of nitrogen pollution in water systems and the atmosphere.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
25. What is another possible effect of organic farming?
Soils are healthier
Air pollution increases
Tap water has more nutrients
- Crop yields are larger
Soils are healthier
300
40. This pattern of land use has resulted in —
the widespread cultivation of crops in arid regions
dependence on government subsidy programs in less-developed countries
increased availability of desert home sites
the recharge of aquifers in arid regions
the widespread cultivation of crops in arid regions
300
Which physical process formed the landform along the northeastern border of India?
The deposition of sediment by floods
The eruption of active volcanoes
The erosion of surfaces by wind
The collision of tectonic plates
The collision of tectonic plates
300
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
a. one with cheap labor
b. one with natural resources
c. one with investment capital
d. one with high taxes
one with cheap labor
300
Which conclusion about Japan is supported by the population pyramid?
Citizens will spend more money on prenatal care in 20 years.
The demand for gender equality in the workplace will increase.
An increase in the need for care services for aging adults will be needed.
Government funding of public education will remain constant for the next 10 years.
An increase in the need for care services for aging adults will be needed.
300
The changes represented in this table took place in China as a result of —
an adherence to environmentally sustainable practices
declining consumer demand for luxury household items
the adoption of certain free-enterprise principles
a transition to a new political system
the adoption of certain free-enterprise principles
300
Which of these has been a major development in global trade since the 1990s?
The increased use of protective tariffs by industrialized countries
An increased reliance on surface transportation
The outsourcing of service-sector jobs to developing countries
The growth of cottage industries and traditional methods of production
The outsourcing of service-sector jobs to developing countries
400
“Immigration to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1922 has been substantial, in particular from Ireland and the former colonies and other territories of the British Empire - such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Caribbean, South Africa, Kenya and Hong Kong - under British nationality law. Others have come as asylum seekers, seeking protection as refugees under the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, or from European Union (EU) member states, exercising one of the EU's Four Freedoms. In the 2001 census, the majority of new immigrants to Great Britain came from Asia (40%) and Africa (32%). The largest three groups came from Pakistan, India, and Somalia. In 2004, Poland entered the European Union. It is estimated that by 2007, 375,000 Poles had registered to work in Britain. Many Poles work in seasonal occupations, and frequently move back and forth between Britain and Poland.”
Report: Immigration to the United Kingdom since 1922
39. What is the point of view of the authors of this report?
Great Britain should halt all foreign immigration.
The opening of borders within the European Union has led to increased European migration.
Polish workers do not perform as well as British workers.
Pakistan, India, and Somalia halted immigration to Great Britain.
The opening of borders within the European Union has led to increased European migration.
400
36. The presence of this type of building in the United States is an example of how a country’s culture can be modified through —
assimilation
cultural divergence
cultural imperialism
diffusion
diffusion
400
Why did many cities expand in size during the early twentieth century?
Government projects made port cities accessible to large ships.
Recent advances in transportation allowed people to travel greater distances to work.
Commercial farms began producing a greater variety of agricultural products for urban consumers.
The cost of undeveloped land bordering cities increased.
Recent advances in transportation allowed people to travel greater distances to work.
400
Which of the following is TRUE concerning monsoons in India?
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall while summer monsoons are fairly dry
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
400
18. Which of the following causes the frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that characterize the Ring of Fire?
Earth’s rotation on its axis
The formation of canyons
The movement of tectonic plates
A rise in the ocean’s surface temperature
The movement of tectonic plates
400
Costa Rica ranks among the greenest countries on earth. It promotes eco-tourism, operates vast national parks, and is working to become the first carbon-neutral country. Perhaps most impressive, the nation produces more than 80 percent of its electricity in hydroelectric plants. . . .
—Jon Hamilton, National Public Radio, February 11, 2008
Which of the following would have the greatest impact on Costa Rica’s ability to produce electricity?
A lack of business incentives for developing green technology
The inability to collect fines for excessive use of utilities
A change in climate resulting in less rainfall
The inadequate enforcement of laws protecting conservation areas
A change in climate resulting in less rainfall
500
Low Literacy Rates
500
22. Which of these completes this chart of a more-developed country’s quaternary economic sector?
Locations of natural resources
Major universities and research institutions
Transportation networks
Centers of manufacturing and processing
Transportation networks
500
Which TWO changes are a direct result of the diffusion of American culture throughout the world?
Jeans became popular in West Germany.
Local production of movies has declined.
The drive-in movie theaters of developing countries have begun to decline.
Hip hop is popular in Korea and other countries around the world.
Jeans became popular in West Germany.
Hip hop is popular in Korea and other countries around the world.
500
As travel and communication become more accessible and easy to use, which two factors will most likely increase a country’s desirability for US companies seeking outsourced call center support?
free trade zones and strict government regulations
low wages and poor education
large workforce and low GDP per capita
foreign accents and access to advanced telecommunications infrastructure
large workforce and low GDP per capita
500
35. China’s position in the early 2000s as the top emitter of greenhouse gases was a direct result of —
its increased reliance on industrial manufacturing
its measures to nationalize the agricultural and manufacturing sectors
the migration of people from the country’s urban areas to its rural areas
its policy of promoting public transportation
its increased reliance on industrial manufacturing
500
In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?
A place with low elevation
A place that experiences regular monsoons
A place that experiences frequent sunny days
A place with high daily temperatures
A place that experiences frequent sunny days
600
Which physical feature has most limited the movement of people living in North Africa?
Nile
Sahara
Red Sea
Saheal
Sahara
600
24. Which of the following most likely caused the change shown in these photographs?
The preservation of local cottage industries
The expansion of international trade
The adoption of a communist economy
The extraction of nonrenewable resources from local reserves
The expansion of international trade
600
Which factor posed the greatest challenge to developing natural resources in Siberia?
Severe drought limited agricultural production on arable land.
Limited access to water prevented the establishment of large cities.
The employment of seasonal laborers reduced annual output quotas.
The harsh climate hindered the establishment of permanent settlements.
The harsh climate hindered the establishment of permanent settlements.
600
Which of the following changes occurred as a result of Great Britain’s division of the Indian subcontinent into the countries of India and Pakistan in 1947?
Regional population growth began to slow.
Both countries began to import huge quantities of raw cotton.
Large numbers of religious minorities were displaced.
English became the official language in both countries.
Large numbers of religious minorities were displaced.
600
Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS in 2003 and the Coronavirus in 2019?
Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children
Health problems caused by decreased government funding
Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel
Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses
Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel
600
In a _________ setting, people often engage in subsistence agriculture and cottage industries.
a. Rural b. Urban
C. Tertiary d. primary
In a _________ setting, people have greater access to the latest technologies.
a. Rural b. Urban
C. Tertiary d. primary
Rural & Urban