WG Exam Review (Part 1)

Unit 1-2

100

Different maps can accurately show the same place with different

1. scales.

2. elevations.

3. absolute locations.

4. coordinates.

Scales

200

1. Which is the best example of the geographic term, “site”?

   1. a general region, such as America’s Heartland.

   2. a specific climate zone, such as the tropical lowlands.

   3. a specific physical setting, such as Miami’s location on Florida’s southeastern tip.

   4. a general location, such as Seattle’s position in the rainy northwest coastal areas.

a specific physical setting, such as Miami’s location on Florida’s southeastern tip.

300

1. A reading of 36° North latitude and 140° East longitude provides

   1. a relative location.

   2. an absolute location.

   3. a global reckoning.

   4. a planar projection.

An Absolute Location

400

1. Most of the Earth’s freshwater is in

   1. polar ice caps.

   2. oceans.

   3. rivers, lakes, and streams.

   4. vapor in the atmosphere.

Polar Ice Caps

500

1. Different places on Earth receive different amounts of direct sunlight at the same time

   1. because of volcanic eruptions that cloud the sky.

   2. because of climate variations.

   3. because the greenhouse effect blocks the sun’s rays.

   4. because the Earth is tilted on an axis.

Because the earth is tilted on an axis

Unit 3-4

100

1. Approximately, how long does it take for Earth to complete a revolution around the sun?

   1. 7 days

   2. 24 hours

   3. 365 days

   4. 1,000 days

365

200

1. Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

   1. The Tropic of Cancer is north of the Tropic of Capricorn.

   2. The Tropic of Cancer is south of the Tropic of Capricorn.

   3. The Tropic of Cancer is east of the Tropic of Capricorn.

   4. The Tropic of Cancer is west of the Tropic of Capricorn.

The Tropic of Cancer is north of the Tropic of Capricorn.

300

1. El Nino is a phenomenon that originates in

   1. the Pacific Ocean.

   2. the Atlantic Ocean.

   3. the Caribbean Sea.

   4. the Mediterranean Sea

The Pacific Ocean

400

1. __________ is the spread of culture traits, both material and non-material, from one culture to another.

   1. cultural dissonance

   2. cultural dispersion

   3. cultural assimilation

   4. cultural diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

500

1. ____________________ is contributing to wetland destruction, with many lakes in Norway and a significant proportion of lakes in Sweden and Finland showing its impact.

   1. Deforestation

   2. Acid rain

   3. Climate change

   4. Overfishing

Acid Rain

Unit 10

100

1. ____________________ in Northern Europe are causing ice to melt, which endangers land used for traditional herding and farming practices.

   1. Warmer temperatures

   2. Oil spills

   3. Industrial pollutants

   4. Invasive species

Warmer Temperatures

200

1. Although not situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula, Denmark is considered part of the cultural region called

   1. Finlandia.

   2. Sweden.

   3. Scandinavia.

   4. the arctic tundra.

Scandinavia

300

1. In Northern Europe, air warmed by the ____________________ creates a mild climate even though the region is located in higher latitudes.

   1. jet stream

   2. volcanic emissions

   3. arctic dome pressure

   4. Gulf Stream

Gulf Stream

400

1. How has the European Union promoted trade among member countries, as well as countries such as the United States and China?

   1. by increasing tariffs for non-trading partners

   2. by offering subsidies to poor countries

   3. by eliminating tariffs and trade barriers

   4. by instituting export quotas

by eliminating tariffs and trade barriers

500

1. What characteristics of the Northern European Plain originally attracted farmers to settle in the area?

   1. mild climate and abundance of forests

   2. fertile soil and abundance of rivers

   3. ample rainfall and access to trade routes

   4. ample natural resources and flat land

fertile soil and abundance of rivers

Unit 11

100

1. Greeks in ancient Athens introduced the concept of ____________________, which has influenced society, politics, and culture around the world.

   1. democracy

   2. mythology

   3. rule of law

   4. complementarity

Democracy

200

1. Which political-historical process led Southern Europe to transition from city-states and ethnic regions into modern countries?

   1. Renaissance

   2. nationalism

   3. complementarity

   4. colonialism

Nationalism

300

1. Which geographic feature played the greatest role in the development of most major cities in Eastern Europe?

   1. mild climate

   2. access to navigable water

   3. the horse latitudes

   4. fertile soil

access to navigable water

400

1. The Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires ruled much of Eastern Europe until

   1. the end of the 18th century.

   2. the end of World War I.

   3. the end of World War II.

   4. the end of the Cold War.

the end of World War I. 

500

1. The Ural Mountains mark the traditional boundary between

   1. Siberia and the Kamchatka Peninsula.

   2. Russia and Mongolia.

   3. European Russia and Siberian Russia.

   4. Russia and Poland.

European Russia and Siberian Russia

Unit 12

100

1. In what area does the majority of the Russian population live?

   1. the West Siberian Plain

   2. the Crimean Peninsula 

   3. the Northern European Plain

   4. the Iberian Peninsula

North European Plain

200

1. During the Soviet era, disregard for environmental effects of industrialization

   1. helped the Soviet Union become a prosperous country.

   2. damaged the water, air, soil, and forests.

   3. led to perestroika and glasnost.

   4. provoked frequent ethnic strife.

Damaged the water, air, soil, and forests. 

300

1. Why do some countries in North Africa import most of their food needs?

   1. Imported food is less expensive than food grown within the country. 

   2. Water scarcity makes it impossible to grow enough food for the population. 

   3. Agriculture is less profitable than other economic activities. 

   4. Few people within the country are willing to work in agriculture.

Water scarcity makes it impossible to grow enough food for the population.

400

1. Which is a negative effect of tourism in North Africa?

   1. It reduces wildlife populations due to large-game hunting. 

   2. It requires large quantities of water for swimming pools, hotels, and golf courses. 

   3. It increases North Africans’ desire for imported foods. 

   4. It introduces invasive species of insects that are not native to North Africa.

It requires large quantities of water for swimming pools, hotels, and golf courses.

500

1. What statement about desertification is true?

   1. Desertification maintains the balance of nature as moist and dry areas shift. 

   2. Desertification is an increasing problem caused by wind, farming, overgrazing, and loss of vegetation. 

   3. Desertification affects a few subregions of North Africa, but is not yet a significant problem throughout the region. 

   4. Desertification has declined following the construction of the Aswān High Dam.

Desertification is an increasing problem caused by wind, farming, overgrazing, and loss of vegetation.

Unit 13

100

1. Why is French spoken in some countries of North Africa?

   1. Most North Africans receive their college educations in France. 

   2. Some of the earliest settlers of North Africa arrived from France. 

   3. France colonized parts of North Africa in the 1800s. 

   4. French oil and petroleum plants are the largest employers in North Africa.

France colonized parts of North Africa in the 1800s.

200

1. Which body of water separates Africa from Europe?

   1. Gulf of Aden 

   2. Red Sea 

   3. Suez Canal 

   4. Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

300

1. Which three economic sectors cause the greatest environmental damage in North Africa?

   1. agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism 

   2. manufacturing, mining, and oil production 

   3. oil production, fishing, and agriculture 

   4. oil production, fishing, and tourism

oil production, fishing, and tourism

400

1. Followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have a shared belief in

   1. the teachings of Jesus. 

   2. the text of the New Testament. 

   3. the concept of monotheism. 

   4. the text of the Old Testament.

The concept of monotheism

500

1. Identify the major river that has supported agricultural activities in modern-day Syria for nearly 7,000 years.

   1. the Syrian River

   2. the Tigris River 

   3. the Euphrates River 

   4. the Negev River

the Euphrates river