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100
What is a command economy?
The government decides what and how much to produce.
100
What is the sacred text of Islam?
Qur'an
100
People of Sub-Saharan nations considered underdeveloped are likely involved in which type of economic activity?
primary
100
An earthquake takes place in which sphere?
lithosphere
100
Because of the location along the “Ring of Fire,” Japan is particularly susceptible to which hazards?
earthquakes and volcanoes
200
Which areas are the most densely populated parts of Russia?
west and southwest
200
What trade route connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas?
Suez Canal
200
Which country in Sub-Saharan Africa seems to have the highest standard of living?
South Africa
200
What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?
Air and water pollution has worsened
200
Why is the need for water in Chinese cities increasing rapidly?
The growing population and trend towards urbanization
300
Siberia has many natural resources which have not been utilized. What are reasons for this?
climate, distance, and terrain
300
What has caused large scale human migration in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
drought, disease, and political instability
300
How does the Sahara influence migration patterns in Africa?
limits migration between northern and southern Africa
300
Based on the Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947?
caste system
300
Which physical process is responsible for the Danxia landforms in China?
erosion
400
How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribution of climate regions in Russia?
The western side of the mountain range receives warm continental winds, while the eastern side is much cooler and drier.
400
Why would the U.S. government consider the democratic movements taking place in North Africa and Southwest Asia a positive change, even if they cause revolution or war?
We consider democracy a better option for the people than their current system.
400
Which physical process is responsible for the creation of rift valleys in Sub-Saharan Africa?
tectonic forces
400
How are the summer and winter monsoons different?
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather
400
Which factor best explains the distribution of farmlands in China?
Western China has a dry rugged terrain
500
Describe Russia’s past and present political structures
The Western part of the country was originally settled by Vikings. The region was then conquered by the Mongol Empire. After the Mongols, leaders from Moscow formed a monarchy and expanded control throughout Asia. Communist leaders gained control after World War I, but their rule recently collapsed. Today, Russia's government is a democracy that shows signs of moving towards more government control.
500
Which factors are responsible for the location of cities in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
climate, water, and transportation routes
500
The African slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries contributed to-
The diffusion of African cultures across several continents.
500
How did geography contribute to the placement of India’s northern border?
The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries
500
The presence of the Olympic Games in China is an example of-
cultural convergence