Geography
Culture
Maps
Misc
100
Based on the population pyramid, what do you observe when you compare the female U.S. population to the male U.S. population?
A Boys age 9 and under far outnumber girls age 9 and under.
B There are fewer men than women over the age of 75.
C Girls age 9 and under outnumber boys age 9 and under.
D There are fewer women than men over the age of 75.
B There are fewer men than women over the age of 75.
100
Based on the chart, what is one characteristic that Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?
A They all believe suffering comes from attachment to earthly things.
B They all consider the Bible as their holy book.
C They all believe in one God.
D They all accept the principle of reincarnation.
C They all believe in one God.
100
What is F on Map 2?
A Tropic of Cancer
B Prime Meridian
C Tropic of Capricorn
D Equator
B Prime Meridian
100
Based on the excerpt, why do you think the country of Panama was chosen as the site for what is known as the Panama Canal?
A It extends into both rivers and lakes.
B It connects North America and South America
C It is the narrowest place in the Americas.
D It is both long and narrow.
C It is the narrowest place in the Americas.
200
Based on the excerpt, what is a peninsula?
A A peninsula is a landmass that extends into a man-made canal.
B A peninsula is a landmass that extends into natural waters.
C A peninsula is a landmass that is completely surrounded by water.
D A peninsula is a narrow strip of land that connects two other landmasses.
B A peninsula is a landmass that extends into natural waters.
200
Which of the following terms best completes the web diagram?
A Celebrations, Rules, Music
B Population, Landforms, Climate
C Labor, Natural Resources, Capital
D Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities
A Celebrations, Rules, Music
200
Which country's national capital is located near 40*N and 75*W?
A Canada
B India
C Chile
D United States
D United States
200
Based on the table and what you have learned in this unit, which statement below would be the best conclusion?
A Earthquakes only occur in North America and South America.
B Volcanic eruptions rarely occur.
C Disasters occur worldwide.
D China has more earthquakes than Haiti does.
C Disasters occur worldwide.
300
What does Area B on Map 1 Show?
A Northern Hemisphere
B Southern Hemisphere
C Northern Tropics
D Northern Temperate Zone
A Northern Hemisphere
300
Based on the chart, which religion teaches that God the Son became human?
A Christianity
B Hinduism
C Sikhism
D Judaism
A Christianity
300
Based on the above map, the climate of northeast and north central areas of the United States are most similar to which areas in Europe?
A Central and eastern Europe
B Eastern and northeastern Europe
C Northwestern and central Europe
D Southwestern and central Europe
B Eastern and northeastern Europe
300
The political characteristics listed in the box best describe a political system that is -
A limited
B unlimited
C repressive
D ruled by one
A limited
400
Based on the table and what you have learned in this unit, which ocean has the most earthquakes?
A Atlantic Ocean
B Arctic Ocean
C Indian Ocean
D Pacific Ocean
D Pacific Ocean
400
-Government
-Economic Systems
-Educational Systems
-Religious Practices
The list above refers to the basic _________ that are common to all societies?
A goals
B geography
C institutions
D cultural traditions
C institutions
400
Based on the map, the location of oil fields has likely influenced the economy of Texas by -
A requiring higher gasoline taxes
B decreasing the need for trade with other states
C increasing the number of new automobiles purchased
D producing employment opportunities in the energy sector
D producing employment opportunities in the energy sector
400
Based on the passage, how are the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund alike?
A They both help regulate world trade.
B They both lend money to developing nations.
C They both promote increased urbanization.
D They both attempt to reduce tariffs.
B They both lend money to developing nations.
500
Based on the data in the population pyramid, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?
A The overall population of the United States will decrease greatly by 2100.
B Men seem to live longer than women in the United States.
C The population of people 10 and under is growing rapidly in the United States.
D Women seem to live longer than men in the United States.
D Women seem to live longer than men in the United States.
500
According to the excerpt, Tejano South Texas is considered a culture region because the people living in the area -
A speak the same language
B share a unique lifestyle
C adapted to the environment
D migrated from another country
B share a unique lifestyle
500
The map above depicts the numbered neighborhoods of Paris. Based on the map, what is a characteristic of the distribution of the Paris neighborhoods?
A They are distributed from largest to smallest.
B They are distributed north from the north bank of the river.
C They are distributed in a circular pattern
D They are distributed south from the south bank of the river.
C They are distributed in a circular pattern
500
Based on the passage, which of the following is true about relationships between nations in recent years?
A Nations have become less reliant on one another.
B The relationships between nations have not changed.
C Nations have become more reliant on one another.
D Fewer economic and political ties have been formed.
C Nations have become more reliant on one another.