World Geography Final Exam

Front 1

geographers use a ___ perspective to study the world.

Back 1

spatial

Front 2

list and define the 5 themes of world geography.

Back 2

location-give the location of a place in absolute or relative terms
place-describe a location by its human and physical features.
human enviornment interaction-how human adapt to and change our enviornment and the effects of those changes.
movement-how people and things change location and the effects of those changes.
region-organizes the earth into geographical areas

Front 3

what are functional and formal regions?

Back 3

formal-region defined by one or more common characteristic
functional-region defined by a function

Front 4

earth is divided into the eastern and western hemispheres by theprime meridian and the ____

Back 4

180 degree meridian

Front 5

define latitude and longitude

Back 5

latitude-measured distance north and south of the equator
longitude-measured distance east and west of the prime meridian

Front 6

what two states are not a part of the contigious united states?

Back 6

alaska and hawaii

Front 7

define equinox and solstice and on what days do each occur.

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equinox-when the sun appears directly over the equator and there are equal periods of daylight and darkness. March 21 and September 21.
solstice-when the sun appears directly over a tropical line. The earth is at its greatest tilt toward or away from the sun. June 21 and December 21

Front 8

Which area does the earth recieve the most solar energy in a year?

Back 8

the tropics

Front 9

When the north pole tilts away from the sun, the most direct rays strike the _____

Back 9

southern hemisphere

Front 10

define the four spheres

Back 10

biosphere-all living organisms
lithosphere-the earth's crust
hydrosphere-all the earth's water in all it's forms
atmosphere-the envelope of gases surrounding the earth

Front 11

where are the most diverse ecosystems found?

Back 11

tropical climates

Front 12

wind systems that reverse direction thereby causing wet and dry seasons are called ____

Back 12

monsoons

Front 13

most temperate climates are located ______

Back 13

middle latitudes

Front 14

what is the difference between weather and climate?

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weather-condition of the atmosphere a given time and place
climate-the weather patterns of a place over a period of time

Front 15

in what region are tornadoes commonly found?

Back 15

the middle latitudes

Front 16

what are factors in ocean currents?

Back 16

wind, rotation, and varying ocean temperatures

Front 17

what happens to a hurricane when it moves inland?

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it weakens

Front 18

acid rain is caused by _____

Back 18

chemicals in air pollution

Front 19

what are the three processes that create landforms?

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tectonic processes, erosion, and weathering

Front 20

what are push pull factors and give examples of each.

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push factor-factors causing people to leave a location. Famine
pull factor-factors attracting people to a location. lots of food

Front 21

what factors effect population?

Back 21

birth rate, death rate, immigration, emmigration

Front 22

what are factors in measuring the development of a country?

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gross national product, literacy rate, industrialization

Front 23

give examples of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activity.

Back 23

primary-farming, fishing
secondary-steel manufacturing
tertiary-doctor, teacher
quarternary-date processor

Front 24

what are characteristics of agribusiness.

Back 24

huge specialized farms

Front 25

the population of most developed countries tend to be _________

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stable or decreasing

Front 26

what are important factors in the site and growth of cities?

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natural resources, defence, location, trade, and transportation routes

Front 27

what is literacy rate?

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the number of people in a country that can read and write

Front 28

what is infrastructure?

Back 28

roads, sewage treatment plants, powerlines, etc.

Front 29

what is the difference of between a totalitarian government and a democracy?

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totalitarian-government where one person or small group rules the country and people have no say
democracy-government where the leaders are chosen through free elections

Front 30

the key economic activity in rural areas is ______

Back 30

farming

Front 31

capitalism is based on a _____ economy

Back 31

market

Front 32

the prices of goods are determined by ______ in a market economy

Back 32

supply and demand

Front 33

The Dairy Belt is composed of which three states?

Back 33

Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan

Front 34

What is Silicon Valley known for?

Back 34

computer technology

Front 35

There is a serious shortage in the West of which resource?

Back 35

water

Front 36

What has happened to trade in North America since the signing of NAFTA?

Back 36

it has increased dramatically

Front 37

What crops are typically grown in the Great Plains region?

Back 37

corn, wheat, soybeans

Front 38

What is the current trend in population movement in the U.S.?

Back 38

from Northeast to South and West

Front 39

Historically, what are the major natural resources of the Atlantic Provinces?

Back 39

timber and fish

Front 40

In what area is the chief manufacturing district of Canada located?

Back 40

Southeastern Ontario

Front 41

Where is the majority of the Inuit population located?

Back 41

Nunavut

Front 42

Which region of Mexico is the main agricultural center?

Back 42

Central Mexico

Front 43

The majority of Mexican people follow which religion?

Back 43

Roman Catholic

Front 44

List the Isands of the Greater Antilles?

Back 44

Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Island of Hispaniola

Front 45

Why has damage from hurricanes increased with the increase in population?

Back 45

increased clearing of land creates more erosion during heavy rains

Front 46

Which country introduced the concept of ecotourism to Central America?

Back 46

Costa Rica

Front 47

Which crops are important commercial crops in Central America and the Carribean?

Back 47

cocoa, coffee, and sugar

Front 48

Where did voodoo originate?

Back 48

Haiti

Front 49

Which South American Country has the highest percentage of people of European ancestry?

Back 49

Argentina

Front 50

What is a major cause of poverty and unrest in South America?

Back 50

inequality in land ownership

Front 51

What factors severely limit the growth of many industries in South America?

Back 51

all parts and raw materials must be imported

Front 52

List the countries of Great Britain.

Back 52

England, Scotland, Wales

Front 53

The Industrial Revolution began in which country?

Back 53

Great Britain

Front 54

Which environmental issue is of particular concern for the Netherlands?

Back 54

rising global sea levels

Front 55

Where is the population of Iceland concentrated?

Back 55

around the capital city of Reykjavík

Front 56

The conflicts in Kosovo were between _____________ and Serbs.

Back 56

Ethnic Albanians

Front 57

How is the Mediterranean Sea connected to the Black Sea?

Back 57

through the Bosphorus Strait

Front 58

What is the chief characteristic of a navigable river?

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deep enough and wide enough for shipping

Front 59

In which region does most of Europe's agricultural activity take place?

Back 59

Northeastern European Plain

Front 60

What river flows through the heart of Paris?

Back 60

Seine River

Front 61

France is the world's leading producer of which commodity?

Back 61

wine

Front 62

What is the largest religious group in Germany?

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protestant

Front 63

What are Switzerland's four main languages?

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French, Italian, German, and Rumantsch

Front 64

The "breadbasket" of Italy is centered around _____________.

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the Po River

Front 65

What is the contributing factor to Siberia's harsh winter?

Back 65

moderating ocean winds cannot reach inland

Front 66

Where is Russia's heavy industry located?

Back 66

Volgo River and Ural Mountains

Front 67

What was the Silk Road?

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the trade route to China

Front 68

Why are there few large cities in Central Asia?

Back 68

The people are traditionally nomads

Front 69

Where can large oil reserves be found in Russia?

Back 69

East of the Ural Mountains in the Ob River Basin

Front 70

What was the traditional way of life in the northern region of Central Asia?

Back 70

herding

Front 71

What is Islam's holiest city?

Back 71

Mecca

Front 72

What country in Southwest Asia has the largest oil production?

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Saudi Arabia

Front 73

Why are pigs generally not raised in the Persian Gulf and interior?

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Muslims are forbidden to eat pork

Front 74

What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Front 75

What is Israel's leading export?

Back 75

polished diamonds

Front 76

Which city is a holy city for Hindus?

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Varanasi

Front 77

The topography of Bangladesh is continually reshaped by ________.

Back 77

floods

Front 78

What factor has contributed to the slow economic development in the Indian perimeter?

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lack of natural resources

Front 79

What are major environmental issues facing China today?

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air pollution, flood control, and soil erosion

Front 80

What region is called China's rice bowl?

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southern China

Front 81

When completed, the Three Gorges Dam will be able to __________.

Back 81

control flooding, increase river traffic on the Chang, and generate hydroelectric power

Front 82

What type of economy does South Korea have?

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export economy

Front 83

What is the dominant religion practiced in Japan?

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mixture of Shintoism and Buddism

Front 84

Thailand is the world's leading producer of what resource?

Back 84

natural rubber

Front 85

How have rivers influenced Southeast Asia?

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provide fertile alluvial soil useful for local transportation influenced the location and growth of cities

Front 86

When do most typhoons strike the region of Southeast Asia?

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between August and October

Front 87

What natural hazards are common to New Zealand?

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active volcanoes, geysers, and earthquakes

Front 88

Which animals are endemic to Austrailia?

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kangaroos, koalas, wallaby

Front 89

What factors contribute to Austrailia's dry climates?

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latitudes between 20 and 50 degrees South; warm subtropical high pressure zone; generally low elevation

Front 90

Why has emigration increased in the Pacific Islands?

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increased population have strained resources

Front 91

Why have coral reefs been called the rain forests of the ocean?

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They have enormous biological diversity

Front 92

What city grew rich trading gold, spices, ivory, and slaves between central and western Africa, Europe, and Arabia?

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Marrakech

Front 93

What landform acts as a natural barrier between North Africa and the rest of Africa?

Back 93

Sahara Desert

Front 94

What body of water separates Europe from Morocco?

Back 94

The Strait of Gibralter

Front 95

Irrigated farmlands along the Nile River and Nile Delta produce large amounts of which crop?

Back 95

cotton

Front 96

Why is the clothing worn in North Africa long and loose?

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it is ideal for hot climates

Front 97

What makes up Africa's triple heritage?

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Islamic culture, African culture, and European culture