World Geography Final Review

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What change to the European society has caused this shift in the use of the land in the Ruhr?

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D. Industrialization

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How has Eastern Europe been most affected by the use of a variety languages?

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G. It has made unification difficult

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Which pull factor has led many immigrants to European nations in recent decades?

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A. to gain

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The French government imposes a quota on the importation of foreign films. For every seven foreign films shown, a theater in France must show one domestically-produced movie. Which reason is the likely motivation for limiting foreign France?

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F. to prevent

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Which factor explains the recognization of national boundries since 1990 in Europe?

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B. Ethnicity

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Federalism: United States of America :: _____:_____

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H. Supranationalism: European Union

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The human process that had the greatest influence on the partitioning of Yugoslavia was the desire to:

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A. Maintain

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Which terms complete the paragraph above about technological innovation in Europe?

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G. Desalination... Clean water

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Which of the following most accurately descibes Russia's past and present political structures, and why many Russians believe that political change is inevitable?

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B.The western part

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Why has Siberia become an increasingly valuable aea toRussia in the Republics?

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H. Expanding

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How do geography and location contribute to climate of siberia?

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D. Siberia is a vast, flat region

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How do the Ural Mountains affect the distribuation of climate regions in Russia?

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G. The western side of the mountian range recieves warm continental winds,

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How has Siberia gained population and become more economically developed?

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A. The Trans-Siberian

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Why do the cultures of the republics of Transcaucasia differ considerably from cultures in Russia and the European republics?

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J. The region is bordered to the north

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Which of these BEST descirbes a command economy?

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B. The government

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The Russian economy is moving to a system that reflects principles of a

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A. free-market economy

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Siberia has many natural resources which have not been utilized. All of the following are probable reasons for this EXCEPT-

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B. elevation

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Water resources in the country of Iraq have been directly affected by the building of a network of dams and irrigation ditches on the Tigris- Euphrates rivers. Which country on its northern border is responsible for this?

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F. Jordan

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All of the following are factors that have caused large scale human migration in this region EXCEPT-

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H. lack

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In the past 30 years the population of Northern Africa has shifted away from areas in the South to the coastal Mediterranean area. What is the primary geographic reason for this?

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D. the expansion

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The dominant religion in countries of the Middle East and Northern Africa is Islam. The countries primarily speak Arabic or dialects of Arabic. Some have better access to trade than others. Some are oil-rich nations, but not others. Which of the following assertions can be made based on this information?

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F. The Middle East and Northern Africa can be considered a single region

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All of the following are respnsible for the location of cities in the Middle East and North Africa EXCEPT-

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C. cultural diversity

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Which modern technology allows populations like Israel's to survive extreme droughts snd lack of fresh drinking water?

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J. Desalination

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which of the following nations has the GREATEST ethnic diversity as a result of immigration frowm around thw world?

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F. Israel

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Which is the most important reason that conservative religious groups in the middle east are opposed to allowing western styles of dress and music into their countries?

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C. They are trying to protect

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Most Sub-Saharan nations of Africa are undeveloped or developing becuase most people in the region are involved in which level of economic activity?

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A. Primary

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Where would an immigrant to Africa most likely find work in the forestry industry?

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H. Central

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The slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries caused_

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D. the diffusion

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Characteristics of the Sahel are best described as-

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G. a large area of grassland with climatic changes causing a loss of vegetation; subsistence farming

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Women in rural areas of Africa are usually involoved in which of the following occupations?

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C. subsistence

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How is the region of Sub-Saharan Africa distinct from North Africa?

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G. Most nations in North African use the Abrabic language, practice islam

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How does the Sahara influence migration patterns in Africa?

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D. The Sahara limits

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Which physical process is responsible for the creation of rift valleys in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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H. Tectonic forces

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Animism in Africa can best be described as-

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D. a worship

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An earthquake takes place in which sphere?

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B. lithosphere

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Which of the following is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent?

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G. tectonic forces

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Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

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A. Summer

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India's river system provide water for which of these economic activites?

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J. Farming and energy production

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Founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanek Dev, which religion of India believes in one god and reincarnation?

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D. Sikhism

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Which of the above are characteristics of Buddhism?

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F. 1,2,4,5

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Which of the following makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other South Asian countries?

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F.monarchies

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Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947?

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A. caste system

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Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia?

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C. Its people are predominantly Islamic

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Which religion was successfully introduced to China primarliy by means of the Silk Road?

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J. Buddhism

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Because of its location along the "Ring od Fire", Japan is particularly susceptible to which of the following?

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F. earthquakes and volcanoes

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Most industries of South Korea in 1961 likely would be classified as-

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A. primary

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North Korea has a communist government with a strong dictator. As a result, it is one of the few economies in the world where the government-

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H. Controls

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The Olympic Games were first devised by the Greeks and later revived by the Frenchmen Pierre de Coubertin. In 2008, the summer Olympic Games were hosted by China in Beijing. The presence of the Olympic Games in China is an example of-

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D. cultural convergence