Geography Final

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Russia is

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nearly twice the size of Canada

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the following rivers flow across the Northern Eurasia plains and empty into the Arctic ocean

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Ob, Lena, Yenisel

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Bc the interior of N Eurasia does not receive the moderating effect of the ocean the region what kind of climate

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Continental Climate

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the main form of vegetation in the northernmost part of Northern Eurasia is

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Tundra

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Bc of rugged land and harsh climate in much of Northern Eurasia,
-most people are concentrated on the eastern plains?
-many people have moved away from the western region?
-large areas of the region are sparsely populated?

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large areas of the region are sparely populated

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Northern Eurasia faces all of the following problems except:
-underdeveloped resources
-ethnic diversity
-a low standard of living
-lack of mineral resources

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underdeveloped resources

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The Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are different from other Northern Eurasia nations in that the Baltic nations
-were never independent?
-have more advanced economies?
-have a large muslim population?

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have more advanced economies

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All of the following statements about the 5 nations of central Asia are correct, except:
-the central Asian nations are the most industrialized in Northern Eurasia
-all are Muslim nations
-much of the land is covered by mountains deserts

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I don't know

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Which of the following statements about Armenia is not true?
-most of Armenia's population is Muslim?
-Armenia is the smallest of the nations in Northern Eurasia?
-Armenia is landlocked?

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Most of the Armenia's population is Muslim (this is false)

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Unlike other countries in Southwest Asia, Turkey has:
-broken the bond between Islam and govt?
-recognized Israel as an independent state?
-encouraged Palestinians to become part of its society?

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Broken the bond between Islam and govt.

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All of the following statements accurately describe Australia except:
-it is the earth's flattest and driest continent?
-it's population is made up of European and Southeast Asia immigrants and descendants?
-most Australians live along the eastern and southeastern coasts?
-it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world?

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It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world (this is false)

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In the first 1/2 of the twentieth century, territorial claims to Antarctica were:

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Pie-shaped wedges that met at the South Pole

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The high and low islands in the Pacific Island region differ in that the

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high islands are the tops of underwater mountains and the low islands are atolls

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The first Australians were the:

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Aborigines

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Steppe

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temperate grassland region

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Heavy industry

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production of such goods as steel and machines that are used by other industries

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Soviet

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governing council

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Taiga

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Russian coniferous forest region

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Glasnost

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Russian word meaning "openness"

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Genocide

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the intentional destruction of an ethnic group

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Tundra

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vegetation such as mosses or lichens that can survive in a subarctic climate

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Perestroika

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Russian word used to describe an economic restructuring policy

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Nationalism

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the desire of a cultural group to rule itself

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Chernozem

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rich black soil suitable for growing crops

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Command economy

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economy in which the govt makes all of the decisions about the kinds and amount of goods to be produced

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The Sahel face all of the following challenges, except:
-lack of foreign aide
-desertification
-developing their natural resources

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Developing their natural resources is not a challenge

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The economies of the West African countries face all of the following problems except:
-lower value of exports than imports
-a heavy debt burden
-unsuccessful agriculture
-lack of natural resources

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lack of natural resources

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Zaire in Central Africa and Nigeria in West Africa are alike in that both countries:
-have lower standards of living than other countries in their region
-are models of success for other African nations
-have experienced civil strife since gaining independence

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have experienced civil strife since gaining independence

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Which of the following statements about Kenya is true:
-The most fertile farmland in Kenya is located in the central highlands on either side of the Great Rift Valley
-After gaining independence from Great Britain in 1963, Kenya experienced solid growth based mostly on agriculture
-Bc of an emphasis on cash crops, Kenya has not been able to grow enough food to feed its people
-Kenya's population has been steadily declining since the 1980's

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-The most fertile farmland in Kenya is located in the central highlands on either side of the Great Rift Valley
-After gaining independence from Great Britain in 1963, Kenya experienced solid growth based mostly on agriculture
-Bc of an emphasis on cash crops, Kenya has not been able to grow enough food to feed its people

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Which of the following did not contribute to the end of apartheid in South Africa?
-South Africa's racial policies were criticized by the international community
-many nations restricted their trade with South Africa bc of its discrimination policies against blacks
-Whit south Africans generally supported apartheid

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White South Africans generally supported apartheid

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All of the following accurately describe the monsoon of South Asia except:
-the winter monsoon brings dry air from mainland Asia to the subcontinent
-both winter and summer monsoons release heavy rains a they move inland
-the summer monsoon often causes floods and landslides

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Both winter and summer monsoons release heavy rains as they move inland (false)

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The majority of South Asia's workers:
-depend on govt jobs to earn a living
-belong to the middle class and work in service industry
-depend directly on the land for their livelihood and survival

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Depend directly on the land for their livelihood and survival

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Most of the people in South Asia practice Hinduism or:
-Buddhism
-Islam
-Chrisitianity

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Islam

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Because Hindus and Muslims could not agree on a form of govt for an independent India
-British and Indian leaders divided the subcontinent into the nations of India and Pakistan
-Mohanda Gandhi led the Indian people in a massive boycott of British textiles
-British and Indian leaders took steps to narrow the economic differences between the two religious groups

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British and Indian leaders divided the subcontinent into the nations of India and Pakistan

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Mass migrations followed the creation of India and Pakistan in 1947 when:
-Britain established Indian-run provinces
-India's textile industry disappeared
-Indian Hindus fled to Bangladesh
-Pakistan's Hindus fled to India and India's Muslims fled to Pakistan

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Pakistan's Hindus fled to India and India's Muslims fled to Pakistan

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The Indus, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra rivers have formed rich ______________ along their banks

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Alluvial plains

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Over-population and natural disasters have led to

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malnutrition

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Electricity produced by the movement of water is called _________________

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hydroelectric power

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In 1947, British and Indian leader decided to ________________ the subcontinent into two separate states

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partition

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People who produce goods in their homes are engaged in

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Cottage Industries

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The seven countries on the Indian _________________make up the area of the world know as South Asia

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Sub-continent

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The _____________________ of Sri Lanka, in which 2/3's of its rain forest has disappeared, is caused by farming and development.

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Deforestation

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The sale of British cloth in India fell sharply as the result of the Indian ______________ of that product

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Boycott

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Mohandas Gandhi used _____________________ as an effective weapon against oppression

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non-violent resistance

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Afghanistan once served as a _____________________ between Russia and British-controlled India

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Buffer State

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Type of law imposed on citizens during period of strict military control

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Martial

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Sheets of frozen water extending over the ocean

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Ice shelves

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Large, floating expanse of icebergs and ice mixed together

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Pack ice

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Regional leaders who maintain their own armies

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Warlords

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Australian term for a hurrican

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Cyclone

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Shallow body of water with an outlet to the ocean

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lagoon

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Type of govt that exists on a temporary basis

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Provisional

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machine that register movement in the earth's crust

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Seismographs

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Type of population in which people share a similar heritage

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Homogenous

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Fixed total quantities that are allowed or admitted

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Quotas

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Wet lands on which rice is grown

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Paddies