World Geography
Mid-Term Test
Review
According to the diagram, what season is it in China on
the June 21st solstice?
A summer
B winter
C spring
D fall
When does the Northern Hemisphere have the
warmest climate?
A when it is tilted most directly towards the Sun
B when it faces the Sun for twelve hours a day
C when it is warmest in the Southern Hemisphere
D when it is tilted away from the Sun
Where would a warm rainforest biome be
located?
A highlands
B low latitudes
C middle latitudes
D high latitudes
An earthquake is part of which sphere?
A atmosphere
B biosphere
C lithosphere
D hydrosphere
As a river reaches its mouth, it is often affected
by incoming tides, resulting in a landform called
a(n)—
A source
B atoll
C delta
D current
Which of the following is directly responsible
for the rotation pattern of hurricanes and
typhoons?
A the revolution of the Earth around the Sun
B ocean currents
C the Coriolis Effect
D latitude
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause
of a plateau?
A volcanic ash
B tectonic movement
C gravitational pull
D soil deposition
The climate of an area is determined by several
factors. Which factor is MOST important in
determining a type of climate?
A amount of rainfall
B proximity to water
C longitude
D latitude
Relative location : ____________ :: absolute
location : ____________
A directional terms…longitude and latitude
B longitude and latitude…directional terms
C geography…cartography
D GPS…grid system
Which of the following least affects the location
of cities?
A location of resources
B transportation routes
C fertile soil
D economic activities
As a country's economy develops, it tends to
move from ____________ to ____________,
which would be much more profitable.
A commercial agriculture ...commercial industries
B cottage building ... apartment building
C cottage industries ... commercial industries
D advertising ... word-of-mouth
If one were to construct a population pyramid of a
country that had recently been in an extended war,
which of the following would likely be shown on
that pyramid?
A a large percentage of men in the 20 to 40 year old
range
B a larger percentage of men than of women
C a small percentage of men in the 20 to 40 year old
range
D a large percentage of babies in the 1 to 5 year old
range
What changes, if any, should be made to the graphic above
so that it correctly describes positive and negative effects
of globalization?
A Switch the locations of II and IV.
B Change III to be Lower Standard of Living.
C Delete I altogether.
D Make no change.
If you were going to start a commercial agriculture
business, which of the following areas would have
the MOST promise for its location?
A an area with interesting topography
B an area with transportation routes and access to
resources
C an area with a huge labor force close to an
international trade route
D an area where there is an increasing number of
citizens in need of social services
Use the information in the chart above to
determine which countries would be considered
more developed.
A 3, 6, 7
B 3, 4, 6
C 2, 4, 7
D 4, 5, 6
Which of the following describes animism as a religion and
lists the correct location for most people who practice it?
A It is the worship of animals and environmental features
and is found mainly in many parts of Africa.
B It is the belief in an assured afterlife and is found mainly
in many parts of China and India.
C It is the belief in physical features around a culture and is
found mainly in many parts of Europe.
D It is the belief in idols or images and is found mainly in
many parts of Asia and Australia.
People migrate for a variety of reasons. These are
usually categorized as push and pull factors. Which
of the following is a PUSH factor?
A religious freedom
B political stability
C better employment
D natural disaster
Which cultural group would most likely inhabit Northern
Canada?
A English
B French
C Spanish
D American Indian
What determines the production and distribution
of goods in a communist system?
A consumers
B businesses
C markets
D governments
Which of the following explains how an increase
in elevation affects climate?
A air pressure and temperature decrease
B wind speed and temperature increase
C air pressure and wind speeds decrease
D precipitation and temperature increases
Use the passage and your knowledge of social studies to
answer the following question.
This region is organized around a large city. The
surrounding area is connected to and generally relies on
the transportation, communication, and economic activity
of the city. Which of the following types of regions is
described above?
A formal
B cultural
C functional
D perceptual
19. Andreas is a country with a large population. It is mainly
agrarian, but is trying to develop some industries to process its main
export coffee. Unemployment is a problem, as well as education of
its workforce. Establishing a lasting government has not been
successful, but it is trying to get a democracy to work.
Using the reading above and your knowledge of social studies, what
would be the BEST description of the economy of Andreas?
A developed
B developing
C secondary
D tertiary
Which of the following is MOST directly
responsible for the different seasons on Earth?
A rotation of the Earth on its axis
B revolution of the Earth around the Sun
C phases of the moon
D position of other planets in the Solar System
Which of the following has been a benefit of
globalization?
A pandemics
B increased standard of living
C loss of local culture
D widespread environmental impacts
. All of the continental United States is located on the North
American plate except for some of the west coast of
California which is located on the Pacific plate. The
____________ is located where these plates come together
causing a potential for major ____________.
A a rift valley, tornadic activity
B Continental Divide, volcanic eruptions
C Canadian Shield, erosion
D San Andreas Fault, earthquakes
. How have advances in agricultural technology
been beneficial?
A increased use of fossil fuels
B elimination of animal habitats
C decreased need of government aid
D more efficient production of crops
Which of the following would be considered a
push factor in human migration?
A lower land costs
B lack of career opportunities
C improved educational system
D more favorable climate
The following is a citizen response to the policies of the new president of Honduras.
The Hondurans are proud to be and with legitimate reason. I think at this critical hour of our
history, it is necessary, indispensable, that each of us reflect on our responsibility toward
Honduras. Mine, not ours, but the responsibility and obligation that I, personally, I have to
the country. For this land God has given me or allowed me to take, and which is mine.
Honduras mine, me and you and every one of my fellow citizens: it is an inescapable
consequence of nationality. Therefore, I, you and each of us that Hondurans constitute
collective, are responsible for the care of Honduras and its integrity. Responsible for
continuous improvement. Responsible for their progress and development. My obligation to
Honduras is the same that I can have for my mother, my wife, for my children. If I put myself
and you, this wonderful country will move forward renewed and thriving. Because it is full,
full of opportunities. I can!, You can!, We can! We! It only takes one act of will and show my
love for this Honduras mine with deeds and not words.
—Federico Alvarez, Blog (Modified), Camino Democrático
31. The excerpt above is an example of which of the following?
A how to use patriotism to overthrow the government
B the belief that Honduras is a great country
C how changes can be made in government if people join together
D the attempt to influence public policy with nationalistic ideas
Which of the following is the best example of how air
conditioning technology has allowed humans to adapt to
the environment?
A It has allowed the growth of urban centers in areas of
extreme heat.
B It has allowed people to work later at night and increase
productivity.
C It has helped to decrease disease in humid areas of the
south.
D It has increased the use of electricity in both urban and
rural areas.
. Which of the following is a significant
environmental challenge to developing nations in
South America?
A toxic emissions
B sedimentation
C deforestation
D droughts
Use the passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer
the following question.
A group of people has __________cultural perceptions when they
believe that their cultural values are more important than others.
This is usually because they view cultural characteristics through a
specific __________.
Which of the following best completes the excerpt above?
A ethnorelative, stereotype
B stereotypical, ethnic view
C dominant, perception
D ethnocentric, cultural lens
All of the following are ways that humans have
modified the environment of Latin America
EXCEPT —
A building of the Panama Railroad
B burning of the rainforest for farmland
C building winding roads through the Andes
D studying the environment through expeditions
What trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade
patterns between the United States and Canada?
A Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement
B North American Free Trade Agreement
C Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement
D United States Tariff Policy Agreement
. Which physical feature is a natural border between
Argentina and Chile?
A mountains
B deserts
C rivers
D plains
. The Columbian Exchange occurred among Africa,
Latin America, North America, and Europe. What is
a lasting effect on Latin America from this
exchange?
A Europe colonized the area.
B Slavery continued on plantations.
C New products came from Africa that continues to
be used today.
D African cultural influence is evident today.
. The use of terrace farming by the Incas is an
example of which of the following?
A modifying the environment
B destruction of the environment
C irrigating dry areas using the drip technique
D use of advanced technology equipment
According to the map, what geographic feature was
essential for migration to the Americas?
A Isthmus of Panama
B Pacific Ocean
C Beringia Land Bridge
D Canadian Glaciers
. Which example BEST demonstrates a European
nation's use of technology having lasting social,
environmental, and economic impacts?
A the use of terracing in Switzerland to provide
additional farmland
B the application of artificial fertilizers in Ireland to
improve potato crops
C the use of polders in the Netherlands to reclaim
land from the sea
D the partitioning of Germany after World War II
. Which factor has most contributed to the
reorganization of European national boundaries
since 1990?
A religion
B ethnicity
C political parties
D economies
Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to
answer the following question.
- Found between 5 degrees north and 5 degrees south of
the equator
- Sailors originally noticed the stillness of the rising air
which was not blowing in any direction
- Officially known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone
The list above describes which of the following?
A doldrums
B polar winds
C westerlies
D tropical storms
Where would France likely fall on the economic
spectrum?
AA
BB
CC
DD
Which country most likely has the highest standard of
living?
A Poland
B France
C United Kingdom
D Bulgaria
Use the lists and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
Regions
1. formal region
2. functional region
3. perceptual region
Descriptions
a. a central area connected to others by transportation, communication, or
economic activity
b. a subjective image created by people's thoughts and feelings about an area
c. an area that shares common human or physical characteristics
Which set correctly matches the types of regions and their descriptions?
A 1a, 2b, 3c
B 1b, 2c, 3a
C 1a, 2c, 3b
D 1c, 2a, 3b
. Which of the following most influences the marine west
coast climate of Europe?
A prevailing westerly winds off the Atlantic Ocean
B the Alps
C prevailing southerly winds off the Mediterranean Sea
D deforestation
. Which of the following is the most accurate description of how the
Andes Mountains were formed?
A The Nazca Plate and the South American Plate are converging. This
causes an uplift of the land on the western side of the South
American Plate due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate.
B The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are diverging. This
causes the formation of mountain ridges on the western side of the
South American Plate due to the convection under the Earth’s
surface.
C The Nazca Plate and the South American Plate are converging. This
causes a subduction of the land on the western side of the South
American Plate due to the converging of the Pacific Plate.
D The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are transforming.
This causes the formation of mountain ridges on the western side of
the South American Plate due to the tectonic movement of the
Earth’s surface.
Spain built Europe's first __________ plant nearly 40 years
ago and is the largest user of this technology in the
Western world. Spanish companies lead the market,
operating in regions including India, the Middle East, and
North America. Spanish innovation contributes to bringing
sustainable ________ to millions.
Which terms complete the paragraph above about
technological innovation in Europe?
A oil refining…energy
B desalination…clean water
C desalination…energy
D nuclear…transportation
. Where are the least developed countries located
in Europe?
A north
B south
C east
D west
. federalism : United States of America
::___________ : ___________
A European Union : economic policy
B socialism : communism
C supranationalism : European Union
D economic treaties : common good
The French government imposes a quota on the
importation of foreign movies. For every seven foreign
movies shown, a theater in France must show one
domestically produced movie. Which reason is the likely
motivation for limiting foreign movies in France?
A to prevent a loss of French culture
B to improve exports of French films
C to protect theater profits
D to monitor the messages of foreign films
. Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean
climate most likely experience —
A warm, dry summers
B short growing seasons
C cold, snowy winters
D heavy rains