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World Geography
1st Six Weeks Assessment
Revised June 26, 2013
1. Which group of factors influences the distribution of climate regions across the
continents?
A
B
C
D
elevation, latitude, wind systems, mountain barriers
landforms, revolution of the Earth, volcanic eruptions, elevation
the equator, latitude, tectonic forces, wind systems
soil building process, wind systems, latitude, temperature
2. New England farmers filled their agricultural needs by—
F
G
H
J
living on large commercial farms.
using genetically modified organisms.
pushing settlers away from subsistence farming.
practicing subsistence farming.
3. Which of the following is true about commercial agriculture and subsistence
farming?
A
B
C
D
Commercial farming is mostly found in Sub-Saharan Africa while subsistence
farming is found mostly in North America.
Most of the planets farmers are commercial farmers.
Commercial farming is usually associated with more developed countries while
subsistence farming is usually associated with less developed countries.
Subsistence farming produces crops for global consumption while commercial
farmers produce crops for local consumption.
4. In which category would you classify Islam?
F
G
H
J
animist
monotheistic
polytheistic
traditional
5. A fundamental difference between folk culture and popular culture is that folk
culture—
A
B
C
D
is adaptive over time.
tends to diffuse rapidly.
represents universal values.
often sets a minority group apart from a region’s general population.
6. In South Texas, compared to the rest of the state, the word “vaquero” (cowboy) is
commonly used. This is an example of different ___.
F
G
H
J
diaspora.
isogloss.
dialect.
lingua franca.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the chart below to answer the
question.
7. Based on the population pyramid, what can you predict about Bangladesh in 2040?
A
B
C
D
The country will need more colleges and universities.
The population of middle aged people will expand.
Most of the population will be under 10 years of age
The life expectancy of both males and females will decrease.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the maps below to answer the
question.
8. Compare the two maps. Which group gained more political power between 1948
and 1960?
F
G
H
J
The
The
The
The
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Independent Party
States' Rights Party
Use your knowledge of social studies and the maps below to answer the
question.
9. Which statement best describes the data in the graph?
A
B
C
D
Human population
Human population
Human population
Human population
settlements.
fell dramatically following the last ice age.
was relatively small until the Industrial Revolution.
has leveled off since the beginning of the 21st century.
peaked early, then decreased as people formed permanent
10. Why would the United States and Canada be considered as one region in the
world?
F
G
H
J
single land mass
similar cultural traits
similar historic development
similar industrial output
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
11. Which of the following conclusions supports the information on the map above?
A
B
C
D
The low latitudes of Earth have the highest temperature because they receive the
most direct sunlight.
The middle latitudes of Earth have lower temperatures than high latitudes
because they receive less direct sunlight.
The high latitudes of Earth have the highest temperature because they receive
the most direct sunlight.
The low latitudes of Earth have the highest temperature because they receive the
most indirect sunlight.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the information below to answer
the 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
12. Match the type of region with its description.
F
G
H
J
1a, 2b, 3c
1b, 2c, 3a
1a, 2c, 3b
1c, 2a, 3b
13. As a result of living in a democracy, United States citizens share which of the
following characteristics?
A
B
C
D
Belief in free speech
Limits on family size
Mandatory military service
Guaranteed lifetime income
Use your knowledge of social studies and the chart below to answer the
question.
14. What could you infer about the variety of languages spoken in Africa?
F
G
H
J
In Africa, people decided to change their language when it sounded too similar to
another’s language.
The languages developed from the many different ethnic and cultural groups that
live on the African continent.
In Africa, the people decided to change their language into many languages when
apartheid ended.
The Roman Catholic Church outlawed the native languages spoken by Africans
who converted to Catholicism.
15. The use of the English language in global commerce is an example of A
B
C
D
Lingua franca
Primary communication
Slang language
Creole language
Use your knowledge of social studies and the graph below to answer the
question.
16. According to the temperature data in the climagraph, this region would most likely
be classified as F
G
H
J
tundra
a savanna
coniferous forest
an icecap
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
A
B
C
17. The locations marked A, B, and C are located near strategic waterways. Why are
these locations important?
A
B
C
D
They are located near important international trade routes.
They have abundant natural resources and can support large populations.
They are located near Old World cultural hearths.
They are places where humans have changed the environment to meet their
needs.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the graph below to answer the
question.
18. Which of the following charts correctly shows the data from the above climograph?
Month
F
January
April
August
October
Month
G
January
April
August
October
Month
H
January
April
August
October
Month
J
January
April
August
October
Average
Precipitation
-10
4
16
4
Average
Temperature
31
35
74
51
Average
Precipitation
31
35
51
74
Average
Temperature
-10
4
4
16
Average
Precipitation
31
35
74
51
Average
Temperature
-10
4
16
4
Average
Precipitation
74
16
4
35
Average
Temperature
4
51
31
-10
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
19. During the 1800’s, which American idea led to the acquisition of territories west of
the Mississippi River?
A
B
C
D
Manifest Destiny
Isolationism
Globalization
Industrialization
20. Local Native American and African religions that teach a belief in a natural world
full of spiritual beings and supernatural powers are often referred to as ___ religions.
F
G
H
J
animist
ethnic
missionary
denominational
Use your knowledge of social studies to fill in the blanks in the question
below.
21. A(n) ___ religion can typically be found only in certain areas or with specific
ethnic groups, where a(n) ___ religion is widespread to many different peoples.
A
B
C
D
cultural; missionary
Muslim; Christian
polytheistic; monotheistic
ethnic; universalizing
Use your knowledge of social studies and the graph below to answer the
question below.
22. What prediction about world population in 2025 is supported by the information in
the graph?
F
G
H
J
Technological improvements will cause a population decline on Asia.
More developed nations will become home to a majority of the world’s population.
Efforts to curb population growth in less developed nations will be highly
successful.
Africa may experience problems with overpopulation.
23. Farmers sometimes use controlled fires on their fields in order to —
A
B
C
D
avoid early frost conditions.
drive crop prices up.
stimulate healthy growth.
employ natural irrigation.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
24. Which statement is supported by the information in the map above?
F
G
H
J
Tamales have become a popular food in the Mississippi Delta region.
Tamales are inexpensive in coastal Mississippi.
Tamales made in Mississippi are different from those made in Texas.
Tamale production in the Mississippi Delta region is supported by government
subsidies.
25. An igloo is an adaptation to A
B
C
D
pollution
cold climates
lack of resources
overcrowded urban centers