World Geography - 2012 Released Test

Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
1. Satellite imaging
2. Airline navigation
3. Data collection
4. Land surveying
Monsoons are most commonly found in —
1. northeastern Europe
2. western Africa
3. southern Asia
4. southwestern Australia
According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
1. Montreal, Canada
2. London, England
3. Moscow, Russia
4. Stockholm, Sweden
Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
1. Warm summers and cold winters
2. Warm summers and warm winters
3. Cool summers and cold winters
4. Cool summers and warm winters
In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
1. Tropical
2. Mediterranean
3. Tundra
4. Arid
30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —
1. Asia
2. Europe
3. Australia
4. North America
Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
1. Satellite images
2. Field work
3. World globe
4. Elevation maps
Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
1. Peru
2. Chile
3. Ecuador
4. Brazil
Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
1. Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
2. current map-producing technology is limited
3. Earth’s populations are constantly changing
4. climate conditions are difficult to measure
This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
1. religious differences
2. a political dispute
3. a language barrier
4. physical characteristics
Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
1. Location
2. Orientation
3. Region
4. Perception
The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?
1. Siberia
2. Southwest Asia
3. Europe
4. North America
Which city contains these three religious monuments?
1. Istanbul
2. Rome
3. Mecca
4. Jerusalem
During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been most accurately mapped?
1. Europe
2. Asia
3. South America
4. North America
Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
1. Buenos Aires in Column A
2. Sydney in Column A
3. Madrid in Column B
4. Toronto in Column B
In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
1. Brazil
2. Japan
3. Switzerland
4. Yugoslavia
Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
1. Islam
2. Hinduism
3. Buddhism
4. Christianity
Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
1. Buddhists and Muslims
2. Christians and Hindus
3. Buddhists and Christians
4. Muslims and Hindus
Which region is described by this list?
1. Central America
2. Sub-Saharan Africa
3. Middle East
4. Scandinavian Peninsula
The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of —
1. Southeast Asia
2. North Africa
3. Eastern Europe
4. Latin America
Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
1. Economic
2. Political
3. Language
4. Ethnic
Which landform in the United States is most closely identified with the characteristics in this box?
1. Great Plains
2. Canadian Shield
3. Gulf Coast
4. Rocky Mountains
Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?
1. Christians
2. Muslims
3. Buddhists
4. Hindus
Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
1. Diverse vegetation
2. Rough terrain
3. Humid climate
4. Geographic isolation
The darker-shaded region is a —
1. colonial province
2. neutral country
3. disputed territory
4. demilitarized zone
Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
1. Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)
2. Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
3. Great Plains, Low Countries, Scandinavia
4. Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
The main agricultural product in this geographic region is —
1. wheat
2. corn
3. rice
4. beans
Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development of a country?
1. Urbanization
2. Climate
3. Language
4. Religion
Which process is described by this diagram?
1. Desertification
2. Deposition
3. Erosion
4. Pollution
Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
1. Deserts
2. Plateaus
3. Highlands
4. Lowlands
This graph supports the conclusion that the United States is reliant on the growth of —
1. city centers
2. airline travel
3. commuter railways
4. road construction
Industrialization and economic development affect human settlement patterns by —
1. prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climate regions
2. enabling people to live farther from natural resources
3. permitting mass migration to rural areas
4. causing the rapid decline of urban populations
Based on this data, what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana?
1. The population is greater in Botswana.
2. The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.
3. Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola.
4. Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older.
According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
1. Laos
2. Cambodia
3. Thailand
4. Malaysia
These nations are able to make these donations because they are —
1. military powers
2. the wealthiest in the world
3. the largest in the world
4. developing economies
Which geographic factor has most contributed to the environmental strain on the darker-shaded area on this map?
1. Change of political borders
2. Desertification
3. Urbanization
4. Irrigation of public lands
Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failures in the Great Plains region of the United States?
1. Drought
2. Earthquake
3. Seasonal flooding
4. Volcanic eruption
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former —
1. Spanish protectorates
2. French mandates
3. British colonies
4. Soviet republics
What is the main function of the darker-shaded region on this map?
1. Resource protection
2. Business development
3. Waste disposal
4. Tourist attraction
What do these cities have in common?
1. Harbor sites
2. Mountainous peaks
3. Pilgrimage destinations
4. Government centers
What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
1. Regulating global market prices of oil
2. Increasing underwater exploration of oil
3. Limiting revenue growth from oil sales
4. Expanding oil production quotas
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
1. Urban Areas
2. Free Trade Regions
3. Integrated Neighborhoods
4. Regional Conservation Offices
Which statement refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
1. Manufacturing center on the Silk Road
2. Commercial center along Trans-Sahara trade routes
3. Administrative center of straits and land bridge to Europe
4. Transportation center between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
1. When resources are exhausted, people move elsewhere.
2. As towns grow, there is less need for government services.
3. Increased agricultural productivity leads to fewer farm towns.
4. Increased urban sprawl leads to less land available for farming.
Chinatown, in Los Angeles, California, is an example of a regional spatial division based primarily on —
1. religious beliefs
2. economic interests
3. cultural similarities
4. political advantages
Which factor is least important in selecting the location for a factory?
1. Access to schools
2. Distribution of populations
3. Zoning laws
4. Transportation networks
Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
1. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
2. Secondary, Tertiary, Primary
3. Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
4. Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
1. Factory systems replaced cottage industries.
2. Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture.
3. Military production replaced consumer industries.
4. Surface transportation replaced air transportation.
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
1. Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.
2. There is competition for resources among countries.
3. The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.
4. Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.
Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
1. Financial profits
2. Employment levels
3. Environmental issues
4. Technological developments
Which type of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
1. Industrial manufacturing
2. Commercial agriculture
3. Petroleum extraction
4. Retail business
The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased —
1. demand for unskilled laborers
2. speed in the exchange of information
3. distance employees must commute
4. expense of international communications
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
1. Low average age
2. High average income
3. High literacy rates
4. Low disease rates
Which country specializes in a primary economic activity?
1. Jamaica
2. Belgium
3. Chad
4. Liechtenstein
According to this graph, which region is the largest producer of cocoa?
1. South America
2. Central America
3. West Africa
4. Southeast Asia
The European Union has most benefited its member nations by —
1. reducing barriers to trade and travel
2. sharing the expense of a common defense
3. promoting the use of a common language
4. providing funds and materials for education
Which type of country is most dependent on a ground transportation network for international trade?
1. Landlocked
2. Coastal
3. Island
4. Tropical
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its
jeans factory?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4