World Geography Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. A primary reason that geographers study maps is to-
2. What amendment gave men the right to vote?
3. A boat sailing on the Seine River is in-
4. El Nino/La Nina can be best described as
5. The seasons result from?
6. Form of government in which powers are divided between the national government and state or provincial government?
7. Renewable resources are those that
8. Which factor posed the greatest challenge to developing natural resources in Siberia?
9. Tierra helada, tierra templada, and tierra caliente are examples of
10. A country that exhibits the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development is called .....
11. When were the bill of rights made?
12. Political tensions between Bangladesh and India were strained over climate related issue that dealt with
13. Belief in many Gods
14. Which of the following statements best describes the theme of PLACE in Geography?
15. When was the constitution ratified?
16. "2/3 of Israel is desert. However, fruits and vegetables grown in Israel are sold around the world. The Israelis invented an underground irrigation system that takes water straight to the roots of the plants." This information is an example of how technology-
17. Which of the following countries was attacked for harboring Al-Qaeda?
18. ..... climates are found in or near low latitudes in areas otherwise referred to as the Tropics
19. Lines of Longitude are measured ..... and ..... from the Prime Meridian.
20. How are the causes of ocean currents similar to those of wind patterns?
21. Which one of these is under-developed?
22. Define perceptual region.
23. Diego Rivera was a Mexican artist who
24. ..... climates are mainly between the latitudes of about 30 degrees North and about 30 degrees South and 60 degrees South
25. "The use of mobile devices, such as smart phones and iPads, has gained in popularity worldwide. Many people use their mobile devices to connect to social media sites where they can communicate with others both nationally and internationally. "Based on the information above, mobile devices have become-
26. Most of the food grown in Mexico comes from the ....., where there is also greater population density.
27. A wetland typically covered with grasses?
28. What is the national dance of Brazil?
29. Belief in one God
30. One effect of land subsidence is the creation of
31. System of government in which one person rules with unlimited power and authority?
32. What is the capital of South Korea?
33. What is the capital of Brazil?
34. What is a biome?
35. Northern Mexico has a ..... biome in which cacti, shrubs, and shrub oak grow.
36. The three cities that dominate social and cultural life in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey are Istanbul, Baghdad and .....
37. Why are the rivers of Europe an important aspect of its geography?
38. Why did the Dutch build seaworks?
39. Which Middle East country is the world's largest oil producer?
40. Which of the following locational factors most directly impacts the climate a person might live in?
41. The mayor of Mexico City launched programs to reduce pollution in the city by
42. An inland grass area
43. What industry would be most affected by hybrid cars?
44. Why do most areas near the equator have warm climates?
45. What geographical term describes southern Mexico (the part that connects North America to South America)?
46. Due to its large land area, the development of Canada's ..... has been essential to the country's economic growth.
47. The two days of the year on which the sun's rays shine directly overhead at noon
48. What type of government does the United States use?
49. What determines how much sunlight reaches different locations on Earth at different times of the year?
50. Which statement best describes formal regions?
51. If you wanted to understand the meaning of a symbol on a map, you could use the map's-
52. These were invented to transport oil. You find them mostly in Alaska, but are now all over North America. They were needed so that transporting oil can take place even in very bad weather. What are they?
53. What causes solar radiation to warm Earth?
54. A man who lives in Bangalore, India, works in a customer-service center for a company that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Which development helped create this economic opportunity?
55. A tropical climate can be described as
56. Reliance on subsistence agriculture, few services or manufacturing enterprises, widespread poverty and low standard of living are all .....
57. A cold or warm stream of seawater that flow in the oceans?
58. Which of the following statements accurately states the relationship between latitude and vegetation?
59. *spread of language*introduction of Catholic religion*livestock and domestic animals*diseases such as smallpoxThe concepts above can be most closely related to which of the following?
60. When the death rate is higher than the birthrate, ..... exists.