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VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING
Spring 2012 Released Test
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Form H0112, CORE 1
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World Geography
Directions
Read each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on your answerdocument for the answer you have chosen.
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SAMPLE
Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of —
A longitudeB climateC vegetationD latitude
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2 Monsoons are most commonly found in —
F northeastern EuropeG western AfricaH southern AsiaJ southwestern Australia
1 Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
A Satellite imagingB Airline navigationC Data collectionD Land surveying
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According to this map, which numbered state has the highest populationgrowth rate?
A 1B 2C 3D 4
United States
Population, percent changeMap Legend
25.0 to 49.9
13.2 to 24.9
0.0 to 13.1
50.0 to 191.0
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5 Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levelsin Turkey?
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Border
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4 Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
F Montreal, CanadaG London, EnglandH Moscow, RussiaJ Stockholm, Sweden
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In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
A TropicalB MediterraneanC TundraD Arid
6 What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
F Warm summers and cold wintersG Warm summers and warm wintersH Cool summers and cold wintersJ Cool summers and warm winters
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9 Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
A Satellite imagesB Field workC World globeD Elevation maps
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30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —
F AsiaG EuropeH AustraliaJ North America
The World
0º
60ºN
30ºN
0º60ºW120ºW 60ºE 120ºE
0º60ºW120ºW 60ºE 120ºE
60ºS
30ºS
0º
60ºN
60ºS
30ºN
30ºS
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Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
F PeruG ChileH EcuadorJ Brazil
South America
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This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
F religious differencesG a political disputeH a language barrierJ physical characteristics
Korean Peninsula
38º
11 Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
A Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surfaceB current map-producing technology is limitedC Earth’s populations are constantly changingD climate conditions are difficult to measure
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13 Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
A LocationB OrientationC RegionD Perception
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The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture ofwhich region?
F SiberiaG Southwest AsiaH EuropeJ North America
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16 During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have beenmost accurately mapped?
F EuropeG AsiaH South AmericaJ North America
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Which city contains these three religious monuments?
A IstanbulB RomeC MeccaD Jerusalem
Major Religious Monuments
Church of the Holy SepulcherDome of the RockWestern Wall
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18 In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions inwhich country?
F BrazilG JapanH SwitzerlandJ Yugoslavia
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Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
A Buenos Aires in Column AB Sydney in Column AC Madrid in Column BD Toronto in Column B
Major Centers of Culture and Trade
A
Europe
• London
• Paris
• New York
• Los Angeles
North America
B
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20 Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
F Buddhists and MuslimsG Christians and HindusH Buddhists and ChristiansJ Muslims and Hindus
19 Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa andSouthwest Asia?
A IslamB HinduismC BuddhismD Christianity
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Which region is described by this list?
A Central AmericaB Sub-Saharan AfricaC Middle EastD Scandinavian Peninsula
• River transportation impeded by waterfalls and rapids• Many landlocked countries• Large number of mineral and diamond mines
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23 Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
A EconomicB PoliticalC LanguageD Ethnic
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The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of —
F Southeast AsiaG North AfricaH Eastern EuropeJ Latin America
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25 Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?
A ChristiansB MuslimsC BuddhistsD Hindus
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Which landform in the United States is most closely identified with thecharacteristics in this box?
F Great PlainsG Canadian ShieldH Gulf CoastJ Rocky Mountains
Frost-Free WintersHumid SummersAgricultureFishing
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26 Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
F Diverse vegetationG Rough terrainH Humid climateJ Geographic isolation
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The darker-shaded region is a —
A colonial provinceB neutral countryC disputed territoryD demilitarized zone
India
Pakistan
China
Kashmir
Afghanistan
China
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The main agricultural product in this geographic region is —
A wheatB cornC riceD beans
Southeast Asia
28 Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
F Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)G Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle EastH Great Plains, Low Countries, ScandinaviaJ Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
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Which process is described by this diagram?
A DesertificationB DepositionC ErosionD Pollution
Particlestransportedby water toa landmass
Particlesaccumulate
on a landmass
Growth oflandmass
30 Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development ofa country?
F UrbanizationG ClimateH LanguageJ Religion
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32 Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
F DesertsG PlateausH HighlandsJ Lowlands
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This graph supports the conclusion that the United States is reliant on thegrowth of —
A city centersB airline travelC commuter railwaysD road construction
19700
40
80
120
160
1975 1980 1985
Year
Mill
ion
s of
Veh
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s
Vehicles in Service in the United States, 1970–2000
1990 1995 2000
Passenger cars Light trucks
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Based on this data, what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher inAngola than in Botswana?
A The population is greater in Botswana.B The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.C Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola.D Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older.
CountryInfant
Mortality(per 1000)
PopulationMid-2007(millions)
LiteracyRate for
Males Ages15–24(%)
BirthsAttendedby Skilled
Professionals(%)
WomenAbove 50Yrs Old
(%)
Botswana
Angola
56
141
1.8
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86
83
94
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Quality of Life
34 Industrialization and economic development affect human settlementpatterns by —
F prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climate regionsG enabling people to live farther from natural resourcesH permitting mass migration to rural areasJ causing the rapid decline of urban populations
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According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
F LaosG CambodiaH ThailandJ Malaysia
Major Religions in Southeast Asia
Malaysia
Sumatra
VietnamThailandThailand
Cambodia
LaosLaosMyanmarMyanmar(Burma)(Burma)
Thailand
Myanmar(Burma)
India
BangladeshBangladesh
NepalBhutan
PhilippinesPhilippines
China
Indonesia
BorneoBorneo
Laos
Borneo
Shinto-Buddhism
Map Legend
Theravadin Buddhism
Tribal religions
Islam
IndianOcean
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These nations are able to make these donations because they are —
A military powersB the wealthiest in the worldC the largest in the worldD developing economies
Foreign Aid Donations by Country, 2004
Country
U.S
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lars
(bi
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s)
20
15
10
5
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d Stat
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Franc
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Unite
d King
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German
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Nether
lands
Swed
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Denmar
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Norway
Italy
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Which geographic factor has most contributed to the environmental strain onthe darker-shaded area on this map?
F Change of political bordersG DesertificationH UrbanizationJ Irrigation of public lands
Africa
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40 The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former —
F Spanish protectoratesG French mandatesH British coloniesJ Soviet republics
39 Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failures in the Great Plainsregion of the United States?
A DroughtB EarthquakeC Seasonal floodingD Volcanic eruption
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What do these cities have in common?
F Harbor sitesG Mountainous peaksH Pilgrimage destinationsJ Government centers
MeccaVaranasi
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What is the main function of the darker-shaded region on this map?
A Resource protectionB Business developmentC Waste disposalD Tourist attraction
Ferry CountyConservation
District
UpperColumbia
RiverBasin
State of Washington
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Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
F Urban AreasG Free Trade RegionsH Integrated NeighborhoodsJ Regional Conservation Offices
• Hubs for transportation and communication• Centers for news and entertainment• Corporate headquarters
?Characteristics of
43 What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of PetroleumExporting Countries (OPEC)?
A Regulating global market prices of oilB Increasing underwater exploration of oilC Limiting revenue growth from oil salesD Expanding oil production quotas
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47 Chinatown, in Los Angeles, California, is an example of a regional spatialdivision based primarily on —
A religious beliefsB economic interestsC cultural similaritiesD political advantages
46 Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
F When resources are exhausted, people move elsewhere.G As towns grow, there is less need for government services.H Increased agricultural productivity leads to fewer farm towns.J Increased urban sprawl leads to less land available for farming.
45 Which statement refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
A Manufacturing center on the Silk RoadB Commercial center along Trans-Sahara trade routesC Administrative center of straits and land bridge to EuropeD Transportation center between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
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Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity fromlargest to smallest?
A Primary, Secondary, TertiaryB Secondary, Tertiary, PrimaryC Secondary, Primary, TertiaryD Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Shares of Economic Activityby Major Industry for Country X
Agriculture
Mining
Manufacturing
Service
48 Which factor is least important in selecting the location for a factory?
F Access to schoolsG Distribution of populationsH Zoning lawsJ Transportation networks
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What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
A Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.B There is competition for resources among countries.C The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.D Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.
With oil and gasoline prices still at their highest levels in 15 years and demand for fossil-fuel energy surging in emerging countries like India and China, Purdue researchers are looking at how a fuel based on hydrogen can help cure this nation’s energy woes [problems].
— Purdue University, March 2006
50 Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
F Factory systems replaced cottage industries.G Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture.H Military production replaced consumer industries.J Surface transportation replaced air transportation.
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53 Which type of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
A Industrial manufacturingB Commercial agricultureC Petroleum extractionD Retail business
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Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
F Financial profitsG Employment levelsH Environmental issuesJ Technological developments
Natural Resources
CoalIron OrePetroleumTimber
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Which phrase best completes this diagram?
A Low average ageB High average incomeC High literacy ratesD Low disease rates
High fertilityrates
Low lifeexpectancy
?
Characteristicsof
DevelopingNations
54 The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased —
F demand for unskilled laborersG speed in the exchange of informationH distance employees must commuteJ expense of international communications
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Which country specializes in a primary economic activity?
F JamaicaG BelgiumH ChadJ Liechtenstein
Economic Specialties of Selected Countries
Country
EconomicSpecialty
Jamaica
Tourism
Belgium
MetalProducts
Chad
Agriculture
Liechtenstein
FinancialServices
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According to this graph, which region is the largest producer of cocoa?
A South AmericaB Central AmericaC West AfricaD Southeast Asia
World Cocoa Production
Per
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Coc
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50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
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59 Which type of country is most dependent on a ground transportation networkfor international trade?
A LandlockedB CoastalC IslandD Tropical
58 The European Union has most benefited its member nations by —
F reducing barriers to trade and travelG sharing the expense of a common defenseH promoting the use of a common languageJ providing funds and materials for education
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In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
F 1G 2H 3J 4
Investmentcapital
Hightax rate
Cheap laborcosts
Naturalresources
Country 1 Country 2 Country 3 Country 4
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Test Sequence Number Correct Answer
Reporting Category Reporting Category Description
1 B 001 Physical Geography2 H 001 Physical Geography3 B 001 Physical Geography4 G 001 Physical Geography5 D 001 Physical Geography6 G 001 Physical Geography7 D 001 Physical Geography8 F 001 Physical Geography9 B 001 Physical Geography10 J 001 Physical Geography11 A 001 Physical Geography12 G 002 Regional Geography13 C 002 Regional Geography14 H 002 Regional Geography15 D 002 Regional Geography16 F 002 Regional Geography17 D 002 Regional Geography18 J 002 Regional Geography19 A 002 Regional Geography20 J 002 Regional Geography21 B 002 Regional Geography22 J 002 Regional Geography23 D 002 Regional Geography24 H 002 Regional Geography25 B 002 Regional Geography26 J 002 Regional Geography27 C 002 Regional Geography28 J 002 Regional Geography29 C 002 Regional Geography30 F 003 Human Geography31 B 003 Human Geography32 J 003 Human Geography33 D 003 Human Geography34 G 003 Human Geography35 C 003 Human Geography36 G 003 Human Geography37 B 003 Human Geography38 G 003 Human Geography39 A 003 Human Geography40 H 004 Political and Urban Geography41 A 004 Political and Urban Geography42 H 004 Political and Urban Geography43 A 004 Political and Urban Geography44 F 004 Political and Urban Geography45 B 004 Political and Urban Geography46 F 004 Political and Urban Geography47 C 004 Political and Urban Geography48 F 004 Political and Urban Geography49 C 005 Economic Geography50 F 005 Economic Geography51 B 005 Economic Geography52 H 005 Economic Geography53 B 005 Economic Geography54 G 005 Economic Geography55 A 005 Economic Geography56 H 005 Economic Geography57 C 005 Economic Geography58 F 005 Economic Geography59 A 005 Economic Geography60 F 005 Economic Geography
Answer Key-3179-H0112
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Total Raw ScoreIf you get this many items
correct:
Total Scaled ScoreThen your converted scaled score
is:0 01 1952 2273 2464 2605 2716 2817 289 A total raw score (left8 296 column) is converted to a9 303 total scaled score (right
10 309 column). The total scaled11 314 score may range from 0 to 12 320 600.13 32514 329 A scaled score of 400 or15 334 more means the student16 338 passed the SOL test, while17 342 a scaled score of 399 or18 346 less means the student did19 350 not pass the test. A scaled20 354 score of 500 or more21 357 indicates the student22 361 passed the SOL test at an23 365 advanced level.24 36825 37226 37527 37828 38229 38530 38831 39232 39533 39834 40235 40536 40937 41238 41639 41940 42341 42642 43043 43444 43845 44246 44747 45148 45649 46150 46751 47352 47953 48654 49455 50456 51557 52958 54859 58060 600
Spring 2012 ReleasedWorld Geography Standards of Learning Test
Total Raw Score to Scaled Score Conversion Table forMultiple Choice Form H0112, Core 1
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