Latitude on a map is used to determine A sea level. B time
zones. C distance from the equator. D location of the prime
meridian.
Slide 3
Denver, Colorado, is located at approximately what degree of
longitude? A 40 N B 30 N C 105 W D 110 W
Slide 4
Which map projection causes the most distortion in the polar
regions? A B C D
Slide 5
Which region exports the most oil? A North America B South
America C Southwest Asia D Northwest Africa
Slide 6
What sets Quebec apart from the other provinces of Canada? A
climate B literacy C language D economy
Slide 7
What is the best title for this outline? A Economic Activities
B Political Systems C Climate Types D Cultural Traits ______?______
A. Languages B. Religions C. Traditions
Slide 8
Which best explains why Africa did not develop as a
single-culture region? A The Sahara was a natural cultural barrier.
B North Africa had more raw materials to export. C The European
slave trade disrupted contact between the regions. D Fear of
outsiders created a human culture barrier in North Africa.
Slide 9
The United States imports oil from Venezuela. In return,
Venezuela imports food from the United States. A boycott B embargo
C developed D interdependent Which term describes this trading
relationship?
Slide 10
What is the main purpose of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)? A to limit European business profits in North
America B to promote economic cooperation in North America C to
promote Asian products in North America D to limit immigration into
North America
Slide 11
Which statement best explains why the United States and Canada
first worked together on free trade? A Mexico only wanted to join
the group if petroleum was excluded. B Canada and the United States
produce similar types of products. C Mexico only wanted to export
natural resources such as silver, gold, and coal. D Canada and the
United States are similar in language, culture, and economic
development. Since 1993, a free-trade agreement has existed among
the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, a similar agreement
between Canada and the United States was established four years
earlier.
Slide 12
What do most countries do if they do not have enough domestic
energy resources to meet their needs? A encourage emigration B
lower the price of fuel C trade with other nations D protect the
environment
Slide 13
The geographic feature labeled with an X is a A tributary. B
delta. C gulf. D lake.
Slide 14
Which number shows the location of Iraq? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
Slide 15
By the year A.D. 395, the Roman Empire no longer bordered what
body of water? A Red Sea B Black Sea C Caspian Sea D Mediterranean
Sea
Slide 16
Which country on the map produces the greatest variety of
manufactured goods? A Afghanistan B Sri Lanka C Pakistan D
India
Slide 17
The landforms in the illustration are found primarily in A low
latitudes. B polar regions. C tropical lands. D high
elevations.
Slide 18
What type of climate is usually found on the leeward side of a
mountain range? A arid B arctic C tropical D temperate
Slide 19
What is the correct order of these biomes from closest to the
equator to closest to the North Pole? BiomeCharacteristics
tundrapermanently frozen subsoil taigalong, severe winters; subsoil
thaws in summer tropical forestheavy rainfall, constant warmth
temperatemoderate rainfall and temperatures A tundra, taiga,
temperate, tropical forest B tropical forest, temperate, taiga,
tundra C temperate, tropical forest, taiga, tundra D tropical
forest, temperate, tundra, taiga
Slide 20
Compared to the rest of Australia, the climate of Tasmania is A
drier. B warmer. C more tropical. D more temperate.
Slide 21
What internal force changes the Earths surface? A glacier
movement B tectonic activity C weathering D erosion
Slide 22
Which conclusion can be drawn from this map? A Volcanoes and
earthquakes are related. B Earthquakes do not occur in the Atlantic
Ocean. C Volcanoes and earthquakes are linked to the equator. D
Earthquakes do not occur in the Western Hemisphere.
Slide 23
The areas shaded in black on the maps are most threatened by A
floods. B drought. C earthquakes. D desertification.
Slide 24
This table shows that oil is Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC) Algeria Nigeria Indonesia Qatar Iran
Saudi Arabia Kuwait United Arab Emirates Libya Venezuela A used to
make many products. B found on several continents. C an expensive
energy source. D a renewable resource.
Slide 25
Czechoslovakia was created from land that once belonged to A
Austria-Hungary. B Germany. C Russia. D Serbia.
Slide 26
Finding a common language, nationality, and history is most
necessary when identifying A ethnic groups. B world religions. C
economic systems. D political structures.
Slide 27
The Nile River Valley in Egypt is densely populated because A
many of ancient Egypts monuments are near the Nile. B the Nile is
Egypts principal defense against invaders. C fish from the Nile is
the main food source in Egypt. D the Nile is the major source of
water in Egypt.
Slide 28
Most of these countries are located in A Asia. B Africa. C
Europe. D North America.
Slide 29
Which statement for the years up to 2050 is supported by the
information? Region19922050 (estimated) Africa Europe Former USSR
North America Oceania 642 498 289 279 26 2265 486 344 360 41
Population of Selected World Regions (millions) A No region will
decrease in population. B The total population of the world will
decrease. C All developed countries will increase in population. D
The largest population increase will be in developing
countries.
Slide 30
One way that Nigeria can deal with the trends shown is Nigerian
Population YearTotal PopulationWorld Ranking 1992 2020 90.1 million
216.2 million (est.) 10 th largest 7 th largest (est.) A to
increase access to food. B to limit international trade. C to
increase immigration from abroad. D to limit investment by large
companies.
Slide 31
In the 1950s and 1960s, most newly independent countries of
Africa A relied on the export of natural resources for income. B
moved from agricultural to industrial economies. C transformed from
urban to rural societies. D encouraged immigration from
overseas.
Slide 32
Why does Venezuela have one of the strongest economies in South
America? A Its climate allows for multiple growing seasons. B Its
work force comes from other countries. C It exports a large amount
of oil. D It receives much foreign aid.
Slide 33
Which of these contributes most to international trade? A a
fair standard of living in Europe B the strength of economies in
Africa C the existence of a single world economy D an uneven
distribution of resources in the world
Slide 34
Which developing nation provides the highest percentage of oil
to the United States? A Nigeria B Angola C Mexico D Venezuela
Slide 35
Which factor is least likely to contribute to species
extinction? A pollution B reforestation C climate change D habitat
destruction
Slide 36
Which statement is most closely associated with deltas? A
Climate is generally temperate. B Cropland is usually fertile. C
Population density is low. D Precipitation is heavy.
Slide 37
One solution to desertification is overuse of semiarid land for
agriculture overgrazing of cattle and goats overcutting of trees
for firewood Causes of Desertification A farming the same crop
every year. B encouraging two plantings per year. C promoting crop
rotation and terracing. D increasing the number of farms and
ranches.
Slide 38
Which kind of map would most likely show where oil is found? A
political B resource C physical D relief
Slide 39
The table supports the conclusion that MineralAnnual Demand
Growth Rate (%) Annual Production (million tons) Potential Supply
(million tons) Iron2.054550 Copper2.9482120 Aluminum4.29173,519,000
A these minerals are renewable resources. B these minerals are used
by many nations. C the demand for these minerals will increase. D
the supply of these minerals will remain constant. Important
Minerals
Slide 40
Which statement is supported by the information in the chart?
Percentage of the Worlds Population Living in Cities 195019902025
(est.) Developed Countries54.3%72.7%83.8% Developing
Countries17.0%34.3%56.7% World29.3%41.3%60.1% A Most population
growth will be in rural areas by 2025. B Most people lived in
developed countries in 1990. C Most cities were in developing
countries in 1950. D Most people will live in cities by 2025.