Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

Africa’s landscape is essentially __________. A. a series of mountains B. a large desert sprawling over the continent C. a series of plateaus that rise in elevation steps D. a series of coniferous and tropical forests Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between medicines and concerns about the shrinking of the Amazon Rainforest? A. In an effort to protect the Amazon, the Brazilian government has limited the amount of medical research that can be done in the rainforest. B. Creating medicine requires large amounts of resources, and harvesting these resources is leading to deforestation of the Amazon. C. The byproducts of many medicines are responsible for polluting the Amazon River. D. Many medicines are created from plants in the rainforest; without them, doctors and scientists may not be able to treat and cure many diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The idea that regions are fluid means that __________. A. Earth’s surface is floating on a hot magma layer B. a region cannot support life without a source of freshwater C. a region is difficult to define because it is influenced by people's perceptions and perspectives D. formal geographic and political boundaries define a region Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The government of New Zealand reached a settlement with the Maori people in 1995. Which of the following was not one of that terms that was agreed upon in that settlement? A. The government returned some the land to the Maori people. B. The Maori people received payment from the government. C. The government of New Zealand issued a formal apology to the Maori people. D. Maori was added as an official language. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following sets of coordinates are for the city of Windhoek? A. 25° S, 32° E B. 18° S, 47° E C. 13° S, 33° E D. 22° S, 17° E Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which historical event encouraged the migration of two million Iranians to Europe, North America, and Australia in less than 30 years? A. the Holocaust B. genocide C. the Islamic Revolution D. the fall of communism in Eastern Europe Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Based on the map above and your understanding of climate zones, which region is best suited for agriculture? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following regions in the United States have higher population densities, except the __________. A. Southwest B. Northeast C. Pacific Coast D. Great Lakes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During the __________ Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, Europe underwent major developments in industry. A. Agricultural B. Industrial C. Social D. Environmental Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How did Hurricane Katrina create both push and pull factors for migration into and out of New Orleans? A. The destruction caused by the hurricane displaced half of the city’s population and encouraged over 250,000 people to leave Louisiana. Many volunteers came for a short time to aid people. B. The destruction caused by the hurricane was not widespread; although many people had to leave temporarily, they were able to return within six months. This created cyclic migration that gave the appearance of migration out and migration in. C. The destruction caused by the hurricane displaced half of the city’s population and encouraged over 250,000 people to leave Louisiana. However, the need to rebuild the city created job opportunities in construction, engineering, and other fields, resulting in a large influx of new residents. D. The population of New Orleans remained unchanged after the hurricane. New agencies and the media over-dramatized the event, giving the appearance of mass movement out of the city. Months later it was realized that few people had left. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Michael Nickel The problem of __________ has caused soil exhaustion and erosion in the Amazon Rainforest. A. tectonic activity B. reforestation C. deforestation D. sinkhole formation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following was the most important development that caused people to shift from hunter-gather societies to agricultural settlements more than 5,000 years ago? A. the growth of organized religion B. the use of flood plains and irrigation C. the industrialization and mechanization of farming D. a change in climate that made foraging impractical Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes how developed and developing countries impact the environment? A. Neither developed nor developing countries have had a significant impact on the environment in the past century. B. Developed countries have tended to improve the environment, while developing countries have tended to damage it. C. Developed countries have damaged the environment, while developing countries have had little impact. D. Both developed and developing countries have had significant negative impacts on the environment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The traditional physical boundary between Europe and Asia is the __________. A. Pyrenees B. Himalayan Mountain Range C. Ural Mountain Range D. Ganges River Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The primary intent of the European Union is to __________ by increasing economic and political relations between member nations. A. create a space exploration program B. diminish the role of religion in government C. prevent future conflict on the continent D. strengthen public education Please select the best answer from the choices provided.