Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

Which Latin America country do the following statements describe?i. It has the highest GDP in South America.ii. It has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.iii. It is known for its vast natural resources.A.CubaB.VenezuelaC.BrazilD.Mexico

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Look at the map above. What are the two largest climate regions in Canada? A. subarctic and tundra B. semiarid and highlands C. humid subtropical and humid continental D. humid subtropical and marine west coast Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Maquiladoras are Mexican factories that __________.A.provide banking and financial servicesB.manufacture finished goods for exportC.grow food to sell in Mexico’s marketsD.refine oil and petroleum products

What effects do some scientists believe climate change will have on the Great Barrier Reef?A.They believe that cooling ocean temperatures could cause the reef to freeze, creating an ice shelf similar to those in Antarctica.B.They believe that cooling ocean temperatures will damage the reef’s delicate ecosystem, killing most of the current plant and animal life and replacing it with new cool-weather species.C.They believe that warming ocean temperatures could lead to increased biodiversity in the reef. D.They believe that warming ocean temperatures could lead to an overgrowth of plankton and algae, putting the reef’s survival at risk.

What natural events both benefit and challenge the populations in South and Southeast Asia? A.blizzardsB.monsoonsC.tornadoesD.hurricanes

China has a __________ economy with __________ government regulations.A.command . . . fewB.mixed . . . someC.market . . . someD.traditional . . . many

In Africa, what do most people do to earn a living?A.Work in factoriesB.Mine for diamonds, gold, or other resourcesC.Farm or herd, mostly at the subsistence levelD.Work in service industries, such as banking or health care

The Great Barrier Reef’s fragile ecosystem is at risk of plankton and algae overgrowth. The main cause of this issue is __________.A.climate changeB.deforestationC.fallout contaminationD.nuclear testing

In the Middle East, conflicts have occurred over access to resources. The two main resources that people are in conflict over are oil and __________.A.farmlandB.goldC.lumberD.water

Many of the oil-rich countries in the Middle East are also rich in __________.A.copperB.goldC.ironD.natural gas

Why are exclusive economic zones (EEZs) important sources of income for many of the Pacific Island nations?A.EEZs extend 200 nautical miles offshore, and a country can charge a fee for any economic activity that occurs within the EEZ.B.EEZs help to establish partnerships for trade that give the countries involved exclusive trading rights with one another.C.EEZs are ways for islands to receive financial aid from wealthier nations.D.EEZs are part of the informal economy, which is vital to the survival of many people on the islands.

All of the following events can cause damage during a hurricane except __________.A.a flood sweeping through homesB.debris flying through windowsC.power lines toppling over due to high windsD.a car sliding off the road due to a thick ice patch

All of the following contribute to a high risk of famine in Africa except __________.A.droughts are commonB.African nations are very poorC.most people farm at the subsistence levelD.other countries are not willing to sell food to African countries

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. All of the following climate regions are located in South Asia, except __________. A. humid subtropical B. marine west coast C. tropical wet and dry D. semiarid Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Map by Vigi veranda Analyze the map above. What is the most common natural resource found in Southeast Asia? A. precious gems B. natural gas C. lumber D. oil Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The people of Latin America are challenged with all of the following natural disasters except __________.A.earthquakesB.hurricanesC.tsunamisD.floods

What are the two most common types of economic systems in South and Southeast Asia?A.command economies and market economiesB.mixed economies and developing economiesC.command economies and traditional economiesD.mixed economies and traditional economies

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. All of the following climate regions are labeled on the map above except __________. A. humid subtropical B. tropical wet C. highland D. subarctic Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The majority of coniferous forests in Central Asia are located in the __________ climate region.A.highlandB.subarcticC.semiaridD.arid

Two of the largest climate regions located in Europe are __________.A.tundra and subarctic B.arid and marine west coastC.humid subtropical and highlandsD.marine west coast and Mediterranean