AnswersCHS-World Geography Studies B crCumulative Exam

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What is modern technology’s impact on culture?

A
Every culture has access to modern technology.
B
Culture spreads more slowly because of modern technology.
C
Culture spreads more quickly because of modern technology.
D
Modern technology is accepted by every culture.
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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
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Deciding where agriculture is produced and what products are cultivated is most dependent on __________.

A
climate
B
proximity to water sources
C
the availability of technology
D
the economic conditions of the market
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Which of the following is the best definition of globalization?

A
the removal of political influence from world economies
B
the drift of continents toward the geographic center of the Earth
C
the process of the world becoming more connected
D
the addition of economic interests to global cultural interests
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The three largest mountain ranges in the United States are the Pacific Mountain System, the Appalachian Mountains, and the __________ Mountains.

A
Andes
B
Rocky
C
Cascade
D
Canadian Shield
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The region of Latin America was most significantly influenced by __________ colonization.

A
French and Swedish
B
Spanish and Portuguese
C
English and Dutch
D
French and Dutch
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Which two political ideas were most influential in Europe after World War II?

A
democracy and theocracy
B
socialism and communism
C
democracy and communism
D
socialism and theocracy
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The active seismic region surrounding the Pacific Ocean is known as the __________.

A
Great Barrier Reef
B
Ring of Fire
C
Great Artesian Basin
D
Vinson Massif region
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Which of the following statements describes a challenge that agriculture faces in the coming decade?

A
Reliance on farm mechanization will need to be limited.
B
Farmers in Africa must adopt new methods to meet their agricultural needs.
C
Farm businesses will need to increase their wages to attract more labor.
D
Food production will need to be reduced to conserve the diminishing supply of fertilizer.
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Which of the following statements about the economies of the Pacific Islands is false?

A
Tourism is an important part of the economies of the Pacific Islands.
B
Each Pacific Island economy centers around the production of wool products.
C
Some island countries receive aid from wealthier nations.
D
Most Pacific Island countries import large quantities of raw materials in order to export finished products.
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__________ is the dominant religion in North African cultures.

A
Christianity
B
Buddhism
C
Hinduism
D
Islam
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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
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All of the following are examples of the blending of Mexican and American culture in Texas EXCEPT:

A
Tex-Mex cuisine
B
widespread anti-Mexican prejudice during the world wars
C
Spanish newspapers and radio stations addressing news and concerns of both nations
D
Mexican Americans learning English and participating in the political system while still honoring traditions of Mexico
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What is one example of a closed economy?

A
a barter system that does not rely on money or other currency
B
a restricted system that blocks trade with international partners
C
a trade-based system that encourages the flow of goods and services
D
an old-fashioned system that preserves traditional choices and customs
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Why is French still used as the language for commerce in Morocco and Algeria?

A
Both countries are seeking membership in the European Union, which requires the use of a European language.
B
Arabic is used only for religious purposes, and it is sacrilegious to use it for anything else.
C
Both countries are former colonies of France.
D
The French prime minister is the head of state for both countries.
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Which of the following statements about economic sectors are true? I. A subsistence farmer and a miner both are employed in the primary economic sector. II. A person who works in a bread factory is employed in the primary economic sector. III. A construction worker is employed in the secondary economic sector. IV. An airline pilot is employed in the tertiary economic sector.

A
I., II., III., and IV.
B
I. and III. only
C
I., III., and IV.
D
I., II., and III.
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In American cities, __________ played the largest role in allowing many residents to have the freedom to live farther away from their jobs.

A
flight networks
B
automobiles
C
central business districts
D
streetcars
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Because of large reserves that center around the Persian Gulf, the Middle East often produces as much as two-thirds of the world’s supply of __________.

A
water
B
cattle
C
coal
D
petroleum
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Which of the following is not a barrier to economic development?

A
foreign debt
B
political stability
C
widespread disease
D
low levels of social welfare
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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.

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