Natural Resources and Economies of Latin America — Cumulative exam Answers

Many natural resources, including fossil fuels, minerals, and lumber, have been __________ in Europe. A.replacedB.unreachableC.overused and depletedD.unusable due to quality

Which of the following countries does not have a highly developed economy?A.the United KingdomB.FranceC.RussiaD.Germany

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

Which of the following statements about South Asia’s climate regions is true?A.South Asia is made up of a variety of climate regions, including very wet and dry regions.B.The only two climate regions found in South Asia are tropical wet and tropical wet and dry. C.South Asia is the only region with climate types that vary from arid to polar ice cap.D.The most dominate climate region in South Asia is tropical wet.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following climate types is found on the map above? A. humid continental B. tropical wet and dry C. subarctic D. tundra Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Stephanie is on vacation in Australia and wants to see eucalyptus trees, gray kangaroos, emus, and red dragons. She should visit the __________ ecosystem in northwestern Australia.A.desertB.grasslandC.marineD.rainforest

Which of the following climate regions is located in East Asia? A. tropical wet and dry B. Mediterranean C. tropical wet D. semiarid Please select the best answer from the choices provided

One of the main transportation challenges for people living in extremely cold climates is __________.A.railway tracks that constantly crack and break due to iceB.waterways that are frozen over half the yearC.the high cost of travel during the winter monthsD.the inability to use anything except dogsleds in the winter months

Which of the following natural disasters affects the people of Latin America?A.hurricanesB.tornadoesC.tsunamisD.haboobs

Scientists believe that the increasing number of extreme weather events in Australia and Oceania, such as cyclones, droughts, and fires, is the result of __________.A.deforestationB.nuclear testingC.climate changeD.fallout contamination

Canada and the United States both have large quantities of oil and __________.A.diamondsB.nickelC.natural gasD.zinc

Mixed economies and developing economies are commonly found in __________ Asia. A.North and SouthwestB.Central and EastC.South and SoutheastD.North and Central

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Look at the map above. What are the two largest climate regions in the United States? 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

Storm surges, floods, and high winds can cause severe damages during __________. A.earthquakesB.hurricanesC.tornadoesD.blizzards

Besides Saudi Arabia, other top oil exporters in the Middle East include all of the following countries except __________.A.IranB.IraqC.TurkeyD.the United Arab Emirates

Most deserts in Central Asia are located in the __________ climate region. A.humid continentalB.highlandC.subarcticD.arid

Terracing and outsourced production are __________ in South and Southeast Asia. A.the leading industriesB.economic activitiesC.natural resourcesD.illegal activities

Why is inter-island trade vital among the islands of Oceania?A.Many of the islands’ manufacturing plants are foreign-owned. B.The islands import raw materials and export finished products.C.Resources are not evenly distributed among the islands.D.Commercial agriculture is a large part of all of the islands’ economies.

In the Middle East, conflicts have occurred over resources mainly because __________.A.people have religious ties to certain resourcesB.there is not equal access to resources across the regionC.countries with resources can achieve a lower standard of livingD.there is concern about the environmental damage caused by resources

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sahara Desert? A.It is the largest desert in the world.B.It contains very few plants, except near oases.C.It is located in southern Africa.D.It contains palm trees, fennecs, and scorpions.