Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Which of the following statements best explains why tensions exist between Israel and the Arab world? A. They speak different languages but live in the same region. B. Israel has rejected the peace process and failed to meet peace obligations. C. Arabs have been involved in terrorist attacks on Israel. D. Both have laid claim to the same land that has cultural importance to both Arabs and Jews. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Loans given in exchange for governmental and economic reforms are called __________. A. structural adjustment loans B. International Monetary Fund loans C. World Bank loans D. debt repayment loans Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Identify the largest challenge currently facing the Amazon Rainforest. In a short paragraph, provide examples of possible solutions. How would you approach this challenge?

Mining, logging, and farming all contribute to the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Latin America. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Because they are located above 15,000 feet, areas in the Tierra Nevada elevation zone have __________ ecosystems. A. grassland B. highland C. tropical forest D. chaparral Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the Ring of Fire? In a paragraph, explain how the Ring of Fire impacts natural events in Latin America. Which of the two earthquakes discussed in this lesson occurred along the Ring of Fire?

Give three examples of natural resources found in Latin America. Explain which industries use these natural resources and the environmental challenges that can occur as a result.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Much of South America falls within the tropical humid and tropical wet and dry climate zones, as indicated by the two shades of purple on the above map. Which of the following statements best explains why much of the western coast is colored dark brown? A. The dark brown represents the marine west coast climate zone. B. The dark brown represents the arid climate zone: the western portion of the continent is a desert. C. The dark brown represents the highland climate zone, and the Andes Mountains are located along the western portion of the continent. D. The dark brown represents the highland climate zone, and the Sierra Madres are located along the western portion of the continent. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Based on the map above, in which region is hydroelectricity a major energy resource? A. the Caribbean B. Mexico C. Central America D. South America Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about resources and industry in Latin America is false? A. Venezuela and Mexico are the two leading oil producing countries in Latin America. B. Latin America is the leading user of hydroelectric power in the world. C. Maquiladoras are factories located in Mexico that are often managed by international companies. D. The Amazon Rainforest supports Latin America’s lumber industry. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, can be found in the A. Mato Grasso Plateau B. Mexican Plateau C. Sierra Madre Orientals D. Guiana Highlands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of the USGS The Ring of Fire, shown on the map above, is a zone of __________ activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. A. sinkhole B. cordillera C. tectonic D. storm Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Several European nations formed the European Community in 1957 to __________. A. create a common European currency B. create elements of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial branches C. allow for the movement of goods, services, and people across borders and to eliminate tariffs among member nations D. cooperatively manage heavy industry and to protect against the creation of weapons of war Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why was the building of the Ataturk Dam controversial? A. It further complicated relations between Israel and the Arab world. B. People were concerned that it would encourage the depletion of natural aquifers. C. Desalination is a costly project that requires large amounts of resources. D. The river flows through Syria and Iraq; both depend on the river. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The province of __________ enjoys cultural independence from the rest of Canada. A. Ontario B. British Columbia C. Alberta D. Quebec Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

After World War I, the Ottoman Empire __________. A. became the center of the Muslim world B. became extremely wealthy as a result of the discovery of oil C. was most influential in Europe because it bridged it with East Asia along trade routes D. was divided into several smaller new nations Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA The __________ Peninsula, circled in orange on the map above, contains the countries of Sweden and Norway and is known for its fjords. A. Scandinavian B. Aegean C. Iberian D. Balkan Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Before the formation of the European Union, several countries formed the ECSC, an organization with the primary goal of __________. A. establishing common culture B. creating a common currency C. managing heavy industry D. establishing linguistic connections Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Africa’s most navigable river is the __________. A. Congo River B. Niger River C. Zambezi River D. Limpopo River Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about working in the informal employment sector is false? A. Informal sectors include illegal employment. B. People who work in the informal sector face a higher risk of discrimination and poor treatment. C. There is little government oversight to ensure that workplaces are safe and all labor laws are followed. D. People working in the informal sector do not have to pay income taxes on their wages. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.