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Match each number on the climate map to the correct climate zone.

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What is the main reason hikers in Acadia National Park would use this map?

A
to locate the park’s best fishing locations
B
to learn about the park’s wildlife population
C
to know the routes of major roads
D
to discover the elevation levels of trails
3

Which natural hazard in North Africa and Southwest Asia produces the effect shown in the image?

A
sandstorm
B
drought
C
flooding
D
earthquake
4

What conclusion about GDP growth does this table support?

A
The smaller countries in Oceania have experienced similar growth.
B
In one year, all countries experienced a significant decline.
C
Australia and New Zealand have had similar patterns of GDP growth.
D
New Guinea and Tuvalu have had similar patterns of GDP growth.
5

How did the people who built this fortress use surrounding natural features?

A
for agriculture
B
for protection
C
for water control
D
for trade
6

What is sentence 1 in this paragraph?

A
a hook
B
a rebuttal
C
a conclusion
D
a counterclaim
7

According to this source, how did the reintroduction of wolves affect Yellowstone National Park?

A
It greatly increased the wolf population but greatly decreased elk herds.
B
It stabilized wolf and elk populations and balanced resources.
C
It upset wolf pack activity and caused park habitats to degrade.
D
It encouraged the study of wolf behavior but decreased tourism.
8

Which European peninsula is circled on the map?

A
the Italian Peninsula
B
the Balkan Peninsula
C
the Jutland Peninsula
D
the Iberian Peninsula
9

Which decision would address the problem related to scarcity described in the passage?

A
passing laws to limit the trade of phosphate across the globe
B
lowering the price of phosphate to allow for easier access
C
investing in machinery to extract additional phosphate rock
D
switching from agricultural products like wheat to rice and millet
10

Based on the map, why might northeastern India be considered a cultural hearth?

A
Other cultures developed around that region and interacted with people there.
B
Rulers from that region explored other parts of Asia and founded new countries.
C
Buddhist beliefs originated in that region and spread from there to other parts of Asia.
D
People from other parts of Asia brought Buddhist beliefs to that region to form a new culture.
11

Which common religion from the maritime region of Southeast Asia is illustrated by this image?

A
Sunni Islam
B
Hinduism
C
animism
D
Buddhism
12

Which aspect of the Manobo culture has influenced their conservation efforts?

A
their agricultural practices
B
their commitment to health
C
their religious beliefs
D
their resistance to technology
13

Which issue would the city have likely faced if planners had not established this transportation system?

A
a lack of affordable and safe housing for city residents
B
unreliable sanitation and waste disposal within the city
C
slow movement of people and goods within the city
D
too few businesses offering needed services to city residents
14

Which misconception might a person have from viewing this map projection?

A
that the oceans are disconnected
B
that all the continents are the same size
C
that North America is far from Australia
D
that Asia is close to Europe
15

How does geography impact Turkey’s power?

A
It does not impact Turkey’s power because travel through the region is limited.
B
It decreases Turkey’s power because its resources are not in demand.
C
It increases Turkey’s power because of its strategic location and valuable resources.
D
It decreases Turkey’s power because it cuts off the country from key waterways.
16

Sort the causes and effects of urbanization throughout Europe.

Answer:

Employment rises in major industries.|Rural areas experience economic decline over time.,An increase in services improves the quality of life.,The social and political divide continues to grow.

17

The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly. In sub-Saharan Africa, about [Dropdown 1] of children between the ages of 6 and 11 do not go to school. By the time students reach age [Dropdown 2] , that figure jumps to 60 percent. Lack of [Dropdown 3] contributes to this problem.

Answer:

20 percent|15|reliable electricity

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Which animals frequently graze, or feed, among Caribbean reefs?

A
marmots
B
elk
C
stingrays
D
eagles
19

The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly. A variety of belief systems are found in East Asia. In South Korea, the most commonly practiced religions are [Dropdown 1] . The Shinto religion is most practiced in [Dropdown 2] . In Macao, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, many people do not [Dropdown 3] .

Answer:

Christianity and Buddhism|Japan|identify with a religion

20

What is a main goal of the UN?

A
to promote greater connectivity across the African continent
B
to increase the use of recycled materials in European nations
C
to defend nations along the Atlantic Ocean and in Western Europe
D
to reaffirm the commitment to human rights around the world

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