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Where would this landscape most likely be found?

A
the Andes Mountains
B
the Argentine Pampas
C
the Amazon Rainforest
D
the Atacama Desert
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Which conclusion about hunter-gatherer groups does the passage support?

A
Hunter-gathers moved quickly as each season changed.
B
Hunter-gather communities had very large populations.
C
Hunter-gathers built temporary shelters that were easy to move.
D
Hunter-gathers were able to find food and water easily.
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Which population trend does the graph show?

A
Aside from 2021, the size of the population has steadily increased.
B
Overall, the size of the population has increased in recent years.
C
Aside from 2021. the size of the population has steadily decreased.
D
Overall, the size of the population has decreased in recent years.
4

Which physical feature is located in the highlighted area of the map?

A
the Appalachian Mountains
B
the Greater Antilles
C
the Rocky Mountains
D
the Mississippi River
5

What is the main physical characteristic of Europe’s Alpine zone?

A
vast lowlands
B
many islands
C
rolling hills
D
mountain ranges
6

Which major body of water is surrounded by southern Europe, southwest Asia, and northern Africa?

A
the Baltic Sea
B
the North Sea
C
the Mediterranean Sea
D
the Black Sea
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Which geographic features run along most of the western edge of South America?

A
savannas and tablelands
B
coastal plains and mountains
C
highlands and river basins
D
deserts and rainforests
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What challenge has overpopulation presented for many South American countries?

A
stronger economies
B
factory shutdowns
C
less relocation
D
higher unemployment
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Why are the Murray and Darling Rivers in Australia so important?

A
They contain wetlands that are home to many waterbirds.
B
They serve as a laboratory for astronomers studying the planets.
C
They drain into the Pacific Ocean near Sydney, the capital.
D
They are the longest rivers in the region.
12

Sort each example to show how early humans in South America adapted to or modified their surroundings.

Answer:

The Yanomami used native tree species to create blowguns.,Early settlers in coastal regions became skilled at fishing.,The Mapuche moved their herds seasonally.|Ancient civilizations built irrigation systems for crops and drinking water.,The Inca created mountainside terraces to cultivate more land.,The Inca used massive rope bridges to travel around their empire.

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How did the continental islands of Oceania form over time?

A
Portions of continents were separated due to tectonic plates moving, coupled with rising sea levels.
B
Active volcanoes formed over fault lines on top of mountains and shot lava into the sea, forming islands.
C
Coral reefs grew along the ocean floor, gathering sediment and creating land that lies very close to sea level.
D
Magma slowly bubbled up from beneath the ocean, creating volcanic land that became islands.
15

The world’s largest watershed, which spreads across northern South America, is called the

A
São Francisco River basin.
B
Amazon River basin.
C
Paraguay and Paraná River basin.
D
Orinoco River basin.
16

Match each island with how the inhabitants adapted natural resources.

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Which statement is true about the North American Desert?

A
Some animals and plants have adapted to the dry conditions.
B
All animals and plants grow well in this desert environment.
C
Different parts of it have vastly different animals and plants.
D
Harsh conditions prevent animals and plants from living there.
18

What was the primary function of a canoe like this for Polynesians?

A
It helped them complete wayfinding expeditions.
B
It was used primarily for fishing and hunting.
C
It permitted them to obtain new plants.
D
It was used in paddling competitions.
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In which direction did early settlers first migrate across Europe?

A
They mostly traveled across northern Europe.
B
They moved from east to west across the continent.
C
They traveled from the north to the south.
D
They moved from the west into the eastern regions.
20

Match each numbered area to the type of climate the region has.

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