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Human systems, one of the six essential elements of geography, can be compared to human/environment interaction and __________, two of the five themes of geography.

A
place
B
movement
C
location
D
region
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Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute location?

A
It’s next to the World Cup stadium.
B
It’s between Siemert Road and Beit Road.
C
It’s in Gauteng, South Africa, at 26.2° S, 28.1° E.
D
It’s near Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Which stateless nation lives on territory that is part of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey?

A
the Kurds
B
the Palestinians
C
the Basques
D
the Serbs
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Which of the following is not a reason for Taiwan to consider itself independent and sovereign?

A
Taiwan has declared its independence from China.
B
China has recognized Taiwan’s independence.
C
The US and other countries have recognized Taiwan's independence.
D
Taiwan was founded as a separate state after WWII.
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Which statement provides the most accurate description of North American Indian cultures?

A
Indian nations settled in large towns and cities.
B
Many North American Indian nations spoke the Quechua language.
C
There were fewer than 50 Indian nations spread throughout the continent.
D
Language, clothing, and customs differed greatly among the various Indian tribes.
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Examine the map of North American mountain ranges.

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A
Cascade Range
B
Andes Mountains
C
Rocky Mountains
D
Appalachian Mountains
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In which of the following ways has the Green Revolution been unfriendly to the environment?

A
soil conservation
B
crop rotation
C
use of pesticides
D
introduction of new varieties of crops
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A state that is not subject to the control or power of any other state is considered __________.

A
multinational
B
sovereign
C
a nation
D
a territory
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In which situation does a trade deficit occur?

A
when a country focuses on a specific good
B
when a country imports more than it exports
C
when foreign resources are used instead of domestic resources
D
when economic activity happens without government involvement
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Look at the line graph below, showing world grain production from 1950 to 2010.

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A
World grain production has increased in every year since 1950.
B
The amount of grain grown between 1950 and 1980 decreased.
C
World grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010.
D
More grain was grown in 1950 than in any other year.
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Study the map of the major rivers in Africa.

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A
Congo
B
Nile
C
Niger
D
Zambezi
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Which of the following might be presented as evidence by someone arguing that the United States won the Space Race?

A
landing a man on the moon
B
launching the first satellite
C
building the International Space Station
D
inventing the computer
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Regions are changing constantly. When two people group places together into a region, they might do it differently. What region of the United States do you live in? In a short paragraph, describe your region and write about three distinguishing characteristics it possesses.

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Why does specialization often result from international trade?

A
Nations take advantage of resources available to them.
B
Nations generally trade only one type of good or service.
C
Countries train their workers to create the most expensive products.
D
Countries profit most when businesses import resources needed to produce goods.
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A
Individualization
B
Development
C
Globalization
D
Westernization

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