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Because almost 97 percent of the people living in Poland are of Polish ethnic descent, Poland is a(n) __________ society.

A
genetically diverse
B
ethnically homogeneous
C
genetically endangered
D
ethnically heterogeneous
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Before each international match, New Zealand’s national rugby team performs a pre-battle dance of the Maori, the __________.

A
ta moko
B
mana motuhake
C
maui
D
haka
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As of 2010, which of the following countries had populations exceeding one billion people?

A
China and Indonesia
B
China and India
C
Pakistan and India
D
China and Japan
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One way Asia is responding to environmental challenges is by farming marine plants, seaweed, and more sustainable crops. This process is called __________.

A
reforestation
B
hydroelectricity
C
aquaculture
D
the green revolution
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Compared with Eastern Europe, Western Europe has a temperate climate. This difference can be explained by __________.

A
the existence of fjords in Eastern Europe
B
the North Atlantic Drift
C
the large number of lakes in Western Europe
D
the sirocco winds
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In which of the following ways is New Zealand's government different from Australia's?

A
New Zealand's head of state is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
B
New Zealand has a parliamentary system.
C
New Zealand does not have a written constitution.
D
New Zealand has three branches of government.
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Which of the following statements about multiculturalism in Europe is false?

A
There are 23 official languages in the European Union.
B
European countries have high rates of immigration.
C
Few Europeans study abroad, preferring to remain in their own multicultural country for academics.
D
The role of religion has steadily declined in recent years.
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The __________ Ocean and the __________ Ocean surround Europe.

A
Pacific . . . Atlantic
B
Arctic . . . Indian
C
Pacific . . . Indian
D
Arctic . . . Atlantic
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which body of water is arrow one (1) pointing to on the map above?

Question illustration
A
the Coral Sea
B
the Tasman Sea
C
the Gulf of Carpentaria
D
the Great Australian Bight
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Which of the following is not one of the major physical regions of Australia?

A
the Western Plateau
B
the Eastern Highlands
C
the Canterbury Plains
D
the Central Lowlands
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Which of the following statements about language in East Asia is false?

A
Written language is based on classical Korean script.
B
Calligraphy is an important art form, and it takes many years to learn how to create Chinese characters.
C
The exact same written characters are used in all Chinese dialects and in Japanese.
D
Across cultures in East Asia, many people cannot communicate by speaking, but can read the same writing.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA Which South Asian country is circled in red on the map above?

Question illustration
A
China
B
India
C
Russia
D
Indonesia
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Which of the following is an important goal of European unification?

A
restricting immigration from outside Europe
B
eliminating different languages and cultures throughout the continent
C
focusing farm production on one or two crops
D
creating a common, multicultural society
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Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia often is threatened by massive and destructive waves called __________.

A
monsoons
B
tsunamis
C
earthquakes
D
typhoons
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The __________ is the only Australian river to flow year-round.

A
Murray River
B
Darling River
C
Waikato River
D
Tasmanian River
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This saltwater lake is the largest lake or inland sea in the world. It is below sea level and is located east of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. Which of the following bodies of water is described in the paragraph above?

A
the Aral Sea
B
Lake Baikal
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Yellow Sea
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The Yangtze River is the world’s third-largest river and is used extensively as a trade avenue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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