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Examine the graph.

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A
Mexican cities have larger populations than US cities.
B
The third most-populous city shown on the graph is in Mexico.
C
The top three most-populous cities shown on the graph are US cities.
D
The population of New York City is more than double the population of Los Angeles.
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Many people use relative location on a daily basis by using __________.

A
coordinates on a GPS-enabled device
B
their mental maps of an area
C
a location's exact address
D
the Internet
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Which of the following is not one of the six essential elements of geography?

A
human systems
B
movement
C
places and regions
D
environment and society
4

How did colonialism impact the culture of Oceania? Select two options.

A
Urban areas decreased.
B
Settlers brought Christianity.
C
Indigenous people gained power.
D
The English language was adopted.
E
Aboriginal practices were strengthened.
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Which statement reflects an outcome of the North American Free Trade Agreement?

A
Corporations limit the outsourcing of labor.
B
Imports and exports are taxed at a higher price.
C
Goods flow across the borders with fewer taxes.
D
Resources are exchanged at a drastically lower rate.
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Which of these is an example of instant communication?

A
advertising
B
Internet
C
networking
D
transportation
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Examine the map of North and South American rivers.

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Multinational states most often have political problems because __________.

A
each nation desires an independent sovereign state
B
neighbors are more likely to invade them
C
they are more likely to support autocratic leaders
D
they are more likely to have economic problems
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Study the map of cities and countries in Europe.

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A
Rome
B
Paris
C
London
D
Berlin
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Which of the following statements about states is false?

A
States have political bodies or governments.
B
States have intangible boundaries.
C
States usually are recognized as sovereign.
D
States are politically organized and governed spaces.
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Study the graph of US trade with China.

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A
US trade with China is decreasing.
B
The US has a trade deficit with China.
C
The US did not import from China in the 1990s.
D
US exports to China had more value in the 1990s.
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Study the graph showing the cost of personal computers over time.

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A
Their price decreased by 50 percent, making computers more accessible to most consumers.
B
Their price increased by nearly 25 percent, limiting access to computers for consumers with lower incomes.
C
Their price remained roughly the same, making purchasing computers beyond the budget of most average consumers.
D
Their price consistently shifted, leading to fewer sales as computers were often too expensive for most consumers.
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Study the map of the major rivers in Asia.

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River A
B
River C
C
River B
D
River D
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Examine the chart and graph.Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn by comparing the chart and the graph?

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A
The number of Christians in Central America is greater than in North America.
B
More people practice Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam in North America than in Central America.
C
Christians make up a greater percentage of the population in Central America than in North America.
D
The percentage of Central American Christians is growing, while the percentage of North American Christians is shrinking.
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Which is the best explanation for Catholicism being the predominant religion practiced in Central America and the Caribbean?

A
Catholicism was brought to the region by enslaved Africans.
B
Catholicism spread across the region because of European colonization.
C
Catholicism was the main religion practiced by native peoples in the region.
D
Catholicism spread across the region because of Catholic missionaries from the US.
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Study the map of religions in Europe.

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A
Italy
B
Spain
C
Germany
D
United Kingdom
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Which statements accurately describe information presented in the graph? Select two options.

A
Australia’s population reached 25 million by 2010.
B
Australia’s population doubled between 1960 and 2000.
C
Australia’s population decreased between 1820 and 1860.
D
Australia’s population increased during the past 180 years.
E
Australia’s population remained stable between 1880 and 1920.
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Study the map of projected population growth in Africa.

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The areas projected to have the least amount of growth are in Central Africa.
B
The areas projected to have the greatest amount of growth are located on the Northern coast.
C
Most African countries are projected to have at least 60 percent growth.
D
Most southern African countries are projected to have at least 100 percent growth.
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In which of the six essential elements of geography would you study instances of cooperation and conflict in populations?

A
human systems
B
location
C
human-environment interaction
D
movement
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Study the map of regions in Asia.

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South Asia
B
East Asia
C
Southeast Asia
D
North Asia

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