World Geography

1. World Geography EOC Review

2. Global Migration Patterns When looking at global migration patterns, the major flows of migration are from A. less developed to more developed countries B. more developed to less developed countries C. equal migration between more and less developed countries D. countries remain the same; it is stagnant

3. The cartoon raises the question as to whether the United Nations has the power in the world to: a. separate political issues from economic issues b. unite opposing forces and differing ideologies c. promote democratic governments d. unite all nations militarily through alliances

4. Which action most likely occurs in countries under communist rule? a. Citizens experience less personal freedoms. b. Communist countries increase diplomatic relations. c. Peasants are given ownership of farms. d. Decreased control over religion.

5. Which statement best reflects this cartoonist’s point of view? • The development of computer technology is prohibited in China • Chinese prisoners are denied access to computers • Some American firms have assisted the Chinese government in monitoring citizen computer usage • Chinese citizens have uncensored access to the Internet

6. In relation to the chart above, which statement describes an impact on the lives of Europeans? • Cross-cultural contacts between South America and Asia declined. • Native Americans immigrated to Europe and competed with Europeans for jobs. • New diseases were brought to Europe and resulted in massive deaths caused by a plague. • The transfer of new products and ideas encouraged economic growth.

7. The large number of Christians in Latin America is the result of a. the influence of dictators in Latin America. b. the diffusion of Native American cultures. c. the colonization of Latin America by the United States. d. the colonization of Latin America by Spain.

8. During the Constitutional Convention, large states like Virginia managed to tie political power to population. Why might Virginia regret this decision today? a. Virginia holds more political power because of its location near Washington, D.C. b. The growth of western states like New Mexico have claimed greater political power. c. Virginia has overpopulation problems. d. California’s population is now much larger than Virginia’s.

9. The statue of Buddha in the photograph above is located in Japan. It demonstrates the— • a. Japanese rejection of major Western religions • b. influence of Buddhism on Japanese businesses • c. development of a theocracy in Japan • d. cultural influence of Buddhism in Japan

10. Country “A” is half the size of the United States. It is primarily an agricultural society, though it has growing industries in its largest city. GDP per capita is about $2000. Country A has a high total fertility rate, and a relatively low literacy rate. The people of country A speak English and are primarily Buddhist. Country “A” would most likely be described as which of the levels of development below? a. More Developed Country (MDC) b. Less Developed Country (LDC) c. Newly Industrialized Country (NIC) d. Industrialized Developed Country (IDC)

11. Base your answer on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.The fertile soil of river valleys allowed early civilizations to develop and flourish. In the 1500s and 1600s, control of the Strait of Malacca determined who traded in the Spice Islands. Because Japan is an island that is mostly mountainous, people live in densely populated areas along the coast. Which conclusion is best supported by these statements? a. The geography of a nation or region influences its development. b. Without mountains and rivers, people cannot develop a culture. c. The spread of new ideas is discouraged by trade and conquest. d. Major urban centers are found only along rivers.

12. ... England, however, has grown great in both respects. She is both a great colonial power and a great industrial power. And she has been fortunate in possessing the natural conditions necessary to success. For industry and commerce, no less than the command of the seas, are limited by natural conditions. Modern manufactures cluster round coal-fields, where power can be had cheaply; the possession of good harbors is essential to maritime trade; a country where broad and gently-flowing rivers act as natural canals will have advantages in internal communications over a country broken up by mountain ranges.... When we recognize that England is rich in these advantages, that she has coal and iron lying close together, that her sheep give the best wool, that her harbors are plentiful, that she is not ill-off for rivers, and that no part of the country is farther than some seventy miles from the sea, we have not said all....Source: George T. Warner, Landmarks in English Industrial History, Blackie & Son Limited According to this document, how has Great Britain benefited from its geography? a. The country’s peninsular location impacted colonization of foreign countries b. Lack of coal and iron ore prohibited development c. The country’s mountain ranges promoted trade between its major cities d. Possessing good harbors is essential to maritime trade

13. In 2050, which concern will the Chinese government have to address as a result of the shift in the makeup of its population? a. needs of an aging population b. military defense spending c. education of young people d. production of consumer goods

14. Hurricane Katrina causes relocation of residents to Houston.British officials partition India causing Hindus to leave Pakistan.Hutus and Tutsis fight in Rwandan civil war causing refugees throughout Africa. • One way in which these events are similar is that each resulted in the • a. emigration of people from their homelands • b. establishment of uniform legal codes • c. intervention of coalition military forces • d. acceptance of new political boundaries

15. Base your answer to the following question on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies. • What is the best title for this cartoon? •  a. “Breaking Through the Iron Curtain” • b. “Separating East from West” • c. “Globalization Reaches the Wall” • d. “A Road to Cultural Uniqueness”

16. · Egypt builds the Aswan Dam to control flooding and produce hydroelectric power.· China builds the Three Gorges Dam to control flooding and improve trade.· Brazil builds the Tucuruí Dam in the tropical rain forest to produce hydroelectric power. Which conclusion can be drawn from these statements? a. Monsoons are needed for the development of societies. b. Societies often modify their environment to meet their needs. c. Land features influence the development of diverse belief systems. d. Topography creates challenges that societies are unable to overcome.

17. During an El Niño event, surface water temperatures increase along the west coast of South America. Which weather changes are likely to occur in this region? increased air temperature and increased precipitation increased air temperature and decreased precipitation decreased air temperature and decreased precipitation decreased air temperature and increased precipitation

18. People are mainly of Middle Eastern origin.Islam is the dominant religion.Most people speak Arabic. Sub-Sahara Africa Southern Europe Northern Africa Western Europe To which cultural region do all of these statements most likely apply today?

19. Given the locations of member nations, OPEC is considered an example of: a. religious regions b. formal regions c. perceptual regions d. functional regions

20. Which of the following best describes letter A? the Vietnam conflict with US preventing spread of communism the destination of Muslims participating in the Hajj a communist dictatorship with nuclear weapons the most scared holy river to the Hindus

21. Speaker A“Medical facilities and public transportation are readily available in New Delhi”Speaker B“Homelessness and crime continue to increase in New Delhi”Speaker C“New Delhi offers many employment opportunities” One way in which these speakers are similar is that all are expressing their opinions about a. interdependence between multicultural groups b. urbanization issues in transitioning countries c. wealth in rural areas d. nationalism in a democratic society

22. ...He who, being of weak faculties [abilities], develops the wisdom of the first path with a dull insight is reborn seven times at most; after seven rebirths in states of bliss he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with medium faculties and insight is a roamer; after two or three rebirths he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with keen faculties and insight takes root but once, only one human birth will he pass through and make an end of misery.... --Charles W. Eliot, ed., Sacred Writings, Vol II, P.F. Collier & Son, 1910 Which belief system is described in this passage? a. Confucianism b. Islam c. Buddhism d. Christianity

23. Since people want digital music downloads instead of purchasing compact discs, many companies such as Apple and Amazon have created online music stores to meet this change in consumer demand. The statement above would the most common in what type of economic system? a. Traditional b. Socialist c. Free enterprise d. Communist

24. Which country would be best described as a communist economic system? Country A Country B Country C Country D

25. The evidence above shows what type of method of production? a. Cottage Industries b. Commercial Manufacturing c.  Subsistence Agriculture d. Commercial Agriculture

26. These modes of transportation have changed where economic activities are conducted throughout the world by encouraging private businesses to invest more in the development of public infrastructure. enabling productive regions to be less dependent on long-distance trade. requiring more population centers to develop near natural resources. making access to water routes near settlements less necessary.

27. What is a common feature in all of the factors above? a. Desalinization would help the regions meet their need for freshwater. b. Lakes and rivers are the only source of freshwater. c. Fresh water is only found in areas with small populations. d. Without air conditioning these regions would be uninhabitable.