World Geography: Final Exam

Which of the following is true of the tropical rainforests of Africa?

Which of the following would be the major economic activities in the Sahel?

Which of the following will humans most likely do in an area where flooding often occurs?

Using the trend in the growth rate of Russia from the item above, all of the following might be inferred as reasons for this trend EXCEPT —

Venice is a city of canals that were created for travel and commerce. Which city in Southeast Asia has a similar design?

Market economy : Japan :: Command economy : ____________

All of the following attracted profiteers to Sub-Saharan Africa EXCEPT—

Which of the following is responsible for MOST of Egypt's population living in 3% of the land area?

Because of its location along the "Ring of Fire", Japan is particularly susceptible to which of the following hazards?

Which of the following issues is an ongoing problem with the U.S. population?

All of the following consider Jerusalem a holy city EXCEPT:

All of the following are reasons for the large growth of India's cities EXCEPT —

Which of the following is the MAIN determiner of periods of drought and periods of flooding?

Which of the following is an example of an economy where economic decisions are made based on customs and beliefs?

Russia currently has a population growth rate of -0.48. In 1999, the growth rate was -0.33. Given the current trend, what would be a correct prediction for future growth?

People migrate for a variety of reasons. They are usually categorized as push and pull factors. Which of the following is a push factor?

As a result of living in a democracy, U.S. citizens share which of the following characteristics?

The Ganges River
The Ganges River begins high in the Himalayas then flows southeastward across nothern India. Millions of people depend on this river for drinking water, irrigation, and fishing. To many, the Ganges is a holy river. It is talked about in the folklore and mythology of the country, as well as in its history. Some even call it the goddess Ganga. Close to a million people bathe or stand in it every day as they pray. Hindus believe that just standing in it can wash away sins. People with various ailments come to the river in hopes of finding healing powers in its waters. Tradition says that the water is pure; however, huge amounts of sewage and runoff from farms and factories flow into it. Many get sick from the very waters they believe can purify them. The government would like to cleanse this river, but many oppose this as they believe the water is already pure.

From the reading above, which is the MAIN reason that Hindus consider this river to be holy?

Which of the following is the likely cause for the Great Rift Valley?

All of the following affect the location of cities except—

All of the following are responsible for the location of cities in the Middle East and North Africa EXCEPT:

All of the following affect the shape of population pyramids EXCEPT—

Siberia has many natural resources which have not been utilized. All of the following are probable reasons for this EXCEPT —

Unlike the majority of Middle Eastern countries, this country treats women as equals to men, allows women vote and serve in the military.

All of the following are factors that have caused human migration in Southeast Asia area EXCEPT—

The Amazon River and Rainforest and the Andes Mountains in South America have caused most cities to be located where?

The growth of San Francisco was in large part due to which of the following?

Most of Africa's economies are best described as —

Where would the vegetations and soils of tropical regions be located?

Which of the following pull factors attracted African-Americans to northern cities after the Civil War?

Which of these best describes a command economy?

Which of the following contributes to the relatively low population density of Russia?

This is the holy book of Judaism and Christianity and includes the list of the 10 Commandments.

Which of the following likely accounts for the difference in economic development in Laos and Thailand?

Leftist governments are not uncommon in South America. Which of the following has a Leftist government that uses its oil production to influence anti-American attitudes?

Which of the following would be considered a push factor in human migration?

All of the following would have been developed by the British in South Asia to enhance trade in the 17th and 18th centuries EXCEPT —

Most of the land in the Middle East and North Africa is used for which type of economic activity?

The European Union has which type of economy?

All of the following are reasons for African migration and emigration except—

The climate of an area is determined by several factors. Which factor is most important in determining a type of climate?

Panama City, Panama's classification as a major industrial center resulted mainly from the building of a __________ in the early 1900s.

Europe has a vigorous tourism industry. What elements below attract tourists to the region?

Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?

When does the Northern Hemisphere have the warmest climate?

An earthquake is part of which sphere?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the climates of the U.S. and Canada?

Subsistence : ____________ :: Planned : _____________.

- Southern edge of the Sahara
- Subsistence farming
- Semi-arid climate

The region described above is rapidly becoming part of the Sahara. What is this region's name?

The Taliban in Afghanistan practice the religion of Islam which means that _________ were excluded from civil rights and received very poor treatment.

Which of the following has been and is the MOST important reason for settlement patterns in the Middle East and North Africa?

The migration of many Southeast Asians, including the "boat people", to the United States in the early 1970s were from which nation?

The largest coral reef system in the world and possibly one of the seven natural wonders of the world is the _________________________ protected from overfishing and tourism by__________________________.

Women are treated as equals in all of the following countries EXCEPT—

On a population pyramid that is top heavy, which of the following predictions would be true?

If one were to construct a population pyramid of a country that had recently been in an extended war, which of the following would likely be shown on that pyramid?

The climate of two thirds of the land mass of Australia is —

-I. Language
-II. Religion
-III. Trade Network
-IV. Soils and Climate

Which of the above is the main reason that the Middle East and North Africa are considered a region?

Which of the following is MOST powerful in defining the Middle East and North Africa as a region?

Which of the following is most directly responsible for the different seasons on Earth?

Where are most of the large cities in Russia, i.e., Moscow and St. Petersburg, located?

Most problems that affect Africa today are the result of all of the following EXCEPT-

Which of the following does NOT put Mexico in the same region as the U.S. and Canada?

Which of the following is TRUE concerning monsoons in India?

Human migration is the result of push or pull factors. Which of the following is a push factor?

The Malays have used which innovation to keep houses safe from high tides or floods?

This is the "holy book" of Islam and teaches that a Muslim (believer of Islam) should murder ALL non-Muslims if they do not choose to convert to their religion.

Which of the following is responsible for the forming of the Indian subcontinent?

Which country is the most economically developed?

Australia's unique biogeography is probably the result of —

Where is the largest megalopolis in the U.S. located?

Which of the following is responsible for the forming of the Indian subcontinent?