Spring ACP Practice Test

Why did the population of Rwanda shrink by about one million in the mid-1990s?

"In just 20 years, since market forces were unleashed by economic reforms begun in 1978, life for many urban Chinese has changed drastically. A recent survey of 12 major cities showed that 97 percent of the respondents had televisions, and 88 percent had refrigerators and washing machines. Another study revealed that farmers are eating 48 percent more meat each year and 400 percent more fruit. Cosmopolitan magazine . . . is read by 260,000 Chinese women every month."

The changes described in this excerpt took place in China as a result of —

Somalia experienced a severe famine in the early 1990s, resulting in the deaths of more than 300,000 people. The famine was caused by drought, but worsened by:

Much of the Middle East is a desert. A study of the population distribution of the Middle East would show that most people:

How are the cultures of China and Japan similar?

A less developed country is taking the first steps toward industrialization. It is building factories that will be used to manufacture appliances. The country is moving into --

The more developed an economy is, the -

A family moves from a rural village to a nearby city in search of a better life and well-paying jobs. How would you classify their reason for moving?

How does life in a rural village typically differ from life in an urban setting?

Which is an example of a cottage industry?

What important challenge faces many less developed nations today?

Followers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in —

How are the operation of Stalin's totalitarian dictatorship in the Soviet Union in the 1940s similar to that of Ayatollah Khomeini's theocratic rule in Iran in the 1990s?

What is the main purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

What determines the distribution of goods and serves in a communist economy like that of North Korea?

Which example illustrates cultural convergence?

Which area is most likely to build a desalination plant?

In recent years, companies from more developed nations have often built new production facilities in less developed nations. This outsourcing has occurred because less developed nations frequently have-

Which physical feature has most limited the movement of people living in North Africa?

How does subsistence agriculture compare to commercial agriculture?

Which characteristic is typical of a culture with a traditional economy?

Which process identifies the shift of major areas of human settlement from the countryside to towns and cities?

Which resource has most contributed to China’s role as an important world power, influencing international relations in the twenty-first century?

A key principle of the economic theory of communism is —

People live on savannas and mountains, in deserts and rainforests, along river valleys and coastlines, and on islands. What does this diversity in the areas of human settlement demonstrate?

Why do a large number of people in the western areas of China make their livings as nomadic herders?

- Buddhism is introduced into Japan around 1200AD
- Islam extends from the Middle East into Spain by 732AD
- Catholic missionaries bring Christianity to Africa in the 1800s

Which of these would most likely be shown on a map of a more-developed country’s quaternary economic sector?

Animists generally believe that -

In Sweden, the national government owns many enterprises. Other businesses in Sweden are privately owned. The government also provides many public services, including free health care, retirement benefits, and a university education. How should Sweden's economy be classified?

Some modern groups justify their use of bombings, violence, and other terroristic tactics by arguing that -

- Ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus, a reed found growing near the Nile River
- The Chinese eat large amounts of rice, which grows well in warm, wet areas of China
- Many of Africa's traditional musical instruments are made of local gourds and shells

Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more (highly) developed?

Why is subsistence farming less efficient than commercial agriculture?

Which physical process caused the formation of the Himalayan Mountains?

Which is the best example of a perceptual region?

Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are —

Which of the following statements best characterizes the treatment of women in the traditional Islamic monarchy of Saudi Arabia?

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed in 1964 to regain the land of Palestinian Arabs. A citizen of Israel is likely to view this organization as:

North Korea: individual or group holds complete political power; no free elections
Saudi Arabia: ruling family headed by a king or queen, holds complete power, may or may not be shared with citizens

How do the political systems of North Korea and Saudi Arabia compare?

Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?

"Due to its isolationist nature, North Korea’s human rights record is difficult to evaluate. However, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and defectors continue to report that North Korea maintains a record of consistent, severe human rights violations, stemming from the government’s total control over all activity."

It can be inferred from this excerpt that —

Which of the following is an example of a functional region

Which analysis of the effects of Africa's physical geography is most accurate?

Israelis and Palestinians disagree over the future status of the city of Jerusalem. Both claim the ancient city, which hold religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. What can geographers infer from this current disagreement?

Desertification directly affects 1.2 billion people, and more and more productive land is being lost year by year. It has presented a challenge for governments and aid agencies in over 110 countries for some time, and is a contributing factor to poverty and regional conflicts, such as in Sudan. It has also been a major issue in Egypt, where 90% of the country’s land mass is desert. Faced with a rising population, the government has had to undertake a number of resettlement and irrigation projects to create additional living and working space.

According to this article, which of the following has been an impact of desertification?

Which of the following speakers is most influenced by nationalistic beliefs?

Who owns most of the resources, technology, and businesses in a free enterprise system?

The loss of local traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the risk of pandemics are negative aspects of

The process of cultural divergence most often occurs when —