Mixed Review: Geography

1.

1 point

The primary difference between presidential and parliamentary governmental systems is that in a parliamentary system the chief executive is chosen by the

president

legislature

judicial branch

popular vote

2.

1 point

Combining traditional beliefs with practices from Christianity and Islam would MOST LIKELY happen in which ethnic group?

Buddhists

Sunni

Bantus

Hindus

3.

1 point

In the Egyptian parliamentary elections there are sometimes as many as 18 different political parties on the ballot. Everyone over the age of 18 is allowed to vote. Based solely on this information, how would Egypt's participation in government be categorized?

autocratic

democratic

oligarchic

confederal

4.

1 point

Which describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?

Water is typically polluted because of poor irrigation practices.

Irrigation practices have nearly eliminated all water pollution issues.

As water pollution increases, irrigation with clean water becomes more important and more difficult.

Through irrigation, countries in Africa are able to separate clean water from polluted.

5.

1 point

Desertification is having the largest impact on which region of Africa?

Sahel

Nile River valley

Sahara

southern Africa

6.

1 point

Which best describes a government that distributes power under a unitary system?

There is a central authority that makes all major decisions.

The citizens of the country elect leaders at multiple levels that make decisions.

A group of separate countries or regions agree to join together for specific purposes.

Two or more countries form an alliance to make decisions.

7.

1 point

The government in country X has a central power and multiple regional levels with each level being in charge of certain responsibilities. Power is spread out somewhat evenly through the levels. Based on this information, the government in country X is MOST LIKELY

confederation

unitary

anti-Federal

federal

8.

1 point

Because of poor soil in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, people are constantly clearing land for agricultural purposes. This MOSTLY contributes to which other environmental concern in Africa?

Air pollution

Deforestation

Overpopulation

Oil refining

9.

1 point

Which describes the relationship between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa?

Poor soil causes farmers to clear land for new soil which increases deforestation.

Deforestation is increasing the amount of poor soil in Africa.

Poor soil is killing forests.

Deforestation means fewer people live in an area which leads to poor soil.

10.

1 point

In which form of government is power controlled by a select few individuals, rather than the citizens?

autocracy

oligarchy

monarchy

democracy

11.

1 point

Which describes the effect of the Sahara on jobs in the region?

There are few agricultural opportunities.

Most inhabitants are farmers.

The desert provides mostly irrigation jobs.

Hunting is the primary occupation.

12.

1 point

In which form of government does the central government hold the most power:

confederation

federal

democracy

unitary

13.

1 point

Which compares an autocratic to a democratic government?

Citizens can participate more in democratic governments.

The government has less power in autocratic governments.

Citizens can participate more in autocratic governments.

Autocratic and democratic governments are the same.

14.

1 point

As environmental problems increase in Africa, water pollution is a growing concern. Which is a direct consequence of water pollution?

Reduced amounts of drinking water.

Increase in population.

More deforestation.

Decrease in government stability.