Based on the information presented in the population pyramid
above, it is reasonable to conclude that by the year 2030, changes
in Germanys dependency ratio will produce the greatest need for
which of the following? (7A) Aconstructing schools for the
education of young children Bbuilding leisure and recreational
facilities for adolescents Cexpanding employment opportunities for
young adults Dproviding health care and other social services for
older citizens
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Which factor explains the change in land area along the coast
of the Netherlands? (8A) ASoil deposited by ocean currents
BBuilding of terraces CLava from undersea volcanoes DConstruction
of polders
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According to the map shown above, the relative location of
Little Rock, Arkansas, can best be described as: (22C) A34.5 N
longitude and 97.5 W latitude. Bin the middle of the state.
Capproximately.5 south of 35 N latitude and 2.5 west of 90 W
longitude. Dsouth of the Ozark Plateau and east of the Ouachita
Mountains.
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4. What is the best explanation for the change in world
population shown on the graph between 1950 and 2000? (7C) AFamily
planning services became more widespread. BThere were several major
wars in Asia and Africa. CImprovements in medicine and agriculture
were accompanied by rising birth rates in less developed nations.
DA dramatic increase in the number of famines and natural disasters
occurred in the last half of the twentieth century.
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5. The population pyramid above most likely represents (7A) AA
developed country. BA newly industrialized country. CA less
developed country. DA country with a high literacy rate.
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6. Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the
table above? AGoods and services are most expensive in traditional
economies. BCountries with market economies have a higher standard
of living. CSmaller and less-developed countries tend to encourage
free enterprise. DIndividual purchasing power is greatest in
command economies.
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7. Biomes are groups of ecosystems with similar climates and
organisms. What biome is this map showing? A.Tropical rainforests
B.Deserts C.Grasslands D.Boreal forests
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8. Based on the diagram above, in which location is it winter?
A.The southern hemisphere B.The northern hemisphere C.The eastern
hemisphere D.The western hemisphere
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9. The images above show a pagoda, which is an example of
Buddhist architecture. The map and images above demonstrate the
effects of A.trade embargos B.religious intolerance C.cultural
diffusion D.political conflict
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10. Which describes the winter solstice in the Southern
Hemisphere? A equal length of day and night B mid-day sun is
directly overhead at its farthest point north C mid-day sun is
directly overhead at its farthest point south D occurs twice per
year
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11. In 2011, a tsunami (tidal wave) suddenly hit Japan with
deadly force. Which of the following physical processes contributed
to this occurrence? A.climate change B.ocean currents C.tectonic
forces D.gravity
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12. Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere? A
Continuous circulation of hot and cold oceanic currents B
Regulation of the rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet C
The interaction of plants and animals within specific climate
regions D The recycling of the continental crust in subduction
zones
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13. Which climactic region is described by the below features?
Traditionally small human populations Many human parasites and
disease-carrying insects Limited agriculture A.Semi-arid B.Arid
C.Steppe D.Tropical
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14. Based on the information provided by the map below, which
statement about urban areas between 650 and 1500 is accurate?
A.Most urban areas developed near waterways. B.Most urbanization is
associated with a tropical climate. C.Most urban areas were located
in. D. Most urbanization occurred in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Source: Population Reference Bureau 2008 Demographic Data and
Estimates for the Countries of Central America 15. Based on the
statistics given in the chart which country in Central America
appears to have the highest standard of living? A.Belize B.Honduras
C.Costa Rica D.Mexico
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Nature shaped the patterns and processes of trade and
transportation routesAll across the Indian Ocean from to trading
schedules were dictated by monsoon winds. These winds blew
constantly in one direction for several months and then blew the
other way for monthsit made no sense to fight these prevailing
windsso traders went as far as they could go in one direction and
then stayed until the winds reversedChinese traders would sail to
India or other ports and exchange silks for spices or rugs and then
sail back on the eastward windswhile other traders sailed further
west with silks and Chinese trade goodstaking advantage of the
prevailing westward windsthus an active Indian Ocean trade network
with highly developed network of port cities that still exist today
emerged as a result of the trade winds Source: The World That Trade
Created, Sharpe 1999 (adapted) 16. Based on the reading, how did
physical geography impact the development of the region and the
trade migration patterns of Asian countries? A.Traders from sailed
all the way to with their trade goods, going against the prevailing
winds for part of the journey. B.The region was affected by monsoon
winds that blew steadily in one direction and allowed traders to
sail quickly to all ports. C.The establishment of trade routes,
both overland and by sea, allowed traders from the west to travel
to and other eastern ports all year long. D.The directions of the
prevailing trade winds forced merchants to establish intermediate
trading ports in order to use winds to make the quickest voyages
and the most profit.
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17. What does the graph above predict about world population?
A.India's population will triple between 1996 and 2025. B.Africa's
population will decrease by 2025. C.Europe's population will remain
relatively stable between 1996 and 2025. D.China's population will
double before 2025.
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Use the photo and your knowledge of geography to answer the
following question. 18. WG 18D - This courtyard is in a building in
Spain. The style of architecture shows cultural diffusion has taken
place from which group of people. A. Portuguese B. Arabs C. French
D. Italian
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19. WG 9A - To which cultural region do all of these statements
most likely apply today? Northern Africa Sub-Sahara Africa Southern
Europe Western Europe People are mainly of Middle Eastern origin.
Islam is the dominant religion. Most people speak Arabic.
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20. WG7D - How has globalization increased the opportunity for
diffusion of disease? Flu viruses are constantly changing. Physical
barriers help to separate people in different regions. Pandemics
would have effects on the economy and daily life. People are more
connected due to increased travel and increased international
trade.
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21. WG 16C - What is the relationship between preventing
cultural identity to Europe and laws passed to prohibit the hijab?
A.Perceptions of differing cultural characteristics can cause
conflicts in a modern society. B.European countries are justified
in prohibiting Islamic dress in order to maintain their way of
life. C.The Islamic religion prohibits women from wearing the hijab
in public places. D.Immigration of Muslims to Europe has increased
in recent years due to laws in place to protect their
religion.
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22. WG 1B - While the internet has been deemed the information
highway, many authoritative governments such as theocracies have
limited its utilization. Which of the following scenarios best
explains this restriction? A.Inaccurate information is found on the
Internet and may misinform citizens. B.Many countries lack the
technology to have equitable Internet coverage. C.The Internet
promotes westernized ideas and could therefore lessen the cultural
identity of the local population D.Many citizens in developing
countries lack the literacy skills necessary to navigate the
Internet effectively.
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The Mongols made no technological breakthroughs, founded no new
religions, wrote few books, and gave the world no new crops or
methods of agriculture. Their own craftsmen could not weave cloth,
cast metal, make pottery, or bake bread. They manufactured no
porcelain or pottery, painted no pictures, and built no buildings.
Yet, as their army conquered culture after culture, they collected
and passed all of these skills from one civilization to the next...
Jack Weatherford . Use the quote below and your knowledge of social
studies to answer the following question 23. What conclusions can
be drawn from this paragraph about the Mongols? AThe Mongols
rejected technology. BThe Mongols were urbanized. CThe Mongols were
a peaceful people. DThe Mongols contributed to cultural
diffusion
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24. Which of the following states one inference one can form
based on the population and data trends in the Americas during the
Spanish colonial period? A.There was a large increase in European
immigration in 1620. B.The shift in Native populations between 1800
and 1810 was due to relocation. C.Native populations in the
Americas in the 16th century grew due to better nutrition.
D.Disease caused Native populations to decline prior 1660.
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25. The map illustrates the origin and spread of which major
religion? A.Buddhism B.Christianity C.Hinduism D.Islam
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26. Each of the above photos shows a different level of
development and economic activities. Match the picture with its
description. 1. This photo is showing quaternary activities. 2.
This photo is showing secondary activities. 3. This photo is
showing primary activities. 4. This photo is showing tertiary
activities.
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On a daily basis, 250,000 people are added to earth s
population. Most are born into nations in the developing world.
Tragically, that means that one person in five lives in absolute
poverty. One of the results of such deprivation is that almost one
billion people in today s world can neither read nor write, and the
numbers are growing. As a result, they are forced to live in
subsistence economies. 27. Based on the information in the above
paragraph, what is a characteristic of the developing world? A. low
birthrates B. stable infant mortality rates C. low rates of
literacy D. stable political conditions
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28. Industrialization transformed agriculture and the impact of
that change affected areas beyond the large industrialized nations
tractors, harvesters and mechanical plows replaced oxen and humans
in the 19 th century but only in the 20 th century did mechanized
agriculture become important globally. Temperate zone agriculture
benefited most with increased production of wheat and other grain
crops. Tropical areas were less affected by mechanization where
crops like sugar cane, bananas, and coffee beans continued to be
picked or harvested by hand Overall the trend toward industrialized
agriculture reduced the need for human work in the countryside and
forced migrations to urban areas. The use of expensive machines
caused family and subsistence farms to be less competitive and led
to lessening of an economically important agricultural workforce
Source: Paul Adams, et.al., Experiencing World History, New York
University Press (adapted) Based on the reading, which statement
best summarizes changes in economic activities affected by
mechanization of agriculture in the 20 th century? A.Increased
industrialization and mechanization of agriculture led to the
migration of former farm workers and reduced the number of family
farms. B.Mechanized agriculture mostly affected large,
industrialized countries and had less effect in areas with
temperate zone agriculture. C.The use of expensive farm machinery
increased the need for farm workers and created larger and larger
family farms. D.Areas with tropical climates were the first to
mechanize agriculture and that led to increased migrations of farm
workers to urban areas in these regions.
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29. Both cottage and commercial industries allow people to
organize the production of goods and services to satisfy basic
needs and wants. However, cottage industries are significantly
different than commercial industries in terms of A.the scale of
production B.the price of goods produced C.the quality of gods
produced D.the cost of labor
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30. Which of these would most likely be found in an economy
organized around subsistence agriculture? A.a large national debt
resulting from government-sponsored welfare programs B.a rapidly
growing gross domestic product C.a large percentage of the
population engaged in farming D.an increasing dependence on
industrial production
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31. A nation allows for a high degree of individual rights,
intellectual innovation, and personal economic advancement. Which
of the following would most likely be found in the same nation? A.A
limited government with a high degree of political representation.
B.A low standard of living along with a low life expectancy C.A
theocratic government based on strict gender segregation D.A
command economy built upon subsistence agriculture
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Which of the following would most likely be found in a
traditional, subsistence-based economy? A.Parliamentary democracy
B.complex infrastructure and a large transportation network C.an
emphasis on family and religious culture D.equality between men and
women based on Constitutionally- protected freedoms
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33. Which of the families described above is engaged in
subsistence agriculture? A.Family A B.Family B C.Family C D.Family
D
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34. Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the
table above? A.Goods and services are most expensive in traditional
economies. B.Countries with market economies have a higher standard
of living. C.Smaller and less-developed countries tend to encourage
free enterprise. D.Individual purchasing power is greatest in
command economies.