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World Geo exam
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- 1What are the advantages and disadvantages of using map projections?advantages- They are convenient, show more details, and show different parts of the world.
disadvantages- distortions - 2What is the Gulf Stream and how does it affect the climate of certain countries?A warm, swift Atlantic Ocean current that flows northeast across the Atlantic. It makes the countries around it warmer.
- 3What are the major negative and positive effects monsoons can have on places in South Asia?positive- boosts economy and creates more water crops
negative- floods and droughts - 4What are some of the ways Japan suffers from scarcity?They suffer from a lack of food, water, natural gas, and rare earth elements.
- 5What are river valley civilizations?Civilizations that settle near rivers for water for human needs and agriculture.
- 6What is subsistence farming and where is it practiced?Subsistence farming is when farmers only grow enough crops to feed themselves and their entire families. It is practiced in India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mexico and Peru.
- 7What is the importance of Mecca to the religion of Islam?Mecca is the holy city of Islam.
- 8What groups of people have been immigrating to the US the most?5. Vietnam: 3%
4. The Philippines: 4%
3. China: 5%
2. India: 5%
1. Mexico: 28% - 9What is the Ring of Fire and where is it located?The Ring of Fire is a ring of volcanoes and seismic activity or earthquakes that holds 75% of all active volcanoes. It is shaped like a horseshoe and runs along the lines of the Pacific Plate.
- 10How were the causes of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and Hurricane Katrina of 2005 similar?Both caused a similar amount of devastation.
- 11Describe terrace farming.Terrace farming is a type of farming invented by the Inca people, in which crops are grown on sides of hills or mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope.
- 12Between Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela, which country has the least amount of oil reserves?Mexico has the least amount of oil reserves.
- 13How has the presence of peninsulas affected Europe over time?Created more water passages and increased trade.
- 14Explain the defining characteristics of Judaism.-oldest religion
-Main text is Torrah
-dont believe in Jesus and teachings of islam - 15Explain the defining characteristics of Confucianism.-Holy books are 5 classics and 4 books
-Dont believe in any gods
-have a temple to worship in in China
-primary purpose to achieve harmony, the most important social value - 16What is latitude and longitude?latitude- horizontal lines
longitude- vertical lines - 17What is the difference between absolute and relative location?absolute- exact location
relative- location in relation to other places. - 18Describe the economy of the Soviet Union. How did it change after the fall of the USSR?Based on a system of state ownership of the means of production, collective farming, industrial manufacturing and centralize administrative planning.
- 19What is the purpose of the EU?promote greater social, political, and economic harmony among its members because nations whose economies are interdependent are less likely to engage in conflict.
- 20Describe communism.All property and people are at the hands of the government,
- 21Describe socialismAn economic system in which the production and distribution of goods are controlled substantially by the government rather than for private enterprise,
- 22Describe a market economyDecisions regarding investment, production, & distribution are based on supply & demand. Prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system. Investment decisions and allocation of producer goods are mainly made by negotiations through markets.
- 23How did the Chernobyl Accident of 1986 affect Europe?It polluted most of Europe, caused Russia to invest billions for Environmental protection, thousands died, left people unemployed, Radiation poisons, radiation levels over the legal max.
- 24What impact has the arid climate in the Middle East and North Africa had on the regions over time.The dry climate it the most water scarce in region in the world. Increased cyclones, floods, and recurrent droughts.
- 25What are the most prominent rivers on each continent?Africa-Nile River
Asia- Yangtze River
Australia-Murray Darling River
Antarctica-None
Europe-Volga River
N. America-Mississippi/Missouri River
South America-Amazon River - 26Why were organized religions discouraged during the height of communism in countries like China and Russia?If multiple religions were practiced in a communist country the people would not be as unified.
- 27Where are the Ghats?Western and Southern India
- 28What is the functions and purpose of OPEC?It coordinates and unifies petroleum policies of member countries and insures stabilization of oil markets.
- 29What correlation can be drawn between population growth and industrialization?The more industrialized a country is the the higher the population.
- 30What is the Three Gorges Dam? Advantages and disadvantages?It was intended to stop frequent flooding. It is one of the largest hydro power companies in the world.
Advantages- stopped frequent flooding, increased amount of cargo across river producing 18,000 MW a year.
Disadvantages- made banks unstable, causes natural disasters, accumulated waste, and increased # of landslides. - 31What role did Japan play during the conflict of World War II?It attacked the U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, Sunk Many Ships, Pushed U.S. to ally with countries in World War II.
- 32What is a NATO? What is its purpose?N. America & Europe Intergovernmental organizations; to defend each other from the possibility of communist soviet Union taking control of their nation.
- 33What is NAFTA? What is its purpose?An official trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Its purpose is to reduce trading cost, increase business investments, & help N. America be more competitive in the global market.
- 34What is the most prominent mountain/mountains range on each continent?Asia-Himalayas, a, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Tien shan
Asia/Europe-Urals, Caucasus
Europe- Alps
Antarctica- Transantarctic range
North America- Rockies, Alaska range
South America- Andes
Australia- Great Dividing Range - 35Name the regions of Oceania.Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia
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