MIDTERM EXAM !!

Question 1

The map above is what type of projection?

Answer 1

Mercator

Question 2

The pacific Ring of Fire is connected by what geographic feature?

Answer 2

volcanoes

Question 3

Read the definition of “Place,” which is one of the five themes of geography. “Geographers study this geography theme by looking at the characteristics that distinguish one place from another place on Earth. These physical and human characteristics can include landforms, waterways, people, climate, languages, communication, and transportation.”

What can be concluded based on the definition above?

Answer 3

San Diego, California is located south of Los Angeles, California.

Question 4

Which geographic tool has revolutionized the field of geography over the past 20 years?

Answer 4

Global Positioning System

Question 5

In the past decade, what technology has allowed for the fast spreading of global ideas?

Answer 5

social media

Question 6

How does the technology shown in this photograph help humans adapt to the environment?

Answer 6

By warning of a natural disaster

Question 7

The global diffusion of advanced computer technology has resulted in

Answer 7

an increase in the accessibility of higher education

Question 8

The constitution of which country is most directly influenced by the religion of Islam?

Answer 8

Kuwait

Question 9

Most tourism in natural areas today is not ecotourism and is not, therefore, sustainable. Ecotourism is distinguished by its emphasis on conservation, education, traveler responsibility and active community participation. Specifically, ecotourism possesses the following characteristics:
o Conscientious, low-impact visitor behavior
o Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity
o Support for local conservation efforts
o Sustainable benefits to local communities o Local participation in decision-making
o Educational components for both the traveler and local communities
Source: https://www.nature.org/greenliving/what-is-ecotourism.xml

Which of the following is an example of ecotourism as described above?

Answer 9

a weekend visit to a wilderness campground that requires a tourist to hike and pack everything in and out

Question 10

Which change is a direct result of the diffusion of popular American chain restaurants throughout the world?

Answer 10

The cultural landscapes of commercial areas have become increasingly similar.

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why the Black Death spread along the Mediterranean coast before spreading to the interior of central Europe?

Answer 11

Travel from one region to another was easier and faster by water than by land.

Question 12

Which factor attracted many Europeans to New York City in the mid-nineteenth century?

Answer 12

The increase in economic opportunities due to expanding industrialization

Question 13

How did the development of an interstate highway system change the urban landscape in the United States?

Answer 13

There was an expansion of economic activity away from city centers.

Question 14

Which of these best explains the population shift in Europe that resulted from the formation of the European Union?

Answer 14

The development of new markets in former Soviet countries encouraged people to migrate to eastern Europe.

Question 15

Brazilian favelas such as the one shown above began to expand rapidly in the 1970s. What was one reason for this expansion?

Answer 15

Migrants from rural areas could not afford to settle in city centers

Question 16

Which of the following most likely caused the change shown in these photographs?

Answer 16

The expansion of international trade

Question 17

Satellite Image of Part of the Eastern Hemisphere at Night

Which conclusion is supported by the image?

Answer 17

The eastern part of China is more developed than the western part

Question 18

What is forced migration?

Answer 18

the movement of a person or persons away from their home region and often prompted by violent coercion

Question 19

For what purpose was the Three Gorges Dam built?

Answer 19

to control flooding in the Yellow River drainage basin

Question 20

What type of weather would be expected during the summer months in Calcutta?

Answer 20

wet and hot

Question 21

Study the map and then answer the question below:
The map of Israel has changed over the years due to war.
Which statement is supported by the map?

Answer 21

B. The borders of the Israel have been under dispute ever since it became an independent country.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

The Sahara

Question 23

Which of these best explains the African influence on Brazilian culture?

Answer 23

The forced migration of Africans to Brazil

Question 24

The arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when —

Answer 24

the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs