World Geography Standards of Learning (SOL) Practice Test

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• This part of Latin America is linked by the Spanish language.
• Which city is associated with changes in trade patterns from coastal and transatlantic trade to trade from the Great Lakes via the Erie Canal, and then to worldwide trade and finances?
• What are the two main types of agriculture described?
• The right side of a population pyramid represents which group?
• If a country builds roads, schools, and energy grids to support economic activity, these are examples of which concept?
• Which profession is typically part of the Secondary Sector?
• Which concept means countries rely on one another to provide goods and services, often yielding mutual benefits?
• The Great Plains are which type of landscape?
• Which term best describes a two-dimensional, flat representation of Earth's surface?
• Which sector involves extracting raw materials from nature?
• Which of the following is most directly affected by climate in agricultural production?
• Which international organization is abbreviated UN and focuses on maintaining international peace and security?
• On the Korean peninsula, which part is Democratic?
• Metals include which of the following?
• The name Persian Gulf dates back to the Ancient Persian Empire. Which empire is referenced?
• What term describes houses of worship where people practice their faith?
• What is a rain shadow?
• What is the Secondary Sector primarily involved in?
• Islam is the major religion in the Middle East and which Southeast Asian country?
• When was the African Union created?
• Which scenario is typical of developing countries?
• Eyewitness observations about the Earth are an example of which type of source?
• What term describes energy resources that include Solar and Wind?
• In Canada, which province is primarily French-speaking?
• Which type of country is completely surrounded by land with no access to the sea?
• Which of the following is listed as a push factor for migration?
• Which region is most associated with frequent tornado activity?
• Which continent is home to Canada?
• Which term refers to a section or region of a city or county where voters decide who will represent them?
• Which energy source uses large windmills to provide power?
• What does the Urban-Rural Ratio describe?
• Which city is Silk Road Trading Route in East Asia?
• Which of the following is not listed as a factor influencing a country's ability to exchange goods in the material?
• Which feature on a map shows the location of natural resources in an area?
• Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
• Life expectancy is defined as:
• Which of the following best captures the effects of comparative advantage on international trade?
• Why is Singapore listed as a situation city?
• Which country is a classic example of proximity to the Panama Canal?
• Globalization is defined as which of the following?
• The Prime Meridian is defined as which of the following?
• Which economic alliance aims to reduce trade barriers among Southeast Asian nations?
• Which climate region is characteristic of low latitudes with hot, wet weather year-round?
• Which territory is being disputed between Pakistani Muslims and Indian Hindus?
• Which set lists the four primary compass directions?
• How does altitude influence climate?
• Which term describes the spread of a city into surrounding rural areas, often resulting in the loss of farmland?
• Which term is the general category for trees and other plant life that grow in an area?
• Which statement best describes the Secondary Sector?
• Where are Russia's resources located that make them not profitable to develop?
• Which continent is known for the Sahara Desert?
• Which country is used as an example of access to larger markets?
• Which city is on the Trans-Saharan Trading Route?
• Which alliance is a political and military alliance between Canada, the U.S., and Western Europe for defense, with the slogan 'An attack against one, is an attack against all'?
• What process is causing the Sahara to expand?
• The Low Countries refers to which region in Europe?
• Which organization is primarily a political and military alliance for defense?
• Monsoons primarily affect which region by bringing heavy rainfall in the summer?
• Investment is the money needed to start a business, usually in the form of loans. Which term is this?
• Which statement best describes the level of economic development in developing countries?
• Which city is listed as an example of a city whose functions have changed over time and is specifically noted for moving its capital?
• Which climate region is considered a High Latitude Climate Region?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an influence of urban areas on their regions and countries?
• Eyewitness observations about the Earth (letters, diaries, speeches, and interviews) are an example of which type of source?
• Which term describes the people who supply labor or services in an economy?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a Middle Latitude climate region?
• What is the Primary Sector?
• Tools, machines, and technologies that help produce a good or service are collectively called what?
• Infrastructure is the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise (e.g., roads, schools, energy grids). Which term matches this definition?
• Which tropical cyclone forms over the Atlantic Ocean?
• Why are cities ideal sites for central trade centers?
• What term describes the relative location of a city?
• How many nations are in the Commonwealth?
• What is one of the primary goals of the African Union?
• What term describes the congestion caused by too many cars on roads?
• Which statement is true about the Tropics?
• Where are corporate decisions for a company typically made in urban areas?
• Which of the following is a type of religious building?
• Which term describes an area designated for voters to cast ballots to elect representatives?
• Which term refers to ornate Christian churches found in Europe, such as Notre Dame?
• Which description matches a tornado?
• Which city is described as a hilltop site, offering a military advantage from high ground?
• The Great Plains are best described as which landscape?
• Which energy resource creates dangerous toxic waste if not stored properly?
• Which condition is commonly associated with underdeveloped infrastructure?
• What term describes the point on a river where water begins to flow rapidly downhill, often marked by rocks and rapids?
• What is the name of the cultural region that spans North Africa and Southwestern Asia?
• Which map type highlights a single theme or dataset, such as population or resources?
• Which climate type shows variation in temperature and precipitation with latitude and elevation?
• Which city is located on the Trans-Saharan Trading Route and is famous for its trade?
• Why does Japan have limited natural resources?
• In Southeastern Europe, which region is known for ethnic conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Muslims?
• Which map shows long-term patterns of weather like how much precipitation areas receive or how hot or cold places can be?
• Which term best describes a person who is fleeing conflict or persecution from their homeland?
• Which set lists the four cardinal directions?
• Which of the following is a pull factor that reflects opportunities such as jobs and education?
• What term describes a system for producing and distributing goods and services to fulfill people's wants?
• Which statement best describes the relative accuracy of maps from Columbus's time compared to today?
• Which city is associated with the concept 'Sites Where Rivers Narrow'?
• Which urban influence describes cities as meeting points of highways, rail tracks, airports, power grids, and radio stations?
• Which map shows the main types of businesses and industry in an area?
• Which term describes the average economic output per person in a country?
• Which region is known as the French-speaking area of Canada?
• A drawing that shows or explains something, usually includes labels and captions is called a?
• The left side of the population pyramid represents which group?
• Which map shows the kinds of trees and plants that grow in an area?
• Which climate is hot and dry all year with very little rain?
• Which projection is commonly used by airline pilots due to its circle routes?
• Which Low Latitude Climate Region is typically very dry with little rainfall?
• Which city grew up along the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
• Which trees produce seeds in cones and have needle-shaped leaves?
• Which map would you use to see the average annual precipitation in a region?
• Which map shows physical features and natural parts of the Earth's surface like mountains, plains, plateaus and bodies of water?
• What contributed to modern maps becoming far more accurate?
• Which statement best reflects the concept of comparative advantage as it relates to trade?
• Which structure is a holy Christian site in Jerusalem?
• In developed countries, the population age distribution tends to be what shape?
• In developed countries, water, oil, and natural gas are abundant and accessible.
• Hindus and Muslims rage in conflicts over Kashmir in which region?
• What is the Peace Corps?
• Which statement best describes Cote d'Ivoire's economy?
• In Latin America, the primary language is Spanish in most countries, with which exception?
• Which international organization was created after World War II to prevent future world wars and protect human rights?
• Which term describes land that is fertile and suitable for farming?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an indicator of economic development?
• What does Temperature describe?
• Which vegetation category refers to woodlands comprised of coniferous and deciduous trees, common in middle latitudes?
• Which term describes a smaller community that is part of a town or city where residents know each other by name?
• Which city is a pilgrimage point where Muslims are expected to perform the hajj at the Kaaba?
• Which statement is NOT a characteristic of the Primary Sector?
• Chinatowns are which type of place?
• Physical Regions are defined as regions with what characteristics?
• High latitude climates are cold year-round because these locations never receive intense, direct sunlight.
• Which option best describes the compass rose's purpose?
• Which term refers to any asset used to produce a good or service?
• Korea and Japan are Asian nations with a single ethnicity. Which two countries are described as having a single ethnicity?
• Which country is commonly categorized as part of the developed world?
• Which term describes a landmass surrounded by water on all sides?
• Examples of Human Resources include which of the following?
• In developing countries, major cities are more connected to regions outside their country than within it. Which example illustrates this pattern?
• Which economic alliance reduces trade barriers between Mexico, Canada, and the United States?
• What is the trend of population growth in developing countries?
• Which climate is hot, rainy summers and mild winters with some rain?
• Map distortion is best described as
• Which city is the capital of England and home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey?
• What term describes the latitude zone located closest to the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?
• Despite being near the same latitude, why is Denver's climate cooler and drier than Richmond, Virginia?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a disadvantage of economic unions?
• Which organization pledges collective defense where an attack on one is an attack on all?
• Which organization focuses on promoting human rights, democracy, and economic development in Africa?
• Which of the following is not a use of mental maps?
• This economic activity requires extensive areas of land, which is why it is the leading cause of deforestation.
• Which city in India is a major Hindu pilgrimage site where Hindus bathe in the Ganges?
• What is Climate?
• What nickname is given to Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, due to its winter conditions?
• What term describes the actual location of a city?
• Which major landmark is located in Paris, France?
• Which statement about proximity to water and climate is correct?
• Which of the following is a coastal or island country?
• In the Middle East, major boundary changes occurred around which years?
• Type of Agriculture in developing countries:
• Which term describes a thick evergreen forest found in areas of heavy rainfall (equatorial areas)?
• What does NAFTA stand for?
• Which region refers to former manufacturing centers and industrial zones that declined as factories closed?
• Which economic activity created the demand for skilled labor, especially in Asia and Silicon Valley?
• Boundary and territorial disputes refer to conflict over which of the following?
• Which resource is believed to exist in Western Sahara besides phosphate and fishing reserves?
• Which term describes a region in the United States that includes from Southern California to Florida and has population growth from the North?
• Which year range reflects the period when Africa's colonial-era borders began to be redrawn due to independence movements?
• Which is the largest continent by land area?
• What happened to the world map after the discovery of the Americas?
• Which city is listed as a Fall Line site?
• Which statement best captures the logic of trade in terms of importing and exporting?
• Which city is on the Seine River and has Notre Dame Cathedral on the island?
• Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of religious building?
• Which continent is the second-largest by land area?
• What term means the exchange of goods and services between people, communities, or countries?
• Which period saw boundaries change in Europe as a result of the Balkan conflict and the dissolution of Yugoslavia?
• Which city grew up along the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad on the West Coast?
• Cultural Regions are defined as?
• Which statement best reflects lack of reliable electricity in a country?
• Which of the following is a direct method of gathering geographic data?
• Which country has Portuguese as its spoken language?
• Which influence is described as Diversity, Leading to Creativity in the Arts?
• Which term describes the separation of residents with different income levels into distinct areas within a city?
• Which city is island site because Notre Dame Cathedral sits on an island in the Seine?
• Literacy rate in developing countries is typically:
• Which of the following is listed as a perspective of place names?
• The holiest mosque for the Islamic faith is located in which city?
• How can economic interdependence be depicted?
• What is a harbor site?
• Which region experienced boundary changes as a result of World War I and the invasions by Hitler's Germany?
• Tropical Wet and Dry climate features which of the following?
• Which factor is a driver of economic activity?
• Service centers provide access to which combination of urban services?
• Which statement best describes the level of economic development in developed countries?
• Which of the following is an example of well-developed infrastructure?
• What happened to African boundaries in the 1990s?
• Type of Agriculture in developed countries:
• Cyprus is a Mediterranean island experiencing an ethnic conflict between Greeks and Turks. Which island is this?
• Which of the following is an example of a Wheat Belt region?
• The Law of the Sea is best described as what?
• Which factor affects types of natural vegetation?
• Which city served as a supply station for ships?
• The Middle Latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere lie between which two lines?
• Which city is listed as an Oasis Site along with Siwa?
• Which building houses Buddhist worship?
• Which term refers to workers or jobs that require training to become an expert and result in higher wages?
• Which factor contributes to high literacy rates in developed countries?
• Climate Zones are defined as regions with long-term weather patterns based on which factors?
• What is the mnemonic provided to remember the meaning of commercial?
• Which factor is commonly used to differentiate developed from developing nations?
• Which phrase describes problems associated with the clean energy resources of solar and wind?
• Which country is described as having a melting pot society with multiple ethnicities united in one country?
• Which type of map shows where people live, usually determined by climate and physical geography?
• Which indicator measures how long people live on average?
• Which continent has the Sahara Desert?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a natural hazard that pushes people to move?
• A region in geographic study is defined as
• Which term refers to land fertile for growing crops?
• Which continent is located primarily in the Western Hemisphere and north of the equator?
• What is a Cathedral?
• Which pair correctly contrasts renewable and nonrenewable resources?
• What is the role of ocean currents in climate?
• The conflict between the Hutus and Tutsis is associated with migration pressures in which region?
• Which urban issue is caused by factories and cars burning fossil fuels, leading to poorer air quality?
• Which statement best defines compatible land uses?
• Which city is described as commanding the Bosporous Strait and the land bridge to Europe?
• OPEC created in 1960 controls production and sale of petroleum among member countries.
• Incompatible means what?
• Which of the following is a push factor for migration?
• Which urban function is described as the place where business is conducted in cities because it is a centralized location for the exchange of goods?
• Which term describes a tax on imported goods intended to encourage consumption of domestic products?
• Which term best describes materials that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as minerals and water?
• Which political organization is made up of countries from the Western Hemisphere and works for peace and democracy?
• Which climate is warm all year with dry summers and short, rainy winters?
• Which term describes the overall position of a place relative to others and is often aided by a compass rose?
• What does the Tertiary Sector include?
• Which climate is typical of Vancouver, Canada, with warm summers and cool winters?
• Former Yugoslavia region of ethnic tensions among Albanians, Bosnians, Croats, and Serbs in the Balkans.
• A person providing labor or a service, including skill and ability levels, is called what?
• Which European dwelling from the Middle Ages was built as a fortress?
• Which term names a region with very low rainfall where vegetation is sparse?
• What term describes towns that once served a purpose but are now uninhabited due to resource depletion or environmental changes?
• Which climate has warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters?
• Boundary changes notably occurred after the dissolution of which political entity?
• Which country is cited as an example for having access to a canal that affects shipping routes?
• What contributes to higher life expectancy in developed countries?
• What does a Population Density Map illustrate?
• Which description best captures the evolution of European boundaries?
• Which of the following is a pull factor that attracts immigrants?
• Which climate region is also found in the Middle Latitudes?
• Which is an ocean?
• Which statement about latitude coordinates is true?
• Which Central Asian dwelling is made of animal bones and skins to allow nomadic herders to move with their cattle?
• Which map shows where language is spoken?
• What does GIS stand for?
• Which of the following is a push factor influencing emigration?
• Lines that run north-south and are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian are called what?
• What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measure?
• Which disputed territory located in the desert of North Africa is claimed by Morocco but seeks independence?
• What is GIS?
• Which statement best defines ethnicity?
• Which term describes a tropical cyclone found in the Western Pacific Ocean?
• Which statement best describes a Resource Map?
• The Kremlin is the seat of government in which city?
• The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?
• Which city is important for maritime trade and is an island site?
• Which of the following is NOT a pull factor for migration?
• What is the body of water that lies between the Korean Peninsula and the archipelago nation of Japan called?
• Which is a reason why countries engage in trade?
• Which urban function involves managing a city's infrastructure and providing services such as trash collection and public transportation?
• The tropical grassland region found in Africa's Sahel is called what?
• Which urban issue is described as developing cities' struggle to provide basic services such as clean water, sewage disposal, electricity, schools, and clinics?
• Which statement best reflects the advantage of greater influence on world markets due to economic unions?
• What is the international name for the body of water between Korea and Japan?
• Which description best defines a multinational corporation?
• Why do many people in the developing world migrate to cities?
• Latin America is a language region spanning which area?
• Which organization is a political and military alliance formed for defense by Canada, the U.S., and Western Europe?
• Which map shows elevation using curvy lines?
• Which oasis city is located along the trans-Saharan trade route?
• Which is a fossil fuel?
• Which city is a sacred heritage site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
• Which of the following is an example of diffusion of U.S. culture to other regions?
• Which of the following is not a description of a mental map use?
• Which influence attracts people to cities for job opportunities and services?
• The 38th parallel is significant in which region?
• Infrastructure is defined as which of the following?
• Which term represents the skills and abilities needed to own your own business?
• Which region is listed as developing world?
• Which resource is nonrenewable and vital to transportation, but burning it causes acid rain pollution?
• Which map shows where different ethnic groups live?
• Which geographic data tool stores, analyzes, and displays geographic data to improve map accuracy?
• Which statement best defines Developed Countries?
• What is the official name of the region we culturally refer to as The Middle East?
• Economic Activity describes which concept?
• Which is the smallest continent by land area?
• Why do geographers organize the world into regions?
• The White House is the residence of the U.S. President in which city?
• Which Southeastern European peninsula has been the site of ethnic conflicts among Serbs, Croats, and Muslims?
• Which region is described as the sunny, warm area of the United States from Southern California to Florida?
• Which term is NOT an associated name for the island off the coast of mainland China that has had a long naming history since 1949?
• Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring heavy rainfall during the summer to which region?
• What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
• Which economic activity is most associated with clearing large areas of forest for farmland?
• Which natural hazard is described as lava creating new land?
• Which country is described as an equatorial archipelago in Southeast Asia dealing with conflicts among several ethnic groups and many languages?
• Which term describes workers or jobs that don't require much training and result in lower wages?
• How does latitude influence climate?
• Why is being landlocked economically challenging?
• Which statement best describes NAFTA?
• In developed countries, the urban-rural ratio is characterized by which tendency?
• Which technology created a demand for coal?
• Which building is used for Jewish worship?
• Temples are Buddhist places of worship found in Southeast Asia. Choose the correct term?
• Which term describes a political unit that is larger than a county and can contain cities and towns?
• Which religion is the major religion of the Middle East and Indonesia?
• Which factor is identified as a cause of conflicts in the material?
• Which item is included as part of well-developed infrastructure?
• Low Latitudes (Tropic Zone) are located between which lines?
• Which city is the capital of England?
• Which period saw boundary changes in Europe due to World War I and the invasions by Hitler's Germany?
• Which country is NOT listed as an OPEC member in the material?
• Which season's winds bring heavy rainfall to South Asia by blowing from the Indian Ocean?
• Which of the following is an example of the developing world regions?
• Which dwelling is commonly a chalet in Switzerland?
• Which map type shows the location of natural resources in an area?
• The Kashmir conflict began after independence in 1947 from which country?
• Which factor contributes to low infant mortality in developed countries?
• Which factor affects transportation, population distribution and the location of cities?
• The Lincoln Memorial is a monument dedicated to the President who ended slavery in America. In which city is it located?
• Which statement best describes the three main resource categories used in geography?
• Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
• NAFTA reduces trade barriers among which countries?
• In mountainous regions, which side tends to be wetter?
• What is the trend of population growth in developed countries?
• In developing countries, how do natural resources influence economic activity?
• Which statement describes the NAFTA example related to manufacturing?
• In developing countries, technology and infrastructure are typically...
• Which map shows how many people live in an area (per square mile)?
• After 1948, there were several wars between Israel and Arab neighbors. What happened to Israel's territory as a result?
• A tropical cyclone that forms in the Western Pacific is called what?
• Globalization refers to the increasing amount of interaction and integration on the international scale through the exchange of which elements?
• What term means an agreement to work together?
• The Virginia State Capitol Building is located in which city?
• Which country is famous for having a multicultural melting pot society where multiple ethnicities are united in one country?
• Which statement about the Sahara Desert is true?
• What urban problem results when sewage is not properly treated, harming water quality?
• Which of the following is a chalet in Switzerland?
• What is the effect of agribusiness replacing family farms within a union?
• The Greeks and Turks conflict occurred in which location?
• What does the European Union primarily do?
• Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?
• Which Indian monument is a famous mausoleum?
• Which region’s boundaries changed due to the collapse of a communist nation in the early 1990s?
• Which of the following is commonly affected by climate in agriculture?
• Which naming convention is preferred by some Arab nations for the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula?
• Which map shows the average amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that an area gets each year?
• Educational achievement in developed countries is best described as which of the following?
• Labor Force Characteristics (sectors/levels of economic activity) include which sectors?
• Which structure is located in the Sahara Desert just outside of Cairo, Egypt?
• Which sequence best describes how a country benefits from comparative advantage?
• Before the Suez Canal was built, traders would stop at the southern tip of Africa to refuel. Which city is this?
• Which urban influence is demonstrated when news and entertainment companies locate in cities to reach larger audiences?
• Which organization includes the United Kingdom and former British colonies?
• Example of Subsistence Agriculture:
• Which city sits between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
• The term ethnicity refers to a group of people who share a common identity. Which term describes this concept?
• Which of the following best describes the tertiary sector in developed countries?
• Which climate is typical of Moscow, Russia, with warm summers and cool, snowy winters?
• Which service is Switzerland known for in its international economy profile?
• The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is located in which sea?
• Why do geographers organize the world into regions?
• Which factor is commonly cited as drawing migrants to new countries for better jobs and income?
• Which climate type is characterized by variation in temperature and precipitation with latitude and elevation?
• Which monument is located in India?
• The Francophone World consists of countries where which language is official?
• What describes the concentration of industries leaving peripheral areas behind?
• The Netherlands and Bangladesh are known as Low Countries because?
• The term Compatible means which of the following?
• Which map would best show the main types of businesses and industry in a region?
• Which resource is renewable because it can be replaced?
• The Taiga region is best described as which of the following?
• Which concept helps you measure the distance between two points on a map?
• What term describes someone who comes INTO a country to live?
• Which building is the place of worship for Muslims?
• Which term refers to a group of people who share a common identity?
• What is a typical outcome of international trade for nations?
• Which climate is described as warm summers and cool winters?
• Which is an example of a renewable resource?
• Which sector would include activities like retail and healthcare?
• In developing countries, which sector is typically the main starting point in the economy?
• Which religion is the major religion in India?
• Which term describes a two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth's surface or a portion of it?
• What is the name some Arab nations prefer for the body of water in the Middle East after the rise of Arab nationalism in the 1950s and 1960s?
• During the summer months, this phenomenon brings heavy rainfall to South Asia.
• What tilt angle of Earth's axis is responsible for the seasons in both hemispheres?
• What term describes materials such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain?
• Which statement best describes coastal and island countries?
• Which city marks the point where the St. Lawrence River narrows?
• The Golan Heights dispute is between which two nations?
• What term refers to goods coming INTO a country?
• Field Work involves which activities?
• What is a key point about policy within an economic union?
• What does the term Orientation describe in geography?
• What term is used for maps that concentrate on a single theme such as population or economy?
• Hindus and Muslims are described as a divisive force in which region of South Asia?
• What does Absolute Location refer to?
• Coal is being phased out because of what reasons?
• What is the Antarctica Treaty?
• The internal combustion engine is commonly found in which vehicles?
• The developing world's population pyramid tends to be primarily triangular because of a large youth population. Which option best matches this description?
• Which is listed as a disadvantage of economic unions?
• Which statement best describes weather?
• Which term describes the numbers of years of schooling or training, higher in the developed world than the developing world?
• What does it mean for a country to be landlocked?
• What is a major environmental problem associated with burning petroleum?
• Which Mediterranean island is experiencing an ethnic conflict between the Greeks and Turks?
• Which statement about urban-rural distribution across countries is accurate?
• Equipment is defined as tools, machines, and technologies that help produce a good or service. Which term matches this definition?
• Renewable resources are defined as?
• Subsistence Agriculture is defined as:
• The island off the coast of China that has been known as Formosa is currently called what?
• From which region does the North Atlantic Drift bring warm water to Europe?
• What role does investment capital play in economic activity?
• What term describes a nation or area of land that is politically controlled by one government?
• Which statement about GDP is true?
• Which urban problem is primarily caused by factories and vehicles burning fossil fuels, degrading air quality?
• Which energy resource uses energy from the sun to generate electricity?
• Icecap climate is found in which latitude zone?
• Which dwelling type is described as having thatched roofs in the Pacific Islands?
• What is a Tariff?
• Which city is located where the Bosporus Strait meets the Black Sea and is a harbor site?
• Which country is commonly cited as benefiting from proximity to major water trade routes?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of a physical region?
• Which term describes a three-dimensional model of the Earth?
• Which term is defined as information about the Earth stored on a computer?
• Which of the following job types is commonly associated with outsourcing in the developing world's tertiary sector?
• In developed economies, how do natural resources influence economic activity?
• Which of the following is a push factor for migration?
• Earth's resources are not equally distributed; what does this imply about trade?
• What does a population pyramid primarily display?
• In the example of comparative advantage, why does Japan have lower cost to produce cars?
• Regional Districts are described as managing which of the following functions?
• Tropical Wet climate is characterized by which conditions?
• Which city is the birthplace of Western Civilization and democracy?
• Which of the following is a function of towns and cities?
• Which organization created in 2002 to promote human rights, democracy, and economic development in Africa?
• Which phrase best describes cities as incubators for new ideas and technologies?
• Which harbor city is located on the Nile Delta?
• What is comparative advantage?
• Which of the following is a push factor for leaving a country?
• Which ocean lies between Asia and Australia?
• Which region is listed as a developing world example?
• The Taiwan dispute traces back to which event?
• Which groups are primarily involved in the dispute over the Israel/Palestine/West Bank/Gaza?
• Latitude (Parallels) are lines that run from side to side and measure distances north and south of the equator. These coordinates will always have which indicator?
• ASEAN reduces trade barriers between member countries in Southeast Asia.
• Which disputed territory has been fought over by India and Pakistan since 1947?
• Which site is the holiest Muslim site in Jerusalem?
• Which of these is the smallest continent by land area?
• In developing countries, the urban-rural ratio is characterized by which tendency?
• Dwellings are homes where people live. Which term best describes this concept?
• The money needed to start a business, usually in the form of loans, is called what?
• Angkor Wat is a famous Buddhist temple located in which country?
• Which map shows where people live, usually determined by climate and physical geography?
• What is the relationship between technology and development level?
• Which city is a major maritime trade hub and is known for island geography?
• Which statement best describes a commercial agriculture system?
• What does the term Francophone world refer to?
• Commercial Agriculture is defined as:
• Which political organization comprises more than 20 Arab nations and was created after World War II?
• Which organization is a European economic and political union that reduces trade barriers among member countries?
• Which site is revered as a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem?
• What is a Rain Forest?
• In developed countries, how does a more skilled and educated workforce affect economic activity?
• What latitude marks the boundary into the polar zones?
• A 3-D model of the Earth to scale is called a?
• Tropic of Capricorn is located at which latitude?
• Which term describes large-scale farming of crops to be sold?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a capital resource?
• Which of the following are intermediate directions?
• Which term is used as a mnemonic device to help remember the frozen woodland Taiga?
• Which city is on the Nile Delta and described as a harbor site?
• Which energy source uses panels to collect energy from the sun?
• Which term describes the assets such as money, buildings, and machines used to produce goods or services?
• Which two countries have the world's largest economies and are major players in the global economy?
• Which region is geographically North Africa and Southwest Asia and is sometimes called The Arab World?
• Which projection shows true direction but distorts size at the poles?
• Which statement about literacy rates is generally true?
• How do winds influence climate?
• Which dwelling is a Central Asian nomadic home also known as a yurt?
• Compatible land uses include which combination?
• Which statement describes the relationship between economic development and quality of life?
• In developed countries, which labor sector is typically the most dominant?
• Which of the following is a service industry?
• Which service is Switzerland known for in its economic profile?
• Why is Ireland nicknamed The Emerald Isle?
• Longitude lines are best described as lines that run north-south and are measured East and West of the Prime Meridian.
• Which of the following is a push factor?
• What term describes photographic images of Earth's surface taken from the air/plane?
• Which city is listed as Silk Road site for East Asia?
• What is the Infant Mortality Rate defined as?
• Which factor is characterized by the right to vote for political leaders?
• Which city started as a colonial trading port and grew into a global financial center?
• Which side of the population pyramid represents male population?
• Pagodas are associated with which belief system?
• What is Precipitation?
• What does 'more efficient industries' mean in economic unions?
• Which statement best describes access to natural, human, and capital resources within an economic union?
• Which climate type is found on the Italian Peninsula, with warm temperatures and dry summers?
• Which dwelling is associated with tiled roofs in the Mediterranean region?
• Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
• Which economic alliance reduces trade barriers between European countries?
• Which factor is listed as a reason for political divisions in Africa?
• A Population Distribution Map is primarily used to show what?
• Which dwelling is a Pacific Islands structure made from island grasses and branches?
• Which climate is typical of the Gulf Coastal Plain, with hot, rainy summers and mild winters?
• Which statement describes reasons why countries engage in trade?
• Which urban influence defines cities as meeting points of transportation networks and communication systems?
• The Prime Meridian runs through which city?
• Buddhism is the major religion of Southeast and East Asia.
• In a population pyramid, what does the X-axis represent?
• Which climate has very cold winters, cold summers, and little rain or snow?
• The Wheat Belts refer to what kind of region?
• Which region is described as the Spanish-speaking portion of Latin America?
• Which factor is a classic push factor related to employment?
• Which statement describes the Robinson projection?
• Before 1948, in the Middle East, which statement about Israel is accurate?
• Which climate has hot, dry summers and cool, dry winters?
• Which city grew up along the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad in the Great Plains?
• The island formerly known as Formosa is now called what?
• Regional Districts include functions such as waste disposal, conservation districts, planning districts, and zip code zones. What term describes these kinds of districts?
• Which of the following is a source used to support geographic inquiry?
• In developed countries, life expectancy is between:
• Cities are locations where people can receive services like shopping, restaurants, and banking. What term describes these centers?
• Which projection maintains overall shapes and relative positions without extreme distortion?
• Which statement best summarizes Russia's natural resource situation?
• Which holy site is sacred to Muslims in Jerusalem?
• The city that is home to the Parthenon and is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization is:
• Which dwelling is described as a Swiss timber dwelling with peaked roofs to shed snow?
• Which economic agreement includes the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
• How do transportation and communication networks influence economic activity?
• Which statement best describes the map concept of Scale?
• A map is best described as?
• The term 'Situation' refers to which concept?
• Which of the following is an example of cultural interaction that involves immigrants bringing traditions to the United States?
• Which ancient city is traditionally built on seven hills surrounding the city?
• Nonrenewable resources are described as?
• Burundi and Rwanda are known for ethnic conflict between Hutus and Tutsis. Which two countries experienced this conflict?
• Which country is noted for a long-running civil war in Northern Africa involving an Islamic government and rebels?
• Which factor describes economic reasons that attract people to a place?
• Which biome is a region with too little rainfall to support much plant life (the Sahara)?
• Which city is claimed as holy by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
• What is OPEC?
• Infrastructure is defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
• Which region experienced ethnic conflict among Albanians, Bosnians, Croats, and Serbs on the Balkan Peninsula?
• The demand for which energy resource has led to deforestation?
• Which European country located in the Alps has multiple languages due to borders with neighboring countries?
• Which city grew along the Transcontinental Railroad on the West Coast?
• Which statements describe the United States economy?
• Which factor describes the opportunity to own a business or find employment?
• Which language is considered the international language?
• Which urban feature is described as the place of learning due to meeting points of new ideas?
• Which region has had historical conflicts between Catholics and Protestants?
• Which is an example of a Wheat Belt region?
• Which climate region is typically found in high latitudes?
• Which of the following is an example of well-developed infrastructure?
• What term describes the tropical cyclone found in the Western Pacific Ocean?
• Which statement best describes nonrenewable resources?
• Which ocean lies between North America and Europe?
• Which description matches a High Population Density Map?
• Which of the following cities is an Oasis Site?
• What does membership in political and economic alliances like the European Union and NAFTA primarily provide access to?
• Which city is known as the 'Three Rivers City' because the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers meet there?
• Which set correctly lists the three main categories of resources in geography?
• Which statement best describes life expectancy in developing countries?
• Incompatible land uses refers to which pairing?
• Goods EXITING a country are called...
• Which country is the site of a long-running civil war in Northern Africa between an Islamic government and rebels?
• Which climate region is typically associated with mild temperatures and rain year-round, with a maritime influence?
• Which city lies at the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile?
• Infant mortality in developed countries is typically:
• Which economic and political alliance is comprised of Southeast Asian nations?
• Which situation is an example of a push factor due to political or social conflict?
• Which city is part of the Francophone world with bilingual signs in French and English?
• Which statement best describes the level of economic development in developed countries?
• Which religion is one of the most popular in the world and spread by Europeans during the age of exploration?
• What term describes strong feelings of national identity and the desire for independence?
• Tornadoes are best described as which of the following?
• Which category describes countries with greater access to seas and cheaper transport of goods?
• Which country is geographically near the Suez Canal?
• Which map shows the kinds of trees and plants that grow in an area?
• Which term refers to pictures of the Earth taken from space?
• Which map shows boundary lines and borders between states and countries, and also shows important cities like capitals?
• Among the Middle Latitude climate regions, which one is also found in the Low Latitudes?
• Which is the largest ocean?
• Overpopulation is a push factor because it leads to...
• Which statement describes an advantage of economic unions?
• Which climate features cold, snowy winters and cool rainy summers?
• Cities project the values and history of their region through Monuments and Symbols. This describes which influence?
• Which statement describes the typical order of labor sectors in developing countries?
• Which organization is the economic and political union of Europe?
• Monsoon Asia is an example of which climate type?
• Which of the following is NOT a clean renewable energy resource?
• Which set of rivers meet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
• Which of the following is listed as a reason for political divisions?
• Which statement best describes the effect of the North Atlantic Drift on western Europe?
• Literacy rate in developed countries is typically:
• Which map would you use to identify political boundaries and major cities such as capitals?
• Which of the following is an example of how urban diversity fosters creativity in the arts?
• Which site is considered the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca?
• Which urban function focuses on protecting residents from crime and terrorism?
• Which site in Jerusalem is associated with Islam?
• Which Low Latitude Climate Region experiences distinct wet and dry seasons?
• Which building is the place of worship for Christians?
• Which region’s boundaries changed when a communist nation collapsed in the early 1990s, leading to many independent countries?
• What is the latitude of the Equator?
• Which technology found in cars and trucks created a demand for petroleum products?
• Which statement best reflects the impact of industry concentration on peripheral areas?
• What does the North Atlantic Drift do for Ireland?
• Which country is described as an oil supplier due to OPEC membership in the provided example?
• What is an Oasis Site?
• Which term is defined as any asset used to produce a good or service?
• Which waterway linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic and contributed to New York City's growth in trade?
• In mountainous regions, which side typically receives more precipitation?
• Which sector converts raw materials into finished products?
• Which of the following is an indicator of economic development specifically related to the labor force?
• The Hutus and Tutsis conflict occurred in which part of Africa?
• Since 1990 boundaries changed after the Cold War ended, with East and West Germany reunified and Yugoslavia dissolved.
• Which of the following is listed as a pull factor?
• Which of the following is a sign of underdeveloped infrastructure?
• What is the Taiga?
• GDP per capita is defined as?
• Which map shows where different languages are spoken?
• Which holy site is sacred to Jews in Jerusalem?
• NAFTA reduces trade barriers among which countries?
• Infant mortality rate in developing countries is higher because of:
• Which climate region is described as Mediterranean (dry summer subtropical)?
• Which city is identified as Silk Road Trading Route in Central Asia?
• The term Wheat Belts refers to which description?
• Which type of activity does not require a lot of land, especially compared to agriculture?
• In a population pyramid, what does the Y-axis represent?
• Literacy rate is defined as what?
• Which of the following is an indicator used to gauge standards of living and quality of life?
• Which option is an example of urban diversity fueling artistic expression, based on the examples provided?
• Cultural Differences describe conflicts over which aspects?
• Which statement describes the popularization of other cultural traditions in the United States?
• Which territory is described as having four different place names and a long-running Middle East dispute?
• Which term best describes a map created from memory by someone familiar with the area?
• Which statement accurately describes the Himalayas' influence on rainfall in nearby regions?
• In developing countries, subsistence agriculture is primarily growing food for:
• Which statement about OPEC is true?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of well-developed infrastructure in developed countries?
• Pittsburgh's evolution included an early function connected to defense, followed by a steel manufacturing phase, and later a shift to diverse services. What is the late phase described?
• Which term represents the skills and abilities needed to lead other workers?
• Which influence describes how city diversity leads to creativity in the arts?
• Which term describes a tropical cyclone that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean?
• India and Pakistan gained independence from which country in 1947?
• Which region experienced boundary changes from 1946-1989 due to division between East and West?
• Information about the Earth stored on a computer is called?
• Which city is cited as the origin of Brazil's capital before it was moved to Brasilia?
• Which city is identified as an island site in East Asia and an important trading and financial center?
• The Taiga is located in which broad area?
• Which of the following is an example of diffusion of U.S. culture to other regions?
• Which is NOT an example of renewable resources?
• Judaism is the official religion of which country?
• Which two groups are the major branches of Islam?
• Which are examples of nonrenewable resources?
• Which monsoon is associated with dry winds that dry out the land as they move across the subcontinent after reaching the Himalayan Mountains?
• In the example of Great Britain and Germany, which specialization occurs due to EU membership?
• Which island site in East Asia is an important trading and financial center?
• Most OPEC member nations are located in which region?
• Which hazard is defined as a shortage of food in an area?
• Kurdistan refers to which region?
• Which of the following is an economic union?
• Which biome is typical of northern regions and includes both coniferous and some deciduous trees?
• Which city is categorized as both harbor site and situation city due to its control of a strait?
• Which region stretches across the southern and western United States and has grown due to warmer climate and jobs?
• The Amazon Rain Forest is an example of which climate type?
• Which term is used to describe the region that includes North Africa and Southwest Asia and is associated with the Arabic language?
• What are multinational corporations?
• Which city is associated with a progression in trade patterns culminating in worldwide trade and finances?
• Which site is a significant Jewish holy site located in Jerusalem?
• Geographic inquiry involves
• What do lines of latitude measure?
• Which European country in the Alps has multiple languages French, German, and Italian?
• Which city was the easternmost train stop on the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
• Which statement best describes the impact of access to communication networks on development?
• Which holy site is sacred to Christians in Jerusalem?
• Per Capita is a Latin term meaning?
• Which of the following is a Low Latitude Climate Region?
• Which country has French and English as official languages?
• Tropic of Cancer is located at which latitude?
• Which factor describes the desire to live near people who share your background?
• Which factor is commonly used to classify countries by development level?
• Which issue is a direct result of increased automobile travel that makes roads crowded and wastes time and money?
• Which term describes a thick evergreen forest in areas of heavy rainfall near the equator?
• Which of the following is an example of a landlocked country?
• Which natural hazard is specifically linked to shifting plate tectonics?
• What is the compass rose on a map?
• Sprawl refers to the conversion of agricultural land to urban and suburban uses, especially in which region?
• Which influence describes cities as centers of learning due to meeting places of new ideas?
• Which term refers to a tropical grassland with shrubs and few trees typical of the Sahel?
• Which country is given as an example of proximity to major shipping lanes?
• Which activity is a classic example of tertiary economic activity?
• OPEC member nations include which of the following?
• Which urban problem is most directly associated with polluted water when sewage treatment is inadequate?
• Which term describes someone fleeing their homeland to avoid conflict or persecution?
• Angkor Wat is a Buddhist temple located in which country?
• Which city is located where the Bosporus Strait meets the Black Sea and categorized as a harbor site?
• Which climatic element explains why higher elevations are cooler and drier?
• Which term describes the climate pattern of regions at low latitudes with distinct wet and dry seasons?
• What does a climograph illustrate?
• Which term refers to a frozen woodland commonly associated with Siberia?
• Which of the following is a landlocked country?
• Which region's territory is disputed between Pakistani Muslims and Indian Hindus?
• Which sector sells finished goods and provides services?
• Which trees are broad-leaf and lose their leaves seasonally?
• Which factor most commonly drives a country to specialize in particular industries for trade?
• Which term is used for units of local government charged with operating the school system for an area?
• Which term describes maps that focus on a single theme or a specific set of information about geography?
• Which city is described as the longest inhabited city in the world in the Oasis Site context?
• What are the two major denominations of Islam?
• Educational achievement in developing countries is typically...
• What is an advantage of joining an economic union?
• Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?
• The polar projection is characterized by
• Two types of natural resources?
• Which term best describes woodlands comprised of trees in temperate regions?
• Which region is also known as the Arab World and is linked by the Arabic language?
• Relative location is defined as
• Which of the following is an example of primary economic activity?
• Which ocean is located to the east of Africa?
• Which city had an early defense function and later evolved into a steel manufacturing center, followed by diverse services?
• What urban feature describes neighborhoods around a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple that provide a sense of community?
• The Mercator projection is characterized by
• Which map shows where different groups of people live?
• In developing countries, the population age distribution tends to have which characteristic?
• What is a natural resource?
• Which factor is most clearly linked to weak infrastructure in many developing nations?
• Why do nations trade?
• Which organization is focused on petroleum production and exporting?
• Jerusalem is a religious heritage site claimed by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
• What term describes the tropical cyclone found in the Atlantic Ocean?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of international cooperation?
• Which city is an island site in Southeast Asia and great for maritime trade?
• The Tropic of Capricorn is located at which latitude?
• The Statue of Liberty is located in which city?
• Which side represents female population?
• Which biome is described as a Frozen Forest found in Siberia?
• What name do Koreans use for the body of water that lies between the Korean Peninsula and Japan?
• Longitude coordinates are always accompanied by which directional indicators?
• What is a confluence?
• Which term specifically describes the growth of cities into surrounding rural areas, including farmland conversion?
• The Western Sahara–Morocco dispute involves which resources?
• Which climate has very cold all year with permanent ice and snow?
• Factories are located near cities because it is easier to transport goods to trading locations if they are nearby. Which type of urban center does this describe?
• Which statement best contrasts Developed Countries with Developing Countries?
• Economic Interdependence is best described as...
• Which urban issue is characterized by the constant sounds of traffic, construction, airplanes, and nightlife?