World Geography Unit 1: Physical Geography
Which of the following features would most likely appear on a physical map? (WG21A) Population density Capital cities Languages spoken Mountain Ranges
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A ship traveling through the Panama Canal could be crossing from the- ( WG9A) Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea Red Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
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Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in an area of the Pacific Ocean called the “Ring of Fire.” Which of the following causes such events? (WH3B) Earth’s rotation on its axis The formation of canyons The movement of tectonic plates A rise in the ocean surface temperature
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Which biome is paired with its correct climatic zone? (WG4C) Heavy rainfall and warm temperatures: Tundra Moderate rainfall and cold temperatures: Desert Little rainfall and warm temperatures: Tropical Rainforest Moderate rainfall and warm to cold temperatures: Deciduous Forest
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Throughout history, people have lived on savannas and mountains, in deserts and rainforests, along river valleys and coastlines, and on islands. What does this great diversity in the areas of human settlement demonstrate? (WG8A) People organize similar forms of government People can adapt to many different physical surroundings People follow similar occupations in very different regions People prefer to live in isolation from each other
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Which is the best example of a perceptual region? (WH9B) Sahara Desert, based on shared physical characteristics Mississippi drainage basin, based on common functions “Old South” of the United States, based on people’s attitudes Ancient Roman Empire, based on its protected political boundaries
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Geographers consider the areas stretching above and below the Sahara Desert as part of the African continent. Some geographers feel the cultures of North Africa are more closely associated with those of the Middle East than with Sub-Saharan Africa. This shows that- (WG9A) Cultural characteristics can be used to define regions Africa was subjected to European imperialism Most Africans would like to emigrate to the Middle East North Africa’s physical features prevented contact with the Middle East
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