Cartoons, Graphs, and Visuals for Practice
The Cartoon from August 2011
The Question What is the main idea of this 2004 cartoon? (1) The lack of energy resources in Iran has led to the importation of uranium. (2) A drop in oil production has led to an increased dependence on uranium in Iran. (3) It is questionable whether Iran needs uranium to produce energy. (4) Frequent oil spills in Iran have resulted in its use of uranium-based fuels.
The Answer: (3) It is questionable whether Iran needs uranium to produce energy.
The Cartoon from August 2011
The Question What is the main idea of this 1997 cartoon? (1) South Korea has more mineral resources than North Korea. (2) South Korea has flourished while North Korea is struggling to survive. (3) North Koreans have chosen to separate themselves from the South Koreans. (4) North Korea was devastated by the war with South Korea.
The Answer (2) South Korea has flourished while North Korea is struggling to survive.
The Cartoon From June 2011
The Question Which title best describes the cartoonist’s point of view about globalization? (1) Growing Closer Together (2) The Road to Stability (3) An Economic Miracle (4) An Uncertain Path
The Answer (4) An Uncertain Path
The Map from June 2011
The Question This map illustrates the relationship between (1) Religion and government (2) Ironworking and trans-Saharan trade (3) Humans and environment (4) Monsoons and flooding
The Answer (3) Humans and environment
The Cartoon from January 2011
The Question In this cartoon, which region is represented by the nations that are seeking membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? (1) Latin America (3) Southeast Asia (2) Central Africa (4) Eastern Europe
The Answer (4) Eastern Europe
The Chart from January 2011
The Question Based on the information in this chart, which statement is most accurate? (1) Poland is less globalized than Bangladesh. (2) Switzerland is more globalized than Thailand. (3) Brazilians tend to live longer than Canadians. (4) Pakistanis tend to have shorter lives than Ugandans.
The Answer (2) Switzerland is more globalized than Thailand.
The Cartoon from August 2010
The Question What is the best title for this cartoon? (1) “Breaking Through the Iron Curtain” (2) “Globalization Reaches the Wall” (3) “Separating East from West” (4) “A Road to Cultural Uniqueness”
The Answer (2) “Globalization Reaches the Wall”
The Cartoon from August 2010
The Question Which global issue is depicted in this 1974 cartoon? (1) Overpopulation (2) Space exploration (3) Nuclear proliferation (4) Ethnic tension
The Answer (3) Nuclear proliferation
The Cartoon from August 2010
The Question Which two countries are represented by the characters arguing over the border? (1) The Soviet Union and China (2) North Korea and Great Britain (3) China and Great Britain (4) The Soviet Union and North Korea
The Answer (1) The Soviet Union and China