1. Unit 1 - Geography
Review

2. 1. What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico City. A
1. What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico City? A. Intense sunlight B. The high altitude C. Factories and cars D. Cars that produce little or no air pollution

3. 2. Which is a problem associated with deforestation. A
2. Which is a problem associated with deforestation? A. More oxygen is available on the planet B. Poor people earn money from selling tress C. Native people have too much forest for their needs D. There is less forest to produce goods that human needs

4. 3. What problem has been caused by oil production in Venezuela. A
3. What problem has been caused by oil production in Venezuela? A. About 15 percent of US oil comes from Venezuela B. The coast along the Caribbean Sea has been polluted with oil C. Lake Maracaibo has become the largest lake in South America D. Venezuela is more polluted than other south American countries

5. 4. Which metal is mined more in Mexico than anywhere else. A. Iron B
4. Which metal is mined more in Mexico than anywhere else? A. Iron B. Lead C. Silver D. Copper

6. 5. Most people in Venezuela live in what type of area. A. Rural B
5. Most people in Venezuela live in what type of area? A. Rural B. Urban C. Half live in Rural have in Urban D. This information is not being collected

7. 6. What is the major source of income in both Mexico and Venezuela. A
6. What is the major source of income in both Mexico and Venezuela? A. Oil B. Tourism C. Manufactured goods D. Agricultural products

8. 7. How does Brazil location help it trade with other countries. A
7. How does Brazil location help it trade with other countries? A. There are seven major seaports along the Atlantic Coast B. The amazon river allows ships to travel inland to the Andes C. Brazil shares a border with nearly every other South American country D. Brazil is able to purchase from other countries goods that it cannot make on it on

9. 8. What has been the major export for Cuba for the past 200 years. A
8. What has been the major export for Cuba for the past 200 years? A. Fish B. Fruit C. Sugar D. Coffee

10. 9. What are the three main sources of the cultural groups of Latin America and Caribbean? A. African, Mulattoes, Catholics B. African, Native Americas, Europeans C. Native Americas, Mulattoes, Catholics D. African, Europeans, Catholics

11. 10. What are the two primary languages of Latin America. A
10. What are the two primary languages of Latin America? A. English and French B. French and Spanish C. Portuguese and English D. Spanish and Portuguese

12. 11. Which is often an effect of a high literacy rate. A
11. Which is often an effect of a high literacy rate? A. Higher illiteracy rate B. Lower education levels C. A lower standard of living D. A higher standard of living

13. 12. This area is rich in natural resources: A. Great Lakes B
12. This area is rich in natural resources: A. Great Lakes B. Hudson Bay C. Rocky Mountains D. Canadian Shield

14. 13. Canada’s Climate is: A. Warm and dry B. Cold C. Hot and humid D
13. Canada’s Climate is: A. Warm and dry B. Cold C. Hot and humid D. Comfortable year-round

15. 14. Which geophysical area is more important to help business in Central Canada move goods to countries in Europe? A. Canadian Shield B. The Rocky mountains C. The ports on the Pacific Ocean D. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

16. 15. What is a serious environmental concern in Canada. A
15. What is a serious environmental concern in Canada? A. Pollution of the Great Lakes B. Acid Rain C. Waste from mining on the Canadian shield D. All of the above

17. 16. Forest cover about how much land in Canada. A. One-half B
16. Forest cover about how much land in Canada? A. One-half B. One-third C. One-fourth D. Three-fourths

18. 17. The English Channel lies between what two countries. A
17. The English Channel lies between what two countries? A. Great Britain and France B. Great Britain and Italy C. Great Britain and Germany D. Great Britain and Belgium

19. 18. What mountain range forms the boundary between Europe and Asia. A
18. What mountain range forms the boundary between Europe and Asia? A. Alps B. Pyrenees Mountains C. Ural Mountains D. Rocky Mountains

20. 19. What peninsula is occupied by Spain and Portugal. A
19. What peninsula is occupied by Spain and Portugal? A. Italian Peninsula B. Iberian Peninsula C. Scandinavian Peninsula D. Yucatan Peninsula

21. 20. What is one major environmental concern in Germany. A. Acid Rain B
20. What is one major environmental concern in Germany? A. Acid Rain B. Wildfires C. Cold weather D. Destruction of the rainforest

22. 21. The worst nuclear disaster in history occurred here: A
21. The worst nuclear disaster in history occurred here: A. United Kingdom B. France C. Ukraine D. Italy

23. 22. What causes the UK to have an unusually mild climate. A
22. What causes the UK to have an unusually mild climate? A. The Gulf Stream B. The Scottish Highlands C. Snowfall that is not very deep D. The mountains in the South East

24. 23. What natural resources are found in both Russia and the United Kingdom? A. Coal B. Gold C. Forest D. Hydroelectric power

25. 24. What type of languages are French and Italian. A. Slavic B
24. What type of languages are French and Italian? A. Slavic B. Romance C. Germanic D. Latin

26. 25. What religion is growing at the fastest rate. A. Judaism B
25. What religion is growing at the fastest rate? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Hinduism

27. 26. What is the name of the world’s largest reef. A
26. What is the name of the world’s largest reef? A. Great Barrier Reef B. Big Coral Reef C. Giant Tropical Reef D. Oceanic Ridge

28. 27. Which nearby country is most important to Australia for trade. A
27. Which nearby country is most important to Australia for trade? A. China B. United States C. New Zealand D. United Kingdom

29. 28. What religion did most of the Australia’s Irish prisoners practice
28. What religion did most of the Australia’s Irish prisoners practice? A. Baptist B. Anglican C. Presbyterian D. Roman Catholic

30. 29. An Australian natural resource is: A. Coal B. Diamonds C
29. An Australian natural resource is: A. Coal B. Diamonds C. Olive trees D. All of the above

31. 30. Which is true of the literacy rate in Australia. A
30. Which is true of the literacy rate in Australia? A. About one-third of Australians are literate B. Nearly two-thirds of Australians are illiterate C. Nearly all adult Australians can read and write D. Only about half can read and write

32. 31. At which number on the map is the Pacific Ocean. A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D7

33. 32. Which is found near the number “1” on the map. A. Panama Canal B
32. Which is found near the number “1” on the map? A. Panama Canal B. Atacama Desert C. Andes Mnts D. Sierra Madre Mnts. 4 1 3 2

34. 33. Which letter on the map represents Cuba? A. A B. B C. C D. D

35. 34. Which letter on the map represents Bolivia? A. A B. B C. C D. D

36. 35. Which number is closest to the St. Lawrence River? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

37. 36. Which number represents the Atlantic Ocean? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

38. 37. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located in relation to Ayers Rock
37. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located in relation to Ayers Rock? A. Southeast B. Northeast C. South D. Northwest 1 4 2 3

39. 38. Which feature is marked with a”1” on the map. A. Ayers Rock B
38. Which feature is marked with a”1” on the map? A. Ayers Rock B. Coral Sea C. Great Barrier Reef D. Great Victoria Desert 3 4 1 2

40. Explain the importance of reading maps and locating features
Explain the importance of reading maps and locating features. Short answer: 8 – 10 sentences

41. ANSWER KEY
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