Quiz 1b - Geography

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The following is a quiz with Regents Geography based questions. The term geography can be associated with the physical world (mountains, oceans, rivers, deserts, climate, rain forests, etc) and the effects geography has on location and people.

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1 Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?

Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.

2 Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?

topography
type of climate
elevation
capital cities

3 The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the

development of trade
promotion of cultural diffusion
strengthening of traditional culture
growth of international alliances

4 One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had

borders and elevations that were easy to defend
rich deposits of coal and iron ores
the means for irrigation and transportation
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall

5 In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser’s seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy of

attracting investments from Western banks
supporting the rights of British workers
eliminating criticism of political opponents
establishing national control of vital resources

6 _______________________________________________________________________

  • The east is bordered by the Yellow Sea.
  • The population is concentrated along coast and in the river valleys.
  • Mountains, plateaus, and deserts dominate the western region.

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To which country do all of these geographic statements apply?

England
China
Nicaragua
Philippines

7 One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the

Congo River Basin
Great Rift Valley
Sahara Desert
Arabian Sea

8 The Bantu cleared the land, then fertilized it with ashes. When the land could no longer support their families, the Bantu moved further south. By 1110 B.C., the Bantu had spread their rich culture throughout central and southern Africa.

Which agricultural technique is described in this passage?

irrigation
terrace farming
crop rotation
slash-and-burn

9 How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.
The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula.
The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of’ the Italian peninsula.
The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.

10 Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
it was a religious center for Muslims
its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires

11 Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands. This statement demonstrates that people

develop a common language
organize similar forms of government
adapt their surroundings
prefer to live in isolated areas

12 How did topography and climate affect the history of Africa?

The slave trade declined in western Africa.
Islam spread into southern Africa.
European colonization of central Africa was delayed.
Trade increased between southern and northern Africa.

13 Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is considered

an archipelago
a peninsula
a landlocked nation
an island nation

14 How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?

They built large fishing fleets to feed their populations.
They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes.
They established extensive trade agreements with Europe.
They raised cattle and horses on the pampas

15 In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the

seasonal monsoons
numerous deserts
unnavigable rivers
cold climate