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Global Studies Final
Semester 1 Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is most likely to be a centrifugal force within the EU in the future? | cultural differences |
| How has the EU promoted economic cooperation across Europe? | It has reduced trade barriers |
| What happens when a member country does not agree with a decision made by the EU government? | The country must carry out the decision anyway. |
| The European Union began with the development of a | common market |
| forces that pull people together | centripetal forces |
| Sometimes countries give up some control of their own affairs to work together on goals they all share. This is a form of | supranational cooperation. |
| Vertical trade is the trading of goods between | lowland and highland areas. |
| The Andes Mountains line the west coast of what continent? | South America. |
| What can settlers in the Amazon basin do to promote sustainable development of the rainforest? | plant crops that grow under the rainforest canopy |
| What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass? | It loses strength. |
| Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land? | storm surge |
| What causes the Coriolis effect? | the rotation of Earth |
| Which of these is the best definition of an El Niño? | a warm ocean current |
| What is the scientific study of climate and weather called? | meteorology |
| Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of | extreme weather |
| What has happened to the traditional Mayan religious beliefs in Guatemala? | They have blended with Catholicism |
| How have Mayan markets adapted to the modern world? | Money has replaced bartering |
| Which type of farmers are most likely to use slash and burn techniques | subsistence farmers |
| How do most Mayan children learn traditional skills such as farming and weaving | from their parents |
| A traditional culture is based mainly on which type of farming or agriculture ? | slash and burn agriculture |
| Which term describes a group that has lived in an area since before it was taken over by outsiders? | indigenous people |
| As Mexico City has grown, it has seen decreases in? | The average family size |
| Which is the most important “pull factor” that draws farm families to Mexico City? | economic opportunity |
| What is the definition of brain drain? | When skilled workers move to other countries |
| What is not a major pull factor drawing people to the United States from other countries? | Persecution |
| major push factors that cause people to leave their home countries | hunger, poverty, violent conflict, persecution |
| Which term best describes people from other countries who enter the United States to start new lives? | immigrants |
| What is not an immediate benefit of recycling | increase in a nation's gross national product |
| Which of these countries leads the world in oil consumption ? | United States |
| What is the main cause of hunger in the world? | poverty |
| What term means the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year? | Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
| The unique flora of Yosemite National Park includes | Sequoia trees |
| What is the main reason in creating national parks? | To preserve special places |
| What kind of information is shown on a topographical map? | landforms and elevation |
| Atlanta has been called “the fastest-spreading human settlement in history.” Where has most of this settlement taken place since the 1990s? | on the rural fringe |
| In 1973, Oregon placed growth boundaries around its urban areas. What was the main purpose of these boundaries? | to stop development of farmland |
| Where is the suburb of a city most likely to be located? | on the urban fringe |
| What is a major concern of people who oppose urban sprawl? | habitat loss |
| The sea lamprey and zebra mussel are part of which of these Great Lakes ecosystem problems? | invasive species |
| What term describes all of the rivers and streams that drain an area? | watershed |
| How were the great lakes created? | Melting Glaciers |
| Ice skating on a frozen canal in winter is an example of how Canadians in Ottawa have | adapted to their environment. |
| An ecumene is a region that is well suited to permanent settlement. Which of these best defines Canada’s ecumene? | the border region |
| What does an economic activity map of a country show? | how its people make a living |
| What are coal, iron, uranium, and petroleum? | natural resources |
| Which term means the pattern of weather over a long period of time? | climate |
| What will you find on a map that shows physical features? | landforms |
| What does a map’s scale compare? | distance on a map with distance on Earth |
| What causes the changing of seasons throughout the year? | the tilt of Earth's axis toward the sun |
| A meridian of longitude is an imaginary line that runs | from the North Pole to the South Pole. |
| What do geographers use to indicate the absolute location of any place on Earth? | a global grid |
| What is geography? | the study of earth and its people |
| How did the cyanide poison spread from the Romanian mine spill? | Through the Danube River watershed |
| Countries with aging populations are likely to face rapidly rising costs in what areas? | Pensions and health care |
| Radiation spilled at Chernobyl spread across international boundaries by winds. This is known as what type of pollution? | Trans-boundary pollution |
| countries in Europe with a replacement rate under 2.0 are probably experiencing what type of growth? | negative population growth |
| A major cause of acid rain is? | The burning of fossil fuels |
| Urban Sprawl concerns many people because it creates? | habitat loss |
| Why did Oregon place boundaries around its urban areas in 1973? | To protect farmland |
| Which country consumes more oil than any other country on earth? | The United States |
| Recycling does not immediately benefit | The reduction of natural resources |
| Which group in Mexico City enjoys the highest standard of living? | The "haves" |
| As Mexico City has grown, It has actually seen a decrease in | average family size |
| Mexico was more rural than urban until the decade of ? | 1960's |
| A traditional culture is based mainly on ? | The ancestor's way of life |
| How do most Mayan children learn traditional ways of life like farming and weaving? | From their parents |
| Studying your reading challenges will improve your chances of passing this final exam? True or False ? | TRUE !!!! |
| WHAT FINAL TEST ARE YOU LOOKING MOST FORWARD TO TAKING AND COMPLETING ? | GLOBAL STUDIES !! |
| What happens when an EU member country does not agree with a decision made by a majority of the EU member countries? | It must follow the decision anyway |
| A European country with a replacement rate under 2.0 is probably experiencing what? | A population that is growing older |
| In general, what population change has occurred in most European countries since the year 2000? | negative growth |
| If Italy has a fertility rate of just over 1 and Nigeria has a fertility rate of more than 5, which country probably has a younger population? | Nigeria |
| A country with an aging population is most likely to experience rapidly rising costs in what? | pensions and healthcare |
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