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7th Final Review
7th Grade Final Review-tovarj
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did the lives of nomads revolve around? | the seasons |
| How would you describe the communist system of government | Citizens share ownership of all businesses and resources. |
| What is an example of an oligarchy? | monarchy |
| Brazil's Great Escarpment drops into the _____. | Atlantic Ocean |
| What geographic feature separates the two regions of Paraguay? | Paraguay River |
| Define Tyranny | cruel & powerful leadership |
| What South American country has the largest Native American population? | Peru |
| The climate zone at the top of Mexico's mountains is the ______. | tierra fria |
| the altitude zone in Mexico's lowlands is the ______. | tierra caliente |
| which altitude zone ranges from 2,500 to 6,500 feet? | tierra templada |
| What is the population density of Mexico? | 139 people per square mile |
| What is the altitude range for the zone that means "hot land"? | 0-2,500 feet |
| What could explain the rise of empires repeatedly in this location? | The Niger River made the region wealthy by fishing, farming and trade. |
| Which of these explains why civilizations often choose to engage in trade? | Natural resources are unequally distributed around the world. |
| An imaginary circle around the earth, equally distant from the North Pole and South Pole. | Equator |
| What is the physical geography of Caribbean South America? | Rugged mountains, highlands, and plains drained by huge river systems |
| What is true regarding the Panama Canal before it was completed? | ship sailing from New York to San Francisco had to travel nearly 12,000 additional miles |
| A ____________is an area that has at least one characteristic in common. | Region |
| What problems have resulted from Mexico's expanding population? | Increased poverty in the cities |
| A place where people can buy goods from other countries without paying taxes. | Free Trade Zone |
| What is the effect of the geographic area surrounding Costa Rica on its economic activities? | Forrest Industries |
| Which of the following countries is not located in Central America | Brazil |
| Based on their location and climate zone most of the Caribbean islands have a ___________________ climate? | Tropical Savanna |
| The beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share. | Culture |
| What present day countries were included in the 1830 formation of New Granada? | Columbia and Panama |
| A road map is an example of a | Special purpose map |
| Which of the following is an example of absolute location? | 40o N, 90o E |
| In 1960 Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to | Brazila |
| In the United States, we have Capitalism which is another name for a _______________(or free enterprise) economy. | market |
| Which of the Following capital cities is NOT located in the Andes ranges? | Lima |
| The climate in Whitehorse can best be described as ____________. | Tundra |
| The Great Lakes were formed by? | glaciers |
| In a _____ economy, economic decisions are handed down from generation to generation and often come in the form of bartering. | traditional |
| What is the source of the Amazon River? | the Andes ranges |