Geography 535 – Geography World Affairs

Regions covered in Midterm I: Europe, Former USSR and Middle America. The in-class exam also will be in multiple choice format.

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Geography 213 (GEOG 213-UCAL) Midterm I

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Question 1

Which of the following European country is a non-nation state? (ID-WA1-09)

A	France
B	Denmark
C	Belgium
D	Germany
E	Italy

Question 2

What caused the rapid population growth between 16th to 18th century? (ID-WA1-23)

A	Economic integration facilitated by greater cooperation between nations.
B	Very high social stability of the region.
C	Collapse of the class and caste system after fall of several monarchies.
D	Agricultural advancement due to industrial revolution.
E	Rapid increased in inequalities resulting large population growths in poor regions.

Question 3

Which of the following language is not belong to the Slavic Group? (ID-WA1-13)

A	Ukrainian
B	Romanian
C	Russian
D	Polish
E	Czech

Question 3 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 4

What is the most important factor that influenced the industrial revolution in Europe? (ID-WA1-03)

A	Volatile political and economic climate.
B	Abundance of natural resources.
C	Waterways and ocean shipping routes.
D	Extremely low population growth.
E	Favorable climate for the population growth.

Question 5

The Russia rapidly expanded into Central Asia, (ID-WA1-42)

A	during the early 1900s.
B	in the middle of the 1800s.
C	during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century.
D	during the early 1700s with Peter the Great
E	after the Bolshevik Revolution.

Question 6

Which of the following Middle American country has the greatest African influence? (ID-WA1-61)

A	Costa Rica
B	Jamaica
C	Cuba
D	El Salvador
E	Guatemala

Question 7

What is Benelux union? (ID-WA1-20)

A	It is a military union between Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.
B	It is an economic union between Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
C	It is a economic union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.
D	It is the term given to describe the first three nations to join the European Union (EU).
E	It is a military union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.

Question 8

The industrial revolution and its benefits did not reach the continental Europe immediately from Britain because... (ID-WA1-21)

A	Political divisions between major players such as Germany and Russia
B	Britain blocked access to waterways
C	World War I and II
D	Napoleonic Wars
E	Lack of natural resources in continental Europe

Question 9

Who was pioneering in the establishment of Odessa as a commercial port in Russia? (ID-WA1-35)

A	Catherine the Great
B	Ivan IV the Great
C	Ivan I the Great
D	Ivan III the Great
E	Peter the Great

Question 10

What was the key event that eventually lead or facilitated the fall of Russian Empire? (ID-WA1-36)

A	Fall of the French kingdom
B	Fall of Roman Empire
C	Expansion of the Ottoman Empire
D	World War II
E	World War I

Question 11

Island of Hispaniola is divided between which two countries? (ID-WA1-63)

A	Cuba and Puerto Rico
B	Antigua and Barbuda
C	Trinidad and Tobago
D	Haiti and the Dominican Republic
E	Cuba and the Dominican Republic

Question 12

Where does the only year-round ice-free Arctic coast in Russia located? (ID-WA1-64)

A	Near St. Petersburg
B	Northwestern European Russia (Kola Peninsula)
C	East closer to the border with China
D	Northern Siberia
E	The Far East close to the international date line

Question 13

Which of the the following statement is true about the regional approach? (ID-WA1-02)

A	The specific socio-ethnic background is irrelevant in this approach.
B	Political unity can be used as a method to separate one section from another.
C	The geographic location is irrelevant in this approach.
D	The type of economy can be used to separate one section from another.
E	North and South America is considered as one section under this approach.

Question 14

How would you classify western Germany according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-60)

A	E-Type
B	A-Type
C	None of the listed answers are correct.
D	C-Type
E	D-Type

Question 15

Where in USSR would you find the warmest winters? (ID-WA1-71)

A	Along the Baltic coast
B	Southwestern Siberia
C	Around far NE region
D	Southern Russia
E	Around the SE coast of the Black Sea

Question 16

The term "Second World" is no longer used while the terms "First World" and "Third World" is used to describe socioeconomic growth of regions. What is the original purpose of the term, "Second World"? (ID-WA1-45)

A	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
B	The term "Second World" no longer applicable because in modern day, either a country is well developed or not at all. There is no in-between.
C	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.
D	The term "Second World" has never been used by North American educators, but it is often a term given to developing nations in other parts of the world.
E	The term "Second World" was used to describe Communist regions.

Question 17

Alaska was once part of Russia. It was sold to USA in, (ID-WA1-29)

A	1910
B	1867
C	1850
D	1950
E	1913

Question 18

What is the primary reason for the fair climate in Europe? (ID-WA1-17)

A	Northwestern winds and low altitude
B	Large land mass
C	War bodies of seas around Europe
D	Gulf Stream
E	Subtropical to tropical latitude

Question 19

Which of the following country shares a border with modern day Russia? (ID-WA1-46)

A	Czech Republic
B	Belarus
C	Romania
D	Slovakia
E	Serbia

Question 20

The Renaissances originated in... (ID-WA1-22)

A	15th century Spain
B	16th century Britain
C	12th century Russia
D	14th century Italy
E	15th century France

Question 21

When was the Marshall Plan introduced by the US Government? (ID-WA1-66)

A	During the 1970s
B	After World War I during the 1920s
C	After the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe
D	During the Great Depression
E	Shortly after World War II

Question 22

Which of the following is not a criterion for systematic approach? (ID-WA1-01)

A	Type of associations to organizations such as NATO.
B	Specific sociological or economical phenomena.
C	Geographic location.
D	Political system of the population.
E	Cultural and religious aspects of the population.

Question 23

How would you classify Ireland according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-59)

A	D-Type
B	C-Type
C	E-Type
D	B-Type
E	A-Type

Question 24

Which of the following language is a type of Germanic language? (ID-WA1-18)

A	Polish
B	Irish
C	Spanish
D	Ukrainian
E	English

Question 25

Since 1500s what advantage did the Western European states have that helped build their socio-economic status? (ID-WA1-65)

A	Proximity to sea routes and the lands of the New World
B	Modern industries
C	Organization under the Roman Empire
D	Large urban populations
E	Unification in the war against the Mongol invaders

Question 26

Why was the Marshall Plan introduced by the US Government? (ID-WA1-67)

A	To rebuild Japan after the World War II
B	To increase the funding for non-military goods during World War II to families at home
C	To rebuild Western European economies
D	To take the United States out of the Great Depression
E	To increase the funding for manufacturing of weapons during World War I to support troops

Question 27

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Europe is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-11)

A	Type E
B	Type C
C	Type D
D	Type A
E	Type B

Question 27 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 28

The creation of democratic institutions and the emergence of modern nation-states originated...(ID-WA1-24)

A	right after the French revolution.
B	during the Renaissance
C	after the industrial revolution spread across the Western Europe into Eastern Europe.
D	after the First World War
E	right after the industrial revolution in Britain.

Question 29

Why did the Russian Empire expands to the East? (ID-WA1-37)

A	Ottoman Empire was controlling the other parts of the Russian borders.
B	Russia was fighting wars in several other fronts.
C	British Empire was in full control of the Western border.
D	Low population density and relatively flat land mass on the East side.
E	All other parts were covered with mountains.

Question 30

Who was instrumental in providing Russia a permanent access to Black Sea? (ID-WA1-70)

A	Catherine the Great
B	Nicholas II
C	Adolf Hitler
D	Ivan III
E	Peter the Great

Question 31

Given the following map, the region highlighted in light orange which include Italy and Spain, has what type of climate (according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system)? (ID-WA1-12)

Modified from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Europe_biogeography_countries.svg

A	Type C
B	Type E
C	Type D
D	Type B
E	Type A

Question 31 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 32

The culture of Haiti is highly influenced by the ____ while culture of Dominican Republic is highly influenced by the ____. (ID-WA1-51)

A	Spanish, British
B	Spanish, German
C	French, British
D	Spanish, Americans
E	French, Spanish

Question 33

Which of the following countries has only one official language? (ID-WA1-58)

A	Austria
B	Norway
C	Switzerland
D	Belgium
E	Czech Republic

Question 34

In 21^st century, which part of the Europe is politically most unstable? (ID-WA1-33)

A	Eastern Europe
B	Western Europe
C	Mediterranean Europe
D	Northern Europe
E	Central Europe

Question 35

____ is surrounded by Sweden, Finland and Poland. (ID-WA1-10)

A	North Sea
B	Black Sea
C	Baltic Sea
D	Mediterranean Sea
E	Caspian Sea

Question 36

Majority of the European population is concentrated around what region? (ID-WA1-56)

A	Northern Europe
B	British Isles
C	Central Europe
D	Eastern Europe
E	Western Europe

Question 37

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Russia is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-34)

A	Type A
B	Type E
C	Type B
D	Type D
E	Type C

Question 37 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 38

Which of the following Middle American country had (or currently has) the most recent non-Communist dictatorship type government? (ID-WA1-53)

A	Costa Rica
B	Puerto Rico
C	Haiti
D	Cuba
E	Mexico

Question 39

Which of the following statement is true about the current (2015) Russian Government? (ID-WA1-30)

A	It is a Communist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
B	It is a Socialist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
C	It is a democratic system very similar to that of the Germany.
D	It is similar to Canada with a Federal System in place.
E	It is similar to USA with a State System in place.

Question 40

The two levels of development, developed and developing, is separated by...(ID-WA1-08)

A	...topographical features.
B	...political systems.
C	...geographical features.
D	...the Brandt Line.
E	...the equator.

Question 41

The Balkans are a part of which European topographic region? (ID-WA1-41)

A	Central Highlands
B	The Alpine system
C	Central Uplands
D	The North European Lowland
E	Western Uplands

Question 42

The term "Ring of Fire" is used to describe what situation in the Middle America? (ID-WA1-50)

A	The unequal distribution of wealth and power among the population.
B	The annihilation of the Middle American Native population.
C	The long history of African slave trade.
D	The tectonic activities that resulted in high frequency of volcanoes.
E	The horrific conditions of the sugar plantation industry.

Question 43

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Middle America is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-52)

A	Type A
B	Type C
C	Type B
D	Type D

Question 43 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 44

What part of Russia most likely have the highest precipitation? (ID-WA1-32)

A	Northwestern
B	Eastern
C	Northern
D	Southeastern
E	Western

Question 44 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 45

Which of the following can be used to describe both Canada and Russia? (ID-WA1-27)

A	Both countries have Germanic language such as English, French and Russian as official languages.
B	Both countries located above the 50-degree North latitude.
C	Both countries share a border with Alaska.
D	Both countries composed of similar (if not same) ethnic groups.
E	Both countries has been a colony of the British Empire at some point of the history.

Question 46

About how much of the population in Russia is ethically Russian? (ID-WA1-28)

A	About 80%
B	About 50%
C	About 10%
D	About 30%
E	About 99%

Question 46 Explanation: 

You should have a general idea about the ethnic Russian population. Above answers are intentionally not close to each other, hence you should be able to answer this question with a general idea of the Russian demographics.

Question 47

What is the region (current name) where the first Russian literature and culture originated? (ID-WA1-38)

A	Romania
B	Ukraine
C	North Pole
D	Lithuania
E	Czech Republic

Question 48

Which of the following was not a factor in the Industrial Revolution occurred in England? (ID-WA1-69)

A	Increased mechanization
B	Britain’s technological innovations
C	Britain’s global influence
D	Availability of gold and iron ore
E	Increased in agricultural production

Question 49

Which of the following country is a part of Northern Europe? (ID-WA1-05)

A	Germany
B	Austria
C	France
D	Greece
E	Estonia

Question 50

Given the following map, the region highlighted in dark blue which include Sweden and Finland, has what type of climate (according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system)? (ID-WA1-16)

Modified from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Europe_biogeography_countries.svg

A	Type D
B	Type B
C	Type C
D	Type E
E	Type A

Question 50 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 51

Which of the following countries surround the Mediterranean Sea? (ID-WA1-15)

A	Spain, Italy and Croatia
B	Greece, Bulgaria and Spain
C	France, Spain and Italy
D	Poland and Germany
E	Greece, Denmark and Spain

Question 52

You were traveling across Czech Republic. You have crossed the Austria-Czech Republic border. If you have started your joinery in Prague, in which direction you have traveled to reach the Austrian border? (ID-WA1-47)

A	West
B	East
C	North
D	South
E	It is impossible to deduce from the given information.

Question 53

Which of the following country is a part of Mediterranean Europe? (ID-WA1-04)

A	Austria
B	Bosnia
C	Germany
D	France
E	Spain

Question 54

Which mountain range cut across both North and Middle America? (ID-WA1-49)

A	Alpine
B	Andes
C	Rocky
D	Cordillera
E	Rundle

Question 55

Which country played a vital role in emergence of both World War I and World War II? (ID-WA1-25)

A	Germany
B	Spain
C	France
D	Italy
E	Britain

Question 56

Who initially took over the great Roman Empire that lead to eventual decline of the Roman civilization? (ID-WA1-26)

A	Slave of Roman Empire
B	Low class and low caste Romans
C	Barbarians
D	Western Europeans
E	Alliance of several Roman sub-regions

Question 57

What country situated between Italy, France, Germany and Austria? (ID-WA1-48)

A	Slovenia
B	Norway
C	Belgium
D	Switzerland
E	Hungary

Question 58

After Russia, which country has the second largest legal territorial control? (ID-WA1-72)

A	India
B	Australia
C	United States
D	Canada
E	Africa

Question 59

The earliest European cultural diffusion occurred in Mesopotamia and Egypt around what period? (ID-WA1-19)

A	6th millennium B.C.
B	5th millennium B.C.
C	3rd millennium B.C.
D	1st millennium B.C.
E	4th millennium B.C.

Question 60

All of the following countries can be attributed to "third world" by definition except ____, which is a developed nation. (ID-WA1-55)

A	Kazakhstan
B	Pakistan
C	Singapore
D	Sri Lanka
E	India

Question 60 Explanation: 

This is why the general geographical division between "first world" and "second world" is not always perfect.

Question 61

Majority of the Russian population is concentrated around what type of geographic regions? (ID-WA1-31)

A	Eastern highland regions
B	Siberian arctic regions
C	Lowland regions
D	Arctic regions
E	Mountain ranges

Question 62

What is the mountain range that forms the topographic boundary between Europe and Asia in southern Russia? (ID-WA1-43)

A	Urals
B	Pamirs
C	Carpathians
D	Caucasus
E	Balkans

Question 63

When did the European Union was formed? (ID-WA1-54)

A	1993
B	1945
C	1999
D	1950
E	1960

Question 64

What type of regions are sharply defined (well defined)? (ID-WA1-07)

A	Religious regions
B	Political regions
C	Cultural regions
D	Physical regions
E	Economic regions

Question 65

Which of the following is NOT a measure of social and economic growth of a region? (ID-WA1-40)

A	Education and literacy levels
B	Ethnic diversity
C	Gross National Product (GNP) per capita
D	Distribution of wealth and equality
E	Energy consumption per capita

Question 66

How would you classify northern Mexico region close to the border with New Mexico according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-62)

A	C-type
B	A-type
C	E-type
D	B-type
E	D-type

Question 67

Which country received the majority of the US Government Marshall Plan funds? (ID-WA1-68)

A	Japan
B	West Germany
C	France
D	United Kingdom
E	United States itself

Question 68

Which of Europe’s micro-states is located between Belgium, Germany and France? (ID-WA1-44)

A	Vatican
B	Andorra
C	San Marino
D	Liechtenstein
E	Luxembourg

Question 69

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Ireland has what type of climate? (ID-WA1-39)

A	Type B
B	Type C
C	Type E
D	Type D
E	Type A

Question 69 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 70

Which of the following is not a transitional zone? (ID-WA1-06)

A	Countries that lies along the North Africa and South Africa division.
B	Mexico - United States border region.
C	Kazakhstan - Russia border region.
D	Region that has been geographically divided by Caucasus Mountains.
E	Canada - United States border region.

Question 70 Explanation: 

While Canada and US have their own independent societies, the cultural, religious, economical and other differences are not significant enough to call the border region a transitional zone.

Question 71

How many main topographic units can be found in Europe? (ID-WA1-14)

A	Five
B	Six
C	Two
D	Four
E	Three

Question 72

Honduras belongs to which sub-region of Middle American realm(s)? (ID-WA1-57)

A	Caribbean
B	Caribbean and Rimland
C	Mainland and Central America
D	Central America and Rimland
E	Rimland

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