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

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

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

Question 2

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

A	Six
B	Two
C	Five
D	Three
E	Four

Question 3

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

A	Denmark
B	Germany
C	France
D	Belgium
E	Italy

Question 4

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

A	Germany
B	Bosnia
C	Austria
D	France
E	Spain

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

Question 6 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 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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" was used to describe Communist regions.
E	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.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A	India
B	Africa
C	Australia
D	Canada
E	United States

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 14 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 15

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

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

Question 16

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	Canada - United States border region.
C	Kazakhstan - Russia border region.
D	Region that has been geographically divided by Caucasus Mountains.
E	Mexico - United States border region.

Question 16 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 17

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

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

Question 18

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 has been a colony of the British Empire at some point of the history.
C	Both countries composed of similar (if not same) ethnic groups.
D	Both countries share a border with Alaska.
E	Both countries located above the 50-degree North latitude.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Carpathians
B	Urals
C	Caucasus
D	Balkans
E	Pamirs

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

A	Austria
B	Estonia
C	Germany
D	Greece
E	France

Question 24

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

A	Spain
B	France
C	Britain
D	Germany
E	Italy

Question 25

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

A	Pakistan
B	Singapore
C	India
D	Sri Lanka
E	Kazakhstan

Question 25 Explanation: 

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 30 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 31

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

Question 32

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	During the Great Depression
D	Shortly after World War II
E	After the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

A	1950
B	1945
C	1960
D	1993
E	1999

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

A	Polish
B	Russian
C	Romanian
D	Ukrainian
E	Czech

Question 40 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

A	Czech Republic
B	Switzerland
C	Norway
D	Belgium
E	Austria

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

A	1867
B	1913
C	1850
D	1910
E	1950

Question 46

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 47

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

A	English
B	Ukrainian
C	Polish
D	Irish
E	Spanish

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 49 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 50

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

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

Question 51

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

A	Hungary
B	Slovenia
C	Belgium
D	Norway
E	Switzerland

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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	Mexico
C	Cuba
D	Haiti
E	Puerto Rico

Question 55

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

A	Slovakia
B	Romania
C	Belarus
D	Czech Republic
E	Serbia

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 59 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 60

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

A	Rundle
B	Cordillera
C	Alpine
D	Andes
E	Rocky

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 62 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 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

A	Western
B	Eastern
C	Southeastern
D	Northern
E	Northwestern

Question 66 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

Question 68 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 69

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 70

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

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

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

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

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

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