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

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	Sri Lanka
C	India
D	Singapore
E	Kazakhstan

Question 1 Explanation: 

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

A	Rundle
B	Alpine
C	Rocky
D	Cordillera
E	Andes

Question 4

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	Italy
D	Germany
E	Britain

Question 5

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	After the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe
E	Shortly after World War II

Question 6

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

A	Polish
B	English
C	Irish
D	Spanish
E	Ukrainian

Question 7

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

A	Six
B	Four
C	Two
D	Five
E	Three

Question 8

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

A	Norway
B	Switzerland
C	Belgium
D	Slovenia
E	Hungary

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A	Eastern
B	Southeastern
C	Western
D	Northern
E	Northwestern

Question 11 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 12

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 A
E	Type C

Question 12 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 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Belgium
B	Norway
C	Czech Republic
D	Switzerland
E	Austria

Question 22

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

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

Question 22 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 23

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

A	Andorra
B	Vatican
C	Liechtenstein
D	Luxembourg
E	San Marino

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

A	Pamirs
B	Caucasus
C	Carpathians
D	Urals
E	Balkans

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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 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

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

A	France
B	Italy
C	Germany
D	Belgium
E	Denmark

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

A	Germany
B	Estonia
C	France
D	Greece
E	Austria

Question 36

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

Question 36 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 37

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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" was used to describe Communist regions.
D	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.
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 40

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

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

Question 40 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 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

Question 45 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 46

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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	Western Europeans
D	Barbarians
E	Alliance of several Roman sub-regions

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

A	1867
B	1910
C	1913
D	1850
E	1950

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

Question 56 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 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 58 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 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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	Northern Siberia
D	The Far East close to the international date line
E	East closer to the border with China

Question 64

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

A	Serbia
B	Belarus
C	Czech Republic
D	Romania
E	Slovakia

Question 65

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	right after the industrial revolution in Britain.
D	after the First World War
E	after the industrial revolution spread across the Western Europe into Eastern Europe.

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

A	India
B	Australia
C	Canada
D	United States
E	Africa

Question 69

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

A	Russian
B	Czech
C	Romanian
D	Polish
E	Ukrainian

Question 69 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 70

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

A	1950
B	1960
C	1999
D	1945
E	1993

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

A	Germany
B	Bosnia
C	Spain
D	Austria
E	France

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