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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 2 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 3

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

A	1950
B	1960
C	1999
D	1945
E	1993

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

A	Two
B	Four
C	Five
D	Six
E	Three

Question 7

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

A	It is a economic union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.
B	It is a military union between Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.
C	It is an economic union between Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
D	It is a military 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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

A	Switzerland
B	Norway
C	Austria
D	Czech Republic
E	Belgium

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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	West
D	North
E	South

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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 "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.
B	The term "Second World" was used to describe Communist regions.
C	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
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" no longer applicable because in modern day, either a country is well developed or not at all. There is no in-between.

Question 15

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

A	To increase the funding for non-military goods during World War II to families at home
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 manufacturing of weapons during World War I to support troops

Question 16

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

A	Germany
B	Britain
C	France
D	Italy
E	Spain

Question 17

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

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

Question 17 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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 similar to USA with a State System in place.
C	It is a Communist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
D	It is similar to Canada with a Federal System in place.
E	It is a Socialist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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 26

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

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

Question 27

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

A	1910
B	1950
C	1913
D	1850
E	1867

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

A	Switzerland
B	Belgium
C	Slovenia
D	Norway
E	Hungary

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

A	Pamirs
B	Urals
C	Carpathians
D	Balkans
E	Caucasus

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

A	Southeastern
B	Western
C	Northwestern
D	Eastern
E	Northern

Question 36 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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 42

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

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

A	Spain
B	Germany
C	France
D	Austria
E	Bosnia

Question 46

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

A	Germany
B	Denmark
C	Italy
D	Belgium
E	France

Question 47

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 48

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

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

Question 49

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

A	The annihilation of the Middle American Native population.
B	The unequal distribution of wealth and power among the 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 50

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 50 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

A	Luxembourg
B	San Marino
C	Liechtenstein
D	Andorra
E	Vatican

Question 53

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

A	Serbia
B	Czech Republic
C	Slovakia
D	Belarus
E	Romania

Question 54

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

Question 54 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 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A	Alpine
B	Rundle
C	Rocky
D	Cordillera
E	Andes

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A	Spanish
B	Irish
C	Ukrainian
D	Polish
E	English

Question 60

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

Question 60 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 61

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

Question 61 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 62

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

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

A	France
B	Austria
C	Estonia
D	Greece
E	Germany

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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

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

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

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

A	India
B	Kazakhstan
C	Sri Lanka
D	Pakistan
E	Singapore

Question 70 Explanation: 

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

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

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

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

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