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

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

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

Question 2

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

A	Switzerland
B	Austria
C	Norway
D	Czech Republic
E	Belgium

Question 3

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

A	Singapore
B	Sri Lanka
C	Pakistan
D	India
E	Kazakhstan

Question 3 Explanation: 

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 4 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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

A	Three
B	Six
C	Two
D	Four
E	Five

Question 7

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

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

Question 7 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 8

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

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

Question 9

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	Puerto Rico
C	Costa Rica
D	Mexico
E	Haiti

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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	West
D	East
E	South

Question 14

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

A	Slovenia
B	Norway
C	Belgium
D	Switzerland
E	Hungary

Question 15

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

A	Andorra
B	San Marino
C	Luxembourg
D	Vatican
E	Liechtenstein

Question 16

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 Japan after the World War II
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 take the United States out of the Great Depression

Question 17

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 A
C	Type D
D	Type E
E	Type B

Question 17 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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A	United States
B	Africa
C	Australia
D	Canada
E	India

Question 20

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 20 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 21

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	Fall of the French kingdom
E	World War I

Question 22

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

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

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

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	Very high social stability of the region.
D	Rapid increased in inequalities resulting large population growths in poor regions.
E	Economic integration facilitated by greater cooperation between nations.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

A	Spain
B	Germany
C	Britain
D	Italy
E	France

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

A	Italy
B	France
C	Germany
D	Belgium
E	Denmark

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 35 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 36

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

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

A	Spanish
B	Polish
C	Ukrainian
D	English
E	Irish

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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

A	France
B	Greece
C	Austria
D	Estonia
E	Germany

Question 45

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

A	Russian
B	Romanian
C	Czech
D	Ukrainian
E	Polish

Question 45 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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 48

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

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

A	Cordillera
B	Rocky
C	Alpine
D	Andes
E	Rundle

Question 52

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

A	1945
B	1993
C	1950
D	1960
E	1999

Question 53

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 A
C	Type E
D	Type B
E	Type C

Question 53 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 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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" no longer applicable because in modern day, either a country is well developed or not at all. There is no in-between.
B	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
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 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

A	1913
B	1850
C	1867
D	1910
E	1950

Question 62

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

A	It is a Socialist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
B	It is a Communist 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 63

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

A	Caucasus
B	Pamirs
C	Urals
D	Carpathians
E	Balkans

Question 64

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

A	Romania
B	Belarus
C	Czech Republic
D	Slovakia
E	Serbia

Question 65

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	Political unity can be used as a method 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	The geographic location is irrelevant in this approach.

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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	Eastern Europe
E	Mediterranean Europe

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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

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

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

A	Austria
B	Bosnia
C	Germany
D	France
E	Spain

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

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

A	Northwestern
B	Western
C	Northern
D	Eastern
E	Southeastern

Question 72 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

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