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

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

Question 2

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 long history of African slave trade.
C	The annihilation of the Middle American Native population.
D	The horrific conditions of the sugar plantation industry.
E	The tectonic activities that resulted in high frequency of volcanoes.

Question 3

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	Political unity can be used as a method to separate one section from another.
E	The specific socio-ethnic background is irrelevant in this approach.

Question 4

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 4 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 5

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

A	Australia
B	Africa
C	Canada
D	United States
E	India

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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	Costa Rica
C	Puerto Rico
D	Mexico
E	Haiti

Question 10

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

A	Vatican
B	San Marino
C	Liechtenstein
D	Andorra
E	Luxembourg

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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	Favorable climate for the population growth.
D	Extremely low population growth.
E	Abundance of natural resources.

Question 16

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

A	Kazakhstan - Russia border region.
B	Mexico - United States border region.
C	Countries that lies along the North Africa and South Africa division.
D	Region that has been geographically divided by Caucasus Mountains.
E	Canada - 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 culture of Haiti is highly influenced by the ____ while culture of Dominican Republic is highly influenced by the ____. (ID-WA1-51)

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

A	To rebuild Japan after the World War II
B	To rebuild Western European economies
C	To increase the funding for non-military goods during World War II to families at home
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 21

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

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

Question 22

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	Gross National Product (GNP) per capita
D	Energy consumption per capita
E	Distribution of wealth and equality

Question 23

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

A	1950
B	1850
C	1867
D	1910
E	1913

Question 24

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

A	Estonia
B	Germany
C	Greece
D	Austria
E	France

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

A	Britain
B	Italy
C	France
D	Germany
E	Spain

Question 28

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

A	Cordillera
B	Rundle
C	Andes
D	Rocky
E	Alpine

Question 29

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	World War I
C	World War II
D	Expansion of the Ottoman Empire
E	Fall of Roman Empire

Question 30

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	B-type
D	D-type
E	E-type

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Belgium
B	France
C	Italy
D	Denmark
E	Germany

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

A	Northern
B	Southeastern
C	Eastern
D	Western
E	Northwestern

Question 37 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 38

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 A
D	Type E
E	Type C

Question 38 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 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

A	Norway
B	Austria
C	Czech Republic
D	Switzerland
E	Belgium

Question 44

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

A	Slovenia
B	Norway
C	Switzerland
D	Belgium
E	Hungary

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

Question 47 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 48

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

A	British Empire was in full control of the Western border.
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	All other parts were covered with mountains.

Question 49

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

A	Six
B	Five
C	Two
D	Three
E	Four

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

A	Both countries has been a colony of the British Empire at some point of the history.
B	Both countries share a border with Alaska.
C	Both countries located above the 50-degree North latitude.
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 53

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

Question 54

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

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

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

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

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

Question 55 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 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A	France
B	Germany
C	Bosnia
D	Austria
E	Spain

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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	right after the industrial revolution in Britain.
E	after the First World War

Question 64

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

A	1945
B	1960
C	1993
D	1999
E	1950

Question 65

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

A	Sri Lanka
B	Singapore
C	Pakistan
D	Kazakhstan
E	India

Question 65 Explanation: 

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

Question 66

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" was used to describe Communist regions.
B	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.
C	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.
D	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.
E	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.

Question 67

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	Lack of natural resources in continental Europe
C	Political divisions between major players such as Germany and Russia
D	Napoleonic Wars
E	World War I and II

Question 68

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

A	Slovakia
B	Serbia
C	Czech Republic
D	Belarus
E	Romania

Question 69

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

A	Ukrainian
B	Polish
C	Russian
D	Czech
E	Romanian

Question 69 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 70

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

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

Question 70 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 71

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

A	Spanish
B	Ukrainian
C	Irish
D	English
E	Polish

Question 72

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	Balkans
D	Carpathians
E	Caucasus

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