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

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

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

Question 2

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	India
C	Singapore
D	Kazakhstan
E	Sri Lanka

Question 2 Explanation: 

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

A	Czech
B	Ukrainian
C	Romanian
D	Russian
E	Polish

Question 5 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

A	Germany
B	Belgium
C	Italy
D	France
E	Denmark

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

Question 11 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 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

A	Northern
B	Eastern
C	Southeastern
D	Western
E	Northwestern

Question 14 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 15

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 C
C	Type A
D	Type D
E	Type B

Question 15 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 16

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

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

Question 16 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 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 19 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 20

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	Fall of Roman Empire
C	World War I
D	Fall of the French kingdom
E	World War II

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 25 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 26

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

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

Question 26 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 27

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

A	Carpathians
B	Balkans
C	Caucasus
D	Pamirs
E	Urals

Question 28

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

A	Belgium
B	Hungary
C	Switzerland
D	Slovenia
E	Norway

Question 29

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

A	Italy
B	Germany
C	Spain
D	France
E	Britain

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

A	Belarus
B	Romania
C	Slovakia
D	Czech Republic
E	Serbia

Question 32

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 33

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

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

Question 33 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 34

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

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

Question 35

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

A	Czech Republic
B	Switzerland
C	Norway
D	Austria
E	Belgium

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

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A	1850
B	1910
C	1950
D	1867
E	1913

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

A	Polish
B	Irish
C	English
D	Ukrainian
E	Spanish

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

A	1993
B	1950
C	1960
D	1945
E	1999

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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 49

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

A	Germany
B	Austria
C	France
D	Spain
E	Bosnia

Question 50

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

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

Question 50 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 51

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

A	Canada
B	Australia
C	India
D	United States
E	Africa

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

A	during the Renaissance
B	after the First World War
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.

Question 54

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 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 an economic union between Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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 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 59

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

Question 60

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

A	Five
B	Four
C	Six
D	Two
E	Three

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

A	San Marino
B	Vatican
C	Liechtenstein
D	Andorra
E	Luxembourg

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

Question 66

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

A	Rundle
B	Alpine
C	Rocky
D	Andes
E	Cordillera

Question 67

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

A	Germany
B	Greece
C	France
D	Austria
E	Estonia

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

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" 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 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 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 71

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

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

Question 72

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

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